Healthcare News and Headlines
Healthcare News and Headlines
Researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence demonstrated that simultaneous electrical stimulation above and below a spinal cord lesion can restore both leg movement and spatial sensory feedback in people with complete spinal cord injuries. In a Nature Biomedical Engineering clinical trial, three participants received implanted electrode arrays that enabled partial muscle control and the perception of leg position while walking on a treadmill. The study employed a patient‑controlled "DJ board" and machine‑learning algorithms to personalize stimulation patterns. No device‑related adverse events were observed, paving the way for longer‑term outpatient trials.
A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that a single course of antibiotics can alter the gut microbiome for up to eight years. Researchers linked Sweden’s national drug‑dispensing register with microbiome data from 14,979 adults, revealing lasting changes in...
A new Swedish study of nearly 15,000 adults linked a single course of antibiotics to lasting reductions in gut microbial diversity, with effects persisting up to eight years. Clindamycin was the most disruptive, eliminating an average of 47 bacterial species...
Digital Health Rewired returns to the NEC in Birmingham on March 24‑25, 2026, featuring a dedicated Health Innovation Network zone where eight AI‑focused innovators will showcase solutions for cancer, mental health, and missed appointments. The agenda includes the EMAP session...
The Department for Health and Social Care announced a major expansion of dentist registration capacity, adding up to 2,400 overseas‑trained dentists each year from 2028‑29. The plan also boosts the Licence in Dental Surgery exam from 180 to 1,800 places...
An employee enrolled in a $1,000 health care flexible spending account (FSA) discovered that unused funds can be lost unless the plan offers a grace period or rollover. The author learned that his plan provides a $660 rollover but no...
QT Imaging has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for an updated Breast Acoustic CT scanner, a 3‑D ultrasound tomographic system designed to improve visualization of posterior breast tissue. The new configuration features a tilted transmitter geometry that expands coverage near the...
Canada‑based Kainova Therapeutics announced positive top‑line results from its Phase I EPRAD study of DT‑9081, an oral EP4 receptor antagonist, in patients with advanced, recurrent and metastatic solid tumours. The trial, conducted at four sites in Belgium and France, met all...
Mount Sinai Health System has signed a system‑wide contract with Clear Secure to deploy facial‑recognition scanners across its seven hospitals and roughly 400 outpatient clinics, serving about five million patient visits annually. The technology, already used in airports and major...
Albanian‑Finnish startup Bliss secured €232.4k in angel funding to build culturally intelligent AI for mental health therapy. The capital, led by Keiretsu Forum, Finest Love VC and Plug and Play, will fund the launch of therapist‑trained digital companions and expansion...
Researchers presented data linking the gut bacterium *Rheuminococcus gnavus* to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis. The microbe’s prevalence rises with disease severity, and its lipoglycan provokes TLR2‑dependent thrombo‑inflammation in mouse models. Approximately 20‑40% of active lupus nephritis cases...
An investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News into cosmetic‑surgery chains has triggered warnings from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and calls for greater transparency on physician discipline in California. The series uncovered multiple deaths and severe complications...
A new BMJ‑published study quantifies obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) prevalence at 22.8% in the United States and 19.5% in the United Kingdom. Using self‑reported breathing pauses and daytime sleepiness, the authors estimate annual workplace productivity losses of $180.2 billion in the...
Recent RAND‑posted research underscores that colorectal cancer screening’s value hinges on effective follow‑up. While initiatives like the “80% by 2018” campaign lifted adult screening rates from roughly 65 % to 70 %, the target remained unmet. Emerging blood‑based tests promise higher participation,...
The RAND‑sponsored study examined 500 HIV‑negative cisgender sexual minority men (SMM) across the United States and found that 40% experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) in the past six months. IPV was positively associated with higher scores on depression (PHQ‑8) and...
The study convened federal and state policy actors in four focus groups to examine how federal discretionary grants can better support the large‑scale implementation of evidence‑based behavioral health practices, using the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A‑CRA) as a case study....
The study evaluated 3,811 open‑ended comments from the CAHPS Hospice Survey administered to caregivers of patients who died between March and August 2021 across 56 U.S. hospices. While 78% of caregivers provided comments, only a quarter were deemed actionable and...
Between 2011 and 2023 California saw a marked expansion of school‑based health centers (SBHCs) from 124 to 186 sites and a five‑fold rise in other school‑based clinics (OSBCs) to 104, with many adding mental‑health services. The study links clinic presence...
Deep Science Ventures (DSV) has funded the third cohort of its Venture Science Doctorate programme, launching five venture scientists in April. The cohort is backed by Germany’s SPRIND and Builders Vision, offering all‑expenses‑paid doctoral training that combines research autonomy with...
Osteoarthritis incidence is climbing as populations age and obesity spreads, intensifying health and economic pressures. Conventional treatments merely decelerate disease progression and often entail systemic side effects or surgical risks. Emerging hydrogel microsphere platforms create a biomimetic joint microenvironment, offering...
GELITA and Black Drop have signed an R&D agreement to develop methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications. The partnership will leverage GELITA’s ultra‑low endotoxin gelatin (MEDELLAPRO) and Black Drop’s custom bioprinting platforms to create clinically usable, scalable bioinks....
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched its 21st annual mobile health‑screening program for coal miners, running from March through May 2026. The free, confidential service travels to West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana,...
Grand Avenue Software has published its 2026 Life Sciences Quality, Compliance & Operations Benchmark Report, drawing on hundreds of responses from QA, regulatory affairs and manufacturing professionals. The study reveals wide variation in FDA QMSR readiness, persistent quality improvement hurdles,...
Aleisha Rochester, a 33‑year‑old mother from Croydon, died two weeks after a routine abscess removal when she was given antibiotics that did not follow St Helier Hospital’s antimicrobial guidelines. The coroner ruled that the incorrect prescription and lack of microbiology consultation...
University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire have become the first NHS organisations to jointly deploy AI‑powered Ambient Voice Technology (AVT). The rollout introduces Accurx Scribe for over 10,000 clinicians, automatically capturing consultations and drafting notes, summaries, and...
Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ:MBAI) is a clinical‑stage medical diagnostics firm whose capsule‑based colon screening technology lags its peers on most financial metrics. The company reports a beta of 0.74, indicating lower volatility than the market, but its institutional ownership is only...
Russia is expanding its national genetics database by adding data from 80,000 additional individuals, focusing on patients with socially significant diseases. The first phase (2020‑2024) already catalogued over 200,000 genomes from healthy volunteers, creating one of the world’s largest variant...
Researchers analyzing New Jersey stroke registry data found that short‑term exposure to wildfire‑derived air pollution in June‑July 2023 coincided with a higher stroke rate and greater severity. Ozone peaked at 136 ppb and PM2.5 at 211 µg/m³, far above typical levels, and...
The Financial Times podcast explores a growing trend of prescribing AI companion robots, such as ElliQ, to alleviate loneliness among seniors and vulnerable groups. Real‑world pilots in New York and other jurisdictions are testing live‑in chatbots that remind users to...
Age‑related macular degeneration’s late stage, geographic atrophy, severely impairs central vision, making everyday tasks difficult. Dr. Ananth Sastry outlines a range of low‑vision aids—including optical devices, environmental modifications, and electronic tools—to help patients maximize remaining sight. Optical options such as...
A new study of 17,000 CDC survey respondents finds that stroke survivors under age 50 experience twice the concentration problems and nearly double the poor mental‑health days of older survivors. Younger patients report fewer physical limitations but face heightened cognitive...
Centene announced that roughly 40% of its Affordable Care Act members will drop coverage by year‑end, confirming a 36% enrollment decline in Q1 2026. The drop follows the expiration of enhanced ACA tax credits, which has pushed premiums higher and...
A JAMA Network Open cohort study of 38,219 mother‑child pairs found that higher maternal physical activity before and during pregnancy is linked to better early neurodevelopmental outcomes. Pre‑pregnancy activity raised the odds of higher scores across all ASQ‑3 domains at...
A study by Linköping University interviewed 14 adults who recovered from long‑term fatigue conditions such as post‑COVID‑19, exhaustion disorder, and CFS/ME. Participants described a common recovery trajectory that began with hopelessness, followed by self‑directed learning about their symptoms, and a...
Pharmacy Brands Canada has partnered with Horizon Healthcare to launch Horizon Pharmacy inside Edmonton's Covenant Community Health Centre. The integrated care model co‑locates pharmacy, medical, infusion and home‑health services, enabling real‑time linking of prescribing and dispensing. Pharmacy Brands Canada will...
Kaiser Permanente executives Surya Shenoy and Jerri Westphal urge a coordinated effort among nursing associations, academic institutions, and regulators to embed nurses in the design and deployment of clinical AI. They argue that without a unified nursing voice, AI tools...
A new Fraser Institute report finds Canada lags dramatically behind other universal‑health‑care nations in both the quantity and age of diagnostic imaging equipment. Canada ranks 27th for MRI machines and 28th for CT scanners per capita, with more than one‑third...
London Health Sciences Centre surgeons performed the world’s first pituitary tumor removal using a Hyperfine Swoop portable MRI. The low‑field 0.064 T scanner was wheeled into the operating room, delivering real‑time images of the gland and surrounding vessels. Immediate intra‑operative feedback...
The University of Toronto and the Indian Institute of Science announced a joint centre of excellence to develop AI‑driven predictive healthcare tools. The partnership, unveiled in Mumbai, is part of a broader Canada‑India Talent and Innovation Strategy and includes a...
Veterinary fees in the UK have surged 63% since 2016, outpacing inflation, as corporate groups now own 60% of practices. The Competition and Markets Authority is poised to release a report demanding price transparency and easier online access to cheaper...
Kindly, a Canadian‑founded tech firm, has launched a national care‑navigation platform that blends AI with licensed experts to support families caring for aging loved ones. Backed by TD Innovation Partners, Felix Health and Halo Health, the service is being offered...
Ontario hospitals face a looming financial crisis as operating costs climb 6% yearly while government funding rises only 4%, creating a $1 billion structural deficit. Hospitals have exhausted reserve funds and identified $500 million in cost‑saving opportunities, the limit before patient care...
Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team aims to attach every resident to a primary care provider, but OHTs face a digital infrastructure gap. An executive briefing on March 31 will showcase modular, HALO‑aligned solutions that streamline access through single sign‑on, AI navigation,...
MEDITECH announced at HIMSS26 the expansion of its Expanse AI portfolio with native ambient intelligence integrated into the Expanse Now mobile app for physicians and Expanse Point of Care app for nurses. The solution captures real‑time conversations, automatically generates visit...
CorMedix reported Q4 2025 revenue of $128.6 million, propelled by DEFENCATH ($91.2 M) and the first full‑quarter contribution from the Melinta acquisition ($37.4 M). Full‑year pro forma revenue reached $401.3 million, matching prior guidance, with DEFENCATH net sales totaling $258.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the...
Guardian Pharmacy Services reported a strong Q4 2025, serving over 205,000 residents and generating $397.6 million in revenue, a 17% increase year‑over‑year with 12% organic growth. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 53% to $39.5 million, lifting the quarterly margin to 9.9% and prompting an...
Veru Inc. reported a $23.4 million public offering that lifted cash and working capital to $33 million and $29.7 million respectively, while narrowing its quarterly net loss to $5.3 million ($0.26 per share). The company received FDA feedback confirming two regulatory pathways for its...
Vanda Pharmaceuticals reported 2025 revenue of $216.1 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, driven primarily by Fanapt’s 24% sales increase and a successful bipolar launch. The company secured FDA approval for tradipitant (Nirius) to prevent motion‑sickness vomiting, with a commercial rollout slated for...
Elutia Inc. reported a 49% sequential revenue surge for its LU Pro bio‑envelope, driven by new hospital contracts and seven national GPO agreements, pushing the product toward a $20 million run‑rate by year‑end. The company settled the bulk of legacy litigation, resolving...
Australian universities can now apply for a share of 50 new government‑funded medical placements, with applications opening Tuesday and closing on April 7. The round, backed by more than $5.7 million, will roll out in 2028 and targets an expansion of general...
