Concussion history linked to 25% higher risk of severe postpartum mental illness
A study from ICES and the University of Toronto found that individuals with a history of concussion have a 25% higher risk of experiencing severe mental health issues after childbirth.…
Polio vaccination campaign set to resume amidst challenges in Gaza
The third phase of the polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza is set to begin after being postponed due to access issues, intense bombardment, and evacuation orders. The humanitarian pause…
Questionnaire Helped Detect Depression in Patients With HS
Implementing the PHQ-2 questionnaire in an HS clinic improved the ability to detect depression in patients. The study included 151 patients, mostly women with a mean age of 37.5 years,…
Weight Loss Drugs Could Be A Treatment Option For Osteoarthritis: Says Study
A recent study has found that semaglutide injections, a drug commonly used for weight loss, can significantly reduce osteoarthritis symptoms, cutting pain levels by nearly 50%. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative…
PBGH CEO: Transparency is “Table Stakes” and an “Expectation”
Employers have a fiduciary duty to provide employees with the best medical benefits at the best price, but struggle to access data from third-party administrators. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of…
Hereditary angioedema controlled in 4 weeks with deucrictibant
Patients with hereditary angioedema experienced improved symptom control, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction when using deucrictibant, an orally administered bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist, in a study presented at the…
Madrigal, Eli Lilly, Compass Pathways latest
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals had a successful launch of its MASH drug Rezdiffra, exceeding sales expectations in the third quarter. The drug targets liver disease caused by MASH and saw a significant…
One-third of patients with cancer visit emergency departments in months before diagnosis, finds study
A recent study in Ontario found that approximately one-third of patients diagnosed with cancer visited an emergency department (ED) within 90 days before their diagnosis. More than half of these…
Study identifies 80 genes linked to increased risk of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a common malignancy, with genetic variants accounting for up to 10% of cases. A recent study led by Prof. Dina Schneidman-Duhovny has identified 80 genes that could…
Cannabis Substitution for Medications: How Often and Why
A study found that nearly two thirds of patients with rheumatic conditions switched to medical cannabis from medications like NSAIDs and opioids, with those who made the switch reporting greater…