NYSE notifies Amwell Health it’s at risk of being delisted
Boston-based telehealth company Amwell Health has fallen out of compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's minimum stock price requirement. The company's stock price needs to be over $1 for…
Ten Doctors on FDA Panel Reviewing Abbott Heart Device Had Financial Ties With Company
The FDA recently convened a committee to assess a cardiac device made by Abbott, but did not disclose that most committee members had received payments from the company or had…
FDA approves earlier use of Carvykti CAR-T for multiple myeloma
The FDA has approved ciltacabtagene autoleucel, also known as cilta-cel, for earlier use in certain adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This CAR T-cell therapy can now be used…
CHCs lose average $600K each as Medicaid patients go off state rolls
States have been conducting Medicaid redeterminations after frozen rolls were unfrozen due to the Covid-19 emergency. Data shows that 21% of enrollees lost coverage while 45% were confirmed. This had…
We can progress sustainable healthcare by breaking silos and changing behaviours
Samantha Holmes, a sustainability clinical fellow, emphasizes the importance of sustainable healthcare in the face of the climate crisis. She highlights the need to move sustainability out of silos and…
Heart disease and depression may be genetically linked by inflammation
Coronary artery disease and major depression may be linked genetically through inflammatory pathways, leading to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital…
SMART trial shows comparable outcomes of two common TAVR devices in small aortic annulus patients
The SMART trial compared two transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) devices in patients with small aortic annulus, finding better valve performance with a supra-annular self-expanding valve. The trial included 716…
Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health
Recent studies suggest that talking to strangers or acquaintances can have various health benefits, from better mood to longer life. Despite this, data shows a decrease in social interactions over…
PRT and Neuromuscular Exercise Tie at Improving Hip OA
Progressive resistance training (PRT) and neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX) programs show similar improvements in hip function, pain, and quality of life for patients with osteoarthritis. Over a 12-week period, both interventions…
Shedding Pounds The Healthy Way
Losing weight can be a challenging task, especially when trying to meet nutritional requirements. Protein powder for weight loss can be a helpful tool to support weight loss efforts. Optimum…