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Study reveals decline in hormonal contraceptive use and increase in fertility awareness methods

There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the past 5 years, reveals research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

13 Jan 2025

Study highlights the need for clearer diagnosis and treatment of preschool wheeze

A study led by Aston University's Dr Gemma Heath and Dr Prasad Nagakumar from Birmingham Children's Hospital, has shown that treatment and diagnosis for preschool wheeze needs more effective evidence-based guidelines.

13 Jan 2025

New AI model helps choose doctors based on diagnoses and decision-making

Years ago, as she sat in waiting rooms, Maytal Saar-Tsechansky began to wonder how people chose a good doctor when they had no way of knowing a doctor's track record on accurate diagnoses.

13 Jan 2025

Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology aims to revolutionize pathology and accelerate medical breakthroughs

Against the backdrop of the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Mayo Clinic announced the formation of Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology, designed on a platform architecture to boldly unlock the power of its extensive archive of digital slides to revolutionize pathology and accelerate medical breakthroughs.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

13 Jan 2025

NFL players prescribed very few opioids for pain management

Due to the physical contact nature of their occupation, the elite athletes of the National Football League (NFL) often experience pain.

13 Jan 2025

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Scientists have developed an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT to help governments devise effective policies for battling drug resistance.

13 Jan 2025

New perspective calls for regulatory reforms to address rising trend of US physician strikes

A new Perspective published in The New England Journal of Medicine led by researchers from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute calls for urgent regulatory reforms to address the rising trend of physician strikes in the United States.

13 Jan 2025

The impact of extreme weather events on HIV prevention and care

Researchers review the impact of extreme weather events related to climate change on HIV strategies.

13 Jan 2025

Financial incentives prove successful in supporting pregnant smokers to quit

Rewards and financial incentives are successful methods to help people quit smoking, according to a new Cochrane review co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health and health policy researcher.

13 Jan 2025

Trump’s return puts Medicaid on the chopping block

Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low.

13 Jan 2025

Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.

13 Jan 2025

By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop dementia annually

The lifetime risk of dementia is 42%, with significant variations by race and sex, underscoring the importance of public health strategies for prevention.

13 Jan 2025

NCCN global meeting focuses on cancer care in the MENA region

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-a global not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers-is taking part in a two-day meeting at the Middle East North Africa (MENA)-NCCN Regional Coordinating Center, beginning today.

11 Jan 2025

UTHealth project aims to improve clinical trials for underserved people with neurological conditions

In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will engage community partners to improve the design of clinical trials.

10 Jan 2025

Hebrew SeniorLife launches trial to explore probiotics and prebiotics for bone health

Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research investigators at Hebrew SeniorLife have launched a large clinical food trial to test whether a combination of probiotics and prebiotics (BondiaÒ or SBD111) developed by Solarea Bio will help manage bone health in women aged 60 years and above.

10 Jan 2025

Study finds lack of air conditioning increases health risks from wildfire smoke

As Los Angeles County battles the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new study suggest that US policies should prioritize equity and education regarding the measures people can take to protect themselves from the harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke.

10 Jan 2025

New guidelines for correct use of biochemical indices of bone statuss published

The Joint International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Committee on Bone Metabolism have published important updated guidelines for the correct use of biochemical indices of bone status.

10 Jan 2025

Medicare Advantage leads to lower cancer drug costs in colorectal cancer

A new study examining the use of high-cost drugs among patients with colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer found those insured through Medicare Advantage received less expensive cancer drugs compared to others on Traditional Medicare.

10 Jan 2025

SUSA initiative aims to equip healthcare professionals with digital skills

The University of Oulu, in collaboration with a consortium of leading academic institutions, research centers, and industry stakeholders, proudly announces the launch of the Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA).

10 Jan 2025