Opinion | How Doctors Can Best Integrate A.I. Into Medical CareAI may outperform doctors in diagnostics, challenging initial assumptions about its integration in healthcare.
Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one yearCT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Opinion | How Doctors Can Best Integrate A.I. Into Medical CareAI may outperform doctors in diagnostics, challenging initial assumptions about its integration in healthcare.
Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one yearCT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in BostonThe Trump administration's cuts to NIH funding were temporarily blocked by a Massachusetts judge in response to lawsuits from 22 states and various organizations.
Thousands 'Stand Up for Science' in Bay Area to rally against Trump's cutsCommunities across the U.S. rallied to defend science amidst proposed cuts in funding for crucial medical research.
A cure for HIV: 'One of the hardest goals in science' DW 01/29/2025HIV remains a significant global health challenge, with no definitive cure, despite effective suppression through antiretroviral medications.
Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoeaGepotidacin is a promising new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea, effectively targeting emerging drug-resistant strains as reported in The Lancet.
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign AidThe Trump administration's pause on foreign aid has led to widespread shutdowns of vital health initiatives globally.
NIH nominee won't commit to ending indirect costs rate cutDr. Jay Bhattacharya's Senate confirmation hearing highlights financial uncertainty due to NIH's controversial indirect cost cap on research.
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in BostonThe Trump administration's cuts to NIH funding were temporarily blocked by a Massachusetts judge in response to lawsuits from 22 states and various organizations.
Thousands 'Stand Up for Science' in Bay Area to rally against Trump's cutsCommunities across the U.S. rallied to defend science amidst proposed cuts in funding for crucial medical research.
A cure for HIV: 'One of the hardest goals in science' DW 01/29/2025HIV remains a significant global health challenge, with no definitive cure, despite effective suppression through antiretroviral medications.
Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoeaGepotidacin is a promising new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea, effectively targeting emerging drug-resistant strains as reported in The Lancet.
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign AidThe Trump administration's pause on foreign aid has led to widespread shutdowns of vital health initiatives globally.
NIH nominee won't commit to ending indirect costs rate cutDr. Jay Bhattacharya's Senate confirmation hearing highlights financial uncertainty due to NIH's controversial indirect cost cap on research.
Pig Kidney Removed From Alabama Woman After Organ RejectionThe genetically engineered pig's kidney was removed after 130 days due to acute rejection, marking a significant moment in xenotransplantation research.
Pain pathway in a dish could aid search for new analgesic drugsResearchers have developed a laboratory model mimicking the human pain pathway, which could revolutionize pain medication testing and understanding.
MRI Scans Causing Nasty Material to Form Inside Body, Scientists FindResearchers have linked oxalic acid from certain foods to toxic reactions from gadolinium contrast dye used in MRIs.
Pig kidney transplant fails after patient rejectionThe first successful pig organ transplant lasted over 130 days but ultimately failed due to organ rejection.
Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge's orderThe Trump administration has halted NIH processes that are essential for medical research funding, potentially in violation of a court order.
Judge Extends Temporary Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research FundingA federal judge has temporarily blocked cuts to medical research funding that jeopardize vital studies and patient care.
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research CutsA federal judge has temporarily blocked NIH funding cuts to medical research institutions.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical researchA federal judge blocked funding cuts from the Trump administration that threaten vital medical research, ensuring continued support for critical health studies.
Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their workThe Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
Federal Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Cuts to Research FundingA federal judge halted planned funding cuts by the NIH to protect medical and scientific research amid ongoing court disputes.
Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge's orderThe Trump administration has halted NIH processes that are essential for medical research funding, potentially in violation of a court order.
Judge Extends Temporary Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research FundingA federal judge has temporarily blocked cuts to medical research funding that jeopardize vital studies and patient care.
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research CutsA federal judge has temporarily blocked NIH funding cuts to medical research institutions.
Federal judge blocks drastic funding cuts to medical researchA federal judge blocked funding cuts from the Trump administration that threaten vital medical research, ensuring continued support for critical health studies.
Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their workThe Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
Federal Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Cuts to Research FundingA federal judge halted planned funding cuts by the NIH to protect medical and scientific research amid ongoing court disputes.
Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's diseaseA new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.
Team hits milestone toward prion disease treatment - Harvard GazetteGene-editing therapy shows promise for treating prion disease, extending the lifespan of laboratory mice significantly.
Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaquesA new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's diseaseA new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.
Team hits milestone toward prion disease treatment - Harvard GazetteGene-editing therapy shows promise for treating prion disease, extending the lifespan of laboratory mice significantly.
Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaquesA new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis researchDr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
David Landon obituaryDavid Landon pioneered high-resolution electron microscopy for neuromuscular disease diagnosis, significantly aiding research and understanding of conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis researchDr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
David Landon obituaryDavid Landon pioneered high-resolution electron microscopy for neuromuscular disease diagnosis, significantly aiding research and understanding of conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Your Weed Habit May Be Messing With Your SpermCannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by impacting semen quality.
NIH faces pivotal hearing amid layoffs, grant freezeNIH's move to cut $4 billion in indirect research costs could have devastating impacts on university research projects and medical advancements.
Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grantsNIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
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.
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIHTop NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University BudgetsN.I.H. caps indirect funding for medical research at 15%, posing challenges for universities reliant on a larger budget.
NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchersNIH limits indirect funding for research grants to 15%, impacting institutions relying on higher rates for essential overhead.
NIH faces pivotal hearing amid layoffs, grant freezeNIH's move to cut $4 billion in indirect research costs could have devastating impacts on university research projects and medical advancements.
Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grantsNIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
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.
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIHTop NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University BudgetsN.I.H. caps indirect funding for medical research at 15%, posing challenges for universities reliant on a larger budget.
NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchersNIH limits indirect funding for research grants to 15%, impacting institutions relying on higher rates for essential overhead.
Bald men rejoice! Scientists uncover a simple way to cure hair lossMCL-1 protein is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss conditions like alopecia.
Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughtsA paralyzed man has gained the ability to control a robotic arm via a brain-computer interface, successfully performing tasks for seven months.
This brain-computer interface allowed a stroke survivor to speak after 18 yearsResearchers 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.
Paralysed man stands again after receiving 'reprogrammed' stem cellsA paralysed man stands independently after neural stem cell treatment, showing potential in spinal cord injury therapy.
Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughtsA paralyzed man has gained the ability to control a robotic arm via a brain-computer interface, successfully performing tasks for seven months.
This brain-computer interface allowed a stroke survivor to speak after 18 yearsResearchers 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.
Paralysed man stands again after receiving 'reprogrammed' stem cellsA paralysed man stands independently after neural stem cell treatment, showing potential in spinal cord injury therapy.
Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatmentNew technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia LoveMia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies from glioblastoma, highlighting challenges in treating this aggressive brain cancer.
What Ivermectin Can (and Can't) DoIvermectin has not been proven to treat cancer, and misinformation is increasingly affecting patient treatment decisions.
Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical researchNIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatmentNew technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
Doctors still seeking cure for brain cancer that struck former Utah Rep. Mia LoveMia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, dies from glioblastoma, highlighting challenges in treating this aggressive brain cancer.
What Ivermectin Can (and Can't) DoIvermectin has not been proven to treat cancer, and misinformation is increasingly affecting patient treatment decisions.
Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical researchNIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
Is it true that showering every day is bad for your skin?Daily washing does not worsen eczema symptoms, contrary to longstanding beliefs.
Doctors' best friends: dogs will help sniff out bacteria for cystic fibrosis sufferersDogs like Jodie may help detect infections and antibiotic resistance through scent identification.
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study findsBlood tests for ovarian cancer may be ineffective for some Black and Native American women, contributing to healthcare disparities.
Kilmer McCully, Pathologist Scorned for New Theory of Heart Disease, Dies at 91Kilmer S. McCully identified homocysteine as a heart disease risk factor, opposing traditional cholesterol-focused approaches, facing professional ostracism for his beliefs.
The blocky 1960s Euston Tower is getting curves with site redevelopmentEuston's 1960s office tower is being revamped to create a more modern, mixed-use space, combining office and medical research facilities.
9 ways living in space changes the human bodyShort and long-duration space missions profoundly alter the human body, affecting muscles and cardiovascular systems.
How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputationGoogle is utilizing AI to revolutionize healthcare, providing more accurate information and tools for better patient outcomes.
Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon CanalsEvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
How Google is using AI to improve its medical advice reputationGoogle is utilizing AI to revolutionize healthcare, providing more accurate information and tools for better patient outcomes.
Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon CanalsEvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
Doctors discover 'hidden consciousness' in medical breakthroughComatose patients may exhibit signs of consciousness, indicating potential recovery through brain activity abnormalities detected during sleep.
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors missAI tool detects two-thirds of epilepsy brain lesions often missed by doctors, enabling targeted surgical interventions.
A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain villageMontchavin, a small French Alpine village, has an unusually high rate of ALS cases, prompting further investigations into potential environmental or genetic causes.
Relative of Ozempic Failed to Treat Parkinson's Disease in TrialRecent study shows GLP-1 drugs aren't effective for treating or slowing progression of Parkinson's disease.
Spinal stimulation restored muscles wasted by rare genetic disorderDaily electrical stimulation can improve strength and mobility in spinal muscular atrophy patients.Spinal stimulation may complement existing drug therapies for SMA.
Doctors discover 'hidden consciousness' in medical breakthroughComatose patients may exhibit signs of consciousness, indicating potential recovery through brain activity abnormalities detected during sleep.
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors missAI tool detects two-thirds of epilepsy brain lesions often missed by doctors, enabling targeted surgical interventions.
A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain villageMontchavin, a small French Alpine village, has an unusually high rate of ALS cases, prompting further investigations into potential environmental or genetic causes.
Relative of Ozempic Failed to Treat Parkinson's Disease in TrialRecent study shows GLP-1 drugs aren't effective for treating or slowing progression of Parkinson's disease.
Spinal stimulation restored muscles wasted by rare genetic disorderDaily electrical stimulation can improve strength and mobility in spinal muscular atrophy patients.Spinal stimulation may complement existing drug therapies for SMA.
Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ termsTwo Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his lifeGovernment 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.
Bay Area researchers brace for Pres. Trump's $4 billion cut to medical fundingThe Bay Area faces significant challenges as NIH implements funding cuts affecting indirect costs, risking vital medical research and university operations.
Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his lifeGovernment 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.
Bay Area researchers brace for Pres. Trump's $4 billion cut to medical fundingThe Bay Area faces significant challenges as NIH implements funding cuts affecting indirect costs, risking vital medical research and university operations.
Speaking From the Heart on the Importance of Medical ResearchAdvocating for increased medical research funding is crucial for combating diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer.
UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaosMany universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich peopleLa Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhereNIH funding cuts threaten America's leadership in medical research and endanger ongoing research projects at leading universities.
UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaosMany universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich peopleLa Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
NIH cuts put medical research at risk, scientists say, raising concerns at UC and elsewhereNIH funding cuts threaten America's leadership in medical research and endanger ongoing research projects at leading universities.
Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVIDSurgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreadsA new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVIDSurgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreadsA new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
Men with higher-quality sperm live longer, study findsHigher-quality sperm is linked to longer life expectancy in men.
Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans - News CenterNovel medication-based approach may reverse inguinal hernias without surgery, indicating potential for non-invasive treatments in high-risk patients.
Men with higher-quality sperm live longer, study findsHigher-quality sperm is linked to longer life expectancy in men.
Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans - News CenterNovel medication-based approach may reverse inguinal hernias without surgery, indicating potential for non-invasive treatments in high-risk patients.
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.
Tom Beauchamp, scholar who helped define modern bioethics, dies at 85Tom Beauchamp significantly shaped bioethics through the Belmont Report, which established ethical principles for human research.
The Long Quest for Artificial BloodThe replication of a valuable substance, critical for health, remains an ongoing and complicated challenge in research.
Tom Beauchamp, scholar who helped define modern bioethics, dies at 85Tom Beauchamp significantly shaped bioethics through the Belmont Report, which established ethical principles for human research.
The Long Quest for Artificial BloodThe replication of a valuable substance, critical for health, remains an ongoing and complicated challenge in research.
1.6M clinical research records exposed in data leakageA non-password-protected database revealed sensitive medical and personal data from DM Clinical Research.
Exclusive: These universities have the most retracted scientific articlesChina's crackdown on medical publication fraud has revealed alarming rates of misconduct among researchers, especially in hospitals.
A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut AllergiesOral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousandsA new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut AllergiesOral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousandsA new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
Weese-Mayer Honored with 2025 Stern Award - News CenterDebra E. Weese-Mayer, MD, receives the 2025 Paula H. Stern Award for her pioneering work in pediatric autonomic medicine.
Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosisPRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
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.
California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universitiesCalifornia 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.
NIH chops support for some medical research costsNIH caps indirect cost reimbursements at 15%, impacting medical research funding.
California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU fundingA federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universitiesCalifornia 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.
NIH chops support for some medical research costsNIH caps indirect cost reimbursements at 15%, impacting medical research funding.
California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU fundingA federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk betterSpinal cord stimulation shows potential to improve muscle function in spinal muscle atrophy patients.
Combination Therapy Improves Outcomes for Rare Blood Disorder - News CenterCombination treatment of danicopan with C5 inhibitors shows promise in improving anemia in PNH patients resistant to previous therapies.
Parkinson's charity sale presents cubed art by Rana Begum and George ShawCure3 is a charity art exhibition aimed at benefiting Parkinson's medical research.
Scientists trial patch to mend failing heartsLab-grown heart muscle patches may provide new treatment for advanced heart failure.Early results indicate safety and potential for heart repair using these muscle patches.
Stem cells used to partially repair damaged heartsInduced stem cells hold potential for revolutionary therapies, especially in heart repair.Recent primate tests show promise for the use of stem cell-derived muscle in heart recovery.
Scientists trial patch to mend failing heartsLab-grown heart muscle patches may provide new treatment for advanced heart failure.Early results indicate safety and potential for heart repair using these muscle patches.
Stem cells used to partially repair damaged heartsInduced stem cells hold potential for revolutionary therapies, especially in heart repair.Recent primate tests show promise for the use of stem cell-derived muscle in heart recovery.
Groundbreaking': scientists develop patch that can repair damaged heartsResearchers have developed implantable patches to treat heart failure using laboratory-grown heart muscle, offering new hope for patients.The patches made from reprogrammed blood cells are a breakthrough in biological transplants for heart conditions.