Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find

Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find

MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients

Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients

Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.

Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.

Nurses warn patients will suffer from closure of San Jose trauma center

Nurses warn patients will suffer from closure of San Jose trauma center

Citing declining patients, and increased demand for ER visits, executives at Regional Medical Center have decided to close the hospitals trauma center.

Citing declining patients, and increased demand for ER visits, executives at Regional Medical Center have decided to close the hospitals trauma center.

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

JP Morgan Health Care Conference brings thousands to city

JP Morgan Health Care Conference brings thousands to city

More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square. 

More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square. 

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom say CARE Courts getting pushback from counties

Gov. Gavin Newsom say CARE Courts getting pushback from counties

One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature programs, Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court for the mentally and drug disabled, isn't going as smoothly as he would like.

One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature programs, Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court for the mentally and drug disabled, isn't going as smoothly as he would like.