Etavopivat could offer ‘great benefit’ in sickle cell disease
Etavopivat, an oral activator of red blood cell pyruvate kinase, showed promise…
WHO sheds some light on factors possibly at play in DRC outbreak
An outbreak of illness in a remote part of the Democratic Republic…
New international guidelines announced for premature ovarian insufficiency
New guidelines for the diagnosis and management of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)…
Why does tinnitus worsen after naps?
A recent study published in Hearing Research explores the relationship between naps…
With Chemo, Blinatumomab Boosts DFS in Pediatric B-ALL
The addition of blinatumomab to chemotherapy significantly improved 3-year disease-free survival in…
More than a Third of the US has Dental Anxiety. Here’s How New Technology is Improving Patient Trust
Dental anxiety and mistrust are common reasons why people avoid dental treatment.…
IPPA CME & Annual Event 2024
The Irish Pakistani Professionals Association (IPPA) organized its 3rd CME and 4th…
Daratumumab superior to active monitoring for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma
Daratumumab monotherapy has shown to significantly delay progression of high-risk smoldering multiple…
ASH 2024: Roundup of news from second day of conference
The ASH 2024 conference featured industry leaders discussing the future of blood…
How primate eye tracking reveals new insights into the evolution of language
Research shows that humans, monkeys, and apes have social knowledge to track…
Study reveals how DNA folding drives gene activity bursts
Researchers at Kyushu University discovered the connection between spatial distance in DNA…
IVIG Prophylaxis in Myeloma Cuts Infections, Ups Survival
Patients with multiple myeloma who receive IVIG prophylaxis during treatment with teclistamab…
The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?
The three major pharmacy benefit managers, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum…
Blackrock Health Summit 2024
The Blackrock Health Summit, themed "Better Together – Healthcare Horizons," gathered thought…
Mitigating financial toxicity ’better than any drug’ for people with cancer
Financial toxicity is a significant issue for individuals with blood cancer, encompassing…
Why AML patients struggle to get bone marrow transplants
Socioeconomic factors create barriers to bone marrow transplants for acute myeloid leukemia…
Sensory stimulation enhances the capacity of human visual working memory, study finds
A recent study explored the impact of sensory stimulation on increasing human…
New technology guides immune cells to fight brain cancer and multiple sclerosis
Researchers have developed a way to program immune cells to target glioblastoma…
Rilzabrutinib Shines in Phase 3 Trial of Tough-to-Treat ITP
Phase 3 data from the LUNA 3 trial supports rilzabrutinib as a…
Endometriosis: The Complex, Whole-body Disease We Need to be Talking About
The author shares their journey of being diagnosed with endometriosis after years…
To Galway and beyond – Irish research gives insights into health risk linked to space travel
Researchers from University of Galway and Arizona State University have made a…
AI video analysis highly accurate in detecting infantile epilepsy spasms
An AI model accurately detected epileptic spasms in infants through smartphone videos,…
Generative AI is transforming radiology, and it’s only the beginning
By 2030, radiologists predict that generative AI will be widely used in…
US election: we must recognise threats to reproductive rights and health
Katie Gaddini discusses the priorities of movements seeking to limit reproductive rights,…
Base editing, a new form of gene therapy, leaves patient feeling ‘more than fine’
Branden Baptiste, diagnosed with sickle cell disease at a young age, struggled…
Mapping blood system changes offers new hope for leukemia treatments
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have…
24-Hour Urine Testing in Multiple Myeloma: Time to Stop?
A new analysis presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting…
‘It’s a Cynical Money Grab’
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's decision to cap anesthesia coverage based on…
Why the CMO of an Ascension Regional Hospital Likes Wellsheet
Dr. Mario Pulido, Chief Medical Officer at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Florida,…
New horizons in blood cancer – shared perspectives on management of Multiple Myeloma, CLL, and AML
The annual Haematology Summit took place in Dublin on September 6, 2024,…
High-fiber diet may slow progression of precursor conditions to multiple myeloma
A high-fiber plant-based diet was found to delay progression of precursor conditions…
ASH 2024: Roundup of news from first day of conference
The ASH 2024 conference in San Diego featured updates on new treatments…
It’s time to end the policy vacuum on alcohol harm in England, if this government is serious about shifting its focus to prevention
The UK government has resurrected legislation to combat youth vaping and create…
Five ways to make your daily walks even more beneficial
Physical activity, such as daily walking, can offer various health benefits, including…
p53 mutations show diverse impact on pancreatic cancer metabolism
A study conducted by a research team at the University of Konstanz,…
Bispecific Antibodies Fare Less Well in Real-World Analysis
A real-world retrospective analysis linked the bispecific antibodies epcoritamab and glofitamab to…
Mystery Illness Claims Nearly 150 Lives In Africa, Sparking Pandemic Fears
In Africa, a mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has claimed nearly 150…
Pairing Wellness Needs With Financing Solutions: How a Second Look May Increase Accessibility to Services
Consumers are increasingly focusing on holistic wellness services, leading to a rise…
West and Northwest cancer network receives European accreditation
The HSE West and Northwest Cancer Network has been accredited by the…
Georgia’s Work Requirement Slows Processing of Applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps
Deegant Adhvaryu helped his parents apply for Medicaid and food benefits in…
Rilzabrutinib induces rapid, durable response in ITP, may become ‘new standard’
Results of the randomized phase 3 LUNA 3 study showed that rilzabrutinib…
European regulators approve $16.5B deal for Novo Holdings to buy Catalent
The European Commission approved Novo Holdings' $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, a…
Drug policy: Time to change punitive approach, says global report
Global drug policies should shift from punishing drug users to a public…
Bright light may lower depression symptoms by promoting better sleep
A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that spending more…
Breakthrough in HWE reaction offers pathway for anti-cancer drug development
The Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) reaction is crucial in organic chemistry for creating conjugated…
Physicians Offer Little Sympathy for Slain Insurance CEO
Physicians reacted harshly to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson…
‘Will No Longer Be Going Into Effect Here’
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut has decided to cancel its…
Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming patient care by improving engagement, treatment outcomes,…
Sharp drop in RSV cases so far this winter, with new vaccine taking effect
The introduction of a new vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has…
Journalists Dig Into Vaccine Debate and America’s Obesity Rates
KFF Health News senior correspondent Arthur Allen discussed vaccine infrastructure fragility on…