Medical research
Six strategies to reinvigorate the doctor-patient bedside encounter
Today's doctor visits look and feel a lot different than they did even just a couple decades ago.
Nov 13, 2025
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Medications
Medication still better than procedure for some irregular heartbeat conditions
For older people with irregular heart rhythms who are at high risk of stroke and bleeding, standard care (including the use of blood thinners when indicated) was found to be the better choice compared to a promising, catheter-based ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Health informatics
Collaborations key to unlocking potential of AI in transforming medical education, say experts
Imagine a medical student diagnosing a virtual patient or a junior doctor practicing procedural skills such as drawing blood in a metaverse classroom. These Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools aren't science fiction—they ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Gastroenterology
The hype and limits of at-home gut microbiome tests
The market for at-home gut microbiome tests is booming, with companies promising insights into health, chronic illness and even longevity through intestinal bacteria.
Nov 12, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Triglyceride-lowering drug significantly reduce rate of acute pancreatitis in high-risk patients
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have found that olezarsen—a drug designed to lower triglyceride levels—can also decrease the risk of acute pancreatitis, a potential complication in patients with severely elevated ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Health
Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance. But it can usually be sorted by a phone call for a same-day repair or a quick trip to the hardware store.
Nov 11, 2025
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Health
Gun violence now a leading threat to pregnant women, study finds
Pregnant women in the United States face a serious and growing danger from gun violence, according to a new study that examined thousands of homicides nationwide.
Nov 14, 2025
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds that shame is a significant factor in hairpulling in young people
It found that shame partially explained the relationship between hairpulling and depression, and fully explained the relationship between hairpulling and anxiety.
Nov 11, 2025
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Cardiology
Effectiveness of anti-clotting meds after stent placement varied in people with diabetes
One year of dual antiplatelet therapy with one of two potent P2Y12 inhibitors—ticagrelor or prasugrel—in people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who had received a drug-eluting stent did not offer the same level of benefit ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
High-risk individuals who have mild dilation of pancreatic duct have increased risk for pancreatic cancer, study finds
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is projected to become the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States by 2030, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The International Cancer of the Pancreas ...
Nov 11, 2025
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