COVID-19-associated blood plasma inflammatory factors do not affect blood-brain barrier, study shows
The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a global health crisis, prompting researchers to investigate the potential impact of blood-brain barrier impairment on neurological problems during COVID-19 progression. The blood-brain barrier…
Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise, leading to confusion when trying to identify symptoms. COVID-19, the flu, and RSV are all circulating at high levels, along with other flu-like illnesses.…
FDA Adds Warning to Osteoporosis Drug for Hypocalcemia Risk
The FDA has updated the label of the osteoporosis drug denosumab to include a boxed warning about increased risk for severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).…
Energy Drinks Associated With Depression, ADHD, And Anxiety In Kids, Young Adults: Research
The increasing popularity of energy drinks among children and young adults has raised concerns about their safety. A recent study found that these beverages can cause disrupted sleep, depression, suicide,…
Surge in Gastric Outlet Obstruction Cases Linked to Drug Abuse
There is a growing concern about the increase in cases of gastric outlet obstruction, which has been linked to drug abuse. This issue has sparked worries among healthcare professionals, as…
Embracing the Inevitability of Aging With a Health System That Supports Doing So Gracefully
The United States is experiencing a significant demographic shift with an accelerated aging population. The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 due…
RCPI Faculty of Occupational Medicine Smiley Lecture
The content is about the RCPI Faculty Occupational Medicine Smiley Lecture, which was delivered by Prof Neil Greenberg. The lecture was attended by Dr Sheelagh O'Brien, Dean of the Faculty…
Novel Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor Could Enhance CKD Therapy
A phase 2 study showed that the novel selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor BI 690517 improved albuminuria reduction in patients with chronic kidney disease. When combined with empagliflozin, it provided kidney…
What is Pre-Eclampsia? | Medical News Bulletin
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can develop during pregnancy, characterized by abnormally high blood pressure and other symptoms. It can lead to serious complications for both the mother and baby.…
Samsung’s premium X-rays to be integrated with Lunit’s AI and more partnership briefs
Samsung Electronics has signed a three-year contract with Lunit to integrate the company's AI solutions into its premium X-ray devices. The AI-integrated X-ray devices will initially be available in the…
Climate Change Raises Pressure on Biden To Keep Workers Cooler
The Biden administration is drafting federal rules to protect workers from extreme heat due to the rising threat of climate change. OSHA plans to publish a proposed heat standard this…
FDA adds boxed warning of increased severe hypocalcemia risk for denosumab
The FDA has added a boxed warning to denosumab (Prolia, Amgen) due to an increased risk for severe hypocalcemia for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those on…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Share your new hires, promotions, and job changes with us, and we will share them with others. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going. This week, SimBioSys hired…
Charities step in to tackle digital divide, amid concerns over health inequalities
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many services moving online, creating a "digital first" approach. However, this transition has raised concerns about leaving behind digitally excluded and vulnerable individuals. The…
New medicine can create a new life for diabetes patients—without needles
Scientists have developed a new form of insulin that can be taken orally in the form of a capsule or chocolate and next steps are to begin human trials. By…
AI model unveils how memories blend reality and imagination
Recent UCL study explores the role of generative AI in explaining how memories enable learning, imagination, and planning. The study uses a generative neural network to simulate how the brain's…
Is Havana Syndrome Real? Here’s What History Can Tell Us
CIA officers in Havana, Cuba started having unexplained health issues in 2016, leading to symptoms like persistent piercing sounds, headaches, nausea, vertigo, trouble concentrating, and memory loss. The incidents, called…
Adequate Protein Intake in Midlife Tied to Healthy Aging
A recent study from the Nurses' Health Study suggests that intake of protein, especially from plants, in middle age is associated with higher odds of healthy aging and positive mental…
What Happens To Your Body In Extreme Cold? Know Hypothermia Signs, Treatments
Hypothermia is a dangerous condition caused by exposure to extreme cold temperatures, leading to organ failure and potentially death. Around 1,300 people die of hypothermia in the U.S. every year.…
Now, Coaching centres will not be allowed to admit NEET aspirants below 16 years of age
Coaching centers for the NEET exam are now prohibited from enrolling students under the age of 16. This new regulation aims to improve the quality of education and ensure that…
How Can AI Support Value-Based Care?
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to improve clinical care and support value-based care, but also comes with risks. A panel discussion at CES 2024 discussed the role of AI in…
Photos: RCSI Open Day
RCSI held an Open Day on January 13, 2024, attracting over 450 second-level students interested in studying medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and advanced therapeutic technologies. The event allowed students to explore…
Marc Taub, OD, Provides Solutions for Patients With Brain Injury
Dr. Marc Taub is a leading optometrist specializing in brain injuries and visual rehabilitation. He has developed unconventional methods for treating patients who have vision difficulties due to brain injuries,…
Apple finds workaround on reinstated ban of Apple Watch sales
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the ban on Apple's Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2, but Apple found a way to make the Watches available by removing the…
The Supreme Court vs. the Bureaucracy
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could impact the way federal agencies administer laws passed by Congress. There is also a debate over whether to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes…
Fluocinolone acetonide implant shows promise for treatment of noninfectious uveitis
Dr. Danny A. Mammo presented data at Hawaiian Eye 2024 on the 0.18 mg fluocinolone acetonide implant for treating noninfectious uveitis in the posterior segment. The study showed that 80%…
Head of FDA’s diagnostics center, who led through Covid, retires
Timothy Stenzel, the head of the FDA's diagnostics division during the Covid-19 pandemic, has retired. He was in the middle of a turf battle between the CDC and FDA over…
Why it makes more sense to wish people a Stoical rather than a Happy New Year
Stoicism originated in the third century BCE and is associated with notable philosophers including Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Stoicism focuses on recognizing what can and cannot be controlled, emphasizing…
Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease
New research in Diabetologia shows that remission from type 2 diabetes after substantial weight loss is associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The…
addressing N-AIDS for better outcomes
Researchers have emphasized the need to recognize nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (N-AIDS) as a crucial determinant and comorbidity among tuberculosis (TB) patients. They argue that addressing malnutrition is as important…
What You Need to Know About Birth Control if You’re Transgender or Nonbinary
No matter your gender identity, using birth control might be a choice if you want to avoid pregnancy. Transgender and nonbinary individuals may or may not choose hormone therapy for…
FDA OKs Full-Body MRI for Neurostimulation System for Pain
The FDA has approved expanded MRI labeling for Abbott's Proclaim DRG neurostimulator system, allowing full-body MRI scans in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the lower limbs. This…
Neurotechnology-Based RecoveriX Treatment Provides Safer Alternative To Medications For Stroke And MS Patients
The rising prevalence of neurological conditions like stroke and multiple sclerosis (MS) has heightened the need for effective treatment options. The World Health Organization reports a 50% increase in the…
Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis among young males typically associated with trauma
Young males are at risk of retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, often due to trauma. This condition involves the separation of the retina from the underlying tissue, which can lead…
Profitability Is King in 2024’s Fundraising Environment, Expert Says
In the current digital health fundraising environment, startups must focus on profitability and sustainability of their unit economics to secure capital. The digital health sector ended last year with the…
College Health Trinity College Dublin are seeking a GP
Trinity College Dublin is looking for a GP to work in the College Health Service, delivering medical care to students and staff. The role includes open access and fixed appointment…
High-Quality Carbohydrate Consumption Protects Against Metabolic Syndrome
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that middle-aged men who follow a high-quality carbohydrate diet have a reduced prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The study…
Fitbit, Quest partner to study metabolic health using wearable data
Quest Diagnostics and Google's Fitbit are partnering on a study called Wearables for Metabolic Health (WEAR-ME) to examine how wearable technology can improve metabolic health. The study will combine Fitbit's…
Biden Cracks Down on Prior Authorization — But There Are Limits
The Biden administration announced a final rule changing how insurers in federal programs like Medicare Advantage use prior authorization, which has long prevented many patients from accessing doctor-recommended care. The…
No significant readmission risk across subtypes for older adults hospitalized for stroke
A study published in Neurology found that in a cohort of 1,412 older adults with stroke, there was no significant difference in readmission risk for different stroke subtypes. The study…
How digital therapeutics firms are pivoting after Pear’s bankruptcy
The traditional approach of selling digital therapeutics as prescription drugs has proven to be unsuccessful, as demonstrated by the bankruptcy of Pear Therapeutics. Despite receiving FDA clearance for its app…
NHS temporary staffing bill “skyrockets” to £10.4bn
The annual cost of using agency and bank staff to provide healthcare in the NHS across the UK has risen to over £10 billion, according to a report by LaingBuisson.…
Study reveals a universal pattern of brain wave frequencies across mammalian species
MIT neuroscientists have found distinct patterns of electrical activity across different brain layers. In the deeper layers, neurons dominate slower oscillations called alpha and beta waves, and in the topmost…
‘Emergency’ or not, covid is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe.
Despite the end of declared health emergencies regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, 20,000 people in the United States and countless others overseas have died from the virus since October. The pandemic…
How Multiple Sclerosis Affects My Relationships
Carolyn Glaviano was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) on her birthday after experiencing eye pain. Her friend Cassie provided support by bringing her food and staying with her in the…
New Molecules Reflect Advances in Atopic Dermatitis
Cyclosporine is the gold standard for treating atopic dermatitis in adults requiring systemic treatment, but there are numerous other molecules being explored. Dupilumab, tralokinumab, Janus kinase inhibitors, and other molecules…
Study Finds Surprising Link Between Childhood Stress And Heart Disease Risk In The Future
A study found a link between childhood and adolescent stress and later risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Researchers analyzed 276 participants and found that consistently high stress led to higher risk…
Zydus Lifesciences secures USFDA nod for Pimavanserin capsules, tablets
Zydus Lifesciences has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Pimavanserin capsules and tablets. The company's new medication is intended to treat certain conditions and…
Is General Catalyst Buying Summa Health a Good Idea? Only Time Will Tell
General Catalyst launched a new company named Health Assurance Transformation Corporation in October. The company aims to advise health systems on technology deployment, develop an interoperability model, and acquire and…
Health data ‘holds the potential to revolutionise public health’
The European Parliament has approved the European Health Data Space (EHDS) to enable secure and efficient use of health data by researchers, innovators, institutions, and industry. This will accelerate medical…