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New national action plan targets gaps at the intersection of mental health and criminal justice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (the Commission) today released “Finding New Pathways: An action plan for criminal justice and mental health in Canada”. The plan provides an evidence-based…
Kinase Droplets Activate Growth Signals, Path for Cancer Therapy
Cellular phase separation, a mechanism that organizes biomolecules into dense, liquid-like condensates, may play a previously underappreciated role in regulating kinase activity, offering therapeutic applications. The post Kinase Droplets Activate Growth Signals, Path for Cancer Therapy…
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Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.
STAT+: Erasca touts strong, though preliminary, results in trial of pancreatic and lung cancer therapy
The drugmaker Erasca said results on its experimental pill in a trial of pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer exceeded its expectations.
STAT+: Dems say RFK Jr. has a pattern of failing to answer their questions
Kennedy broke his pledge to share a controversial contract, highlighting Democrats' frustrations with the health secretary.
Enhancing Sleep and Mental Health: Longitudinal, Observational, Real-World Study From a Digital Mental Health Platform
Background: Poor sleep is closely linked to mental health challenges and workplace burnout. Mental health and workplace stressors can impair sleep, while good sleep quality supports cognitive and emotional resources to cope with daily challenges. Despite positive outcomes of maintaining…
Comparing Perceptions of ChatGPT Use in Health Attitude Contexts Among Users and Nonusers: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: In light of the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, individuals’ access to and use of health information are transforming. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, provides immediate responses to health queries, with the potential to influence health-related…
The Effectiveness and Mechanisms of Action of App-Based Interventions for Improving Mental Health and Workplace Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Depression is the most common mental health disorder worldwide and frequently leads to workplace absence. As face-to-face treatment can be difficult to access, app-based interventions are a popular solution, although their effectiveness in working populations and their mechanisms of…
Trump administration warns against using federal dollars on fentanyl test strips
The Trump administration underlines a “clear shift away from harm reduction and practices” that it says facilitates illegal drug use.
Emotional Training via Telerehabilitation After Surgical Treatment for Facial Palsy: Prospective, Assessor-Blinded, 2-Arm Pilot Cohort Study
Background: Peripheral facial nerve palsy is a debilitating condition that may necessitate surgical intervention. Although motor rehabilitation is considered essential, the most effective approach has not yet been determined. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of…
The missing step between hype and profit
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. In February, I picked up a flyer at an anti-AI march in London. I can’t say for…
Rebuilding the data stack for AI
Artificial intelligence may be dominating boardroom agendas, but many enterprises are discovering that the biggest obstacle to meaningful adoption is the state of their data. While consumer-facing AI tools have dazzled users with speed and ease, enterprise leaders are discovering…
Sociodemographic factors, anxiety and attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence among nurses
BackgroundAlthough generative artificial intelligence offers substantial potential benefits in healthcare, negative attitudes and elevated anxiety among nurses may hinder its effective integration into clinical practice. Evidence regarding the psychological impact of generative artificial intelligence on nurses remains limited.ObjectiveThis study examined…
How adolescent cannabis use reshapes the developing brain — a systematic review
Background and hypothesisCannabis use initiation during adolescence has increased globally, raising concerns about neurodevelopmental consequences during this critical period when the brain undergoes extensive remodeling in cannabinoid receptor-rich regions.Study designThis systematic review examines neurodevelopmental consequences of adolescent cannabis use, focusing…
Milnacipran continuation during pregnancy in a patient with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and psychotic depression: a case report with 3-year pediatric follow-up
Evidence on milnacipran exposure during pregnancy is sparse, complicating treatment decisions when maternal stability depends on this antidepressant. We report a 31-year-old primigravida with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and a severe major depressive episode with psychotic features in the context…
Case Report: Early onset pulmonary embolism following antipsychotic polypharmacy in an acute psychiatric setting
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur in patients receiving antipsychotic medication. Several studies have shown an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with the use of antipsychotics, particularly during the first weeks or months…
Electrophysiological and morphological alteration in the visual pathway of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Visual evoked potentials (VEP) are common non-invasive diagnostic techniques. Researchers can use these techniques to identify possible biomarkers and explore the neurodevelopmental…
Improving metagenome binning by integrating intrinsic features and taxonomy
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 27 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03098-0TaxVAMB combines sequence features with taxonomic information for improved metagenome binning.
The TARGET guideline for reporting observational studies of interventions
Nature Medicine, Published online: 27 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04358-xThe TARGET guideline for reporting observational studies of interventions
Ten lessons from a decade of scientific translation at the Crick
Nature Medicine, Published online: 27 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04355-0Ten lessons from a decade of scientific translation at the Crick
The arrival of digital twins and in silico trials in drug development
Nature Medicine, Published online: 27 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04344-3The regulatory landscape for drug evaluation is shifting. For digital twins and in silico trials to become reliable evidence for drug approvals, these digital tools will require input from regulators and the public…