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Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
more#healthcare
#epidemiology
fromNews Center
1 day ago
OMG science

Feinberg Faculty Inducted to Prestigious Honor Societies - News Center

Six Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into prestigious medical honor societies in recognition of their contributions to clinical investigation.
fromNews Center
1 day ago
OMG science

Feinberg Faculty Inducted to Prestigious Honor Societies - News Center

Six Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into prestigious medical honor societies in recognition of their contributions to clinical investigation.
more#epidemiology
#federal-funding
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge's order

The Trump administration has halted NIH processes that are essential for medical research funding, potentially in violation of a court order.
Privacy professionals
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts to Harvard disrupt oversight of medical research, affecting patient rights and safety in studies.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge's order

The Trump administration has halted NIH processes that are essential for medical research funding, potentially in violation of a court order.
Privacy professionals
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts to Harvard disrupt oversight of medical research, affecting patient rights and safety in studies.
more#federal-funding
#cannabis
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.
more#cannabis
#censorship
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

Two Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal

Federal prosecutor raises concerns about bias in prestigious medical journals, sparking fears of political influence over scientific discourse.
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

Two Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal

Federal prosecutor raises concerns about bias in prestigious medical journals, sparking fears of political influence over scientific discourse.
more#censorship
#neuroscience
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This brain-computer interface allowed a stroke survivor to speak after 18 years

Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that translates thoughts into speech, potentially helping those unable to speak.
This device represents a significant advancement in speech synthesis technology.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? Two small studies hint at success

Stem cell transplants show promise in treating Parkinson's disease by potentially producing dopamine and easing symptoms.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Inside a neuroscientist's quest to cure coma

Daniel Toker's research centers on unconsciousness, driven by a personal tragedy that reshaped his perspective on consciousness and personhood.
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This brain-computer interface allowed a stroke survivor to speak after 18 years

Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that translates thoughts into speech, potentially helping those unable to speak.
This device represents a significant advancement in speech synthesis technology.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? Two small studies hint at success

Stem cell transplants show promise in treating Parkinson's disease by potentially producing dopamine and easing symptoms.
Mental health
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Inside a neuroscientist's quest to cure coma

Daniel Toker's research centers on unconsciousness, driven by a personal tragedy that reshaped his perspective on consciousness and personhood.
more#neuroscience
#ucsf
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
OMG science

Federal cuts by Trump administration could ricochet through Bay Area research hubs, experts say

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts threaten major health research funding and institutions, impacting public health advancements.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Public health

Bay Area researchers brace for Pres. Trump's $4 billion cut to medical funding

The Bay Area faces significant challenges as NIH implements funding cuts affecting indirect costs, risking vital medical research and university operations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
OMG science

Federal cuts by Trump administration could ricochet through Bay Area research hubs, experts say

The Trump administration's proposed budget cuts threaten major health research funding and institutions, impacting public health advancements.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Public health

Bay Area researchers brace for Pres. Trump's $4 billion cut to medical funding

The Bay Area faces significant challenges as NIH implements funding cuts affecting indirect costs, risking vital medical research and university operations.
more#ucsf
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's final days released

Betsy Arakawa was actively searching for medical information on flu-like symptoms just before her death from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge blocked funding cuts from the Trump administration that threaten vital medical research, ensuring continued support for critical health studies.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

The Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in Boston

The Trump administration's cuts to NIH funding were temporarily blocked by a Massachusetts judge in response to lawsuits from 22 states and various organizations.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump is Slashing Health Research, in 4 Charts

The NIH has abruptly terminated nearly 800 research projects, drastically impacting scientific fields and funding due to new administrative priorities.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chaos and Confusion' at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science

The NIH faces disruptive communication bans and administrative chaos under orders from the Department of Government Efficiency, threatening American medical research.
Non-profit organizations
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge blocked funding cuts from the Trump administration that threaten vital medical research, ensuring continued support for critical health studies.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

The Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in Boston

The Trump administration's cuts to NIH funding were temporarily blocked by a Massachusetts judge in response to lawsuits from 22 states and various organizations.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

How Trump is Slashing Health Research, in 4 Charts

The NIH has abruptly terminated nearly 800 research projects, drastically impacting scientific fields and funding due to new administrative priorities.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Chaos and Confusion' at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science

The NIH faces disruptive communication bans and administrative chaos under orders from the Department of Government Efficiency, threatening American medical research.
more#trump-administration
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Twenty years of genome-wide association studies

A new genomics method enhances understanding of complex diseases by linking genetic variants to biological traits.
#public-health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea

Gepotidacin is a promising new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea, effectively targeting emerging drug-resistant strains as reported in The Lancet.
fromNature
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federico Mayor Zaragoza obituary: former UNESCO chief who championed neonatal screening

Federico Mayor Zaragoza significantly advanced newborn screening in Spain, impacting health policies and preventing inherited metabolic diseases.
He was a pioneer in biochemistry and held key leadership positions in both educational and health sectors.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea

Gepotidacin is a promising new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea, effectively targeting emerging drug-resistant strains as reported in The Lancet.
fromNature
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federico Mayor Zaragoza obituary: former UNESCO chief who championed neonatal screening

Federico Mayor Zaragoza significantly advanced newborn screening in Spain, impacting health policies and preventing inherited metabolic diseases.
He was a pioneer in biochemistry and held key leadership positions in both educational and health sectors.
more#public-health
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Pig Kidney Removed From Alabama Woman After Organ Rejection

The genetically engineered pig's kidney was removed after 130 days due to acute rejection, marking a significant moment in xenotransplantation research.
Medicine
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

MRI Scans Causing Nasty Material to Form Inside Body, Scientists Find

Researchers have linked oxalic acid from certain foods to toxic reactions from gadolinium contrast dye used in MRIs.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Pig kidney transplant fails after patient rejection

The first successful pig organ transplant lasted over 130 days but ultimately failed due to organ rejection.
#neurology
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Doctors discover 'hidden consciousness' in medical breakthrough

Comatose patients may exhibit signs of consciousness, indicating potential recovery through brain activity abnormalities detected during sleep.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatment

New technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis research

Dr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
SF food

A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

Montchavin, a small French Alpine village, has an unusually high rate of ALS cases, prompting further investigations into potential environmental or genetic causes.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

A new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Doctors discover 'hidden consciousness' in medical breakthrough

Comatose patients may exhibit signs of consciousness, indicating potential recovery through brain activity abnormalities detected during sleep.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatment

New technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis research

Dr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
SF food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

Montchavin, a small French Alpine village, has an unusually high rate of ALS cases, prompting further investigations into potential environmental or genetic causes.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

A new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
more#neurology
#nih
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants

NIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
US news
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Lifesaving mRNA Vaccine Technology Appears Targeted under Trump and RFK, Jr.

NIH is urging scientists to eliminate mRNA vaccine references from grant applications, signaling a potential retreat from this area of research.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants

NIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
US news
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

Lifesaving mRNA Vaccine Technology Appears Targeted under Trump and RFK, Jr.

NIH is urging scientists to eliminate mRNA vaccine references from grant applications, signaling a potential retreat from this area of research.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
more#nih
#cancer-treatment
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
Cancer
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia Love

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies from glioblastoma, highlighting challenges in treating this aggressive brain cancer.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical research

NIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
Cancer
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia Love

Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies from glioblastoma, highlighting challenges in treating this aggressive brain cancer.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical research

NIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
more#cancer-treatment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Mental health

Is it true that showering every day is bad for your skin?

Daily washing does not worsen eczema symptoms, contrary to longstanding beliefs.
Cancer
fromwww.mcall.com
1 month ago

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

Blood tests for ovarian cancer may be ineffective for some Black and Native American women, contributing to healthcare disparities.
fromianVisits
1 month ago
London

The blocky 1960s Euston Tower is getting curves with site redevelopment

Euston's 1960s office tower is being revamped to create a more modern, mixed-use space, combining office and medical research facilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

David Landon obituary

David Landon pioneered high-resolution electron microscopy for neuromuscular disease diagnosis, significantly aiding research and understanding of conditions like multiple sclerosis.
#ai-in-healthcare
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputation

Google is utilizing AI to revolutionize healthcare, providing more accurate information and tools for better patient outcomes.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon Canals

EvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputation

Google is utilizing AI to revolutionize healthcare, providing more accurate information and tools for better patient outcomes.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon Canals

EvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
more#ai-in-healthcare
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
#research-funding
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaos

Many universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich people

La Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere

NIH funding cuts threaten America's leadership in medical research and endanger ongoing research projects at leading universities.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaos

Many universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich people

La Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhere

NIH funding cuts threaten America's leadership in medical research and endanger ongoing research projects at leading universities.
more#research-funding
#health
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
fromNature
2 months ago
OMG science

Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads

A new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads

A new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
more#health
Privacy technologies
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Just Quit My Job at the NIH. I Have Major Concerns About Where Clinical Research Could Be Headed.

Federal agencies are removing resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health research, exacerbating health disparities.
Social justice
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Tom Beauchamp, scholar who helped define modern bioethics, dies at 85

Tom Beauchamp significantly shaped bioethics through the Belmont Report, which established ethical principles for human research.
UK news
fromNature
2 months ago

Exclusive: These universities have the most retracted scientific articles

China's crackdown on medical publication fraud has revealed alarming rates of misconduct among researchers, especially in hospitals.
#peanut-allergy
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

Oral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Medicine

New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousands

A new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

Oral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Medicine

New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousands

A new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
more#peanut-allergy
Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Weese-Mayer Honored with 2025 Stern Award - News Center

Debra E. Weese-Mayer, MD, receives the 2025 Paula H. Stern Award for her pioneering work in pediatric autonomic medicine.
OMG science
fromCancer
2 months ago

Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

PRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: How did childhood evolve?

AI has achieved a new milestone by outperforming gold medalists in mathematical problem-solving competitions.
New competitive weight-loss drugs are being developed to offer more effective and convenient alternatives.
#nih-funding
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universities

California and 21 states are suing to reverse NIH funding cuts vital for medical research.
Cuts threaten university research programs and are seen as a violation of federal law.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU funding

A federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universities

California and 21 states are suing to reverse NIH funding cuts vital for medical research.
Cuts threaten university research programs and are seen as a violation of federal law.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU funding

A federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
more#nih-funding
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