July 24, 2026

Bringing it Home: Why We Switched to In-House WGS

Annette Kim shares her experience of a real-world clinical laboratory transition to whole-genome sequencing

The Pathologist

July 23, 2026

New Data for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Researchers found greater reductions in body mass index and participant-reported hunger scores with setmelanotide than with placebo, although adverse and serious adverse events were more frequent in the setmelanotide group; only one serious adverse event was considered treatment-related.

Conexiant

July 10, 2026

10 CMS and FDA Actions Affecting Care in 2026

From Medicare payment updates to drug approvals and device access, these federal actions may affect reimbursement, prescribing, patient access, and clinical workflows.

Conexiant

July 07, 2026

Phthalates Linked to Shorter Gestation

Researchers linked several pregnancy urinary biomarkers—especially plasticizer and combustion-related chemical metabolites—to small shifts in gestational age and fetal growth measures in the ECHO Cohort.

Conexiant

July 02, 2026

Simplified Bone Age Method May Aid Review

Single-bone approach showed close agreement with Greulich-Pyle assessments in adolescents, particularly among experienced raters

Conexiant

July 01, 2026

Medical Oddities: Do Jellyfish Hold a Healing Secret?

Jellyfish, pets, watermelon, brain implants, and fennel fuel this week's surprises.

Conexiant

June 30, 2026

How Does Social Media Influence Health Decisions?

National survey findings suggest many US adults report making health decisions based on social media despite widespread concerns about the accuracy of health information shared to the platforms.

Conexiant

June 26, 2026

FDA Monthly Preview: Key July Decisions to Watch

Several FDA decisions across multiple specialties are expected this month.

Conexiant

June 19, 2026

Treatable Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

Through a case-based, evidence-driven approach, this Neuroscience Grand Rounds session highlights how clinicians can differentiate among neuromuscular conditions, localize disease processes and identify those disorders where timely treatment can significantly alter disease trajectory.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

June 19, 2026

Pediatric Bowhunter Syndrome: What Do We Know?

Bowhunter syndrome (BHS) is a rare but important cause of posterior circulation stroke in children, resulting from vertebral artery compression during head rotation.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection