July 08, 2025

Waist Size Plus BMI Predicts Mortality

A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.

Conexiant

July 08, 2025

New MRI Method Maps Brain Metabolism in Minutes

Researchers combine high-speed magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging with machine learning to detect disease-linked metabolic changes

The Analytical Scientist

July 03, 2025

Is HPV-Driven SNSCC Its Own Disease?

Researchers identified key genetic differences between HPV-associated and HPV-independent sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma, revealing distinct mutations, survival risks, and potential treatment targets.

Conexiant

July 03, 2025

More Screen Time Tied to Sleep, Brain Changes

A large study found that more screen time in late childhood was linked to higher depression scores in early adolescence, with shorter sleep and changes in brain white matter helping explain the connection.

Conexiant

July 02, 2025

Medical Oddities: Leprosy’s Old New World Secret

This week’s clinical grab bag: tea for gloom, ancient leprosy, smoggy fibrosis & power peeing.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

Stem Cell Therapy Shows T1D Reversal Potential

A new stem cell–derived islet therapy showed insulin independence, restored beta-cell function, and prevented severe hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes, based on interim results presented at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions.

Conexiant

June 30, 2025

Reduced-Dose Chemoradiotherapy in Early-Stage Anal Cancer

In a UK phase II trial (PLATO-ACT4) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Gilbert et al compared short-term response rates of standard- vs reduced-dose chemoradiotherapy in patients with localized squamous...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Reduced-Dose Chemoradiotherapy for Early-Stage Anal Cancer

In a UK phase II trial (PLATO-ACT4) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Gilbert et al evaluated whether short-term results showed good complete response rates with both standard-dose and reduced-dose che...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Colorectal Cancer Screening: CT Colonography vs Stool Testing

CT colonography demonstrated greater clinical efficacy and cost savings than stool DNA testing for colorectal cancer screening, according to results of a study published in Radiology.

The ASCO Post