High-Quality Macronutrients Key to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Large Cohort Study Finds
Research reveals that the quality of foods in low-carb and low-fat diets significantly impacts heart health, emphasizing whole, plant-based options.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine mNEXSPIKE FDA-Approved Under New Eligibility Guidelines
Moderna's mRNA-1283 vaccine gains FDA approval for high-risk groups, following a significant shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidelines by federal health agencies.
Kennedy's First Pass at US Vaccine Policy: ACIP Guidance Reversed, Clinical Trials Amended, WHO Abandoned
Kennedy over 2 weeks has introduced changes in vaccination recommendations and research policy that undermine already tenuous public trust and understanding.
FDA Clears First Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Mark Fendrick, MD, is Passionate About Colorectal Cancer Screening and Doing it Right
Only about 75% of people with a positive result on a stool-based test for colorectal cancer complete screening with a colonoscopy. Fendrick "won't rest" until it's 90%.
Blood-Based Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening is Not Quite Ready for Prime Time, Expert Says
Mark Fendrick, MD, thinks that right now, the relative accuracy of blood-based tests for CRC compared with available alternatives is not quite comparable. He explains.
AI Model Shows Promise for Objectively Scoring Atopic Dermatitis Severity
The AI model showed high accuracy in detecting body parts and eczema areas, with strong correlation to physician assessments, researchers reported.
Coexisting Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in US Adults Doubled Over 2 Decades: New Study
Adults with both HTN and T2D had more than twice the risk of all-cause mortality and nearly three times the risk of cardiovascular mortality, according to new data.
We Need to Shift the Modality Mix for Colorectal Cancer Screening, Says Primary Care Clinician and Researcher Mark Fendrick, MD
With a population goal of having 80% to 90% of age-eligible Americans screened for colorectal cancer, colonoscopy can not be the initial test for everyone, Fendrick emphasizes.
Atopic Dermatitis Treatment: What Matters Most to Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Caregivers?
Treatment goals for atopic dermatitis among youth are diverse, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on age and disease severity, a new study suggests.
Sanofi, Regeneron's IL-33 mAb Misses Primary Endpoint in Late-Stage COPD Trial
Itepekimab performed well in the phase 3 AERIFY-1 trial but fell short of anticipated outcomes in AERIFY-2, prompting further analysis after the mixed results.
AI Tool Enhances Breast Cancer Detection, Spotting Missed Tumors: Daily Dose
A Novel Look at Colorectal Cancer Screening: Mark Fendrick, MD, Supports a Green Approach
Never considered the carbon footprint left by a screening for colorectal cancer? Fendrick has and did the research to learn more. He explains in this short video.
High-Quality Carbohydrates in Midlife Linked to Healthier Aging in Women
For every 10% increase in energy from high-quality carbohydrates, the odds of healthy aging rose by 31%, according to an analysis of data from the Nurse's Health Study.
Enobosarm Significantly Preserves Muscle Mass When Added to Semaglutide, Advances to Phase 3 Development Program
Enobosarm added to semaglutide shows promising results in preserving muscle mass while promoting fat loss in older adults, according to developer Veru, Inc.
Real-World Study Confirms Upadacitinib’s Efficacy in Crohn Disease Treatment: Daily Dose
Provider Gaps in Postpartum Depression Screening and Management Highlighted in New Study
ACOG 2025: Laxmi Gannu, MS, discusses key findings from a provider survey on postpartum depression screening practices, training gaps, and referral patterns.
Dosing Begins in Phase 2b Trial of Investigational Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Vaxart's phase 2b trial for its oral COVID-19 vaccine follows a positive safety review and aims to enroll 10,000 participants in the US.
ASCO 2025: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Modest Reduction in Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
GLP-1 receptor agonists showed promise in lowering obesity-related cancer risks in adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly colorectal cancer.
Alzheimer's Association, Senate Champions Refute HHS Secretary Kennedy's Misinformation Head On During Tense Budget Hearing
Senate hearing reveals tensions between scientific consensus and HHS Secretary Kennedy's claims on Alzheimer research funding and priorities.
