Timing Of COVID-19 Shot Can Affect Menstrual Cycle Length: Study
A recent study has found that the timing of COVID-19 vaccination can lead to slight, temporary changes in the length of the menstrual cycle. Researchers discovered that individuals who receive…
EAGLE-1 phase III trial shows
The EAGLE-1 phase III trial demonstrated that gepotidacin has the potential to be a novel oral treatment option for uncomplicated gonorrhoea. This new medication could offer an effective and convenient…
Navigating the Wellness Frontier: Show Me the Science
The famous movie line "Show me the money" from Jerry Maguire serves as a metaphor for the shift towards evidence-based practices in the health and wellness industry. Consumers are now…
NCHD General Adult Psychiatrists – Temporary Full Time
The NCHD General Adult Psychiatrists position is temporary full-time from July 2024 to July 2025, requiring current Irish Medical Council Registration. Interested applicants can inquire with Sarah Foley or Caitlyn…
Metabolic Syndrome Associated With Risk for Various GI Cancers
The study found a significant association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and an increased risk for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. MetS and its components were linked to a higher risk for colorectal,…
Salvo Health secures $5M for digital gastrointestinal care
Salvo Health, a digital gastrointestinal care startup, recently closed a $5 million Seed Prime round led by City Light Capital and Human Ventures. The company's existing investors, including Torch Capital,…
How a Friend’s Death Turned Colorado Teens Into Anti-Overdose Activists
Gavinn McKinney was a beloved teenager who passed away from fentanyl poisoning just before his 16th birthday. His friends are now advocating for a bill in Colorado that would allow…
Increased breast pump market innovation, competition after Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) introduced policies to improve access to maternal health care, leading to a significant increase in breast pump premarket notifications and patents. This resulted in an…
FogPharma raises $145 million in rare Series E round
FogPharma, an oncology startup based in Cambridge, Mass., recently closed a $145 million Series E round of financing. The company is developing cancer treatments using unique peptides called helicons that…
Antibiotic costs rise 1100% as big pharma exits Nigeria
Yemisi Bokinni, a freelance journalist in London, reports on the economic struggles facing Nigeria due to the departure of major drug companies. This has led to a 1100% increase in…
Combining CAR-T cells and inhibitor drugs for high-risk neuroblastoma
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy is a promising treatment for cancer, but it is not always effective in neuroblastoma, a deadly childhood cancer. Researchers have found that combining CAR-T…
California hospitals, advocates seek stable funding to retain behavioral health navigators
Health providers and addiction experts are concerned about the unstable funding structure of California's CA Bridge initiative, which aims to place patients with substance use disorder into long-term treatment after…
Exercise Tips for Overweight Kids
Motivating a child to exercise can be challenging if they aren't interested, but there are ways to inspire them. Dr. Blaise A. Nemeth suggests exercising with your child in a…
Alzheimer’s Biomarker Changes 20 Years Before Diagnosis
A 20-year study tracked biomarker changes in adults progressing from normal cognition to sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD), using cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) analysis, cognitive assessments, and brain imaging. Changes in…
Insights From Experts During Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders affect millions of people in the United States, with binge eating being one of the most common. Overeating and binge eating are different, with the latter involving loss…
Biocon Biologics Biocon Campus (Site 1) facility gets 4 USFDA observations
Biocon Biologics' facility at Biocon Campus (Site 1) received 4 observations from the USFDA during an inspection. The company uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement. By continuing to…
Startup Orbis Medicines Launches With €26M for Next-Generation Peptide Drugs
Orbis Medicines, a biotech company based in Copenhagen, aims to develop peptide-based drugs that can be dosed orally, unlike traditional biologic drugs that require injection or infusion. Backed by €26…
“I Am Number 17” campaign opens at St Stephen’s Green, bringing visibility to Ireland’s rare disease community
The 'I Am Number 17' campaign in Ireland aims to bring awareness to rare diseases, with statistics showing that 1 in 17 people will be affected by one in their…
Videocapsule Endoscopy Boosts Diagnostic Accuracy in Nonovert Bleeding IDA
Videocapsule endoscopy (VCE) is seen as a valuable tool in diagnosing nonovert bleeding patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with high accuracy. IDA, a common cause of anemia globally, often…
Data exchange company Moxe Health secures $25M
Moxe Health, a healthcare data exchange startup, raised $25 million in growth capital from Trinity Capital. The company provides tools for sharing patient health record information, including a convergence product…
Alabama’s IVF Ruling Still Making Waves
Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' podcast "What the Health?" discussed the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that embryos are legally children. Lawmakers in Alabama…
VA’s HCV elimination program ‘incredibly successful’
A study on veterans with hepatitis C found that an overall successful hepatitis C elimination program by the Department of Veterans Affairs resulted in 80.1% of veterans initiating treatment, with…
Obesity now affects over 1 billion people worldwide, study finds
A study published in the Lancet found that more than 1 billion people, or one in eight worldwide, have obesity, with rates increasing significantly among children and teens. Obesity is…
Raising the bar for disclosure of industry payments to doctors
Menkes and colleagues argue that transparent reporting of drug industry payments to doctors is crucial to managing conflicts of interest. In 2022, New Zealand saw its first disclosures of financial…
Endo to pay $2 bn to settle US charges on opioid crisis
Endo Health Solutions has agreed to pay $2 billion to settle civil and criminal charges related to mislabeling the pain reliever drug Opana, which contributed to the opioid epidemic. The…
Rare gene mutations in hereditary Alzheimer’s disease disrupt amyloid production, study shows
A University of Kansas study on rare gene mutations causing hereditary Alzheimer's disease found that disruptions in the production of amyloid, a protein found in plaques in the brain, can…
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk
Long-lasting and harmful chemicals known as "forever chemicals" are widespread in everyday items like water bottles, cookware, and cosmetics, contaminating water, food, and homes. Studies link exposure to health issues,…
Many European Cancer Drugs Offer No Added Benefit
A study from Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit. The researchers…
5 Red Light Therapy Devices For Hair Growth: Experience Glowing Strands
Red light therapy is a natural and effective solution for hair loss, stimulating cellular activity and promoting hair growth. It can be used in conjunction with other treatments and requires…
Investigational oral drug sebetralstat provided on-demand relief during tissue swelling attacks from hereditary angioedema: Phase 3 study
An investigational oral drug called sebetralstat was found to provide on-demand relief for attacks of tissue swelling in patients with hereditary angioedema, according to a Phase 3 study. The study…
The Future of Innovation Metastatic Breast Cancer: 2024 Outlook
The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer meeting in 2023 highlighted advancements in metastatic breast cancer treatment, which affects 40,000 women and 4,000 men in the US annually. CDK4/6 inhibitors have…
Irish Government to fund 50 medical places in Queens University over next two years
The Irish Government will fund 50 medical student places at Queen’s University Belfast over the next two years to strengthen the HSE workforce. These places will be available for qualifying…
Lower eGFR Levels Linked to Longer Weekend Sleep Duration
A study found that longer weekend sleep duration was associated with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) levels, regardless of weekday sleep duration. Data from the NHANES survey was used…
Virtus Health enhancing IVF patient experience with AI
Virtus Health is shifting its customer relations management to the cloud with the help of RingCentral, utilizing AI to enhance communication across its 62 fertility clinics worldwide. The deployment will…
Toxic Gas That Sterilizes Medical Devices Prompts Safety Rule Update
Madeline Beal, a senior risk communication adviser for the Environmental Protection Agency, has been addressing concerns about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas used to sterilize medical devices. Residents near facilities…
CDC recommends spring COVID-19 booster shot for older adults
The CDC recommended a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults aged 65 and older, citing the need for added protection against the virus. This recommendation was made by the CDC's…
Childhood vaccination ad campaign launches in the U.K.
The UK is seeing a rise in measles cases due to declining vaccination rates among children. An advertising campaign has been launched to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated,…
Eating disorders: Targets fail to improve children’s access to treatment, warn psychiatrists
response to this urgent need, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the government to invest in expanding children's eating disorders services. This includes increasing the number of child…
Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study
A study published by The BMJ found that many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, especially those approved through…
Study explores lifestyle factors linked to frequent headaches in youth
A study published in Neurology found that irregular meals, especially skipped breakfasts, are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches in children and teens. Additionally, substance use and exposure,…
Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men?
New research suggests that women may benefit more from physical activity than men do, leading to questions about sex-based exercise guidelines. While there isn't a consensus on this, incorporating weight…
AML: Genetic Testing Unlocks Hope
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains a deadly blood cancer, but survival rates are improving, especially in children. Advances in treatment options, including targeted therapies and venetoclax, have led to better…
Vaping May Raise Susceptibility To COVID-19, Study Warns
A recent study from the University of California, Riverside suggests that vaping may increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found that ingredients in vaping liquid, such…
Scientists develop simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis
Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can quickly diagnose sarcoidosis, a condition that causes inflammation in various organs of the body. The test is easy to administer and…
Veteran Suicide Statistics Are Horrifying — What Is the VA Doing to Help?
Shereef Elnahal, the VA's under secretary for health, discussed the issue of veteran suicide at the ViVE conference in Los Angeles. He emphasized the importance of reaching all veterans with…
Assistant GP Required – Kildare
A practice in Co. Kildare is seeking an Assistant GP/Sessional Doctor to cover 4 sessions per week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The practice has 4 doctors, 2 nurses, and a…
Impaired Lung Function Risk Greater in Adolescents With More Abdominal Fat
Increased levels of subcutaneous and visceral fat at age 13 are linked to reduced lung function in adolescents, regardless of their body mass index at age 10. The study included…
Non-White Children Receive Lower Quality Healthcare Across the USA
Researchers conducted a literature review analyzing nearly 150 recent studies on racial disparities in pediatric healthcare quality in the US. Findings showed that non-White children consistently received worse care across…
Redi Health secures $14M for healthcare management platform
Ohio-based Redi Health, a tech-enabled health management platform, raised $14 million in a Series B funding round led by Blue Heron Capital. The platform offers a mobile app and web…
The Supreme Court Confronts a Public Health Challenge: Homeless Encampments
The United States is facing a homelessness crisis with 653,000 unhoused people. California has a significant homeless population, leading to health issues like chronic diseases, drug abuse, and mental illness.…