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Catholic hospital offered bucket, towels to woman it denied an abortion, California AG said

When Anna Nusslock showed up at her local hospital 15 weeks pregnant and in severe pain earlier this year, she said, a doctor delivered devastating news: The twins she and her husband had so desperately wanted were not viable.

7 Oct 2024

How Minnesota figures into the presidential politics of insulin prices

In June 2019, Lija Greenseid handed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz an empty vial of insulin that her 13-year-old daughter had painted gold.

1 Oct 2024

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Researchers have developed a breath-based in vitro assay that accurately detects lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) by measuring neutrophil elastase activity. This non-invasive test offers high diagnostic sensitivity and could revolutionize LRTI detection.

29 Sep 2024

Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ covid conditions, with little help

One evening in May, nursing assistant Debra Ragoonanan's vision blurred during her shift at a state-run Massachusetts veterans home.

26 Sep 2024

Optimizing research with automation: Solutions and best practices

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Cerba's Coen Staplers about the benefits of lab automation, including the integration of AI technologies.

From Cerba Research 25 Sep 2024

A faster, cheaper method to detect immune autoantibodies in whole blood

Researchers developed a quick and affordable whole-blood assay to detect autoantibodies against type I IFNs, enabling rapid diagnostics for immune disorders. This new method has potential clinical impact by addressing key limitations of current tests.

25 Sep 2024

Family physicians in rural hospitals and their impact on cesarean delivery rates

The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, particularly in rural areas. This issue is compounded by rising rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality.

24 Sep 2024

Deep learning tool offers new insights into protein function and disease

A University of Missouri researcher has created a computer program that can unravel the mysteries of how proteins work together -; giving scientists valuable insights to better prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases.

23 Sep 2024

Rural NC county is set to reopen its shuttered hospital with help from a new federal program

On a mid-August morning, Christopher Harrison stood in front of the shuttered Martin General Hospital recalling the day a year earlier when he snapped pictures as workers covered the facility's sign.

20 Sep 2024

Fighting staff shortages with scholarships, California bill aims to boost mental health courts

A seemingly innocuous proposal to offer scholarships for mental health workers in California's new court-ordered treatment program has sparked debate over whether the state should prioritize that program or tackle a wider labor shortage in behavioral health services.

20 Sep 2024

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific develops Oceo Rover: The first automated single-use hydration system for media and buffers

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a world leader in the development and manufacture of serum-free and chemically defined cell culture media for bioproduction and cell therapy manufacturing, today announced the development of Oceo Rover, a first-of-its-kind* single-use technology system, that enables manufacturers of biopharmaceuticals to improve bioprocessing workflows by automating and simplifying the hydration of media, feeds, and buffers.

From FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific 20 Sep 2024

California Medicaid ballot measure is popular, well funded — and perilous, opponents warn

The proponents of Proposition 35, a November ballot initiative that would create a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California's low-income residents, have assembled an impressive coalition: doctors, hospitals, community clinics, dentists, ambulance companies, several county governments, numerous advocacy groups, big business, and both major political parties.

19 Sep 2024

A novel approach to biomolecule engineering

Thanks to a serendipitous discovery and a lot of painstaking work, scientists can now build biohybrid molecules that combine the homing powers of DNA with the broad functional repertoire of proteins -; without having to synthesize them one by one, researchers report in a new study. Using a naturally occurring process, laboratories can harness the existing molecule-building capacities of bacteria to generate vast libraries of potentially therapeutic DNA-protein hybrid molecules.

18 Sep 2024

New initiative aims to support menopausal workers and reduce employer costs

Menopause is a natural life transition occurring when many women are at the "top of their game." Unsupported menopause symptoms drive up employer healthcare costs and cause roughly $1.8 billion in missed workdays.

13 Sep 2024

No one wants to talk about racial trauma. Why my family broke our silence.

I wasn't sure if visiting a cotton field was a good idea. Almost everyone in my family was antsy when we pulled up to the sea of white.

13 Sep 2024

Longtime head of L.A. Care to retire after navigating major Medi-Cal changes

For nearly a decade, John Baackes has led L.A. Care Health Plan, a publicly run insurer primarily serving low-income Los Angeles County residents on Medi-Cal. It is by far the largest Medi-Cal plan in the state.

11 Sep 2024

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

In the midst of America's growing opioid crisis, a much healthier alternative to long-term pain management is emerging -; one affectionately known as "the cuddle hormone," or oxytocin.

11 Sep 2024

Natural probiotic present in gut shortly after birth

Findings on neonatal gut microbiota reveal key Bifidobacteria species driving microbiome assembly and their potential in developing personalized probiotics.

10 Sep 2024

Good heart health during early pregnancy may reduce genetic risk of preeclampsia and hypertension

Maintaining good cardiovascular health during the first trimester of pregnancy may offset the genetic risk of developing preeclampsia and/or gestational hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

9 Sep 2024

Health Secretary Becerra touts extreme heat protections. Farmworkers want more.

On a sunny August morning in this agricultural town, before temperatures soared to 103 degrees, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra stood outside the small public library.