Medical economics
Farmers, barbers and GOP lawmakers grapple with the fate of ACA tax credits
John Cleveland is ready to pay a lot more for his health insurance next year.
Nov 13, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Texas whooping cough cases reach record high, data shows
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has reached a record high, with over 3,500 cases reported in Texas to date, according to a Texas Department of State Health Services health alert.
Nov 12, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
AI tool in trial for faster prostate cancer diagnosis
The NHS is embarking on a trial that could cut prostate cancer diagnosis times from weeks to a single day. The initiative uses artificial intelligence to analyze MRI scans, potentially transforming care for men with the most ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease
Men and women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease report differences in symptoms, mental health, disease burden, and other patient-reported ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Repurposed antibiotic shows promise against central nervous system tuberculosis
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have demonstrated that doxycycline, a commonly available and inexpensive antibiotic, can improve survival rates and neurological ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Strengthening tuberculosis screening in high-risk settings
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be one of the world's leading causes of infectious disease-related illness and death. Despite being treatable, gaps in screening and diagnosis have allowed the disease to persist as a major ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Genetics
Brain tumor patients miss out on new treatments due to unequal access to tumor freezing and genetic testing, study warns
Molecular and genetic testing has become a game-changer in brain tumor care—shaping diagnosis, guiding treatments and opening doors to new therapies. Once available to a handful of patients, these tests are now rapidly ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Medical economics
Beyond the shutdown: How SNAP budget cuts threaten families' access to food
Payments through SNAP, the federal food assistance program, have been delayed during the government shutdown, but program cuts in this summer's budget bill already put vulnerable families at long-term risk of going hungry.
Nov 11, 2025
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Dentistry
Children's dental health in the UK still very poor, despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national government interventions, oral health experts say.
Nov 10, 2025
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Surgery
AI-supported telehealth transforms hip surgery recovery
Hip replacement surgery is one of Australia's most common orthopedic procedures, with demand rising as the population ages.
Nov 10, 2025
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