Coffee drinkers had fewer repeat blood clots in a Norwegian study

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

A Norwegian study involving 2,071 patients found that those who reported drinking 1 to 2 cups of coffee daily before their first venous thromboembolism had a 51% lower estimated risk of recurrence than non-drinkers. The association was strongest among patients whose...

Rapid growth in private testosterone prescribing raises safety concerns

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

The rapid expansion of private testosterone prescribing risks extending treatment beyond men with clearly defined need to people with non-specific symptoms and borderline test results, for whom the balance of benefit and long term risk are less certain, warn experts...

Experts call for lifelong care after brain and spinal injuries

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

In a new paper published in The Lancet Neurology, "Reframing traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury as chronic multisystem disorders: toward integrated, long-term care," international experts across institutions and disciplines propose a fundamental shift in...

Bulk adverse event reporting may delay medical device safety warnings

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

Permitting medical device manufacturers to submit bulk summary reports of adverse events to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), rather than reporting individual cases, often fails to promptly detect potential safety signals, finds a study published by The BMJ...

Study: First 90 days of antipsychotic treatment critical for metabolic changes

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

The first 90 days after starting antipsychotic treatment are crucial for changes in blood sugar and weight, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Read Original...