Three-quarters of patients in RA remission flare within 3 years of TNF inhibitor taper
Approximately 75% of patients in rheumatoid arthritis remission who taper TNF inhibitors to withdrawal experience a flare within 3 years, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence 2023. Just…
Amy Abernethy to step down as Verily’s chief medical officer
Amy Abernethy, Verily's president of product development and chief medical officer, is leaving the company to start a non-profit aimed at revolutionizing the health care system's data collection. The company…
Long covid: where are we, what does it say about our pandemic response, and where next?
The Office for National Statistics Infection Survey estimated that there were 1.7 million people living with long covid symptoms in the UK as of March 2023. Those infected in 2020…
Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
A study led by Karolinska Institutet suggests that statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in some patients. The study found that people with Alzheimer's dementia who were treated…
AI models using retinal images achieve perfect accuracy in diagnosing autism
Researchers developed and tested deep ensemble models (DEMs) to automatically diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and determine symptom severity through high-resolution retinal images in a study published in JAMA Network…
Accepting a Geographic Atrophy Diagnosis
Even though geographic atrophy (GA) may lead to loss of central fine detail vision, it does not result in complete blindness. However, it is normal to struggle with feelings of…
Infection Main Cause of Nonrelapse Death With CAR T Therapy
A meta-analysis of clinical trials and real-world studies found that infections are responsible for almost half of all nonrelapse deaths among patients with advanced blood cancers treated with chimeric antigen…
Is Classic Christmas Dinner Healthy? Researchers Say Some Side Dishes Offer Significant Health Benefits
Researchers from Newcastle University found that traditional Christmas dinner dishes can have significant health benefits. Carrots, in particular, were found to reduce cancer risk, with a 20% reduction in the…
Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy may protect infant in first few months of life: JAMA
A study published in JAMA found that maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy may provide protection for infants in the first few months of life. The study suggests that infants born…
Butterfly Network Partners with Mendaera to Co-Develop a ‘New Category of Robotics’
Massachusetts-based Butterfly Network is partnering with Silicon Valley startup Mendaera to expand the reach of its ultrasound technology. Mendaera will build custom robotics around Butterfly’s ultrasound-on-a-chip technology to create a…
2023 sees record hospital overcrowding
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported a record high level of overcrowding in hospitals in 2023, with over 121,000 patients without a bed. However, the Health Service Executive disputes…
Guidance for Managing Patients With Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
An international panel of experts used the Delphi method to develop consensus on guidance for managing adults with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and published their recommendations…
AI integration strategies require patient focus, partnerships
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum discussed tactical pathways to AI adoption in healthcare, emphasizing the need for strategic priorities, setting clear goals, and measuring success. Cleveland Clinic's focus is…
New Doula Benefit ‘Life-Changing’ for California Mom
Mia Bloomer, a low-income California resident, utilized Medi-Cal to hire doula Priya Kalyan-Masih during her pregnancy, a service she had access to since January. Bloomer's partner was imprisoned during her…
Rademikibart improves lung function in moderate to severe asthma
The drug rademikibart showed improvements in lung function and asthma control for adults with moderate to severe persistent asthma in a phase 2b trial. Patients experienced greater lung function improvements…
The Census category ‘some other race’ is hurting public health
The 2020 Census shows that "Some other race" is the second most common race in America, after white, making up a significant portion of the population. Broad categorization, such as…
UK’s specialty and specialist doctors will vote on pay offer worth 6-9%
The BMA has reached an agreement with the UK government on a pay offer for specialty and specialist doctors, with proposed pay uplifts of 6.10-9.22% for 2021 contracts based on…
Air conditioning has reduced mortality due to high temperatures in Spain by one-third, finds study
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health has found that air conditioning and heating systems have contributed largely to reducing mortality due to extreme temperatures in Spain.…
Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds
A study found that hospital coffee machines do not spread disease and a general ban on them is not necessary. Researchers in Germany assessed the microbial population in healthcare-associated coffee…
Health Risks of Ketamine: What to Know
The autopsy report for Matthew Perry has raised concerns over the risks of ketamine use, a drug used for depression treatment. Experts warn of potential acute effects, like nausea and…
Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Study Retracted
A study published in The Lancet Public Health last spring suggesting that hearing aids may reduce dementia risk has been retracted due to a coding error identified by the authors.…
Early Life Diseases Linked To Lifetime Childlessness: Study
Researchers found a link between early-life diseases and lifetime childlessness. A study of 2.5 million people in Finland and Sweden showed that 74 diseases were significantly associated with being childless.…
UCMS Professor Dr Satendra Singh conferred National Annual Award for Medical Humanities 2023
Dr. Satendra Singh, a professor at UCMS, has been awarded the National Annual Award for Medical Humanities in 2023. This award recognizes his significant contributions to the field of medical…
Point Bio Prostate Cancer Therapy Meets Phase 3 Goal, But Results Still Disappoint
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Point Biopharma, a company specializing in cancer therapy, for $1.4 billion. Point's drug, PNT2002, met the main goal of its clinical trial for prostate cancer,…
GP Required – Carrick Medical Centre
Carrick Medical Centre in Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim is looking for a GP to work 6 sessions per week for a year, with potential for a long-term arrangement. The…
Can Intraoperative Drains Reduce Overall Wound Complications in Spinal Procedures?
A meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials found that the placement of intraoperative drains during spinal procedures does not significantly affect the risk of postoperative wound complications such as hematomas…
Predictions for digital health funding in 2024
Digital health executives predict that funding in 2024 will increase for companies with proven helpful platforms for healthcare providers and patients, while those not showing value will be forced to…
Social Security Chief Apologizes to Congress for Misleading Testimony on Overpayments
The Social Security Administration head sent an apology letter to members of Congress, following underestimating the extent of overpayments to beneficiaries. This was days after news organizations reported the agency…
PrEP use, HIV testing increased among transgender people from 2014 to 2021
The prevalence of transgender-related diagnosis codes in the United States increased nearly ninefold from 2014 to 2021, with significant increases in HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis prescriptions in this population,…
STAT Viritual Event: Cancer’s Breakthrough Engine
A livestream event at 1 p.m. ET will discuss the development and impact of precision cancer medicines over the past two decades, with a focus on new approaches. Featured speakers…
New Zealand’s decision to scrap anti-smoking legislation will do immeasurable harm
Amohia Boulton, research centre director at Whakauae Research for Māori Health and Development in New Zealand, discusses the negative impact of repealing smoke-free legislation on Māori health outcomes. Smoking is…
Pancreatic enzymatic replacement therapy improves maladaptive behavior in preschool children with autism, finds study
A study published in JAMA Network Open demonstrated improvement in maladaptive behaviors, such as irritability, in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through the use of high-protease pancreatic replacement…
EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures
EQT X fund has entered into an agreement to acquire Zeus Company Inc from the Tourville family. Zeus is known for designing and developing fluoropolymer tubing for medical devices and…
What I Wish I’d Known Before Chemo
The author reflects on their experience with chemotherapy, highlighting the things they wish they had known before starting treatment. They discuss the changing nature of cancer cases, the unpredictability of…
Growing Mpox Outbreak Prompts CDC Health Advisory
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing an outbreak of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, prompting the CDC to issue a health advisory. The virus causes a rash and…
Americans Eat An Extra Meal Daily Through Snacking; Snacks Constitute Nearly Quarter Of Daily Caloric Intake
A study conducted by Ohio State University reveals concerning eating habits of U.S. adults, with the average adult consuming a meal's worth of snacks per day. These snacks contribute almost…
Case of Treatment of woman with severe vasospastic angina with diltiazem- A report
A case study reports on the treatment of a woman with severe vasospastic angina using diltiazem. The patient had experienced severe chest pain and was found to have coronary artery…
Nursing’s Mental Health Pandemic, and How We Can Stop It
The nursing and healthcare workforce is currently experiencing a mental health pandemic, with high rates of burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, and suicide. This is linked to turnover, worsening the nursing…
NCHDs expect to ballot on industrial action over recruitment freeze
Junior doctors in Ireland are planning to ballot for industrial action in response to an HSE recruitment freeze. Last year, 97% of doctors voted in favor of industrial action to…
Moderate Physical Activity Prevents Adiposity Increases Among Children
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is associated with lower levels of adiposity in children, regardless of their weight…
Where AI will impact healthcare in 2024
In 2024, experts predict that AI will continue to have a significant impact on healthcare. Neil Patel of Redesign Health sees organizations developing AI strategies independent of a single platform.…
In New Year, All Immigrants in California May Qualify for Medicaid Regardless of Legal Status
Milagro, a Peruvian immigrant in California, has had limited access to health care due to her immigration status. Newly expanded Medi-Cal coverage will soon provide her and other immigrants with…
ZimVie receives FDA clearance for spinal fixation system with navigation from Brainlab
ZimVie Inc. has announced FDA clearance of its spinal fixation system and instruments for use with the spine and trauma navigation system from Brainlab. The combination of the Vital spinal…
Grail spinoff by Illumina should end disastrous merger attempt
Illumina, the leading maker of DNA sequencing machines, has announced that it will divest Grail, the developer of a multi-cancer screening test, due to objections from regulators in the U.S.…
Nature prescribing
Some text was accidentally removed from the end of the third paragraph during the final stages of processing an article by Ruth Garside and colleagues (BMJ 2023;383:p2745; doi:10.1136/bmj.p2745). The online version…
More patience, less time on phones
In a study from the University of Michigan Health, parents share different ways they support their kids in their goals. Among many parents' top resolutions for the New Year are…
New study shows XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces hospitalizations and ICU admissions in older adults
A recent study in the Netherlands evaluated the effectiveness of the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine in reducing hospitalizations and ICU admissions among previously vaccinated adults aged 60 and over from October…
Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Coughs are responsible for sending over 30 million people to doctor's offices every year and are the most common medical symptom in the United States. Despite this, medication does not…
Pregnancy Safe After BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer
New research presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggests that young women with BRCA-mutated breast cancer can become pregnant and carry a healthy baby to term without…
Millions Infected Worldwide As Rising Temperatures Cause Virus To Flare
"2023 has seen the most dengue cases in recorded history, primarily in the Western Hemisphere with around five million infections and 5,500 deaths, the highest since 1980. The surge in…