Cell Therapy Now Set to Reach More Patients With Expanded FDA Nod for 2 Multiple Myeloma Drugs
Relapse is common in multiple myeloma, leading to the approval of two cell therapies—Abecma and Carvykti—for earlier lines of treatment. Both therapies target the BCMA protein on multiple myeloma cells.…
Healthcare brand increases Clonmel investment with new €3 million warehouse facility
Clonmel Healthcare has opened a new €3 million warehouse facility in Clonmel, with the presence of the Mayor of Clonmel Borough District, Cllr Richie Molloy. The 1,650 square metre build…
Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection: Adverse Effects of Cotrimoxazole vs Fluoroquinolones
A study published in Infectious Diseases Now compared the treatment of community-acquired urinary tract infections (cUTI) with cotrimoxazole vs fluoroquinolones. Among 640 patients with cUTI due to Enterobacteriaceae, those treated…
Q&A: Blackbird on its youth mental health platform and $17M raise
Blackbird, a mental health provider for children and young adults, raised $17 million in Series A funding led by Define Ventures. CEO Tom Peterson discussed his background in mental health…
El tipo de alimentación está vinculado a tasas más altas de preeclampsia en latinas
Un estudio realizado en mujeres latinas embarazadas encontró que una dieta basada en alimentos culturales como vegetales, frutas y aceites saludables puede reducir el riesgo de preeclampsia, una enfermedad peligrosa…
Hooked on Primary Care with Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP
The author shares their journey into family medicine, citing their parents' medical backgrounds as inspiration. They discuss how family medicine allows them to make a difference through comprehensive care, advocacy,…
Device from company J&J is buying may reduce chest pain
A clinical trial investigating a cardiac device made by Shockwave Medical, a company being acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $13 billion, provided some support for the device's effectiveness. The…
Specialised foundation programme allocation: making research everyone’s business
The content discusses the importance of specialised foundation programme allocation in medical education. The authors, including Kath Higgins, Simon Gay, Rachel Parry, Rachel Winters, and Fiona Miall, emphasize the need…
Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children
A study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 found a significant link between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and higher risks of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, ASD,…
Type 2 diabetes patients’ willingness to engage varies
Unhealthy lifestyle habits are often associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes (T2D), such as excessive sugar intake, high alcohol consumption, smoking, and sedentary habits. Lifestyle adjustments are crucial…