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Children Born From Frozen Embryo Transfers Had Higher Cancer Rates in Danish Study, Though Absolute Risk Stayed Low

A Danish study of over 1 million children tied frozen embryo transfer to higher cancer rates, but absolute risk stayed low. What parents should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Two Copies of CD36 Variant Linked to Nearly Fivefold Dilated Cardiomyopathy Odds in People of African Ancestry

A JAMA study links two copies of a common CD36 variant to nearly fivefold odds of dilated cardiomyopathy in people of African ancestry. What it means.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

A Positive Alzheimer's Blood Test Without Symptoms Can Turn Healthy Adults Into Patients-in-Waiting, with Few Legal Protections

A JAMA Viewpoint warns that symptom-free adults who test positive for Alzheimer's biomarkers may become patients-in-waiting. What that label means.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Twice as Many U.S. Hospitals Closed as Opened From 2010 to 2025, Leaving More Than 24,000 Fewer Beds

A JAMA analysis finds 432 U.S. hospitals closed and 216 opened since 2010, with urban and rural areas hit at similar rates. What it means for care.

Medical Daily · Oct 10

Pediatric Expert Urges Targeted Strep Testing as About 30% of Group A Strep Resists Azithromycin, but Amoxicillin Works

A pediatric infectious disease expert urges targeted strep testing as azithromycin resistance grows. Amoxicillin and penicillin still work.

Medical Daily · Oct 5

Postpartum GLP-1 Prescriptions Rose Nearly 24-Fold Among Privately Insured New Mothers, with Breastfeeding Safety Data Still Limited

A JAMA study of 1 million births found postpartum GLP-1 prescriptions rose nearly 24-fold. What new mothers should know about breastfeeding and cost.

Medical Daily · Oct 4

Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medicine Combinations with Potential Major Interactions as Antidepressants Lead the List

A JAMA study found that 22.3% of U.S. adults aged 62 to 85 used drug combinations with potentially major interactions. See the drugs involved and what to ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Azithromycin Use in Unplanned C-Sections Climbed to Nearly 40% as Postpartum Infections Fell, Though Cause Is Unproven

A JAMA analysis of 1.6 million births found that azithromycin use in unscheduled C-sections rose as infections fell. Here is what expectant parents can ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Heart Calcium Scans Sharpened Risk Estimates Mainly for Borderline and Intermediate Patients in 10-Year Study of 6,000-Plus Adults

A 10-year JAMA study of more than 6,000 adults found heart calcium scans added little for most people but helped those at borderline or intermediate risk.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Independent Review of Flu Vaccine Evidence Finds Protection Against Severe Illness and No New Safety Signals

A new JAMA review of flu vaccine evidence for this season found continued protection against severe illness and no new safety concerns.

Medical Daily · Sep 3