A noninvasive sensor utilizing dielectric spectroscopy to scan radiofrequencies may accurately measure glucose levels, reducing waste, lowering costs, and making measurements pain and needle free for people with diabetes. This technology was highlighted at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Annual Meeting. Another top story discussed a study showing similar changes in cardiometabolic measures among…
Physicians Frederick Banting and John MacLeod declined to be listed on the patent for insulin in 1923, leading to its sale for $1. Despite efforts to make insulin affordable, prices have skyrocketed. Drug discontinuation by pharmaceutical companies has limited competition, keeping prices high. This is not the case in other industries where competition drives prices…
Patients can benefit from medicine but can also be harmed by it. As people age, they are likely to develop chronic conditions and require more medical interventions. This can lead to overdiagnosis, polypharmacy, altered self-image, and decreased enjoyment of life. The rise of medical specialties has contributed to this issue, with a focus on treating…
In a study led by Prof. Itamar Harel, researchers found a novel link between germline regulation and the balance of longevity and somatic repair in vertebrates. The research challenges traditional beliefs that reproduction and lifespan are linked by limited resources. By studying turquoise killifish, the team discovered that removing the germline has different effects on…
The Mi’kmaq Nation’s health department has a sweat lodge dedicated to helping people recover from addiction, funded by settlements with health care companies. This practice is seen as a vital tool in healing and reconnecting with tribal traditions. While some tribal leaders are grateful for the settlements, the amounts received are small compared to the…
A patient described a sleepless night in a hospital in Italy due to noise, light, and interruptions from nurses. Studies show that hospital sleep is poor, with most patients getting less than the recommended amount. Noise and light levels in hospitals can disrupt sleep quality and quantity. Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences, affecting recovery…
A Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Internal Medicine is needed at South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. The salary range is £94,127 – £126,907 per annum pro rata. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications and experience by the closing date of Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 3.30pm. A waiting list may be created for future…
Facility fees are additional charges added to medical bills for visiting a doctor’s office or having a telehealth visit. These fees, which can cost patients hundreds of dollars, are becoming more common. Dan Weissmann, host of “An Arm and a Leg,” is investigating the frequency and cost of these fees, particularly those charged for visits…
Physicians can consider cannabis before opioids for chronic pain when other options have been exhausted, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East. Jason W. Busse, DC, PhD, suggested that non-opioid and non-cannabis approaches should be optimized first, but if patients do not achieve satisfactory results, a trial of oral cannabis products…
At the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East, Dr. Jason W. Busse suggested that physicians can consider cannabis before opioids for chronic pain when other options have been exhausted. He emphasized that non-opioid treatments should be optimized first, but for patients who do not respond well, a trial of oral cannabis products can be considered before…
In 2018, New York University became the first U.S. medical school to offer tuition-free programs, inspiring others to follow suit. However, the hope that this would increase the number of students pursuing lower-paying medical careers has not been fully realized. Factors such as prestige, earning potential, and the shortage of primary care physicians play a…
Two studies from Oxford Population Health have identified proteins in the blood that could potentially warn individuals of cancer more than seven years before diagnosis. These studies found 618 proteins linked to 19 types of cancer, with 107 proteins present in individuals whose blood was collected seven years before diagnosis. The research suggests that these…
Dr. Hazel Jones has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Enhanc3D Genomics after successfully serving as interim CEO and COO. With over a decade of senior leadership experience in oncology research, Hazel brings expertise in drug development and operational change. Enhanc3D Genomics has developed GenLink3D, a genome-wide 3D-genome mapping technology that provides insights…
Setmelanotide treatment was found to lead to a consistent decrease in bodyweight and hunger in patients with hypothalamic obesity over a 16-week period. The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, included 18 participants who received setmelanotide and showed significant reductions in BMI, bodyweight, and waist circumference. The treatment was generally well-tolerated, with common…
Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of chronic health conditions and premature death. Severe obesity in early years can reduce life expectancy by half, with a child at age 4 having a life expectancy of 39 if not losing weight. Early weight loss can add years to their lives, with studies showing that…
The South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen is hiring for a position with a salary range of £94,127 – £126,907 per annum. The reference number for the job is 52875520, and the closing date for applications is Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 3.30pm. A waiting list may be established for future vacancies. Applicants must clearly…
Less than 15% of U.S. college students are knowledgeable about naloxone administration for opioid overdoses. A study found that only 14.2% knew how to administer naloxone, although 66.8% felt comfortable calling emergency services during an overdose event. This lack of knowledge highlights the need for increased opioid education and naloxone training programs on college campuses….
Abbott’s below-knee stent, previously unsuccessful in heart disease patients, is now being used for severe vascular disease. The stent widens clogged blood vessels and dissolves over three years, preventing scar tissue formation. Despite Abbott’s previous dissolvable stent for coronary artery disease being pulled from the market due to low uptake, this new device shows promise…
Cardiovascular disease is the cause of 40 percent of deaths in Europe, with 10,000 deaths per day and four million per year. The World Health Organization is calling for a 25 percent reduction in salt intake to save 900,000 lives by 2030. High salt consumption in Europe leads to hypertension, with most countries exceeding the…
Immunologists in Porto, Portugal are using INTEGRA Biosciences laboratory tools to study the human immune system. They are investigating the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in responding to infections and tumor growth. Tools like the VACUSAFE and PIPETBOY acu 2 pipet controller have streamlined their work, allowing for gentle handling of cell cultures…
A study examined the benefits of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) screening in patients with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The analysis showed that screening is associated with improved early-stage detection and survival benefits, even after adjusting for lead-time and length-time biases. Screening led to a higher rate of screen-detected HCC, with patients having…
Children born via C-section are more than double the risk of getting measles after vaccination compared to those born naturally, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, and Fudan University, China. A single dose of measles vaccine is 2.6 times more likely to be ineffective in children born by C-section. The study suggests…
A study presented at EuroPCR compared percutaneous intervention with surgical treatment for severe aortic stenosis and complex coronary artery disease (CAD). The trial, called TCW, showed that percutaneous intervention was superior to surgical methods, leading to better outcomes. The trial was stopped early due to significant differences in outcomes. The findings contradict current guideline recommendations,…
Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that greater community mobility is associated with better cognitive function in adults aged 52 and older. The study of 7,016 Black and white adults found that the association was strongest in individuals with a low risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The link between…
Research shows that 41% of people with chronic itchiness experience fatigue, likely due to disrupted sleep patterns. Chronic itch affects 1 in 6 adults and can be a symptom of various skin and internal diseases. People with persistent itch are twice as likely to have fatigue compared to the general population. Older adults are more…
Electronic completion of screening questionnaires at a pediatric clinic doubled data capture without lengthening visits, eliminating paper records. Pre-visit data capture allows providers to review information before examinations, prioritizing urgent issues. The goal was to increase data capture during well visits to 80%, achieved by creating digital forms in multiple languages. Positive outcomes include increased…
Gen Z skincare enthusiasts often follow viral trends without understanding the importance of sunscreen in preventing skin cancer. A survey by the AAD reveals that over 50% of Gen Z adults are unaware of the dangers of sun damage. One in four already has skin damage due to sun exposure, and only 37% use sunscreen….
The new guideline on lower-extremity peripheral artery disease emphasizes the importance of managing care with a multispecialty team and implementing structured exercise programs for patients. High-intensity statin therapy and low-dose rivaroxaban are recommended treatments for patients with PAD. The guideline also highlights the need for comprehensive risk factor management, foot care, and revascularization. Disparities in…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new paper appearing in the British Journal of Surgery finds that care in hospitals with higher surgery team sex-diversity was associated with better post-operative outcomes for patients. In various industries, including business, finance, technology, education, and law, many observers believe gender and sex-diversity is important not only for equity, but…
A recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience reported that brain clearance is reduced during anesthesia and sleep. Sleep represents a state of vulnerable inactivity. Given the risks of this vulnerability, it is assumed that sleep may confer some benefit. It has been suggested that sleep clears toxins and metabolites from the brain via…
Hospitalized patients with dementia and dysphagia are often prescribed a “dysphagia diet,” made up of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids in an effort to reduce the risk for aspiration or other problems. However, a new study calls this widespread and long-held practice into question. Investigators found no evidence that the use of thickened liquids reduced…
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Scatter plots showing the relationships of (A) AHI, (B) RDI, and (C) ODI during REM sleep to RAVLT total learning scores while controlling for age, sex, time between assessments, years of education, BMI, and APOE4 status. Credit: Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s13195-024-01446-3 A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has…
In a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, a team of researchers in China used an in vitro co-culture of adipocytes, cardiomyocytes, and sympathetic neurons to examine the independent associations of epicardial adipose tissue and the sympathetic nervous system with cardiac arrhythmia. They found that the adipose-neural axis plays an important role…
As the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care prepares to release its anticipated updated guidelines on breast cancer screening, University of Ottawa researchers are sounding an alarm: Breast cancer cases in young Canadian women, especially women in their 20s, have risen by as much as 45.5% in recent years. Study findings, which were published…
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has for the first time quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy. The modeling by stradoo GmbH, a life sciences consultancy in Munich, Germany, presented by Dr….
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, an international team of researchers evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes, as well as safety and tolerability, in adults with obesity but without diabetes, across different baseline body mass index (BMI) categories. Study: Long-term weight loss effects of semaglutide in obesity…
TOPLINE: Skipping standard axillary lymph node dissection led to very low rates of axillary recurrence in patients with node-positive breast cancer who became node-negative following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and these rates did not differ significantly between patients who underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy or targeted axillary dissection, new research suggests. METHODOLOGY: There are limited data on…
SmarterDx closed a $50 million Series B funding round on Tuesday, bringing the startup’s total funding to date to $71 million. The New York-based company is a healthcare AI startup that provides clinical review and quality audits for medical claims. The company was founded in 2020 after Dr. Michael Gao, who was a physician at…
A new mental health online tool aims to offer personalised advice and information on issues like stress, sleep, low mood and anxiety. ‘My Mental Health Plan’ provides people with a tailored mental health plan in response to a short questionnaire about how they feel. Advice offered ranges from information and self-help resources to clear signposting…
Seoul-based medical equipment maker Samsung Medison has recently agreed to fully purchase Sonio, a foetal ultrasound AI company in France, for 126 billion won ($92 million). The four-year-old French startup has been developing IT solutions for obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound, assisting medical professionals in documenting and evaluating ultrasound examinations. Last year, it obtained the United States…
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Until recently, getting an MRI meant traveling to the hospital. But a new generation of more affordable and highly portable MRI (pMRI) devices are rapidly reshaping neuroimaging research and clinical care. The scanner will now come to you. That means the time is ripe for a related innovation: neuroimaging counseling. While portable MRI is emerging…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The internationally recognized body-mass index (BMI) cutoff point for obesity may not be appropriate for middle-aged and older men and women (aged 40–80 years), according to research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May). Increased body-fat proportions in the over-40s suggest that a…
In emergency rooms and intensive care units across the country, clinicians make split-second decisions about which antibiotics to give a patient when a life-threatening infection is suspected. A new U-M study reveals that these decisions may have unintended consequences for patient outcomes. Beginning in 2015, a 15-month national shortage of a commonly prescribed antibiotic, piperacillin/tazobactam,…
TOPLINE: Exposure to hormones, hyperpigmenting drugs, and giving birth to two or more children was associated with varied risk for melasma across different racial groups, a US study found. METHODOLOGY: Melasma mainly affects women of color disproportionately. While risk factors like UV radiation, family history, and hormones have been identified, few studies have explored these…
More than 5,500 people have received a measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the HSE’s catch-up programme. Established to help combat a recent surge in measles cases, the health service launched the catch-up service in March to encourage greater take-up of the jab. Figures provided to Irish Medical Times show that, up…
Zach Dyer La esposa de Bill Thompson nunca lo había visto sonreír con confianza. Durante los primeros 20 años de su relación, una infección en la boca le había ido robando los dientes, uno a uno. “¡No tenía dientes para sonreír!”, dijo el hombre de 53 años de Independence, Missouri. Thompson dijo que durante años…
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