At two clinics in Oslo and Bergen, a small group of patients have been given a new treatment option for opioid addiction. Twice daily, they receive pharmaceutical heroin as medication, administered under close supervision ...
Jul 7, 2026
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New research in the June 2026 issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that small, targeted prompts delivered to both patients and providers at the right moment can significantly increase the number ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function and ...
May 27, 2026
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According to leading radiologists, elective MRI screenings are not recommended and can do more harm than good. In a new editorial in JAMA, experts from the University of Michigan Health and the University of Wisconsin School ...
May 6, 2026
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Providing patients with structured exercise and nutrition support before surgery can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, according to a new review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Independent, academic clinical cancer trials are essential to improving patient outcomes, reducing inequalities in care, and strengthening health care systems worldwide, according to a new initiative published in The Lancet ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which involves passing electricity through the brain under general anesthesia to cause a seizure, usually between six and 12 times, is used to varying degrees around the world for patients ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have found that adults aged 80 and older with early-stage lung cancer can safely undergo surgery and achieve outcomes comparable ...
Apr 2, 2026
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An analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the SURPASS-SWITCH trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes who switched from dulaglutide to tirzepatide not only saw stronger improvements in blood sugar and weight ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Fatigue is highly prevalent in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the January issue of Crohn's and Colitis 360.
Mar 30, 2026
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