8
Jul 2026
Only one in 10 Australians know the Black Triangle safety symbol
Research highlights gaps in awareness of Australia's Black Triangle Scheme, suggesting strategies to enhance understanding and reporting of adverse drug events.
Stay Informed!
8
Jul 2026
Most hospital readmissions after heart failure are not heart-related
A study reveals that non-cardiovascular medications increase hospital readmission risks in heart failure patients, highlighting the need for better management.
8
Jul 2026
Sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction share a stronger link than expected
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 observational studies found that greater obstructive sleep apnea severity was associated with poorer erectile function, with higher AHI linked to lower IIEF scores and higher minimum oxygen saturation linked to higher IIEF scores. The authors caution that the evidence remains observational, heterogeneous, and low certainty, so the findings support targeted screening rather than proving causality.
8
Jul 2026
Yogurt, prebiotics, and probiotics link to lower colorectal cancer odds in U.S. adults
A national NHANES analysis of 9,405 U.S. adults aged 50 and older found that any yogurt, prebiotic, or probiotic consumption was associated with about 50% lower odds of self-reported colorectal cancer. Because the study was cross-sectional, it cannot prove causation but supports further research into microbiota-targeted dietary strategies.
8
Jul 2026
New Atellica HEMA 580 Analyzer from Siemens Healthineers helps labs deliver fast, consistent results to improve clinical decision-making
Siemens Healthineers now offers U.S. laboratories a comprehensive hematology solution that brings together automation, middleware, and remote digital slide review to help deliver time-sensitive patient results with greater consistency.
8
Jul 2026
Bio-Rad launches Vericheck ddPCR Kits compatible with QX700 platform for biopharma quality control and cell and gene therapy workflows
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced the launch of the QX700 System-compatible Vericheck ddPCR Kit portfolio for critical quality control (QC) workflows in advanced cell and gene therapy development and other biopharma applications.
7
Jul 2026
Early skin-to-skin contact helps calm newborns but does not lower bilirubin
Early skin-to-skin contact after vaginal birth reduced newborn stress during routine vitamin K injection and improved exclusive breastfeeding rates by day 5. However, it did not significantly lower day-5 bilirubin levels, leaving its effect on neonatal jaundice uncertain.
7
Jul 2026
Modern IVF treatment boosts live births while lowering twin pregnancies
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and triplet pregnancies, according to new research presented today at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
7
Jul 2026
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy rise in England
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England in recent years, according to research presented today at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
7
Jul 2026
Emergency admissions associated with advanced ovarian cancer at diagnosis
Two in five women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed only after an emergency hospital admission, when they are 3 times less likely to have early stage and potentially curable disease, finds a data analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.
