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forbes.comscience6 hrs 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.
world1 day 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.comai2 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.
nypost.comworld2 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…
Fortunefinance4 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.comscience4 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.
middleeasteye.networld4 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.compolitics5 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.
prnewswire.comfinance7 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.comworld7 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.comscience7 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.
business7 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.
world8 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.comworld8 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.
upworthy.comai9 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.comai9 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.govworld9 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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France 24world10 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.orgscience11 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.comscience10 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 Examinerpolitics11 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.
forbes.compolitics11 days ago
Administration Considers Pilot Program for 340B Drug Discount Transparency
The Trump administration is evaluating a pilot program to increase oversight of the 340B drug discount program. The program requires drug manufacturers to sell medicines at reduced prices to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income patients.
foxnews.comscience12 days ago
Federal judge blocks Texas bid for transgender patient records
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary order preventing federal prosecutors in Texas from obtaining medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. The ruling addresses a criminal investigation launched last month after earlier civil requests were r…
Japan Timesworld12 days ago
Japan Begins Trial of Cow-Tendon Material for Knee Ligament Repair
Japanese researchers have launched a randomized clinical trial of decellularized cow-tendon material for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The study compares the material to patients' own tendons in 57 participants across six sites. Safety was previously confirmed in sev…
usatoday.compolitics12 days ago
Senate bill would cap insulin costs at $35 for privately insured patients
Bipartisan legislation in the Senate would limit out-of-pocket insulin costs to $35 per month for people with commercial insurance. The measure would also create a pilot program in ten states for uninsured patients.
winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days ago
Winnipeg Trial: Embolization Plus Surgery Cut Brain-Bleed Recurrence to 4 Percent Versus 28 Percent for Surgery Alone
A randomized study of 186 patients showed that adding middle meningeal artery embolization to surgery lowered recurrence from 28 percent to 4 percent. The results were published in JAMA in April 2026. Cbc reported the findings from researchers at the University of Manitoba and He…
forbes.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. Charges 455 People in $6.5 Billion Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Cases
The charges span 45 states and include schemes involving dead patients and negligent care. Authorities seized luxury items bought with proceeds and closed hundreds of facilities.
rte.ieworld12 days ago
Court Bars Video of Nurses' Alleged Threats From Trial
A judge ruled that a video showing two Sydney nurses allegedly threatening Israeli patients cannot be used as evidence. An Israeli content creator said the ruling reduces deterrence against antisemitic threats.
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Al Jazeeraworld13 days ago
Gaza diabetes patient searches for insulin pen amid ongoing shortages on June 24
Hamza al-Ghazali, 20, looked for an insulin pen in Gaza pharmacies on June 24. Prices have risen sharply since the war began in October 2023, affecting tens of thousands of diabetes patients.
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indiatoday.intoday.inscience13 days ago
Study Finds Most IVF Add-On Treatments Lack Evidence of Benefit
A review of 85 clinical trials found that most add-on procedures offered with IVF showed either no effect, inconclusive results, or only weak evidence of benefit. Researchers noted that many patients rely on clinic websites and social media for information that may overstate effe…
winnipegfreepress.comworld14 days ago
Australian Judge Bars Video of Nurses' Threats From Trial Evidence
A court ruled that recorded statements by two former nurses cannot be introduced at their upcoming trial. The footage showed the pair making remarks directed at Israeli patients.
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medpagetoday.comai14 days ago
Medicare Pilot Requires Prior Authorization for 13 Services in Six States
The WISeR program launched in January 2026 in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Washington. Patients and providers report added travel, delays and payment backlogs for procedures including spinal epidurals.
app.buzzsumo.comworld14 days agoUpdated
NICE approves teplizumab for some NHS patients in England and Wales
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence granted approval on Tuesday for teplizumab to treat stage 2 type 1 diabetes. The drug delays symptomatic onset by up to three years in adults and children aged eight and older.
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England GP Practices Lose £40 Million After Removing 300,000 Patients from Registers
GB News reported that 63.4 million patients are registered with GP practices in England, exceeding the 58.6 million population. Practices receive about £650 million extra annually at £130 per registered patient. List-cleansing has removed over 300,000 patients in the past year.
jmir.orgscience14 days ago
Study Tests Exoskeletons That Let Therapists and Stroke Patients Share Movement Feedback
A new study tested paired exoskeletons that transmit movement data between a therapist and a stroke patient walking on separate treadmills. The system aims to improve gait correction during rehabilitation sessions.
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jezebel.comscience15 days ago
U.S. Abortions Rise to Nearly Twice Pre-Dobbs Levels Four Years After Roe Overturn
NPR reported that abortions performed in the United States have nearly doubled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The rise occurred as abortion pills began to be prescribed online and mailed to patients.
japantimes.co.jpworld15 days ago
Japan Holds Annual Ceremony to Honor Leprosy Patients 30 Years After Isolation Law Ended
A ceremony took place Monday at the health ministry in Tokyo to mark 30 years since the end of Japan's forced isolation policy for leprosy patients. Former patients laid flowers and observed a moment of silence while the health minister expressed regret over past human rights vio…
science16 days ago
Drugmakers test compounds to limit muscle loss during weight reduction
Several pharmaceutical companies are developing medicines that aim to preserve lean mass while patients lose fat. Early human data and repurposed compounds are entering mid-stage trials.
earther.gizmodo.comworld16 days ago
Ivermectin prescriptions among cancer patients more than doubled in early 2025
Prescriptions for the antiparasitic drug rose sharply after a podcast episode discussed its use. Medical experts state the drug has not been proven effective against cancer in clinical trials.
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forbes.comscience16 days ago
Meta-analysis finds tirzepatide produced largest weight loss among three GLP-1 drugs
A University of Georgia review of 14,000 non-diabetic patients showed tirzepatide led to more than 20 percent body-weight reduction, compared with roughly 15 percent for semaglutide and 8 percent for liraglutide.
yahoo.comai16 days ago
AI Model Reviewed Genetic Data of 18 Patients, Yielding Few New Diagnoses in Small Study
Researchers from OpenAI and Boston Children's Hospital used an AI tool to re-examine existing genetic records. The study was published June 20, 2026, in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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nbcnews.comscience16 days ago
Study Finds Semaglutide Linked to 15% Lower Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A study of more than 59,000 adults with type 2 diabetes found that patients taking semaglutide recorded fewer bone fractures than those using other weight-loss drugs. Researchers presented the data at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld17 days ago
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Cut Death Risk by 75 Percent in Victoria Study
A study of 7,100 patients across 13 Victorian public hospitals found that cardiac rehabilitation programs reduced the risk of dying from another heart attack by 75 percent. Only one in five eligible patients attended the six-to-eight-week programs combining exercise, education, a…
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Families Remove Suspected Ebola Patients From DRC Quarantine Site
Relatives entered a treatment facility in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and took patients out minutes after the health minister's visit. Health authorities have not confirmed any injuries or further spread.
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naturalnews.comscience17 days ago
Ivermectin prescriptions for cancer patients doubled from January to July 2025
A JAMA Network report found ivermectin prescriptions for cancer patients rose sharply after a January 2025 podcast appearance. Researchers linked the increase to celebrity comments on the Joe Rogan Experience. The study noted higher rates among white southern males.
newscientist.comscience18 days ago
Pancreatic Cancer Drug Extends Survival in International Study
An international study presented May 31 reported longer survival for pancreatic cancer patients taking daraxonrasib. The FDA granted early access to the drug one month earlier for selected patients.
Wiredscience18 days ago
London Clinic Uses Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Naked Patients
Alastair Jessel described administering Andreas Kalcker’s Protocol G at Battersea Park Clinic, sealing clients naked in plastic bags and exposing them to undiluted chlorine dioxide gas.
dianeravitch.netpolitics18 days ago
Justice Department Opinion Says Olmstead Ruling Does Not Require Community Care for Disabled Patients
A new Office of Legal Counsel opinion states that states are not required to provide community-based care for mentally disabled patients. The opinion reinterprets the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
news.sky.comworld18 days ago
Medical evacuations from Gaza remain suspended after Rafah crossing closure
Israel has kept the Rafah crossing closed since February 28, halting medical evacuations required under the October ceasefire. The World Health Organization reports that 18,500 patients need treatment unavailable inside Gaza, while the enclave's Ministry of Health says six to 10…
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en.rfi.frscience19 days ago
France Begins Reimbursing Wegovy and Mounjaro Under Strict Conditions
The French healthcare system has started reimbursing Wegovy and Mounjaro for eligible patients. France reports obesity rates lower than many EU countries yet still faces regional variation in prevalence.
ksl.compolitics19 days ago
Hospital billing errors lead to charges for unprovided care
Patients across the U.S. report receiving medical bills for services they did not receive or that were coded at higher severity than the care provided. The article discusses patterns described as common in corporate hospital billing practices.
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Ebola Patients in Affected Areas Seek Care at Hospitals and Traditional Healers
Some individuals infected with Ebola seek treatment at hospitals while others visit traditional healers for herbs or prayers. The choice between medical facilities and alternative practitioners persists across outbreaks in affected regions.
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Study Finds Smell and Taste Loss Matches Stroke Impact on Daily Life
University of East Anglia research assessed 455 patients and found smell and taste disorders produce depression rates and social withdrawal comparable to stroke or Parkinson's disease. One in five people experience these conditions, which have received limited medical attention u…
Benzingafinance20 days ago
CMS Proposes Ending Evidence Requirement for Symptomatic TAVR While Expanding Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a national coverage analysis decision memo on Monday that would drop the coverage with evidence development requirement for TAVR in symptomatic severe aortic stenosis patients.
ABC Newsworld21 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills Over 170 as Attacks Hit Treatment Centers
More than 170 people have died in the current Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. Two patients were discharged from treatment centres this month after negative tests.
cicnews.comworld22 days ago
Ontario Study Finds Men With Traumatic Brain Injury More Likely to Reach Trauma Centres Than Women
A decade-long analysis of more than 55,000 patients shows women were admitted to specialized trauma centres at lower rates than men, even after accounting for age, health conditions and injury severity.
dohanews.copolitics22 days ago
Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital Held Without Charge in Israeli Prison
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who refused to leave his patients after his son was killed and he was wounded, is detained without charge. A photograph of him in Nafha Prison was shown in court this week.
mhealth.jmir.orgpolitics22 days ago
Drug Barzolvolimab Shows Sustained Angioedema Relief in CSU Patients Seven Months After Dosing
Phase 2 data presented at a medical meeting found that barzolvolimab produced rapid and lasting reductions in angioedema for patients with antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria. Improvements began within one week and continued through 52 weeks of treatment, remai…
The Guardianscience23 days ago
Poolbeg Pharma to begin small trial of oral drug for preventing cytokine release syndrome in cancer patients at six NHS hospitals
The London startup will begin an intermediate trial of POLB 001 in 30 patients receiving Johnson & Johnson’s teclistamab. The study is led by the University of Manchester and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
science23 days ago
Government Caps Aged-Care Funding for MND Patients Diagnosed After 65 but Adds Fast-Track Access
Australians diagnosed with motor neurone disease after turning 65 receive up to $78,200 in annual Support at Home funding, far below NDIS levels. Glenn Rowan, 78, pays $7,000 weekly from savings and has requested voluntary assisted dying.