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The Independentworld4 hrs ago
NHS England to Equip High-Risk Sepsis Patients with Wearable Monitors
NHS England announced Tuesday a strategy to equip higher-risk patients with wearables that track vital signs. The plan targets preventing 1,000 sepsis deaths each year and thousands more by 2035.
Newsweekworld10 hrs ago
Case Study Describes Anaplasmosis Patient Who Developed Then Recovered From Myocarditis
A 79-year-old man developed heart inflammation after contracting anaplasmosis, according to a new case study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The report notes the disease's rising incidence in Canada and calls for greater clinical awareness.
en.antaranews.comworld10 hrs ago
CMS Proposes Site-Neutral Payments for Select Imaging Services in 2027
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed outpatient payment rule on July 2 that would extend site-neutral rates to certain X-rays, CT scans and MRIs at off-campus hospital departments. The change would lower Medicare spending by about $260 million and benefi…
theconversation.comworld12 hrs ago
Kenya Study Finds Poverty and Cancer Diagnosis Both Shape Brain Ageing, with Cancer Patients Showing Greater Resilience than Caregivers
A three-year Kenyan study of 404 adults found poverty affects healthy brain ageing more than cancer. Researchers presented results showing lifelong socioeconomic factors shape cognitive outcomes.
sciencemediacentre.co.nzworld14 hrs ago
Finnish Study Finds Knee Surgery Offers Little Benefit for Degenerative Tears
@CBSNews reported that a 10-year Finnish study of arthroscopic knee surgery showed no meaningful improvement over sham procedures for middle-aged and older patients with degenerative cartilage tears. The procedure was linked to faster osteoarthritis progression and more total kne…
jns.orgworld6 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola Admitted to Frankfurt Hospital Isolation Unit
A U.S. citizen who tested positive for the Bundibugyo variant after working for a humanitarian organization in Congo was admitted to a specialized isolation unit in Frankfurt early Monday. The patient's condition is stable and officials said there is no risk to the public.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Enrolls First Patients in Congo Six Weeks After WHO Declares Emergency
The Partners trial tests remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo strain. As of 9 July the outbreak recorded 1,792 confirmed cases and 625 deaths.
news.sky.comscience1 day ago
NICE Draft Guidance Offers Two Non-Invasive Endometriosis Tests on NHS for Three-Year Trial
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence issued draft guidance for GPs in England and Wales to offer two tests during a three-year trial. The tests aim to speed diagnosis of a condition that affects one in ten UK women. Patients and clinicians described prior delays…
prnewswire.comworld2 days ago
NHS neurology waiting list falls 20,000 since July, rises 1,000 in latest month to 7.28 million
More than 2,100 urgent neurology referrals from over a year ago remain without appointments. The total NHS backlog increased for a second month while 60.2 percent of neurology patients were seen within 18 weeks.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
New Video Shows Kentucky Senator Loaded Into Ambulance After Cardiac Arrest Call
Footage and a neighbor account detail emergency responders transporting a person on a stretcher from the senator's Washington residence on June 14. EMS audio recorded an unconscious patient with CPR in progress. The senator's office has said he is recovering.
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nypost.comworld3 days ago
UCLA Study Links Creatine to Stronger Immune Response Against Tumors in Mice
Researchers at UCLA Health Sciences reported that creatine supported dendritic cells in activating cancer-fighting T cells in laboratory and mouse experiments. The findings do not show that creatine supplements improve outcomes for cancer patients. Further human studies are requi…
insightsonindia.comworld3 days ago
Cuba cancer clinic reports CT scan delays from equipment shortages
Patients at Havana's primary cancer facility face multi-week waits for diagnostic imaging. The clinic's sole CT scanner is out of service, forcing transfers to another hospital with a long backlog.
Abc Newsscience3 days ago
Equatorial Guinea Holds U.S. Deportees in Hotel Also Used for Suspected Ebola Case
Migrants deported from the U.S. and held in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea report that authorities placed at least one suspected Ebola patient in the same facility. Lawyers representing the detainees say medical staff in protective gear brought the individual to a lower floor last…
freepressjournal.inscience4 days ago
Study Examines T Cells in Lupus Nephritis Patients
A study of T cells from patients with lupus nephritis found these cells are activated by local cytokines and may contribute to kidney injury. Some T cells showed reactivity to Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.
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The Federalistpolitics4 days ago
Texas Court Allows Detransitioner Lawsuit Against Therapist to Proceed
A Texas appeals court reversed lower court rulings and permitted a lawsuit alleging negligence and fraud by a therapist who recommended surgery for a patient experiencing gender dysphoria. The decision addressed the timing of the statute of limitations for the claim.
sbs.com.auworld4 days ago
Study Finds Anti-Lipid Antibodies Elevated in Lyme Patients, Potential for Earlier Detection Unclear
Tufts University researchers found three anti-lipid antibodies elevated during Lyme infection that appear before standard test antibodies. The markers also remained higher in patients with persistent symptoms months after treatment. The study was published in 2026.
marketscreener.comscience4 days ago
AstraZeneca Shares Fall 9% After Wainua Heart Drug Trial Misses Primary Endpoint
London-listed shares of the British drugmaker dropped as much as 9 percent Thursday after late-stage results showed Wainua failed to reduce deaths and heart events in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy. The outcome also pushed shares of partner Ionis Phar…
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Study Finds 40 Percent of Ovarian Cancer Cases Diagnosed After Emergency Room Admission
@ABC reported that a BMJ Oncology study published Tuesday found 40% of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed following emergency room visits. Patients diagnosed this way are three times less likely to catch the disease at an early stage. The analysis examined registry data for…
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washingtonpost.comworld5 days ago
Berlin Court Sentences Doctor to Life in Prison for Killing 15 Patients Without Consent
A Berlin court convicted 41-year-old palliative care physician Johannes M. of murdering 15 patients by administering lethal medication without consent. The ruling included a lifetime ban from practicing medicine and a finding of serious guilt.
Propublicapolitics5 days ago
Washington Medical Commission Sent No Press Releases on Doctor Allegations for Nine Months Despite Legal Requirement
A ProPublica and KUOW review found the Washington Medical Commission often waited months to issue required press releases about formal allegations against doctors, including cases involving sexual misconduct and patient exams.
thequint.comworld5 days ago
Verdict Expected in Berlin Doctor’s Trial on Charges of Killing 15 Patients
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor from Berlin faces judgment on charges of murdering 15 patients using sedative cocktails and setting fires to hide evidence. AFP reported the details of the case.
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The Independentscience6 days ago
BAAPS Study of 200 UK Patients Finds 74 % Needed Further Treatment After Overseas Cosmetic Procedures
The Independent reported that a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons analysis of nearly 200 UK cases found three in four patients needed further procedures after returning from abroad. NHS costs reached £1.8 million between September 2022 and 2024.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Federal Restriction on Funds to Abortion Providers Lifted; Billing Resumes
Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers restarted Medicaid billing for non-abortion services on Sunday after the payments were halted for most of a year under a federal law. Some clinics closed and patient volumes fell during the cutoff, though not every service will return.
news.sky.comscience6 days ago
Blood test shows distinct hormone pattern in endometriosis patients
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh identified differences in androgen levels between women with and without endometriosis. The findings could lead to a non-surgical diagnostic blood test.
israelnationalnews.comscience7 days ago
Study of 49 Telehealth Sites Finds Mixed Clinical Oversight for GLP-1 Weight-Loss Prescriptions
A Yale University researcher posing as a patient examined 49 websites prescribing GLP-1 drugs. The study, published Monday in JAMA, found many prescriptions were issued without appropriate clinical care.
world8 days ago
Report alleges healthy Gazans used bribes for medical evacuation spots
A British newspaper reported that some residents of Gaza obtained forged medical documents to secure places on emergency evacuation lists. The report claims bribes were paid to Hamas to bypass injured patients.
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arstechnica.comai9 days ago
NHS to Test AI App Tool That Directs Patients to GP, Pharmacy or Self-Care
NHS England will introduce an AI triage tool on its app to direct patients to appropriate services. The system will expand to all users by April 2028 as part of a £10bn technology investment. Trials showed reduced phone queues and more patient interaction time for staff.
science9 days ago
Alzheimer's Patient Initiates Conversations After Psilocybin Doses
An 83-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's began speaking in full sentences and regained continence and mobility after two doses of psilocybin mushrooms administered in São Paulo. The single case was detailed in a new journal report. Researchers and outside experts called for…
israelnationalnews.comworld9 days ago
Tel Aviv University Researchers Identify How Tumors Redirect Immune Cells
A Tel Aviv University study found that tumors can reprogram macrophages, immune cells that normally clear dead tissue, to support cancer growth instead. The work introduces a new tracking method and links the changes to faster tumor expansion and lower patient survival rates.
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thehindu.comworld9 days agoUpdated
France's first detected Ebola case ends with patient recovery and hospital discharge
A doctor who tested positive for Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and left a French hospital. The case marked the first time French authorities detected the virus on national territory.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Allows As-Applied Challenge to Firearm Ban for Former Mental Patients
The Seventh Circuit ruled that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) cannot automatically bar gun possession by individuals previously committed to mental institutions if they are no longer mentally ill or dangerous. The decision reverses a district court dismissal and remands the case for furth…
focustaiwan.twai10 days ago
AI tools digitize traditional Chinese medicine production and diagnosis
A Tianjin project invests 180 million yuan to apply AI across herb processing and patient assessment. The effort seeks to cut energy use, raise consistency, and expand exports of customized remedies.
Fortunefinance10 days ago
Winery cofounder creates fund for cancer families' non-medical costs
A California winery cofounder established a fund after her husband's glioblastoma diagnosis to cover travel, lodging, and home modifications that insurance does not pay. The fund operates through a fiscal sponsor and directs payments to caregivers or service providers rather than…
news.sky.comscience11 days ago
England osteoporosis diagnosis rate flatlines as rollout of fracture clinics lags
The Royal Osteoporosis Society reported that Fracture Liaison Services identified 79,553 patients in England in 2025, up from 77,136 the previous year. The charity said the current pace would take 38 years to reach the target of 264,000 identifications annually.
abcnews.go.comworld11 days ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Begins in Democratic Republic of Congo
A clinical trial of two experimental therapeutics for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has started in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization announced the enrollment of the first patient on Thursday.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Administration Proposes Medicare Rule to Cut Hospital Markups on Discounted Drugs
The Trump administration proposed a rule Thursday that would change Medicare reimbursement for hospitals in the 340B program. Officials estimate the change would reduce patient co-payments by $1.1 billion next year.
middleeasteye.networld11 days ago
UK Jewish Groups Launch £1.5 Million Project on Health Sector Inequalities
Two British Jewish organizations have started a five-year initiative to examine health inequalities linked to structural antisemitism. The project will partner with health providers to improve understanding of Jewish patients' needs.
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newyorker.compolitics12 days ago
Concierge Gynecology Practice Offers Premium Memberships Starting Above $10,000
Sally Greenwald's practice offers annual memberships starting above $10,000. It has attracted high-profile patients including Gisel Kordestani and Nicole Lacob.
newrepublic.comworld13 days agoUpdated
Glasgow Patient Tested for Ebola After Hospital Admission
A patient admitted to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow early Tuesday for suspected Ebola has tested negative. Public Health Scotland said there are no confirmed cases in the country and the risk to the public remains low.
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Washington Examinerpolitics12 days agoUpdated
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. Returns to House Floor After Months-Long Absence for Depression Treatment
The New Jersey Republican disclosed his diagnosis upon returning June 30 after nearly four months away. He said doctors recommended inpatient treatment that kept him from voting on more than 100 measures.
washingtonpost.compolitics13 days ago
Texas Supreme Court Extends Time Limit for Detransitioner Malpractice Claims
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that the statute of limitations for malpractice suits begins when a patient can ascertain injury from pediatric gender-transition procedures. The decision allows one plaintiff to proceed with her case and has prompted legislative discussion.
prnewswire.comfinance14 days ago
FDA Approves Zoryve Cream 0.3% for Plaque Psoriasis in Children Age 2 and Older
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zoryve cream 0.3% for treating plaque psoriasis in children as young as age 2. The approval expands the prior indication that covered patients age 6 and older.
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cnbc.comworld14 days ago
Medicare to Cover Select Weight-Loss Drugs for Two Years Starting July 2026 Under New Pilot
Some Medicare patients will access GLP-1 medications for weight loss through a new pilot program starting July 1 with a $50 monthly copay. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge covers specific drugs from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk through December 2027. CBS News reported the details of eligi…
theconversation.comscience14 days ago
Portugal National Health Service Signs Contract with Sword Health for AI Virtual Physical Therapy
Portugal’s National Health Service contracted Sword Health this month to deliver AI-supported virtual physical therapy to the country’s full population of 10 million. Patients gain unlimited access after a doctor referral.
business14 days ago
Senators Advance Bill to Cap Insulin at $35 for Private Insurance and Uninsured
U.S. senators are reviving a proposal to extend the $35 insulin price cap beyond Medicare to the private market and uninsured patients. The measure is modeled on a 2022 law that already limits costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
world14 days ago
Congo Ebola Cases Reach 1,274 With 360 Deaths
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,274 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, including 360 deaths. Recoveries nearly doubled in one week while treatment centers continue to admit dozens of patients daily.
winnipegfreepress.comworld14 days ago
Bundibugyo Ebola recoveries nearly double in one week in Congo
Congolese health authorities reported 148 recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain as of Thursday, up from 80 on June 18. Treatment centers continue to admit dozens of patients daily while hundreds remain hospitalized.
benzinga.comworld15 days ago
Case Study Reports Temporary Speech Recovery in Alzheimer’s Patient After Psilocybin Dose, Effects Later Faded
@MarioNawfal reported on a published case of an 80-year-old woman who regained speech and other functions after receiving psilocybin mushrooms. The improvements lasted days to weeks before fading.
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ww2.kqed.orgscience15 days ago
Democratic lawmakers seek details on patient given early access to Eli Lilly obesity drug
Two Democratic members of Congress are asking the Trump administration for more information about a 79-year-old patient approved in April for compassionate-use access to an experimental obesity treatment. The lawmakers want to know whether the patient is a high-profile individual…
nypost.comworld16 days ago
Bill Maher Labels Democratic Primary Winner ‘Patient Zero’ of ‘Woke Mind Virus’
Bill Maher used his Friday monologue on HBO’s Real Time to label Darializa Avila Chevalier the patient zero of the woke mind virus. The 32-year-old won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District on June 23.
upworthy.comai16 days ago
Survey Finds 39% of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI to Self-Diagnose, One-Third for Treatment Help
An American Psychological Association poll released June 16 shows patients turning to AI for mental health tasks. Psychologists cite both convenience and clinical risks.
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smallbiztrends.comai16 days ago
APA Survey: 39 Percent of Psychologists Report Patients Using AI for Self-Diagnosis
An American Psychological Association survey released June 16 showed that 39 percent of psychologists have discussed AI self-diagnosis with patients. One-third of respondents also reported patients using the tools for treatment assistance or behavioral support.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govworld16 days ago
Study of 40 Doctors Reports Care Delays for Some Pregnancy Complications in Nine States with Abortion Bans
A study published June 22, 2026, by five researchers found that total abortion bans in nine states are causing doctors to delay treatment for early pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy and maternal illness. Pregnant women in those states face nearly twice the mortality risk, with Bl…
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TechCrunchai16 days ago
Man Uses AI Model to Help Interpret Ambiguous PET Scan After Lymphoma Chemotherapy
A patient diagnosed with rare non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma gathered multiple medical opinions and fed scan data into Claude to resolve an ambiguous final PET result. The model identified thymus rebound with high probability, later confirmed by a fourth doctor.
France 24world17 days ago
DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches One Month Mark with 1,000 Confirmed Cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo marked more than a month since its Ebola outbreak was declared on May 17. Fourteen patients have recovered in Mongbwalu while contact tracing covers only 40 percent of known exposures.
jns.orgscience17 days ago
300 Ebola patients missing in DRC as cases rise
Health officials report 1,118 confirmed Ebola cases and 291 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Projections estimate up to 8,210 cases and 1,420 deaths by mid-September if current trends continue.
benzinga.comscience17 days agoUpdated
Senator Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program
Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced legislation on June 26, 2026, that would overhaul the federal 340B program by allowing retroactive rebates instead of upfront discounts. The measure would also require hospitals to pass savings to patients and impose limits on contract pharmacies.
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Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Chicago health center uses endocrine disorder code for hormone prescriptions
A federally funded Chicago facility assigns an unspecified endocrine disorder diagnosis to patients receiving cross-sex hormones. The practice has drawn scrutiny from state and federal authorities examining insurance billing practices.
Statscience18 days ago
Eli Lilly grants one patient access to obesity drug candidate via FDA program
Eli Lilly and the Food and Drug Administration approved compassionate-use access to retatrutide for a single individual. The decision was discussed on a weekly biotech podcast alongside topics of drug acquisitions and hair-loss treatments.
benzinga.comscience18 days agoUpdated
Democratic lawmakers seek details on special access to experimental obesity drug
Two members of Congress are asking the White House for information on a 79-year-old patient granted early access to an experimental obesity treatment. The request follows reporting that the drug was provided through the FDA's compassionate use program.