March 13, 2025

SSBs Linked to Oral Cancer Risk

Longitudinal study finds women consuming sugar-sweetened beverages daily face nearly five times higher risk of oral cavity cancer, with increased risk observed even among nonsmokers and non-drinkers.

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March 12, 2025

A Firm Pigmented Plaque on the Forearm of a Child: What's Your Diagnosis?

Rare pediatric Bednar tumor case highlights importance of histopathology and molecular testing in distinguishing uncommon dermatologic malignancies from benign pigmented lesions

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March 07, 2025

What's Your Diagnosis? Persistent Sore Throat and Lymphadenopathy in a 67-Year-Old Man

A 67-year-old man's secondary syphilis was diagnosed nearly a year after presenting with persistent sore throat and swollen lymph nodes.

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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 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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February 17, 2025

Skin Metabolism and Exudation Limit Tattoo Ink Absorption, Study Finds

Researchers examined systemic absorption, metabolism, and excretion of tattoo ink tracers, providing evidence for a cutaneous first-pass effect and measuring systemic exposure levels.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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February 05, 2025

Enlarging Painless Nodule Destroying Nail: What's Your Diagnosis?

A painless finger nodule leads to nail destruction, revealing an uncommon but locally aggressive tumor of the tendon sheath.

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January 15, 2025

Achalasia: Candida's Role in Cancer Risk

New study links esophageal Candida infection to significant cancer risk increase in achalasia patients.

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