Regeneron's Blood Cancer Therapy Faces Setback as FDA Raises Trial Concerns Regeneron's Blood Cancer Therapy Faces Setback as FDA Raises Trial Concerns
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has declined approval for its blood cancer therapy for two forms of lymphoma, raising concerns over the progress of...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Physicians Concerned About Private Equity's Impact on Health Care
FRIDAY, March 22, 2024 -- Physicians express largely negative views about the impact of private equity (PE) on the health care system, according to a research letter published online March 11 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Jane M. Zhu, M.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

AI May Help Docs Reply to Patients' Portal Messages AI May Help Docs Reply to Patients' Portal Messages
Easing the burden on providers of responding to each question in a patient portal is a target ripe for solutions.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Tied to Higher Dementia Risk Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Individuals living in disadvantaged neighborhoods have an increased risk of developing dementia and show earlier signs of brain aging, new research suggested.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Understanding and Promoting Compassion in Medicine Understanding and Promoting Compassion in Medicine
Chronic exposure to conflicting work demands may be associated with the depletion of physicians ' psychological resources, including the ability to express compassion.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Bristol Myers' Opdivo-Yervoy Combo Meets Main Goal in Liver Cancer Trial Bristol Myers' Opdivo-Yervoy Combo Meets Main Goal in Liver Cancer Trial
Bristol Myers Squibb said on Wednesday a combination of Opdivo and Yervoy met the main goal of a late-stage study evaluating it as an initial treatment for a type of liver...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Apollo names Madhu Sasidhar as CEO of hospital division
Prior to joining Apollo, Dr Madhu held various roles at Cleveland Clinic, including president of Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital. He is a practicing physician with US board certifications in internal medicine, as well as pulmonary and critical care medicine. He completed his medical education at JIPMER, Pondicherry, and pursued further studies in Internal Medicine at St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Abdominal Pain? Before Jumping to IBS … Abdominal Pain? Before Jumping to IBS …
An expert shares tips with The Curbsiders on the history and workup that should be done before settling on a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause
Many postmenopausal women struggle to lose weight. Hormonal changes are only part of the puzzle.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

More Than 60% Of US Abortions in 2023 Were Done by Pill, Study Shows More Than 60% Of US Abortions in 2023 Were Done by Pill, Study Shows
The proportion of U.S. abortions administered by medication rose to more than 60% in 2023, following a dramatic decline in surgical abortion access after the U.S. Supreme...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change? Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change?
A recent study linking this essential micronutrient to adverse cardiovascular events raised questions about its safety and the need for food fortification.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases
Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a beloved seven-year-old French bulldog, is a familiar sight at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. “Between myself and surgery, the neurology team, the internal medicine team, the dentistry team — so Harrison has…#newyorkcity #danielspector #manhattan #gracekim #amc #locatedon #germanshepherds #buddyfund #brooklyn #lynx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA Approves First Drug for MASH FDA Approves First Drug for MASH
Resmetirom, a thyroid hormone receptor beta-selective agonist, is the first FDA-approved medication for MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care
New consensus-based guidelines support the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, and topical JAK inhibitors for treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Superior for In-Stent Restenosis Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Superior for In-Stent Restenosis
The drug-coated balloon was superior to an uncoated balloon in patients undergoing PCI for in-stent restenosis, setting the stage for FDA approval.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news