December 20, 2024

Small HCQ Study Falls to Retraction

When combining hydroxychloroquine with azithromycin, researchers reported 100% virological cure by day 6 compared to 57.1% with hydroxychloroquine alone and 12.5% in controls - though the now-retracted study's small sample included just 6 patients receiving both drugs.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

Conexiant

December 19, 2024

Mesenchymal Cell Therapy Approved for Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved remestemcel-L-rknd (Ryoncil), an allogeneic bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for steroid-refractory acute graft-vs-hos...

The ASCO Post

December 18, 2024

Larotrectinib in Newly Diagnosed Infantile Fibrosarcoma and Other Pediatric NTRK Fusion–Positive Solid Tumors

In a Children’s Oncology Group study (ADVL1823) reported in Journal of Clinical Oncology, Laetsch et al evaluated the role of larotrectinib in patients with newly diagnosed infantile fibrosarcoma and ...

The ASCO Post

December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

FDA Approves Mesoblast's Therapy for GVHD

FDA approves Mesoblast's cell therapy for treating graft-versus-host disease after stem cell or bone marrow transplants.

Reuters

December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

KFF Health News