Turn2Me holds support groups for those struggling over festive period
National mental health charity Turn2Me has launched free Christmas support groups for those struggling over the holidays, covering issues such as Christmas blues, family problems, bereavement, and loneliness. The online…
Bold Changes Are in Store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but Will Patients Benefit?
Starting January 1, California's Medi-Cal program plans to implement new standardized contracts with its 22 managed care health plans, tightening enforcement of quality measures, requiring public reporting of medical providers'…
Stem-cell treatments prolong OS for blast-phase/accelerated-phase myeloproliferative neoplasms
Patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative accelerated- or blast-phase myeloproliferative neoplasms who received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells had a longer median overall survival (OS) than those who did not, according to a…
Medicare drug price negotiation hasn’t dried up venture capital
Venture capitalists continue investing in drug research despite Medicare's new authority to negotiate drug prices. The Inflation Reduction Act includes two measures that reduce drug prices, with Medicare price negotiation…
Natural experiments with sildenafil and stiffness
The author, Benjamin Woolf, recounts how he went into multiple organ failure and was hospitalized for nearly 100 days after being diagnosed with chronic thrombotic pulmonary hypertension and receiving treatment…
Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology issued updated guidelines for the use of antiplatelet therapy (APT) to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The guidelines provide recommendations for…
Biomimetic scaffolds offer hope for cranial defect repair
Cranial bones play a vital role in protecting the brain and enabling physiological functioning. Restoring critical-sized cranial defects is challenging, with autologous bone grafts often preferred by reconstructive surgeons. However,…
A Month With No Alcohol?
Dry January is a growing trend in which people refrain from drinking alcohol during the month of January to reset their bodies and re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol. The trend…
Olympus Issues Recall Correction for Bronchoscopes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled a series of Olympus bronchofiberscopes and bronchovideoscopes that could lead to a risk of burns and fire. The recall affects devices…
Worried About Overeating This Holiday Season? Experts Share Tips To Avoid Weight Gain
Experts provide valuable tips for avoiding overeating and weight gain during the festive season. Restrictive eating is not recommended as it may lead to binge eating later. Instead, focus on…
GSK Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to study safety of anti-cancer drug Dostarlimab
GSK has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) panel to conduct a study on the safety of their anti-cancer drug, Dostarlimab. The study will focus on…
Helping to Close the Gap with Health Equity by Design
Healthcare disparities are a growing concern, leading to a focus on creating a healthcare system that promotes health equity. This concept has far-reaching implications, impacting not only individual patients but…
All adult hospices to be State-funded from early next year
In February, four voluntary hospice providers in Ireland will be redesignated to section 38 agreements with the HSE, ensuring full State funding for adult hospices. The Government will provide a…
New Surgical Tool Delivers Safe and Effective Uterine Prolapse Repair
The EnPlace surgical device offers a minimally invasive treatment option for women suffering from pelvic organ/uterine prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when muscles and tissues of the pelvic floor become…
In Year 6, KFF Health News-NPR’s ‘Bill of the Month’ Helps Patients in a Changing System
Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit newsroom focused on health and health policy, distributing journalism for free without advertising. It is a program of KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) and…
Know the difference when attracting patients
Ophthalmologists should track whether they attract patients through SEO or word of mouth to gauge the success of their online presence and marketing company. In a Healio Video Perspective, Cynthia…
What STAT readers think about the FDA and patient advocacy
STAT is now publishing selected Letters to the Editor in response to First Opinion essays to encourage discussion on difficult issues. The letters include one from a former FDA associate…
Junior doctors: Health secretary urges leaders to call off strikes and re-enter talks
England’s health and social care secretary, Victoria Atkins, has urged junior doctors’ leaders to end their latest round of strikes and resume talks with the government over a pay dispute.…
Emerging COVID variant is spreading ahead of the holidays. Are you still protected?
A new variant of COVID-19 called JN.1 is responsible for a sudden increase in infections in the United States. This variant has evolved from another variant called BA.2.86. It is…
Microglia found to play a key role in regulating the body’s response to anesthesia
Microglia, small immune cells in the brain, play a significant role in regulating the body's response to general anesthesia. The understanding of how different anesthetics block consciousness is still not…
Alone Time vs. Loneliness: What’s a Good Balance?
Many people are torn between wanting to spend time alone and fearing the risk of loneliness. Memes on social media capture this dilemma, with some people begging for alone time…
Erythritol Laxative Effect, Lead Levels Concerning
The European Food Safety Authority reevaluated the safety of erythritol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in food products. They found concerns over its laxative effects and set new…
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked To Language Delays In Early Childhood: Study
Researchers have found a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and delayed language development in children, particularly in males and when used in the third trimester. Acetaminophen is commonly used…
Lupin to buy established products portfolio in Europe, Canada from Sanofi for Rs 91 crore
Lupin, a pharmaceutical company, is set to acquire an established products portfolio in Europe and Canada from Sanofi for Rs 91 crore. The acquisition aims to expand Lupin's presence in…
2023’s Wins and Losses in the Reproductive Health Space, Per 2 Advocates
Reproductive health has been a major issue since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. In 2023, some states enacted total bans on abortion, while others worked to protect…
Mental health centres fail to meet core standards
Five inpatient mental health centers in Ireland were found to be non-compliant with regulations on premises, staffing, and access to physical healthcare. The lowest compliance was found at Cork University…
Eating Disorders are Highly Prevalent Among Adolescents Seen in Epilepsy Clinics
New research presented at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting in 2023 found that intellectually healthy adolescents seen in epilepsy clinics have a high prevalence of eating disorders (EDs), particularly…
The Future of Medicine: Predicting the Next Steps in Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cells, in the forms of embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent, offer potential for regenerative medicine. Ethical concerns arise from the use of embryonic stem cells due to the destruction…
‘AGGA’ Inventor Testifies His Dental Device Was Not Meant for TMJ or Sleep Apnea
A Tennessee dentist, Steve Galella, has invented and trained dentists to use a dental device called the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) for TMJ and sleep apnea conditions. However, he…
BET inhibitors combined with JAK inhibitors well-tolerated with myelofibrosis
The BET inhibitor BMS986158 has shown promising preliminary data of potential disease modification in patients with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis when used in combination with ruxolitinib and fedratinib. The phase…
Carvykti CAR-T gets warning label
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning label for Legend Biotech and Janssen’s myeloma CAR-T, Carvykti or cilta-cel, due to the occurrence of some secondary blood cancers…
Europe suspends hundreds of generic drugs over serious data concerns
The European Medicines Agency suspended the marketing authorizations of 365 generic drugs after concerns were raised about the reliability of the testing conducted by Synapse Labs, a contract research organization…
Predicting Alzheimer’s dementia in oldest of the old
A new study indicates that the severity of amyloid deposition in the brain, rather than just age, may be a key factor in determining who will benefit from new anti-amyloid…
Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday
A study published in The BMJ found that sales of emergency contraception in the US rise by around 10% in the week after the New Year holiday. Other holidays such…
Protect Your Mental Health This Holiday Season
The content discusses the holiday blues and ways to protect your mental health during the festive season. WebMD's Chief Medical Officer John Whyte explains the symptoms of holiday blues, strategies…
Opioid Agonist Therapy Underused, Data Suggest
A study in Ontario, Canada found that only 4.1% of hospital visits for opioid use disorder (OUD) resulted in community-based initiation of opioid agonist therapy (OAT) within 7 days of…
Sleep Loss May Reduce Positivity, Increase Your Risk Of Anxiety
A new study by the American Psychological Association found that lack of proper sleep reduces positivity and increases the risk for anxiety symptoms in individuals. The study looked at data…
Environmental Metal Exposure Associated with Increased Breast Cancer Risk
A study has found that environmental exposure to metals is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Researchers found higher levels of metals such as cadmium, chromium, and lead…
How to Ensure Health Equity Isn’t Just a Buzzword
Health equity in the U.S. healthcare system is a serious issue, with many patients lacking necessary resources or facing discrimination based on factors like income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or…
Care facilities bring festive cheer this Christmas
Local care facilities across the country are making an effort to create a festive atmosphere for residents, patients, and staff during the Christmas season. Marymount Hospice in Cork has released…
Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine Recommended for US Travelers
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine for individuals in the US traveling to TBE endemic areas with extensive outdoor exposure to infected ticks,…
Unlocking Potential: The Direct Link Between Mental Wellness and Academic Achievement
Our brains are essential to who we are, but when they are not operating well, it can be challenging to thrive. Mental illness and neurodiversity are common and affect many…
$1M funding for AI drug discovery for rare diseases and more digital health fundings
Peptris Technologies, an Indian AI drug discovery firm, received $1 million to expand research to rare diseases. Cipla, a pharmaceutical company, increased its stake in GoApptiv to improve access to…
Cancer Patients Face Frightening Delays in Treatment Approvals
66-year-old Ron Winters, a Marine Corps veteran, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2022. He had to seek care through the VA's Community Care Program due to VA delays…
Verrica reports net loss of $24.8 million in third quarter of 2023
Verrica reported a net loss of $24.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, with a year-to-date net loss of $42.4 million. Despite this, the company made $2.8 million in…
Christmas in the PICU brings some surprising joy
In the days leading up to Christmas, children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) are prepared to be sent home, but for parents of children receiving in-home care, the…
Eliminating cervical cancer as a global public health problem requires equitable action
In order to prevent cervical cancer and work towards its elimination globally, greater action is needed to reduce disparities in vaccination, screening, and treatment, particularly in low and middle income…
Light color is less important for the internal clock than originally thought, study finds
Vision is a complex process in the brain, decoded by the combination of different wavelengths of light. Photoreceptors in the retina convert light into electrical impulses. The electrical nerve impulses…
Previously unrecognized class of antibodies can broadly neutralize multiple virus strains
Researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies that can neutralize multiple forms of flu virus, potentially leading to the development of more broadly protective flu vaccines. These antibodies can…
Medical Delivery by Drone Is Happening. How Good Is It?
In 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced that customers would receive drone deliveries in 30 minutes within 5 years, but as of 2023, drones haven't become widespread outside of healthcare.…