Is Alzheimer's disease, relentless and slow, a better target for clinical trials?

The Special Antidepressant That Treats Long COVID

Endometriosis Hormonal Treatments Compromise Bone Health

Hormonal suppression for endometriosis results in a reduction in bone mineral density after up to a year of treatment, with each therapy showing distinct effects, according to a meta-analysis.

DBT Detects Early Cancers With Unchanged Interval Rates

Digital breast tomosynthesis combined with digital mammography detects more early-stage breast cancers, but the incidence shows no reduction in the interval before a follow-up round.

Alcohol Use Disorder Meds May Reduce Hospital Use and Costs

Medications for alcohol use disorder are associated with reduced alcohol-related healthcare utilization and cost savings in real-world settings.

EMA Backs New Delivery Route for Anti-CD38 Myeloma Drug

European regulators recommended a subcutaneous formulation for a key anti-CD38 therapy, offering clinicians and patients more flexible administration options for multiple myeloma.

Nutrition in Liver Disease: 5 Actions That Improve Outcomes

From protein intake to coffee consumption, Dr David Johnson highlights new guidelines on nutrition in chronic liver disease.

Hits, Misses, Cheers, and Boos: Diet Guidelines Breakthrough

The updated Dietary Guidelines have sparked much debate. Dr Thomas Locke breaks down the good and the bad.

Contemporary Diagnosis and Treatment of AR

A review of evolving data on the epidemiology and imaging-based assessment of aortic regurgitation as well as contemporary surgical and transcatheter approaches.

Meningococcal Disease Has Been Increasing Since 2021

The CDC has changed its recommendation for meningococcal vaccines; the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians have not.

Legalizing Online Betting May Up Binge Drinking in Men

Legalizing online sports betting in the US is linked to a 10% increase in binge drinking frequency in young men, especially in heavy drinkers, new research shows.

Pandemic Linked to Executive Function Drop in Children

Executive function scores in children dropped following the onset of the COVID pandemic and remained below pre-pandemic levels through 2023.

Mammography Use Declined in Younger Women After 2009

Researchers analyzed data on mammography use of 2,619,292 women between 2002 and 2022.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to TRD in Adulthood

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences is linked to an increased risk for treatment-resistant depression in adulthood, even after accounting for known risk factors, new data show.

Cannabis and Tobacco Use Tied to Reduced Brain Volumes

A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that regular cannabis or tobacco use is associated with smaller volumes in several brain regions, including the amygdala.

GPs Reject Contract as NHS Reports Record Access

GPs in England have opposed new contract terms in a BMA ballot as NHS England reports a surge in online consultation submissions.