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Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Assists Jaw Reconstruction
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes for patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck...
Multicancer Early Detection Screening Improves Patient Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Annual multicancer early detection (MCED) screening with a single blood test provides more overall benefit than biennial MCED screening, according to a study published online...
Some Cancers Increasing in People Under 50, New Report Shows
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — More young adults in the U.S. are being diagnosed with cancer, and researchers are trying to figure out why. A new government report shows that rates of several types of cancer a...
Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says. People who und...
Worried About Prostate Cancer Screening? New Study Shows Better Judgment In Treatment
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Some men would rather skip screening for prostate cancer due to fears that they’ll be rendered impotent or incontinent from cancer surgery. But new research says those fears a...
Face Mask Can Detect Kidney Disease Via Breath
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Wearing a face mask to protect others from infectious disease continues to be hotly debated in the United States. But what about wearing a face mask to detect chronic kidney d...
Trump Administration Ends CDC's Key Infection Control Committee
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — A federal committee that helped set national rules for infection control in hospitals has been shut down, raising concerns from health experts. The Healthcare Infection C...
Changing Trends Seen in Psychotherapy in Outpatient Mental Health Care
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – From 2018 to 2021, the role of psychotherapy in outpatient mental health care increased, while psychotropic medication without psychotherapy became less common, according to...
Female Ophthalmology Trainees Perform Fewer Cataract Procedures During Residency
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Female residents reported fewer cataract procedures than male residents from 2014 to 2023, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Susan M. ...
False-Negative Rate High for Seated Saline Suppression Test for Primary Aldosteronism
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – The four-hour seated saline suppression test (SSST) is associated with a high false-negative rate for diagnosing primary aldosteronism (PA), according to a study published...
FDA Announces Expanded Use of Unannounced Inspections at Foreign Manufacturing Facilities
May 06, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential...
No Increase Seen in Risk for Incident Diverticulitis With Nuts, Seeds, Corn Intake
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Dietary intake of nuts, seeds, and corn is not associated with an increased risk for incident diverticulitis among women, according to a study published online May 6 in the...
Europe Launches $565 Million Campaign to Attract U.S. Scientists
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The European Union is looking to capitalize on the Trump administration's dismantling of U.S. research programs to beef up its own. A $565 million program unveiled Monday a...
Top FDA Inspection Official to Retire Amid Staff Frustration
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The official in charge of federal food and drug safety inspections will retire May 14. Michael Rogers, associate commissioner for inspections and investigations at the U.S. F...
Dr. Vinay Prasad to Head FDA Vaccine, Biologics Division
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has chosen Dr. Vinay Prasad, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco, to lead its Center for Biologics E...