Older adults who experienced traumatic events in adulthood may have a faster memory decline than those without such experiences, irrespective of experiencing childhood adversity.

STI Screening and Prenatal Care Gaps in Pregnant ED Patients

Pregnant individuals in the emergency department have low rates of sexually transmitted infection screening and limited access to prenatal care, a study finds.

SCD Pain Treatment Fails Despite Early Promise

Individuals hospitalized for sickle cell disease acute pain episodes were randomly assigned to receive either intravenous or saline placebo.

Rome Criteria for IBS: When Is Further Testing Needed?

Many clinicians recognize irritable bowel syndrome by its Rome criteria, but still order unnecessary tests, highlighting gaps in the application of positive diagnostic strategies.

Brazil Advances New Vaccine Approach for P vivax Malaria

Brazilian researchers are developing vaccine candidates tailored to the country’s predominantly P vivax malaria burden, with one approach moving toward human testing.

BfR Warning: Infant Hypervitaminosis D Needs Vigilance

Vomiting, poor feeding, and failure to thrive may signal more than common infant illness. BfR urges clinicians to consider vitamin D overdose and hypercalcemia.

What Geriatric Emergency Departments Do Differently

From thicker mattresses to sound-absorbing walls, geriatric emergency departments transform care for older patients.

France Recorded 1,243 Excess Deaths During July Heatwaves

France recorded 1,243 excess deaths between July 3 ⁠and July 22 when the country was hit by exceptionally high ⁠temperatures, the country's health ministry said on...

Sexual Assault Survivors Often Skip Infection Prophylaxis

Adolescent sexual assault survivors often do not complete prescribed STI prophylaxis after ED discharge, despite receiving recommended treatment, a study finds.

Split Teams May Be an Efficient Option for Clinical Rounds

Hospitals seek efficiencies for hospitalists and patients.

Solar Geoengineering: Climate Cure or Health Gamble?

As record heatwaves strain European healthcare systems, experts warn that solar geoengineering could carry profound health risks and governance challenges.

How Advanced Sutures Are Changing Wound Closure

Sutures are evolving beyond simply stitching up a wound, with technologies designed to flag and fight infections, deliver medications, and actively support healing.

Explainer-How Congo's Ebola Outbreak Became the Second-most Lethal on Record

The ongoing Ebola outbreak is now the second-most lethal on record and the deadliest in the history of Democratic Republic of Congo. Only the epidemic in West Africa in...

Testing for Gastroenteritis: GI PCR Beats Stool Culture

GI PCR testing offers an advantage over stool culture in patients hospitalized for suspected infectious gastroenteritis, leading to shorter length of hospital stays.

Peer Hospitals May Affect Ambulance Diversion

Hospitals are more likely to divert ambulances when nearby hospitals are already diverting, independent of their own patient load, a study finds.

Attacks on Healthcare in Conflict Zones Averaging More Than Four a Day in 2026, World Health Organization Says

Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients in conflict zones including Ukraine and Gaza have continued to rise in 2026, reaching an average ⁠of more than four...