July 09, 2025

West Nile Virus: Key Clinical Updates

West Nile virus remains the top mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., with high neuroinvasive disease and mortality rates, especially in transplant recipients, according to a new JAMA review.

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July 07, 2025

Early Sepsis in Newborns Linked to Autism Risk

A large Danish study found that newborns with early-onset sepsis had a higher chance of developing autism later in life, while the link to ADHD was weaker when familial factors were considered.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 24, 2025

HSV-1 Restructures Human Genome via Hijacking

Researchers uncovered how herpes simplex virus type 1 reprograms human chromatin structure by hijacking transcriptional machinery, potentially revealing a new antiviral target.

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June 18, 2025

Are CBD Compounds Effective Antifungals?

CBD and CBDV exhibit antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans and dermatophytes in vitro and improve survival in an in vivo model.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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