Former Medical Council member moves HC seeking discontinuation of CPS courses
A former Medical Council member has filed a petition in the High Court seeking the discontinuation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) courses due to the lack of…
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200 babies each year would benefit from expanded newborn screening
Rare Diseases Ireland is advocating for the expansion of newborn screening services in Ireland to save or improve the lives of 200 babies each year. Currently, babies in Ireland are…
Hybrid behavioral health provider Two Chairs scores $72M
Two Chairs, a behavioral health company in California, raised $72 million in a Series C funding round led by Amplo Financing. The company matches patients with therapists through a 45-minute…
Paris Hilton Backs California Bill Requiring Sunshine on ‘Troubled Teen Industry’
Celebrity Paris Hilton is supporting California lawmakers in pushing for more transparency in teen therapeutic centers by requiring reporting on the use of restraints and seclusion rooms. Hilton, who has…
ESC scoring tool predicts survival in SSc-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension
The 2022 European Society of Cardiology risk assessment tool accurately predicts survival in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension. The tool, based on WHO functional class, serum NT-proBNP, and…
Zepbound effective in obstructive sleep apnea trials
Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound has shown positive results in treating obstructive sleep apnea, positioning it as a potential first approved treatment for the disorder. In a year-long Phase 3…
Concerns over physician associates are missing the wood for the trees
Morton M Warner highlights issues in the growing workforce of physician associates (PAs), as discussed by Mafi, Oliver, and Salisbury. The lack of a clear policy on the clinical needs…
Adults with congenital heart disease face higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with congenital heart disease in Israel experienced abnormal heart rhythms during a five-year study, leading to an increased risk of hospitalization and early death. The…
Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions
Researchers in a recent review in Nature Aging discuss the potential of vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders. Aging is a risk factor for chronic illnesses, and vaccines provide a method…