Mid-career surgeons show highest likelihood of leaving clinical practice
Surgeons are an integral part of the health care system, supplying critical and urgent care in nearly every field of…
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Bioluminescent fungi reveal pathways for advanced biotechnology and medical applications
Like fireflies and many deep-sea creatures, certain fungi can naturally emit light through bioluminescence pathways in which specialized enzymes convert…
Universal free school meals linked to fewer student suspensions
A study published in Economic Inquiry provides new evidence that universal free school meals can meaningfully reduce out‐of‐school suspensions in…
Study defines realistic performance goals for pediatric emergency departments
A large, multi-center study led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago derived “achievable benchmarks of care”…
Light-driven nanomotors improve multimodal breast cancer treatment efficacy
The nanomotor starts with bowl‑shaped mesoporous polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles. These biocompatible bowls are loaded with two key payloads: Fe(II) ions…
Oral AD109 improves sleep apnea severity but tolerability remains a challenge
A phase 3 trial suggests AD109 could offer a long-sought oral option for obstructive sleep apnea, improving breathing and oxygenation…
Immunotherapy before surgery may reduce colon cancer recurrence
Share on Pinterest Could receiving earlier immunotherapy before surgery help stop colon cancer from returning? Image credit: daboost/Getty Images Initial…
WHO declares Ebola global health emergency: 6 things to know
WHO declares Ebola global health emergency: 6 things to know
Time in nature may improve disadvantaged children’s mental health
Growing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health issues and…
Vaginal birth after cesarean more common at Black-serving hospitals
Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals (BSH) who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to attempt and successfully deliver…