Cedrick Reginald Martys | The BMJ
Cedrick Reginald Martys studied medicine at Sheffield University and worked in the pharmacology department for one year before marrying his wife, Shirley, in 1968. He completed his GP training in…
Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health
With Heart Month just around the corner, now is a good time to focus on the importance of a healthy diet for heart health. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can…
Unlocking the health benefits of Valentine’s Day chocolates
Valentine's Day is a time for chocolate, but it's important to understand the health benefits of different types of chocolate. Dark chocolate contains the most phenolic compounds, which have anti-inflammatory…
Heart Risks After Pregnancy-Related High Blood Pressure in Latinas
Monica Cantu and her husband were expecting twins, a boy and a girl, when Cantu was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. Her baby boy was born premature and did not survive,…
FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma
The FDA has approved lifileucel for the treatment of certain adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, marking the first approval of a cellular therapy in the solid tumor setting. The…
A Dive Into Huge Supplements’ Premium Formulas
A Harvard study shows that workout supplements come in different forms such as pills, powders, and ready-to-drink shakes. The global market for pre-workout supplements was valued at $13.98 billion in…
NMC should make it easier for medical students to report ghost faculty, zero attendance: Parliamentary Panel
The Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the National Medical Commission (NMC) make it easier for medical students to report ghost faculty and zero attendance. This move is aimed at improving…
Elation Health’s New Integration Brings Drug Pricing Transparency to the Point of Care for PCPs
Many Americans are shocked by the high cost of prescription medications, leading to difficult choices between affording essential medications or other necessities. A partnership between EHR vendor Elation Health and…
National Service Plan is a hopeful wish-list of good things, and unclear on the rest
The National Service Plan for the Health Service Executive outlines the HSE's plans for the year 2024, but the implementation of these plans is uncertain. The government has allocated €23.5…
Lubiprostone, Linaclotide, and Elobixibat Improve Chronic Constipation
Lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat increase the mean spontaneous bowel movement (SBM) frequency in patients with chronic constipation (CC), according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. The study reviewed 24 articles…
Contributed: The role of digital innovation in healthcare boardrooms
The evolving healthcare landscape requires board members to guide digital innovation strategies, anticipate risks, and make informed decisions. Board members must understand the digital landscape, anticipate future trends, make strategic…
Patients See First Savings From Biden’s Drug Price Push, as Pharma Lines Up Its Lawyers
David Mitchell, a multiple myeloma patient, has been paying exorbitant amounts for his needed medication. This led him to found the advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs, which in part…
FDA grants device for treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia breakthrough status
The FDA has granted breakthrough device status to Efemoral Medical's novel vascular scaffold system for the treatment of chronic limb-threatening ischemia. The system, called Efemoral Vascular Scaffold System, is designed…
Secretariat’s lessons for human medicine
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage robust discussion about difficult issues. The current issue includes articles about the dental care crisis,…
Lauren Phillips | The BMJ
Lauren Philips was a dedicated doctor who started her career in Truro and later worked in intensive care and accident and emergency medicine at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. She tragically…
Trial data underpins FDA approval of omalizumab for food allergy
The Food and Drug Administration approved omalizumab to reduce allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in people with food allergies. The approval was based on data from a Phase 3 clinical trial…
Exome sequencing unravels complex genetic diagnoses in growth disorders
A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School found that using exome sequencing to diagnose growth disorders in children with overlapping symptoms and conditions is…
A New Guide to Healthy Eating
Experts recommend prioritizing a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet for optimal health. Each color group provides different nutrients and benefits, such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and…
Are Multicancer Early Detection Tests More Hype Than Help?
Medscape conducted a reader poll to determine if multicancer early detection tests are more hype than help. With the proliferation of such tests in the market, there is a debate…
Mouthwash Use May Improve Blood Sugar Levels In Some Diabetic Patients: Study
Maintaining good oral hygiene is linked to reducing the risk of gum infections and conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's. A study found that using antiseptic mouthwash may improve blood sugar…
Rise in Kayakalp facilities from 97 in FY 2015-16 to 13915 in FY 2021-22, MoS Health informs Lok Sabha
The Ministry of Health informed Lok Sabha that the number of Kayakalp facilities has seen a significant increase from 97 in the financial year 2015-16 to 13,915 in the financial…
EY: Health Executives Are Implementing Digital Health, But Aren’t Seeing ROI Yet
The digital health space has seen significant growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, but a survey from EY found that healthcare executives are not yet seeing financial benefits. While 86% of…
Education and support increase breastfeeding rates in women with excess weight or obesity
A recent study in Ireland found that just 40% of women with overweight or obesity breastfeed. The study, known as the Latch On Study, showed that providing education and support…
Glucose-Lowering Medications Decrease MACE Risk for Patients With T2D and MASLD
SGLT2i and GLP-1RA therapies are linked to a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). MASLD…
Hold the Salt Gramps! | Medical News Bulletin
Tennessee researchers confirm the 2500-year-old advice to "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" as lowering salt intake has been found to reduce blood pressure in older…
care.ai, Virtua Health partner to expand the hybrid care providers’ virtual care offerings
AI-powered care facility automation platform care.ai has partnered with Virtua Health to provide virtual care offerings, including the Smart Care Facility Platform and Always-Aware ambient sensors. The platform monitors patients…
Southern Lawmakers Rethink Long-Standing Opposition to Medicaid Expansion
Jolene Dybas, a part-time customer service representative, earns less than $15,000 per year and is unable to receive subsidized health insurance. Living in Alabama, which is one of ten states…
Delgocitinib cream outperforms alitretinoin capsule in treating severe chronic hand eczema
Delgocitinib cream, an investigational topical pan-Janus kinase inhibitor, has demonstrated superiority to alitretinoin capsules in the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. In a phase 3 study, delgocitinib cream achieved…
Surprise medical billing ban raises prices elsewhere
The federal law banning surprise billing is protecting patients from huge medical bills but is raising costs elsewhere. New progress report shows that in over 80% of payment disputes, insurance…
John Miell | The BMJ
John Miell, born in Windsor, studied endocrinology at major international centers. He also served in the Royal Navy and spent a year in Antarctica after the Falklands War. After returning…
Hitchhiking cancer vaccine makes progress in the clinic
Darrell Irvine developed "amphiphile" vaccines that hitch a ride on albumin molecules to the lymph nodes, where they teach the immune system to fight cancer. Elicio Therapeutics, the MIT spinout,…
Study suggests patients with severe long COVID present with variable symptoms, do not cluster in relation to organs affected or immunological states
A new preprint on medRxiv summarizes a study called "Restrained memory CD8+ T cell responses favors viral persistence and elevated IgG responses in patients with severe Long COVID" which discusses…
Age-Friendly Health Care: A New Approach
America's senior population has grown by 34.2% in the last 10 years, with about 54 million Americans aged 65-plus. Many seniors take multiple medications, see multiple doctors annually, and have…
Nurse Workforce Bounces Back After Pandemic Fears
A new study indicated that nurse employment in the US has grown despite fears of a potential shortage due tothe COVID-19 pandemic. The number of registered nurses (RNs) employed increased…
COVID-19 Vaccination Or Booster During Pregnancy Protects Infants For 6 Months: Study
A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that pregnant women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can protect their infants against symptomatic COVID-19 infection for…
Silk fibroin wound dressing significantly reduces incidence of wound healing complications after surgery
A study found that using silk fibroin wound dressings can greatly reduce the occurrence of wound healing complications after surgery. The dressings help improve the healing process and lower the…
Connect With More Than 100 Healthcare Startups at MedCity INVEST 2024!
MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect 2023 is a premier healthcare investment event on May 21-22 in Chicago. It brings together over 300 healthcare investors, startups, and executives at the Ritz Carlton…
Review of policy commitments on older people highlights lack of delivery in key areas
The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs conducted a review that found significant failures in delivering commitments for older people in Ireland. The review identified a lack of publication of waiting…
Imaging Reveals Strong Associations with Pain, Limited Impact on Function and Disease Progression in Patients with First Carpometacarpal OA
A review of 45 articles with a total of 28,183 participants focused on the correlation between pain, function, and disease progression in patients with first carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). The…
Sharp HealthCare launches spatial computing center focused on Apple Vision Pro
Sharp HealthCare in San Diego has launched a Spatial Computing Center of Excellence focusing on utilizing the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality headset to enhance patient care. The center will…
Biden Wins Early Court Test for Medicare Drug Negotiations
Julie Rovner from KFF Health News, along with other panelists, provides an update on the challenges to the Medicare prescription-drug negotiation program, the impending Medicare pay cut, and other health…
Chronic kidney disease associated with late AMD in Asian patients
A pooled analysis of 10 Asian-based studies found that chronic kidney disease and compromised kidney function were significantly associated with late age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study used individual-level data…
ACIP vaccine advisory panel sees its vacancies filled
The Department of Health and Human Services is appointing new members to its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices after criticism for not filling previous vacancies. They are increasing the committee's…
The expansion of physician associates in primary care risks alienating an already ailing GP workforce
Retired GP and psychiatrist, David Zigmond, believes that increasing the number of physician associates (PAs) working in hospitals and primary care could add to the demoralization of the GP workforce.…
Inequities in HIV testing, diagnosis and care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Disparities in HIV testing and care for people with intellectual disabilities are being addressed by a study conducted at the University of Michigan Health. The research found that there are…
City of Hope cures oldest person of blood cancer and achieves HIV remission
City of Hope treated the oldest person to be cured of a blood cancer and achieve remission for HIV after receiving a blood stem cell transplant with a rare genetic…
Exercising When Sick: A Good Move?
If you're exercising and have a cold, it's usually okay to keep doing so. However, exercising with a fever isn't advisable as it can make you sicker. Experts suggest using…
Weight Management Therapies Work, But Utilization Low
A cohort study of primary care patients with obesity found that weight management treatments (WMTs) were significantly associated with ≥ 5% weight loss for individuals, but low WMT utilization hindered…
Your Ultimate Solution To Say Goodbye To Bloating
ColonBroom is a dietary supplement aimed at reducing bloating and improving digestive health for women aged 25-40. It contains 85% psyllium husk fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements and supports…
High intake of niacin linked to enhanced lung function and lower COPD risk
A high intake of niacin has been linked to improved lung function and a lower risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research suggests that niacin, also known as…