October 01, 2025

Shutdown Showdown: How Long Can Health Services Last?

Federal shutdown suspends some health services, limits National Institutes of Health research, and raises questions about Affordable Care Act subsidies, Medicaid, and public health programs.

KFF Health News

October 01, 2025

How Safe Are FDA-Cleared AI Tools?

“These findings indicate that standardized efficacy, safety, and risk assessment reporting remains inadequate for FDA-cleared AI/ML devices, underscoring the need for dedicated regulatory pathways and robust postmarket surveillance to ensure patient safety."

Conexiant

September 30, 2025

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b Outperforms Anagrelide as Second-Line Therapy for ET, Study Finds

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b demonstrated superior efficacy and safety compared with anagrelide as second-line therapy for patients with essential thrombocythemia (ET) who were intolerant or resistant to h...

The ASCO Post

September 29, 2025

Sunburns Linked to Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk

Childhood severe sunburns carry 3-fold higher cancer risk than adult exposure

Conexiant

September 29, 2025

Genetic Study: Fat Sites May Influence Cancer

Researchers examine how body fat distribution may influence risks across 12 cancer types.

Conexiant

September 26, 2025

Old Medicine, New Hope for Speech?

Leucovorin, a folic acid–derived drug, is under study for speech benefits in children with autism.

KFF Health News

September 26, 2025

Second-Surveillance Risk Hinges on Results of Prior Colonoscopies

Risk estimates are more accurate when clinicians consider serial findings rather than just the most recent exam.

Conexiant

September 26, 2025

Age 80 and Beyond: The Screening Debate

How mammography after age 80 affects breast cancer stage at diagnosis and survival.

Conexiant

September 25, 2025

Charity Care Promises, Surprise Bills Delivered

Hospital charity care loopholes can leave patients with unexpected bills when some medical services are not covered.

KFF Health News