Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief From PsA Symptoms
In a post-hoc analysis of the DISCOVER-2 trial, guselkumab showed significant long-term improvement in joint symptoms, spinal pain, and skin clearance in biologic-naive patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). By…
Junk Food Diet In Teens May Lead To Long-Term Memory Damage: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California has found that consuming a junk food diet during adolescence can have long-lasting effects on the brain, particularly…
No separate DNB PDCET this year! NEET PG 2024 for Post MBBS DNB, Diploma and Direct 6-Year DrNB courses
This year, there will be no separate DNB PDCET exam, with NEET PG 2024 being the exam for Post MBBS DNB, Diploma, and Direct 6-Year DrNB courses. The use of…
Two Chairs Rakes In $72M For Its Hybrid Therapy Platform
Two Chairs, a San Francisco-based company, raised $72 million in a Series C funding round, bringing their total funding to $130 million. The startup offers virtual and in-person psychotherapy to…
Cancer outcomes ‘at risk of going backwards’, clinicians warn
Twenty-one leading clinicians and academics have written an open letter to the Taoiseach urging the government to reverse its decision to not fund the National Cancer Strategy this year. The…
Kidney Failure Risk Equation May Improve Vascular Access Planning
Using the kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) alongside estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) for vascular access planning may help more patients start hemodialysis with arteriovenous fistula or grafts at appropriate…
Postpartum Support International launches Connect App for perinatal mental health
Postpartum Support International (PSI) launched the Connect by PSI app to provide support and resources to women with perinatal mental health disorders (PMHD). The app offers access to a helpline,…
Lawsuit Alleges Obamacare Plan-Switching Scheme Targeted Low-Income Consumers
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida outlines a scheme where large insurance sales call centers enrolled people in Affordable Care Act plans or…
Neighborhood not associated with subjective cognitive decline in Black women
A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting found that location of residence was not associated with subjective cognitive decline in Black women. The research analyzed data…
MSHA rule aims to cut miners’ silicosis deaths, silica-related illness
New regulations announced by the U.S. government agency set strict limits on the amount of crystalline silica exposure for miners and stone cutters to prevent health hazards. The rules limit…