Embryo Transfer Beats IUI for Women With IBD
A prospective study found embryo transfer led to pregnancy in 73% of attempts among women with IBD, versus 10% for intrauterine insemination.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Paragon spinout Velaris goes public via Alaunos reverse merger
The Fairmount-led deal gives Velaris a public listing and $350M in funding, extending Paragon's run of reverse-merger exits.
State Healthcare Spending Caps Show Savings and Tradeoffs
California and other states are testing spending growth targets and price caps to curb healthcare costs, with evidence of savings alongside risks to staffing and services.
Texas Budget Plan Would End Children's Autism Therapy Program
State-funded ABA therapy for low-income Texas children with autism faces elimination amid budget cuts, despite long waitlists and gaps in Medicaid coverage.
Supreme Court Case on Climate Liability Could Shift Health Costs
A pediatrician argues that a pending Supreme Court case will determine whether fossil fuel companies or taxpayers and patients pay for climate-related health damages.
NIH Grant Form Redundancy Prompts Call for AI Assistance
A physician's frustrating experience with an NIH biosketch form highlights how administrative redundancy in research and clinical work could be eased by AI.
First Tracks' celiac drug meets early trial goals, shares rise
Early-stage data suggest First Tracks' CD122-blocking drug ANB033 could become a new treatment option for celiac disease, which currently has no approved therapy.
HPV Vaccination Tied to Lower Preterm Birth Risk in Swedish Study
A large Swedish registry study links quadrivalent HPV vaccination, especially before age 17, to modestly lower risks of preterm and very preterm birth.
WHO: Cause of Russian Lab Worker's Death Still Unknown
The World Health Organization says it cannot assess the risk from the death of a Russian researcher until a confirmed diagnosis is established.
Patent expiries put $500B in drug sales at risk through 2032
Forecast data show the industry faces a multiyear patent cliff, with Merck hit first and AbbVie later.
Loneliness and Diabetes: Why Clinicians Should Ask About Social Context
A new article argues that screening for loneliness and social support could improve diabetes outcomes by uncovering unmet social needs.
U.S. Measles Cases Hit 4,080; Pennsylvania Drives a Quarter of Toll
The latest CDC figures show the U.S. measles tally has risen to 4,080, with Pennsylvania's record outbreak accounting for more than a fourth of cases.
Vanillin shows promise for wound care and infection control
Researchers at Flinders University report that vanillin, the main flavor compound in vanilla, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that could support new wound treatments.
Pediatric Sleep Apnea Tied to Triple Glaucoma Risk in Children
A large retrospective analysis presented at AAO found children with obstructive sleep apnea had roughly three times the risk of developing glaucoma, though absolute risk remained low.
Menin loss drives aging in mice; D-serine improves memory, study finds
A study in mice links age-related decline of the hypothalamic protein Menin to memory loss and other aging signs, with D-serine supplementation improving learning and memory.
Outro Raises $7M to Advance Safe Deprescribing
The new funding will help Outro expand its platform for guiding patients through medically supervised medication reduction.
Long COVID Tied to Distinct Airway Microbiome Shifts
A large observational study links persistent symptoms after COVID-19 to reduced bacterial diversity in the mouth and sputum.
Clinical Obesity Nearly Doubles Among U.S. Adolescents
National data show obesity-related organ dysfunction in teens rose sharply over two decades, with low-income youth most affected.