Scholar Rock's Isembyld Is First Muscle-Targeting SMA Drug
The FDA approval gives spinal muscular atrophy patients a new option that acts directly on muscle tissue.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
48 Die in Nigeria After Drinking Locally Brewed Alcohol
A suspected contaminated batch of local brew in southern Nigeria has killed at least 48 people and sent roughly 100 others for treatment, underscoring dangers of unregulated alcohol.
RSV Deaths and ICU Admissions Occur in Kids Ineligible for Immunization
A U.S. cohort study finds that children not eligible for RSV immunization still account for a substantial share of severe RSV cases.
Wearables in Healthcare Take Center Stage at Dallas Conference
An upcoming healthcare conference will examine how consumer demand is reshaping the role of wearable devices.
Kennedy launches effort to speed up autism diagnoses
Health secretary Kennedy announced a new research fund aimed at accelerating autism diagnoses, calling the current model outdated.
Surgeon Reconsiders Why Young Men Seek Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeon Kavitha Ranganathan argues that young male patients are responding rationally to a profit-driven aesthetic industry.
Sudan's Civil War Pushes Cancer Patients Into Dangerous Travel
Attacks on hospitals in Sudan have made life-saving treatment for cancer and chronic illness nearly impossible, forcing patients to risk their lives to seek care.
Restoring brain protein Menin reverses aging signs in mice
A single protein's decline may drive multiple aging effects, and restoring it could point to new anti-aging targets.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Young-Onset MASLD Cirrhosis
A quarter of MASLD cirrhosis cases occur before age 50, with genetic and metabolic factors playing a key role.
Trump ACA Refunds Offer Relief but Not a Fix, Experts Warn
The $500 ACA refunds give some enrollees immediate cash but do little to solve systemic healthcare affordability problems.
VC's Cancer Scare Shapes Precision Health Fund Strategy
A near-miss with breast cancer led Ariel Ganz to co-found Arben Ventures, a precision health and longevity fund that has backed 83 early-stage startups in three years.
Agentic AI in healthcare races ahead of safety governance, report warns
A new report warns that hospitals are deploying agentic AI tools faster than the guardrails needed to protect patients.
ACGME Proposal Raises Concerns Over Resident Work-Hour Limits
Proposed revisions to residency standards could weaken existing work-hour protections, alarming trainees and advocates.
Psychedelics Data and Court Reprieve for International Scientists
The latest Readout LOUD episode examines Definium's psychedelics data and a court ruling that gives international researchers temporary relief.
Employed physicians report worse mental health than independent peers
A new survey finds that employed doctors face greater distress, driven by workload and administrative burden.
CVS Aetna bundles cancer prior authorizations to reduce doctor paperwork
The insurer will consolidate all cancer care preapprovals into a single upfront request, easing administrative burden on physicians.
FDA's Hiring Process Is Stalled by Its Own Staffing Shortage
A new STAT newsletter reports that the FDA cannot efficiently recruit because existing employees are already stretched too thin.
Robotic Surgery Demands Integrated Warming and Positioning
A new analysis argues that patient warming and positioning, long treated as separate concerns, must be coordinated for robotic-assisted procedures.