February 21, 2025

FDA Approves First Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Treatment

The FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare lipid storage disorder.

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February 21, 2025

CDC: Measles Cases Surge Amid Texas Outbreak

Measles cases in the U.S. surged from 14 to 93 in one week, with 95% of infections in unvaccinated or immunity-unknown individuals, per the CDC.

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February 20, 2025

Medical Oddities: Sugar Sensors in the Heart?

Sugar sensors are found in the heart. Tea ingredient turned into hydrogel. Mind-reading is getting closer. And more.

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February 20, 2025

Youth Pulmonary Embolism Trends Identified

A large-scale cohort study reveals that early detection, accurate diagnostics, and personalized treatment plans significantly improve survival rates in pulmonary embolism patients by addressing key risk factors and optimizing therapeutic strategies.

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February 20, 2025

Depressive Symptoms Surge Among U.S. High School Students

Researchers noted a "broadening of the adolescent depression risk profile."

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February 20, 2025

Study Confirms Accuracy of Self-Collection for HPV Screening

Primary HPV screening using self-collection is equivalent to speculum-based methods, with almost perfect agreement across 15 high-risk HPV genotypes, a recent study shows.

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February 20, 2025

NY Sues Major Vape Distributors Over Youth Marketing

Attorney General Letitia James files lawsuit against 13 e-cigarette companies for allegedly targeting minors with flavored nicotine products, seeking hundreds of millions in damages and penalties.

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February 19, 2025

Study Identifies Skin Lipid Biomarkers for Atopic Dermatitis

Reduced levels of protein-bound ceramides at 6 weeks were associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis by age 1 year, according to a new study in JACI.

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February 19, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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