EMA Approves Ocular Formulation of Bevacizumab
The European Medicines Agency recently approved the marketing of bevacizumab-vikg for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. The drug has shown significant efficacy in clinical trials, with a higher…
Lung Disease Raises Risk Of Heart Conditions Regardless Of Other Factors: Study
A recent study from the University of Birmingham found that individuals with a lung disease called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) have a higher risk of developing heart conditions, regardless of…
Soon, PGI Chandigarh to introduce QR code-based payment in OPDs
PGI Chandigarh is planning to implement QR code-based payment systems in their outpatient departments (OPDs). This move aims to streamline the payment process and provide a more convenient option for…
Report: Digital Diabetes Management Tools Fall Short
The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) conducted a study on digital diabetes management tools and found that they do not provide significant clinical benefits and can increase health spending. The…
Here’s how healthcare workers are celebrating Daffodil Day 2024
Daffodil Day is an annual fundraising event that supports cancer services in Ireland. Last year, the Irish Cancer Society provided night-nursing care, funded scientific researchers, and supported Cancer Trials Ireland.…
Advisory Council Releases Updates on Alzheimer Disease Treatments, Research
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research provided updates on Alzheimer Disease (AD) and AD and related dementias (ADRD) treatments and ongoing research in a virtual meeting. New treatments for AD,…
NVIDIA, Johnson & Johnson Medtech partner to integrate AI into surgery
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has partnered with NVIDIA to incorporate artificial intelligence in surgical procedures. The collaboration aims to enhance real-time analysis and expand the use of AI algorithms in…
Los hirieron en el desfile del Super Bowl: un mes después se sienten olvidados
Jason Barton and his family attended the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, where a tragic shooting occurred. Despite not being officially listed as victims, they experienced trauma and physical…
Jasper Therapeutics doses first patient in chronic inducible urticaria study
Jasper Therapeutics has initiated a phase 1b/2a clinical trial, called SPOTLIGHT, to evaluate subcutaneous briquilimab for the treatment of chronic inducible urticaria. Briquilimab is a novel antibody therapy that targets…
FDA authorizes new drug to protect vulnerable from Covid-19
The FDA has authorized a new antibody drug, Pemgarda, to protect immunocompromised individuals from Covid-19. This drug by Invivyd is the first available since AstraZeneca's Evusheld was pulled due to…