March 06, 2025

Stress Raises Women's Cryptogenic Stroke Risk: Study

Researchers find that moderate stress levels are associated with a 78% increased risk of unexplained strokes in women under 50, potentially offering new insights for prevention strategies in this demographic.

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March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

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March 06, 2025

Study Links Pain Relievers to Quicker Concussion Recovery

Researchers will present findings at the American Academy of Neurology’s 77th Annual Meeting on how OTC pain relievers may be linked to faster concussion recovery.

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March 05, 2025

Researchers Find Neural Evidence of Smartphone Cue Reactivity

Craving-related neural processes were triggered by 72 hours of use restriction among a small group of 25 young adult smartphone users.

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March 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key February Updates

February's FDA approvals feature advancements in cardiology, neurology, infectious diseases, and rare disorders, including the first trials for genetically modified pig kidney transplants and novel treatments for Parkinson’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

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March 03, 2025

Study Links Androgenetic Alopecia to Increased Depression Risk

Individuals with androgenetic alopecia face an increased risk of depression, with an odds ratio of 1.015, according to a new Mendelian randomization study.

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March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News

March 03, 2025

FDA Approves First New Stroke Thrombolytic in 30 Years

The FDA has approved tenecteplase for acute ischemic stroke, offering a faster and simpler administration compared to alteplase based on findings from the AcT trial.

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March 01, 2025

AI in Ophthalmology: Windows to the Body

Healthcare companies embrace AI analysis of retinal imaging to detect systemic and ophthalmic diseases early.

Ophthalmology Management