A large prospective, randomized clinical trial in patients with advanced breast cancer has found that the use of liquid biopsy blood tests for early detection of a treatment-resistance mutation, followed by a switch to a new type of treatment, substantially extends the period of tumor control compared to standard care.
The number of nursing facilities in the United States has declined sharply despite a rapid growth in the country's ageing population. More than 820 nursing facilities closed across the U.S. between 2015 and 2024, according to the hospital bed company Opera Beds. It revealed that 45 out of 51 states saw a reduction in nursing facilities despite a nationwide increase in the older population.
CMS sent letters this week to hospitals that provide transgender care services to children, demanding data on their quality standards and finances. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz sent letters to 'select hospitals,' giving them 30 days to provide specific information on 'medical interventions for gender dysphoria in children.'
The Medical Council of Canada says that the number of American doctors creating accounts on physiciansapply.ca, which is "typically the first step" to being licensed in Canada, has increased more than 750% over the past seven months compared with the same time period last year — from 71 applicants to 615. Separately, medical licensing organizations in Canada's most populous provinces reported a rise in Americans either applying for or receiving Canadian licenses, with at least some doctors disclosing they were moving specifically because of Trump.
A growing crisis is unfolding at Texas Children's Hospital, where more children are seeking help for mental health issues. The hospital reports that last month saw an unprecedented number of young patients in crisis, with many expressing suicidal thoughts.
After appointments, physicians typically spend additional hours finalizing clinical documentation and administrative tasks. AI medical scribes are changing the paradigm for patient visits by listening to appointments and handling notetaking in real time, allowing physicians to concentrate on high-quality, in-the-moment care while reducing the burden of administrative tasks during and after visits.