Semaglutide 7.2 mg (Wegovy HD) has received FDA approval following the successful phase 3 STEP UP trials, aimed at reducing weight in adults suffering from obes
LivaNova PLC received FDA premarket approval for the aura6000 System, a hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy targeting adults with moderate to severe obstructi
A comprehensive meta-analysis in Lupus Science & Medicine analyzed 31 trials with over 17,000 lupus patients to determine who benefits most from biologic therap
Between 2002 and 2023, inflation-adjusted inpatient hospital costs for lumbar fusion in the U.S. surged from $3.86 billion to $14.1 billion, reflecting a rise i
A study from Fuzhou University revealed that higher intensity and greater movement distance are the key drivers of calorie expenditure based on analysis of wear
A viewpoint in JAMA by Bachina, Hoffmann, and Goodman raises alarm about the integration of AI in residency application reviews, highlighting that only 7% of AI
Statin therapy in adults aged 80 and older without prior cardiovascular disease was linked to improved survival rates and fewer coronary events, according to a
A systematic analysis of the PREVENT equations, developed by the American Heart Association in 2023, offers insights on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk estima
Delayed diagnosis of multiple magnet ingestion in a pediatric patient led to significant complications, including intestinal perforation requiring surgical rese
- Delayed diagnosis of magnet ingestion caused intestinal perforation.
- Case involved a 4-year-old with recurrent abdominal pain.
- Initial imaging misinterpreted as an artifact.
- Surgical resection performed after re-evaluation.
- Magnets can attract across bowel walls, causing serious complications.
- Diagnosis may be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms.
- Early intervention is critical in symptomatic patients.
- High index of suspicion needed for unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Despite significant declines in drug overdose fatalities in the U.S., opioid-related deaths remain prevalent among adults, primarily driven by prescription pill
Hoth Therapeutics is leveraging AI technology to advance its investigational cancer therapy, HT-KIT, designed for rare cancers driven by KIT mutations. Utilizin
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA) is advancing digital pathology integration into healthcare, focusing on regulatory pathways, interoperability, and educa
The Stockholm3 Study presented at the European Association of Urology Congress demonstrated that a blood-based risk test combining protein and genetic biomarker
High precision techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS require high-quality sample preparation to function effectively. Manual preparation methods are complex and labor
The introduction of the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (MDR) signifies a major regulatory shift in the medtech industry aimed at enhancing patient s
Objective: To evaluate the role of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) as a biomarker in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs), particularly in compari
Objective: To evaluate changes in psychiatric diagnostic patterns among pediatric referrals before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in a large Saudi tertiary hea
