COVID Antiviral Can Prevent Household Contacts From Catching Virus
Risk of getting sick from a household contact with COVID-19 dropped by more than half among those who took the antiviral ensitrelvir compared with placebo, a randomized trial showed. In a modified intention to treat (ITT) population of household contacts of a COVID patient, 2.9% of those who took at least one dose of oral […]
Donald Trump Scheduled for Another Medical Checkup
Presidency and Health Scrutiny President Donald Trump is scheduled for a medical and dental checkup this month, marking his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning to office. The White House describes this as part of an annual physical and regular preventive care. As Trump approaches his 80th birthday next month, he will visit […]
Telehealth kept healthcare costs stable, but access gaps remain
Clinical Takeaway: Telehealth can be useful for routine outpatient care without substantially increasing overall spending. However, it may improve convenience for patients already connected to care more than it reaches those with longstanding access barriers. Telemedicine grew rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic after federal policy changes expanded coverage for virtual visits. Since then, policymakers have […]
Actualizaciones sobre Salud Endocrina y Avances en Diabetes
FTC y Endocrine Society A federal judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from investigating the Endocrine Society and World Professional Association for Transgender Health, which support gender-affirming care in minors. (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Tzield y la FDA Sanofi reportedly wants to pull its FDA priority voucher application for teplizumab (Tzield) after the agency’s […]
RFK Jr. Reportedly Planning to Fire All USPSTF Members
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly planning to fire all the members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and replace them with members of his own choosing, according to media reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that Kennedy plans to remove the 16 task force members because […]
Devastating Effects From PEPFAR, USAID Cuts Are Hitting Africa, Experts Say
Contexto Actual The Trump administration’s halted funding to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and dissolution of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have had devastating effects on HIV prevention, screening, testing, and treatment programs across the globe, experts said. Some of the hardest-hit regions have been sub-Saharan and South Africa, as […]
Weight Gain & Cancer Risk; Steppin’ Out After Surgery; Depression in Ovarian Cancer
Weight Gain and Cancer Risk Weight gain in adulthood may increase a person’s cancer risk by as much as fivefold, according to a Swedish study. (The Guardian) Prostate Cancer Screening An updated review of data for nearly 800,000 participants in prostate cancer screening studies concluded that screening likely reduces prostate cancer‐specific mortality and may reduce […]
Celebrity vs Cancer Science: Ivermectin Prescriptions Soared After Mel Gibson Plug
Prescribing for combination ivermectin-benzimidazole doubled after actor Mel Gibson promoted the regimen as a potential cure for advanced cancer during an appearance on a popular podcast, a review of national data showed. The rate ratio (RR) for monthly prescribing was 1.97 for January through July 2025 versus the same time frame in 2024 (95% CI […]
Chocolate Recall Expanded; RFK Jr.’s Vast Vaccine Inquiry; Can NAD+ Boost Longevity?
Chocolate Recall Due to Salmonella Risk Spring & Mulberry has expanded its voluntary recall of select chocolate bars due to potential Salmonella contamination, as reported by the FDA. Consumers are advised to check their products for safety. RFK Jr. Investigates Vaccines While HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has moderated his vocal opposition to vaccines, […]
Practical supports cut postpartum burnout in physician trainees
Clinical Takeaway: Targeted parental support during pregnancy and postpartum can protect childbearing trainees from the worst of burnout, with a particular effect on staying connected to colleagues and patients. The package is scalable and inexpensive enough for most training programs to consider. Childbearing physicians in training carry risks that more senior physicians do not: stigma […]