What pet anti-anxiety meds reveal about owners
The rising trend of prescribing antidepressants for dogs mirrors the increase in mental health concerns for humans, with Americans reporting higher rates of depression and anxiety. The accessibility and affordability…
Non-acute heart failure management in primary care
Heart failure should be considered in patients presenting with breathlessness in primary care, with B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) being an important initial test for diagnosis. Various causes of heart failure…
Biological mechanism discovered that could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders and cancers
Researchers at the Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute have identified a biological mechanism involving RNA methylation that regulates mitochondrial function and could lead to new treatments for neurological diseases like…
New study finds interferon-γ release assays more effective than skin tests in predicting tuberculosis
A study compared the accuracy of tuberculin skin tests (TST) and interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs) in predicting tuberculosis (TB) progression. The research focused on individuals at high risk of developing…
How Therapy Can Help During Life-Changing Events Like COVID
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenn Kearney found solace in her years of therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Therapy equipped her with coping skills that helped manage anxiety when her…
Women Still Earn Less Than Men in Healthcare, WHO Reveals
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the gender disparities in healthcare and caregiving sectors, where women make up the majority but receive lower salaries and face…
Daily Contact With Young Children Increases Pneumonia Risk In Elderly Adults: Study
A recent study found that daily contact with young children increases the risk of elderly adults acquiring pneumonia-causing bacteria. Streptococcus pneumonia, or pneumococcus, is associated with severe diseases like pneumonia…
Centre’s law to regulate clinical establishments, Delhi HC lauds move
The Delhi High Court has commended the Centre's move to introduce a law to regulate clinical establishments. The law aims to improve the quality of healthcare services by setting standards…
Should New Entrants Bother With Selling Point Solutions To Employers?
Employers are experiencing point solution fatigue from managing multiple solutions targeting specific conditions from different vendors. Some experts, like Christina Farr, suggest that startups should avoid targeting employers due to…
Afami-Cel Yields Durable Responses in Heavily Pretreated Synovial Sarcoma
Afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel), a T-cell therapy, showed promising results in treating synovial sarcoma in a phase 2 trial. The therapy led to durable responses in heavily pretreated patients, with an…