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Few chicken products account for most salmonella cases, study finds

A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals that a small number of raw chicken products containing high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for the majority of Salmonella illnesses in the U.S. The findings suggest that regulations should focus on detecting and preventing these high-risk contaminations. The study supports potential…

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FDA Ups Deaths Linked to Philips Ventilator Alarm Failure

The FDA has updated information on the recalls of Philips Respironics OLA+ ventilators, now reporting seven deaths and 911 reports, including malfunctions, injuries, and deaths. The recall was prompted by ventilator inoperative alarms failing, leading to potential adverse effects such as respiratory failure and death. The FDA urges clinicians to follow the recommendations in the…

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Lifting of HSE recruitment embargo welcomed

The Irish Medical Organisation has welcomed the lifting of the HSE’s recruitment embargo but expressed concern over the retention of a staffing ceiling. The embargo has been lifted after the Government promised an additional €1.5 billion in funding for the health service. The IMO stated that the staffing ceiling from December 2023 will hinder efforts…

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Unmasking Trauma | Medical News Bulletin

Traumatic life experiences can impact how we engage with distressing imagery, affecting our approach to art and potentially altering the effectiveness of art therapy for PTSD patients. A study by Drexel University psychologists found that imagery reflecting anguish evoked stronger feelings in those with a history of trauma compared to those without. The study used…

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HIMSS, Guidehouse partner to deploy Digital Health Indicator in Missouri

Guidehouse, a management consulting company, is partnering with HIMSS to assess Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) public health information using the Digital Health Indicator (DHI). The assessment will measure data governance, predictive analytics, interoperability, and person-enabled health within the DHSS. Guidehouse will gather input from stakeholders and DHSS leaders to determine strengths…

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In $185M deal, Merz purchases Parkinson’s, MS therapeutics from Acorda

Merz Therapeutics has acquired assets from Acorda Therapeutics Inc. for $185 million, bringing two novel therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis into its pipeline. The acquisition includes Inbrija, a levodopa inhalation powder for PD, and Fampyra, a prolonged release tablet for MS patients with walking difficulties. Inbrija is designed to address “off” symptoms of…

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Medicare 2025 proposed payments rules analysis

Medicare released a 3,200-page summer reading list of regulations that will govern how doctors, surgery centers, and hospital outpatient departments will get paid next year. Medicare plans to increase hospital outpatient payments by $5.2 billion in 2025, but the hospital industry is unhappy with the amount. Additionally, Medicare is decreasing the all-important conversion factor that…

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UK food poisoning outbreak: a call to invest in public health

Saarah Khalid, a foundation year 2 trainee, along with Stephen Gunther, director of public health, and Padmanabhan Badrinath, interim consultant in public health medicine, published an article in BMJ calling for investment in public health following a UK food poisoning outbreak. The article emphasizes the importance of resources and support for public health initiatives in…

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The damning data political parties aren’t discussing

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that avoidable mortality rates in the UK have worsened, with falling life expectancy and rising child deaths. There has been a general decline in avoidable, treatable, and preventable deaths, and this trend has been particularly evident since 2019. Disparities between local authorities have widened, with some areas…

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Mogrify appoints Dr. Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer

Mogrify Limited, a regenerative medicine company, appoints Dr. Jonathan Appleby as Chief Scientific Officer, bringing decades of industry experience in therapeutic development. Dr. Appleby previously worked at the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and GSK, leading the development of innovative therapies like StrimvelisTM and ARSA gene therapy. His role will involve advancing Mogrify’s therapeutic programs…

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ED Visits and Mortality in Patients With Cirrhosis

Patients with cirrhosis who visit the emergency department frequently have a higher mortality rate at 360 days. A study of 2124 adults with cirrhosis who visited the ED found that high ED utilizers (HEDU) were younger, more likely to be White, and have alcohol-related liver disease. Reasons for initial ED visits included abdominal pain, shortness…

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Thriveworks, Ophelia Team Up for Mental Health, OUD Support

Thriveworks, a mental health company, has partnered with opioid addiction treatment provider Ophelia, offering a combination of mental health and addiction treatment services. Thriveworks provides therapy and psychiatry services, while Ophelia specializes in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Through this partnership, patients can receive comprehensive care for both mental health and addiction issues. This…

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Flu vaccine programme to be expanded this winter

The flu vaccination program for 2024/2025 will now include free nasal spray for children aged 2-17 and injectable vaccines for those over 60, individuals with certain health conditions, and healthcare workers. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly urges eligible individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the community. Acting chief medical officer Dr. Colette Bonner…

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Lateral extra-articular tenodesis may improve outcomes in intact ACL grafts

The study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting on July 14, 2024, showed that lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may improve outcomes in patients with an intact graft and residual instability compared to isolated revision ACL reconstruction. Patients who underwent LET or LET with revision ACL reconstruction had better patient-reported outcomes…

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AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

A study utilizing large language models analyzed over 391,000 Reddit discussions on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), showing high public interest in these drugs for weight loss and positive psychological effects. Topics included drug efficacy, side effects like nausea and vomiting, access issues, and comparisons with other treatments. Sentiment analysis revealed mostly neutral-to-positive views….

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Impact of Switching to Vaping

A study found that children exposed to secondhand vapor from e-cigarettes absorb 84% less nicotine than those exposed to tobacco smoke from traditional cigarettes. However, nicotine absorption is still five times higher in children exposed to vapor compared to those with no exposure. The study analyzed data from the US Continuous National Health and Nutrition…

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Darzalex▼ (daratumumab) approved in Ireland for reimbursement for multiple myeloma patients

Daratumumab has been used to treat over 484,000 patients globally since its launch. In Ireland, Darzalex in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone has been reimbursed for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for stem cell transplant. The Phase 3 MAIA study showed that the combination regimen reduced the risk of disease progression or…

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Lower socioeconomic status may be associated with recurrent shoulder instability

Research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting suggests that lower socioeconomic status is associated with an increased likelihood of recurrent instability and dislocation events prior to shoulder stabilization surgery. The study found that higher area deprivation index (ADI) and social vulnerability index socioeconomic subscores (SVISC) were linked to more dislocation…

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Adaptive trial designs will increase speed, safety, and effectiveness

Health care is shifting towards personalized, precise, and patient-focused care, and this approach is needed in clinical trials as well. Adaptive clinical trials, which use data to make real-time adjustments throughout the trial, have shown benefits such as expedited access to new therapies, reduced exposure to ineffective treatments, enhanced patient safety, and improved understanding of…

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Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, expert says

Skin cancer is the most common but preventable cancer, with approximately 20% of Americans diagnosed in their lifetime. Rates of melanoma, the most malignant form of skin cancer, have been rising. Prevention is key, with too much sun exposure being a major factor. Surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Farma emphasizes the importance of sunscreen, seeking credible…

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New tech aims to create marbling in plant-based meat

A food scientist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is working on developing technology to create realistic and delicious plant-based meat that mimics the marbled effect of animal fat. The project is supported by a grant from the Good Food Institute, which promotes plant-based alternatives to meat. The technology aims to revolutionize the plant-based meat…

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Cancer Trends and Screening in First Nations Patients

First Nations patients in Canada are being diagnosed with certain cancers at younger ages and later stages compared to other Canadians. This suggests a need for better screening programs. Research presented at conferences in the US and Canada shows that First Nations patients in Ontario are being diagnosed with cervical, colon, and lung cancers at…

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Practices should avoid AI-generated content on website

In a Healio Video Perspective, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and David Evans, PhD, MBA, discuss the importance of avoiding AI-generated website content in medical practices. They emphasize the need for engaging, human-focused content that AI cannot provide. While AI can be used for tasks like analyzing patient trends and creating outlines, Matossian and Evans recommend…

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Common therapies contain different cell types, study finds

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that two commonly used stem cell therapies, BMAC and ADSVF, contain different types of cells. These findings challenge the current practice of using these therapies interchangeably and emphasize the need for more in-depth characterization of stem cell therapies before they are used in patients. The…

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Major Shift in the Clinical Definition of PD Triggers Debate

Recent advances have allowed for the early detection of misfolded and aggregated alpha-synuclein protein, a key feature in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies. Two research groups have proposed a shift from clinical to biological definitions of these diseases. The NSD-ISSA team suggests defining neuronal alpha-synuclein disease (NSD) based on the presence of…

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How Startup miRecule Leveraged Its RNA Platform Tech to Land a Sanofi Alliance

MiRecule, a biotech startup, has partnered with Sanofi to develop an RNA therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare muscle disorder with no FDA-approved treatments. The company’s platform, DREAmiR, identifies genetic drivers of disease to design RNA therapies. MiRecule also has a head and neck cancer therapeutic candidate, MC-30, which aims to restore tumor…

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Adjuvant atezolizumab benefits PD-L1-selected patients with NSCLC

The updated survival data from the IMpower010 trial supports the use of adjuvant atezolizumab for patients with stage II to stage IIIA PD-L1-expressing non-small cell lung cancer. The trial included patients who underwent complete resection followed by one to four cycles of chemotherapy before being randomly assigned to atezolizumab or best supportive care. Results showed…

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Johns Hopkins is latest US medical school to offer free tuition

Thanks to a $1bn donation from Michael Bloomberg, most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will now receive free tuition and financial support for living expenses. Bloomberg, a politician and philanthropist, previously donated $1.8bn to the university for financial aid to undergraduates. Known for his interests in public health and education, he co-founded Bloomberg LP…

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Unraveling disease patterns in older adults starting long-term care in Japan and their future health outcomes

Researchers used unsupervised machine learning techniques to classify older adults aged 65 years and above starting long-term care into clinical subtypes based on 22 diseases. Six clinical subtypes were identified, including musculoskeletal and sensory diseases, cardiac diseases, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases and cancers, insulin-dependent diabetes, and others. The study found that cardiac disease, respiratory disease/cancer,…

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Study reveals how inflammation weakens muscles during illness

Brain inflammation in infections and neurodegenerative diseases can lead to muscle problems, independent of the nervous system. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine discovered that a specific protein released during brain inflammation travels to the muscles, causing a loss of function. By studying fruit flies and mice, they found that inflammatory proteins from the…

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Prescribing Epilepsy Meds in Pregnancy: ‘We Can Do Better’

Experts emphasize the need for improved care for women with epilepsy during pregnancy. It is crucial to prioritize seizure control while reducing exposure to potentially harmful medications. The latest data suggest a decline in major congenital malformations with the use of safer antiseizure medications. Valproate and topiramate are considered high-risk drugs, while lamotrigine and levetiracetam…

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Check Out the Roster of Healthcare Innovators Taking Part in INVEST Digital Health in Dallas

The MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference will feature health system executives and entrepreneurs discussing important healthcare topics such as digital health implementation, AI, cybersecurity, and collaboration with self-insured employers. The conference will also include a Pitch Perfect contest focusing on pediatric mental health companies. Speakers at the conference include leaders from Bon Secours Mercy Health,…

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