Medicare study finds bronchiectasis widespread among older adults
A Medicare study reveals bronchiectasis affects about 1 in 100 older adults, with symptoms often mistaken for aging or smoking—discover…
Gut Bacteria Molecule Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
A gut bacteria molecule, imidazole propionate, is linked to faster cognitive decline and Alzheimer's markers in a University of Wisconsin…
FDA prioritizes AI and surgical robots guidance
FDA prioritizes artificial intelligence and surgical robots guidance for 2027 fiscal year.
FDA approves first adjustable pediatric heart valve
The FDA approves the first adjustable pediatric heart valve, designed to grow with children and reduce repeated open-heart surgeries.
Lab Industry Pushes Congress for Medicare Payment Reform
Lab test providers urge Congress to enact Medicare payment reform as a CMS fee schedule threatens a 15% cut to…
GE HealthCare tests AI to speed up cancer treatment workflows
GE HealthCare partners with Mass General Brigham to test AI tools that may speed up radiation therapy workflows for oncologists…
FDA Advisers Back Grail Multicancer Blood Test
FDA advisers voted 7-2 that the benefits of Grail's multicancer test outweigh its risks, moving closer to FDA approval.
Sleep Apnea in Women Often Misdiagnosed, Research Shows
Research shows sleep apnea in women is often misdiagnosed due to unique symptoms like nightmares and insomnia, leading to inadequate…
Study links air pollution and UV exposure to worse migraines
New study reveals air pollution and UV exposure worsen migraines—discover how climate change may intensify symptoms for 12% of Americans.
Normal test results can be misleading
Normal test results can be misleading; research from UC San Diego reveals how this reassurance often leads patients to ignore…