Overweight or obese children and teenagers more likely to develop high BP as adults: Study
A study has found that overweight or obese children and teenagers are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure as adults. This highlights the long-term health consequences of…
Search, Click, Enroll? What Clinical Trials Can Learn from E-commerce
Digital databases for clinical trials have revolutionized healthcare by providing crucial information to patients and physicians. However, the sheer size and lack of standardization in these databases can make it…
St James’s launches ‘passport’ for gynaecological cancer patients
The My Gynaecology Patient Passport has been launched by an Irish hospital, St James's Hospital, for patients with gynaecological cancer. The passport, filled in by patients and clinicians at Trinity…
Mujeres están bebiendo hasta enfermarse. A la administración le preocupa el costo de la atención
Hace casi 10 años, Karla Adkins descubrió que el blanco de sus ojos se había vuelto amarillo, lo que indicaba ictericia debido al abuso de alcohol. Tras una falla hepática,…
Viatris launches Ryzumvi for mydriasis reversal
Viatris is launching Ryzumvi, the first FDA-approved eyedrop for reversing dilation, with an onset of action in 30 minutes. The drug was approved based on positive results from two trials…
Biogen, Eisai, Aardvark Therapeutics, etc.
Stay informed on the latest in biotech by signing up for the newsletter. Recent developments include scientists discovering a way to target aggressive pediatric tumor cells using tumor-suppressor genes. A…
New gene discovery leads advance against a form of heart failure prevalent in men
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene on the Y chromosome that contributes to the higher incidence of heart failure in men. Y chromosome loss, seen…
Lancet study reveals alarming global obesity trends in 2022
A new study by the Lancet reveals that over 1 billion people worldwide are living with obesity in 2022, with rates doubling among adults and quadrupling among children since 1990.…
How to Manage MS with Exercise and Eating Well
When Laura Wells was diagnosed with MS at 39, her focus on health was sporadic due to raising young kids. After kids grew older, she struggled with worsening MS symptoms…
Full-Dose Beta-Lactam Allergy Challenges in ED
A study found that full-dose challenges of beta-lactam antibiotics in emergency department patients with moderate, severe, or unknown allergies can safely reduce unnecessary antibiotic regimens, save costs, and preserve future…