Delhi AIIMS launches multi-centre study to test accuracy of HPV tests
Delhi AIIMS has launched a multi-centre study to assess the accuracy of HPV tests in screening for cervical cancer. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of these tests in…
Another ADC Developer Lands a Mega Round of Financing for Cancer Clinical Trials
Torl BioTherapeutics, a biotech company, recently secured $158 million in financing for their antibody drug conjugate (ADC) cancer therapy program, TORL-1-23. This funding will support ongoing clinical development of the…
CF drug may be effective in halting progression in month-old babies, Irish research shows
Irish researchers have made a breakthrough in treating cystic fibrosis in babies as young as one month old with a drug called Ivacaftor. This drug targets the underlying cause of…
Ketamine Clinic Popularity Sparks Legal, Safety Concerns
The popularity of ketamine clinics has risen, with concerns about regulations, legal issues, efficacy, and safety being raised. Ketamine, once a club drug, has evolved into a breakthrough therapy. Ketamine…
h2o Therapeutics’ Apple Watch feature for Parkinson’s gets FDA medical device listing
Turkey-based digital health startup h2o therapeutics has announced the FDA listing of its new Apple Watch-enabled freezing of gait-cuing feature, Foggy, designed for Parkinson's Disease patients. Freezing of gait is…
As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the US
Regina Barrett, a retiree in Monroe, North Carolina, is unhappy with her tap water due to its appearance and the addition of fluoride. Union County recently voted to stop adding…
AAD, ASDS warn consumers of fake Botox injections following hospitalization reports
At least four individuals have been hospitalized with severe complications resembling botulism after receiving counterfeit Botox injections. The CDC is issuing warnings to doctors nationwide about these fake injections that…
A call to action on evolving risk to humans
The recent detection of H5N1 bird flu in U.S. cattle and a dairy worker contracting the virus is concerning, as federal health officials emphasize diligent monitoring but urge a departure…
When I use a word . . . Medical eggcorns
The article discusses different types of verbal errors that people make, including folk etymology, mondegreens, malapropisms, and eggcorns. It provides examples of medical eggcorns, which are verbal errors where a…
UK and Portuguese study strongly suggests ‘superbugs’ are being passed from pets to owners
New research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona shows that pet dogs and cats can play a significant role in the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study found…