Consultants in England accept improved pay offer
Consultants in England have voted to accept the government's improved pay offer, with 83% in favour. This deal includes pay uplifts ranging from 2.85% to 12.80% in addition to a…
Oral vaccine for UTI is potential alternative to antibiotics, finds 9-year study
A long-term study presented at the European Association of Urology Congress in Paris found that an oral spray-based vaccine, MV140, can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) for up to…
Researchers develop first genetic maps for disease-linked DNA repeats
The University of California, Irvine research team has created the first genetic reference maps for short DNA repeats linked to over 50 fatal diseases. The UC Irvine Tandem Genome Aggregation…
How to Pick the Right Supplements for You
Various experts from prestigious institutions such as Northwestern University, Yale School of Medicine, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics caution against the excessive use of dietary supplements. The FDA…
Empagliflozin Fails to Reduce Events After Acute MI
Empagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, did not significantly reduce first heart failure hospitalization or death in high-risk patients after a heart attack in the EMPACT-MI trial. However, a secondary analysis showed…
E-Cigarette Use Linked To High Risk Of Heart Failure: Study
Vaping is often seen as a safer alternative to smoking, but recent research suggests that e-cigarette users may be at a higher risk of developing heart failure than those who…
Sun Pharma Industries Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Manufacture Market Elagolix Tablets 150 mg,200 mg
Sun Pharma Industries has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) Panel to manufacture and market Elagolix Tablets in strengths of 150 mg and 200 mg. This…
Smarter Aging: The Importance of Health Tech Planning
Health Tech Planning is crucial for supporting healthy aging by integrating technology into healthcare strategies for older adults. It involves anticipating their evolving needs, empowering them with tech solutions, and…
What General Practice wants from the IMO
The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) is essential for the health system in Ireland, providing crucial medical care efficiently and affordably. The IMO, although technically a trade union, plays a significant…
Zero Overdose, Pear Suite join forces to curb opioid epidemic
Nonprofit organization Zero Overdose has partnered with Pear Suite to provide training for community health workers and other service providers on overdose safety planning and prevention. The partnership aims to…