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Weight-Loss Jabs Show Promise in Reversing Liver Damage
Weight-loss injections, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, containing semaglutide, are showing promise in reversing severe liver damage caused by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a King's College London study; this offers hope for the millions of people who have this condition, cases...
Weight-Loss Jabs Show Promise in Reversing Liver Damage
Weight-loss injections, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, containing semaglutide, are showing promise in reversing severe liver damage caused by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a King's College London study; this offers hope for the millions of people who have this condition, cases...
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NIH Director Collins Retires Amidst Agency Turmoil
Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director, unexpectedly retired Friday, leaving the $48 billion agency facing budget cuts, over 1,000 recent firings, and turmoil under the Trump administration, despite his statement defending its critical role in medical breakthroughs.
NIH Director Collins Retires Amidst Agency Turmoil
Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director, unexpectedly retired Friday, leaving the $48 billion agency facing budget cuts, over 1,000 recent firings, and turmoil under the Trump administration, despite his statement defending its critical role in medical breakthroughs.
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Global Palliative Care Needs Surge 74% in Three Decades
A new study reveals a 74% rise in global palliative care needs over the past three decades, reaching 73.5 million in 2021, with most cases concentrated in low-income countries due to chronic illnesses while high-income nations see increases driven by cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Global Palliative Care Needs Surge 74% in Three Decades
A new study reveals a 74% rise in global palliative care needs over the past three decades, reaching 73.5 million in 2021, with most cases concentrated in low-income countries due to chronic illnesses while high-income nations see increases driven by cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
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France's 2025-2030 Plan: Accelerating Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
France's new 2025-2030 plan for rare diseases aims to improve patient care by strengthening the relationship between general practitioners and hospitals, accelerating diagnoses through increased lab testing capacity, and expanding newborn screening to include more conditions; coordinated by Pr Guill...
France's 2025-2030 Plan: Accelerating Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
France's new 2025-2030 plan for rare diseases aims to improve patient care by strengthening the relationship between general practitioners and hospitals, accelerating diagnoses through increased lab testing capacity, and expanding newborn screening to include more conditions; coordinated by Pr Guill...
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German Study Shows Soaring Anorexia Cases in Children Post-Pandemic
A study based on nearly 2.5 million German health insurance records reveals a 42% increase in anorexia hospitalizations among children (9-14) and a 25% increase among teens (15-19) from 2019 to 2023, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on youth mental health, exacerbated by social isolation a...
German Study Shows Soaring Anorexia Cases in Children Post-Pandemic
A study based on nearly 2.5 million German health insurance records reveals a 42% increase in anorexia hospitalizations among children (9-14) and a 25% increase among teens (15-19) from 2019 to 2023, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on youth mental health, exacerbated by social isolation a...
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Republican Hesitation on Medicaid Cuts Amidst Public Backlash
Facing opposition from constituents and fellow Republicans, the GOP is reconsidering plans to cut Medicaid by $880 billion over 10 years to finance tax cuts, despite President Trump's initial support for the cuts. The program covers nearly 80 million Americans, with high usage rates across various s...
Republican Hesitation on Medicaid Cuts Amidst Public Backlash
Facing opposition from constituents and fellow Republicans, the GOP is reconsidering plans to cut Medicaid by $880 billion over 10 years to finance tax cuts, despite President Trump's initial support for the cuts. The program covers nearly 80 million Americans, with high usage rates across various s...
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Brain Cancer Recurrence Prompts Clinical Trial
Professor Richard Scolyer, a 58-year-old Australian of the Year, faces potential recurrence of his aggressive brain cancer after a recent scan; surgery is scheduled for Monday to assess and potentially remove the tumor, though his prognosis remains 3-6 months, following an experimental treatment tha...
Brain Cancer Recurrence Prompts Clinical Trial
Professor Richard Scolyer, a 58-year-old Australian of the Year, faces potential recurrence of his aggressive brain cancer after a recent scan; surgery is scheduled for Monday to assess and potentially remove the tumor, though his prognosis remains 3-6 months, following an experimental treatment tha...
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Transgender Women Find Refuge, Hope in Italian Parish Amid Pope's Illness
In Torvaianica, Italy, a group of transgender migrant Latin American women, primarily sex workers, found refuge and support at a local parish church during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving aid and even meeting Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia; they fear a reversal of this inclu...
Transgender Women Find Refuge, Hope in Italian Parish Amid Pope's Illness
In Torvaianica, Italy, a group of transgender migrant Latin American women, primarily sex workers, found refuge and support at a local parish church during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving aid and even meeting Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia; they fear a reversal of this inclu...
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Extreme Heat Accelerates Aging in Older Adults: Study
A study in 'Science Advances' reveals that prolonged exposure to extreme heat (above 32°C) accelerates biological aging in older adults (56+), increasing their risk of disease and premature death. Researchers from the University of Southern California analyzed data from over 3,600 people across the ...
Extreme Heat Accelerates Aging in Older Adults: Study
A study in 'Science Advances' reveals that prolonged exposure to extreme heat (above 32°C) accelerates biological aging in older adults (56+), increasing their risk of disease and premature death. Researchers from the University of Southern California analyzed data from over 3,600 people across the ...
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Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis's health has improved after a pneumonia-related respiratory crisis that required non-invasive ventilation; he is now breathing with high-flow oxygen and his blood gas levels are normal.
Pope Francis Shows Improvement After Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis's health has improved after a pneumonia-related respiratory crisis that required non-invasive ventilation; he is now breathing with high-flow oxygen and his blood gas levels are normal.
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Ambient AI Assistants Reduce Physician Burnout and Improve Patient Care
A Phyx Primary Care study of 116 physicians using the Suki AI assistant for over 30 days found a 41% reduction in documentation time, a 37% decrease in after-hours EHR work, and a 60% reduction in physician burnout; note quality also improved by 54%.
Ambient AI Assistants Reduce Physician Burnout and Improve Patient Care
A Phyx Primary Care study of 116 physicians using the Suki AI assistant for over 30 days found a 41% reduction in documentation time, a 37% decrease in after-hours EHR work, and a 60% reduction in physician burnout; note quality also improved by 54%.
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Drug Repositioning Offers Hope for Rare Disease Treatment
Professor Guillaume Canaud's successful repositioning of a cancer drug to treat Cloves syndrome, a rare disease, highlights the potential of drug repurposing to address the treatment gap for rare diseases, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional drug development.
Drug Repositioning Offers Hope for Rare Disease Treatment
Professor Guillaume Canaud's successful repositioning of a cancer drug to treat Cloves syndrome, a rare disease, highlights the potential of drug repurposing to address the treatment gap for rare diseases, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional drug development.
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48% Bias Score
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