2024 Predictions: Unveiling the future of healthcare mergers and acquisitions
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are currently in a state of decline, reflecting in data that shows a substantial drop in dealmaking activity. However, there is increasing optimism among dealmakers that…
Journalists Delve Into Gun Violence, Medicaid’s ‘Unwinding,’ Opioid Lawsuits, and More
Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit newsroom focused on health and health policy. They distribute their journalism for free and without advertising through media partners of all sizes. KHN…
Studies ‘urgently needed’ to understand social factors in blood cancer disparities
Research on social determinants of health for children and young adults with leukemia and lymphoma is necessary to improve care, as these factors impact outcome disparities for patients with hematological…
Experts at ASH cautiously optimistic about sickle cell gene therapies
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapies for sickle cell disease. The approval sparked discussions at the American Society of Hematology meeting, where doctors and researchers expressed…
GLP-1 receptor agonists: European drug regulator asks makers for evidence of self-harm
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is conducting a review of GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic, Saxenda, and Wegovy, used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight management, after reports of…
Phone Attachment for Pupil Measurements with Any Skin Tone
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone attachment to measure changes in pupil size, useful for neurological conditions. This helps people with darker skin tones,…
Wasabi shows memory-boosting powers in study
A Japanese study found that wasabi, specifically its active ingredient 6-MSITC, may help boost memory in healthy adults aged 60 and older. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, involved…
EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) has updated its recommendations for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease with diverse symptoms and traditionally limited treatment options.…
Do You Have the Flu, RSV, COVID, or the Common Cold?
As winter approaches, there is concern about distinguishing between a common cold and the more serious RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. Symptoms such as runny noses, coughing, and congestion are common…
In Real World, Patients With Myeloma Have Worse Outcomes
A study found that patients with multiple myeloma had dramatically worse outcomes in real-world settings than in clinical trials. Patients in the real-world experienced worse progression-free and overall survival on…