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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Alzheimer's

A new drug to treat Alzheimer s disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed

Ultrasound May Be Unreliable in Spotting Endometrial Cancer in Black Women

Ultrasound cannot reliably rule out endometrial cancer in Black women given how readings are now assessed, a new study argues. Transvaginal ultrasound is common

Some Genes Might Send Girls Into Puberty Earlier

A girl s genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of o

Transgender, Gender-Diverse Adults Face Higher Risk for Experiencing Violence

Transgender and gender-diverse individuals have a higher risk for experiencing all forms of violence compared with cisgender women, according to a study publish

Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging FDA's Ban of Flavored Vapes

In a case that will test the U.S. Food and Drug Administration s authority to approve or reject new vaping products, the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will

Perioperative Chemo Improves Progression-Free Survival in Pancreatic Cancer

For patients with resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the 12-month progression-free survival (PFS) may be increased with neoadjuvant modified 5-

Patient–Primary Care Provider Language Concordance Tied to Better Outcomes

Patient-family physician language concordance is associated with a lower risk for adverse outcomes, according to a study published online June 3 in BMJ Public H

Mean Cost of Bringing New Drug to U.S. Market Is $879.3 Million

The mean cost of developing a new drug for the U.S. market is estimated to be 879.3 million when both drug development failure and capital costs are considered,

High Social Media Use Tied to Depression in Only Some Teens

High social media use is only tied to increased depression in teens who are already vulnerable, according to a study published online June 26 in the Journal of

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care

A self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) is easily incorporated into primary care provider (PCP) visits, and its use significantly increases detecti

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