Tarlatamab Shows Promise in Tackling Previously Treated SCLC
The investigational bispecific T-cell engager tarlatamab showed durable responses in patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), particularly at lower doses, with encouraging survival outcomes. The therapy targeted cancer cells expressing…
Struggling With Insomnia? Study Recommends Consistent Exercise 2-3 Times Every Week
Regular physical activity, specifically 2-3 times a week, can reduce the risk of insomnia and help achieve the recommended 6-9 hours of sleep per night. Factors such as gender, age,…
Robot-assisted prostatectomy improved continence recovery and erectile function post-surgery: Study
A study found that robot-assisted prostatectomy led to better recovery of continence and erectile function after surgery. This method was found to be more effective compared to traditional prostatectomy. The…
Improving Interoperability and Health Equity With Health Information Exchange Networks
DocuSign and Velatura have partnered to streamline the patient consent form capture process for protected health information (PHI) in a pilot project. This aims to remove administrative burdens for healthcare…
Perspectives for World Kidney Day 2024
World Kidney Day on March 14, 2024, highlights the rising global prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) as a cause of death. CKD, characterized by kidney abnormalities lasting three months…
Youth Substance Use Motivations: Relaxation, Experimentation, Self-Medication
A study found that most adolescents aged 13 to 18 years reported using substances to feel calm, have fun, or relieve anxiety and depression. 50% used substances alone. Motivations for…
Ionic Health gains FDA 510(k) clearance for nCommand Lite
GE HealthCare's partner Ionic Health has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its nCommand Lite, allowing diagnostic imaging centers to operate MRI, CT, and PET scans remotely with real-time scanning and…
Programas de inteligencia artificial diagnostican retinopatía diabética en minutos
Christian Espinoza, director de operaciones de Tarzana Treatment Centers en California, está utilizando un algoritmo de inteligencia artificial para realizar exámenes de la vista sin la presencia de un médico.…
GI illness outbreak, deaths linked to consumption of undercooked morel mushrooms
Consumption of uncooked or undercooked morel mushrooms led to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in spring 2023, resulting in two deaths. The outbreak occurred after individuals ate a special sushi roll…
Primary care physicians play key roles in Alzheimer’s management
President Biden's health report raised questions about cognitive assessments, sparking a debate on mental fitness. Alzheimer's disease, characterized by memory loss and mood changes, lacks a cure but has new…