ADA Boycott and Residency Lawsuits Spotlighted in MedPage Podcast
The latest MedPage Today podcast discusses an ADA boycott after a meeting scandal and legal disputes over residency applications.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
How to Tell COVID-19 From a Cold in Kids—and Why It Matters
A pediatric nurse breaks down overlapping symptoms and explains why testing is crucial for children this respiratory season.
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Glaucoma and Cataracts
A large study presented at a European eye surgery congress adds vision loss to the health harms associated with polluted air.
CMS Expands ACCESS Model to Cover Heart Failure, COPD, Substance Use
Outcomes-based payment model will add four chronic condition areas in spring 2027, broadening value-based care for Medicare.
New Sepsis Guidelines Aim to Cut Infection Deaths in the U.S.
National experts, including a UVA Health physician, have issued updated guidelines to improve sepsis care and reduce its annual toll.
Louisiana Sets Aside $20M a Year for Rural Health Startups
The five-year commitment shows states are increasingly using venture-style funding to support health care innovation for rural communities.
Creatine May Help Preserve Muscle During Weight Loss, Study Finds
New Texas A&M research suggests creatine could support muscle retention and strength when losing weight.
Little-Known Ebola Relative Surges, Exposing Gaps in Preparedness
A growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus shows how limited diagnostics and treatments can turn neglected pathogens into major threats.
Pittsburgh Kindergarten Vaccination Rate Dips Below Measles Safety Threshold
Measles cases and exposure alerts in Pittsburgh since August 2026 have pushed kindergarten vaccination rates below the level needed to prevent outbreaks.
New MAL Blood Group System Ends 50-Year Search for AnWj Antigen's Genetic Cause
Researchers have identified the genetic basis of the AnWj blood antigen, adding a new blood group system and simplifying identification of rare negative patients.
New guideline offers 16 ways to ease vaccination distress
An updated clinical guideline published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal provides 16 evidence-based recommendations for reducing pain and fear during vaccinations.
A Prosthetics Researcher Reflects on Decades of Fit and Comfort Work
A University of Washington scientist discusses her long-running effort to ease daily challenges for lower-limb amputees.
Commentary Calls for Dementia-Level Support for Homeless With Cognitive Impairment
A new commentary argues that unrecognized cognitive impairment is a major driver of chronic homelessness and calls for supportive measures similar to those used for dementia.
Engineered Stone Work Tied to Silicosis in Countertop Industry
A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal warns that cutting engineered stone for countertops can expose workers to harmful silica dust, leading to silicosis.
Aging Brain Blurs Memories, Not Erases Them, Study Finds
New research suggests age-related forgetfulness stems from memories becoming less precise and blending together, rather than being lost entirely.
Add pregnancy and lactation filter to ClinicalTrials.gov, experts urge
An opinion piece argues that a simple checkbox would help pregnant and lactating patients find eligible clinical trials.
GLP-1 expansion strains healthcare readiness, says analysis
As GLP-1 drugs move into new indications, healthcare systems and drugmakers face hurdles in care delivery and patient trust.
STAT names trust-in-science reporter, launches podcast discussion
STAT's new trust-in-science reporter, Nicholas Florko, joins a podcast conversation on why public confidence in research matters.