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- 1Hospitals in Ethiopia see surge in war-wounded as fighting resumes▼Ethiopia: Hospitals see surge in war-wounded patients as fighting resumes
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.
- 2Six babies born with measles in Pennsylvania, doctors say●Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles
Doctors in Pennsylvania report that at least six infants have been born with measles, an unusually high number that points to gaps in adult immunity. Babies cannot receive the measles vaccine until around 12 months of age, leaving newborns reliant on herd immunity and maternal antibodies. Health officials are expected to urge adults, especially those planning families, to check their vaccination status as the outbreak draws national concern.
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Doctors Without Borders reports that escalating violence in Somalia is preventing people from reaching health care. Armed conflict and insecurity are disrupting medical services, leaving civilians with limited access to treatment at a time when needs are growing. The organisation is calling attention to the worsening humanitarian situation.
- 4Three Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student●3 Egyptian Officials Convicted of Kidnapping Slain Italian Student https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/italy
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia of kidnapping Giulio Regeni, the Cambridge doctoral student tortured and killed in Egypt in 2016. The verdict is the first judicial outcome in a case that strained relations between Italy and Egypt for years and has drawn attention from human rights groups and Italian media.
- 5Frequent cannabis use linked to more severe epilepsy●Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
New research reported by Medical Xpress suggests that people with epilepsy who use cannabis frequently may experience more severe symptoms. The findings run counter to the common perception of cannabis as a potential treatment for seizures, adding nuance to an ongoing debate among doctors and patients about medical cannabis use.
- 6Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits for Mental Health●Why Museums Matter for Mental Health and Well-Being. Doctors are prescribing gallery visits. Care homes are receiving mu
Museums are being woven into formal health care, with doctors prescribing gallery visits, care homes receiving museum collections, and people living with dementia taking part in mobile museum sessions built around Eurovision classics. The approach reflects growing evidence that cultural engagement can ease loneliness, support memory and improve well-being, turning museums into tools for public health rather than just places to view art.
- 7Documentary on Gaza draws rare theatrical success●« … the film is on a successful theatrical run, a rare feat for a documentary on this subject matter… » 🔗 · https://w
A documentary connected to an American doctor's account of the war in Gaza is drawing audiences in cinemas, an uncommon commercial achievement for a film on this subject. Posters sharing the news tag it with calls for a ceasefire and support for Palestine, and the film's strong box office run is being celebrated as evidence that the story is reaching a wide public.
- 8Missouri's lack of maternal mental health screening under scrutiny▼Missouri doesn't require asking pregnant patients about their mental health. New moms keep dying
A report from The Beacon news outlet highlights that Missouri does not require doctors to screen pregnant patients for mental health conditions, even as new mothers continue to die in the state. The story links gaps in perinatal mental health screening to maternal deaths, renewing debate over whether Missouri should mandate such screenings for expectant and new mothers.
- 9Federal judge blocks four-year limit on international student visas▼Federal judge blocks ruling limiting F-1 visa international students to 4 years
A federal judge has blocked a government rule that would have limited F-1 student visas to four years, a change that would have forced many international students to leave the United States before finishing longer degree programmes, including doctoral studies. The ruling preserves the existing system, which allows students to remain for the duration of their studies. Universities and international students had opposed the limit, warning it would deter enrollment and disrupt research.
- 10OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand AI in Africa and Asia▼OpenEvidence partners with Anthropic, Penn Medicine to expand physician access to AI across Africa and Asia
Medical AI company OpenEvidence announced a partnership with Anthropic and Penn Medicine to expand physician access to its AI tools across Africa and Asia. The collaboration aims to bring clinical decision-support technology to doctors in regions where access to advanced medical resources is limited. The announcement, reported by Fierce Healthcare, highlights growing efforts to deploy AI in global health, though details on funding and rollout timelines have not been disclosed.
- 11Vietnamese military doctors return home from South Sudan mission●Military doctors return from South Sudan
Vietnamese military doctors have returned home after completing a medical peacekeeping deployment in South Sudan. The homecoming is being warmly received online, with tens of thousands of people engaging with news of the doctors' return and praising their service abroad as part of Vietnam's contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.
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A new report highlights that patients increasingly search the internet for health information before contacting doctors or medical services. Commentators say the trend reflects growing reliance on online symptom checkers and health websites, raising questions about the accuracy of self-diagnosis and whether it delays or encourages people to seek professional care.
- 13Donor hearts may age to match recipients' bodies▼Donor hearts may take on the age of their new bodies https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/donor-hearts-may-take-on
New research suggests donor hearts may take on the biological age of their recipients after transplantation, rather than retaining the age of the original donor. Reported by Scientific American, the finding could reshape how doctors think about organ aging, rejection risk and long-term outcomes for transplant patients.
- 14Common Blood Pressure Drug Chlorthalidone Recalled Over Dissolution Testing●fda chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall
A recall of chlorthalidone, a widely prescribed blood pressure medication, is drawing attention after reports linked it to FDA dissolution testing failures. Dissolution testing checks whether a pill dissolves properly in the body, so failing tablets may not deliver the intended dose. Patients are advised not to stop taking their medication suddenly and to consult a pharmacist or doctor about alternatives.
- 15Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Risky Drug Combinations▼Over 1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medicine Combinations with Potential Major Interactions as Antidepressants Lead the List
A new report finds that more than one in five older Americans take combinations of medications that could cause major drug interactions, with antidepressants topping the list of drugs involved. The findings raise concerns about polypharmacy among seniors, many of whom take multiple prescriptions for chronic conditions, and highlight the need for better medication review by doctors and pharmacists.
- 16AbbVie wins FDA approval for new Parkinson's drug Juvmo●AbbVie lands FDA approval for next-generation Parkinson’s drug, Juvmo
AbbVie has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for Juvmo, described as a next-generation treatment for Parkinson's disease. The decision adds a new option to AbbVie's neurology portfolio and gives patients and doctors an additional therapy for managing the progressive movement disorder.
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A growing debate is unfolding over legal responsibility when artificial intelligence systems used in healthcare make errors. As AI tools move into diagnosis and treatment decisions, questions are mounting over whether doctors, hospitals, drugmakers or software developers should be held accountable when a wrong recommendation harms a patient, and regulators have yet to offer clear answers.
- 18Doctors' union at Allina Health hospitals reaches first contract deal●"The union representing about 150 doctors at Allina Health’s Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and its Unity campus in Fridl
The union representing about 150 doctors at Allina Health's Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and its Unity campus in Fridley, Minnesota, announced Wednesday that it has reached a tentative agreement on a first contract with the health system. The deal follows a four-day strike by the physicians, marking a significant step in a growing wave of doctor unionization in the US.