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Self-Reported Cognitive Disability Rates Increased in U.S. Adults From 2013 to 2023
Cognitive Disability – Over the past decade, the prevalence of self-reported cognitive disability among U.S. adults has risen markedly, highlighting a potentially growing public health concern. A recent study published in Neurology examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) spanning 2013 to 2023 (excluding 2020) and found that cognitive disability
Study Chronicles War-Related Injuries in Gaza
Chronicles War – A major study published in The BMJ in September 2025 documented war-related injuries among civilians in Gaza, based on a survey of 78 international healthcare workers who were deployed from August 2024 to February 2025.
AAP: Pediatric Golf Cart-Related Injuries Mainly Caused by Falls
Pediatric Golf Cart – Golf carts are often seen as a convenient and seemingly harmless mode of transport, particularly in recreational areas, neighborhoods, resorts, and sports facilities. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has raised concerns about the safety risks golf carts pose to children and adolescents.
FDA Approves Inluriyo for Advanced Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer -On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval to imlunestrant (brand name: Inluriyo, from Eli Lilly and Company) for the treatment of adults with estrogen receptor (ER)–positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer, whose disease progressed after at least one line of endocrine (hormone) therapy.
2024-2025 Season Saw High Number of Pediatric Influenza-Associated Deaths
Pediatric Influenza -The 2024-25 influenza season in the U.S. saw the highest number of pediatric deaths reported in a non-pandemic season since flu-associated child deaths became nationally notifiable in 2004.
Patients With Extreme Obesity Face Limitations to Accessing Specialty Care
Obesity -Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in the world today, with extreme or severe obesity (commonly defined as a body mass index, or BMI, of 40 or higher) creating significant medical challenges.
Advances in Cancer Research Described in 15th Cancer Progress Report
Cancer -The 15th edition of the American Association for Cancer Research’s (AACR) Cancer Progress Report highlights significant strides in cancer research, particularly in precision medicine, immunotherapy, early detection, device innovation,
PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Increased Dementia Severity
PM2.5-refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Because they’re so small, these particles can penetrate deeply into the lungs enter the bloodstream, cross the blood-brain barrier, and trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and other harmful effects in the brain
Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens Improves Vision Outcomes
Presbyopia -Presbyopia is a normal age-related condition in which the eye loses the ability to focus on near objects. PCIOLs are special lenses implanted during cataract surgery or lens replacement that aim not just to restore distance vision but also to provide clearer vision
Worse Mental Health Outcomes Linked to Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Mental Health – Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, beyond typical “morning sickness.” It often causes persistent vomiting, dehydration, weight loss (often ≥5% of pre-pregnancy weight), nutritional deficiencies, and other physical problems. It affects around 1-3% of pregnancies.
Personal Storytelling During Medical Training Aids Learning
Medical education has long relied on lectures, textbooks, and standardized patients to teach students clinical reasoning and patient care skills. In recent years, however, educators have increasingly recognized the power of personal storytelling as an effective teaching and learning tool. Storytelling — whether from patients, instructors, or students themselves — provides an emotional, narrative framework that helps learners better retain knowledge, develop empathy, and connect abstract medical concepts to real human experiences.
10-Year-Old Boy Donates Stem Cells To Father Fighting Cancer
Cancer – A 10-year-old boy named Stephen Mondek recently became one of the youngest stem cell donors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, donating stem cells to his father, Dr. Nick Mondek, who has been battling acute myeloid leukemia
Remote Access to Urinary Incontinence Treatments Aids Women Veterans
Urinary – Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common issue among women veterans. Behavioral treatments — such as pelvic floor muscle exercises, bladder control strategies, fluid management, etc. — are first-line therapy and are known to be effective. However, many veterans face barriers to accessing these treatments in person: geographic distance, lack of trained providers at VA facilities, travel time and cost.
Periodic Limb Movements Occur Frequently in Persons With Epilepsy
Epilepsy – Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep (PLMS) are repetitive, involuntary movements of the limbs (usually legs), typically occurring in sleep at regular intervals (every ~20-40 seconds), each lasting a few seconds. They may result in arousals or sleep fragmentation,
California Votes To Ban PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware, Other Items
Forever Chemicals – California has taken a significant step in environmental health by passing legislation to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in various consumer products. These synthetic chemicals, notorious for their persistence in the environment and human body, have been linked to serious health issues such as cancer, liver damage, and developmental delays. The new law, Senate Bill 682 (SB 682), was approved by the California Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. If enacted, it will phase out PFAS in several product categories over the next decade.
Decline in U.S. Pediatric Radiologists
Radiologists – A recent study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute looked at insurance claims data (commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage) from 2016 to 2023.
Methotrexate Cuts Systolic BP in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Methotrexate – A new controlled comparative study, published in Annals of Medicine, examined effects of methotrexate on arterial blood pressure in patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had not previously been treated with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Globally, Diabetes Underdiagnosed, Poorly Controlled With Treatment
Diabetes – how diabetes is globally underdiagnosed, how treatment often fails to achieve adequate control, why that matters, and what the key figures and challenges are.