HSE issues call to airline passengers after measles case confirmed on flight
The HSE is asking passengers who were on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on March 9 to contact them due to a confirmed case of measles…
Gait Limitations Prior to auto-HCT Prompt Worse Perceived Functional Outcomes
Patients with gait limitations before autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (auto-HCT) were more likely to have worse functional limitations after the transplant, according to a study published in Archives of Physical…
Indian health tech seen growing to $20B by 2028: report
The health technology sector in India, consisting of 10,000 startups, is expected to triple in value by 2028. A report by Bain & Company and HealthQuad focused on segments like…
A New $16,000 Postpartum Depression Drug Is Here. How Will Insurers Handle It?
Zuranolone, a new treatment for postpartum depression, has hit the market with promising results but faces challenges in insurance coverage. Many insurers have yet to establish clear guidelines for when…
Aspirin use in older adults inconsistent with guidelines, researchers find
A recent survey found that 14% of older adults who regularly use aspirin do not have a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which goes against current guidelines that advise against…
Relyvrio patients react with fear, worry
A Phase 3 trial of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ ALS drug, Relyvrio, failed to show benefit compared to placebo, disappointing the ALS community. Previous positive results from a Phase 2 study did…
Physician associates: a pause in rollout is needed
The Royal College of Physicians is set to hold an extraordinary general meeting to debate the role of Physician Associates and Medical Associate Professions. This debate has escalated due to…
Study finds mpox DNA can persist in the body for up to four weeks
A study found that DNA from the mpox virus can be detected in different parts of the body up to four weeks after symptom onset. Researchers analyzed samples from 64…
New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries
Researchers at MIT have developed a gel called GastroShield that can be sprayed onto surgical sites during endoscopic procedures to prevent delayed bleeding and reinforce tissue integrity. The gel forms…
How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
Dianne Rosenbluth, 81, struggled with osteoarthritis and joint pain, but found relief through exercise and lifestyle changes. Regular physical activity, including low-intensity activities like walking, have helped ease her symptoms…