Latest Medical News

FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

— Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

9 Hrs Ago
FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

Latest in Latest Medical News

Reassuring Registry Data on Going Into TAVR Sans Symptoms

Would intervention beat watchful waiting for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis?

8 Hrs Ago
Inhaled Glucocorticoid Flops for Speeding COVID Recovery in Outpatients

Fluticasone furoate "not a favorable" therapy for COVID-19, say researchers

9 Hrs Ago
Blood, CSF Marker Detects Parkinsonian Disorders

Enzyme also identified preclinical Lewy body disease

9 Hrs Ago
Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum Depression

Reducing exposure to these chemicals could provide an avenue for prevention, researcher says

9 Hrs Ago
Blood, CSF Marker Detects Parkinsonian Disorders

Enzyme also identified preclinical Lewy body disease

9 Hrs Ago
Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum Depression

Reducing exposure to these chemicals could provide an avenue for prevention, researcher says

9 Hrs Ago

More in Latest Medical News

FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

10 Hrs Ago
A photo of a woman holding a Neffy nasal spray.
Fewer Serious Problems With Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Than Robotic Surgery

Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy tied to higher rate of bile duct injury in older adults

10 Hrs Ago
A photo of a male surgeon prepping his patient for robotic gall bladder removal surgery.
Spell Check-Up: How Strong Are Your Spelling Skills?

Test your medical spelling skills

11 Hrs Ago
The Spell Check-Up logo.
Opinion
When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries

The health landscape varies significantly from country to country

11 Hrs Ago
A photo of the British flag flying in front of a hospital in London.
Schizophrenia Sexual Dysfunction; Nuplazid Box Warning Tweak; Psych Practice Fraud?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Sep 20, 2023
Illustration of a brain shaped maze.
Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

Sep 20, 2023
FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.
Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delay

This past week in healthcare investigations

Sep 20, 2023
INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.
Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection

Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO

Sep 20, 2023
A photo of a magnifying glass resting over the word PLANDEMIC hidden in the repetition of the word PANDEMIC.
Hospital Mask Mandates Return; COVID Hospitalizations Reach 20K; Ground Beef Recall

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 20, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Link Between Psoriasis, Heart Disease Tracks to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Lower coronary flow reserve associated with severity, duration of psoriasis

Sep 20, 2023
A photo of a mature male physician performing an echocardiogram on his male patient.
Delaying Esophageal Cancer Surgery After Neoadjuvant CRT Fails in Trial

Histological complete response rates no better and survival appears worse

Sep 19, 2023
A three-dimensional computed tomography scan of the neck showing mapping of a radiotherapy treatment
I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?

And if I do, how long should I wait?

Sep 19, 2023
A photo of a woman wearing a protective mask and holding up a positive covid test.
Should Surgical AVR for Aortic Regurgitation Happen Earlier in Young Adults?

Waiting to meet standard criteria less likely to lead to LV normalization

Sep 19, 2023
A photo of aortic valve replacement surgery.
AI Has an Image Problem in Healthcare, Expert Says

Yes, it needs guardrails, but it also offers big opportunities, notes former Microsoft executive

Sep 19, 2023
A photo of an android carrying a metal briefcase with a red cross on the side of it.
More in Latest Medical News

Continuing Medical Education

1.50 CME Credits
Diabetes & Obesity: Charting Pathways to Effective Co-management in Primary Care

0.50 CME Credits
Advancing Evidence-Based Anticoagulant Treatment in NVAF: Strategies for Reducing Risk of Stroke

1.50 CME Credits
Enhancing Care for Patients With HIV and SUD

0.50 CME Credits
Individualizing von Willebrand Disease Treatment Strategies for Patients With Severe and Frequent Bleeds

0.25 CME Credits
Assessing Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Patients With Asymptomatic and Mild Disease: A COVID-19 Clinical Case Challenge

1.00 CME Credits
Early ART Initiation: Effective Models Across Diverse Patients and Settings

0.25 CME Credits
Treating Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 Among Patients With Concomitant Medical Conditions: A COVID-19 Clinical Case Challenge

0.25 CME Credits
Managing Progression of Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19: A COVID-19 Clinical Case Challenge