Diabetes prevalence higher among people living in historically redlined areas
A study found that neighborhoods historically redlined in the 1930s have a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to non-redlined areas. Redlining, a discriminatory practice by the Federal Housing Administration, denied…
Novo Nordisk to buy Cardior, building up pipeline of heart drugs
Novo Nordisk is acquiring Cardior Pharmaceuticals for up to $1.1 billion to add new drug candidates to its cardiometabolic pipeline. Cardior focuses on RNA targeting for heart disease and its…
UK foundation programme: Why are some trainees so unhappy with the new allocation system?
A new preference informed allocation system was implemented for allocating foundation programme places to medical students in the UK. This system, known as PIA, uses a ranking system generated by…
Gene discovery offers new hope for people living with chronic skin disease
Researchers at The Australian National University have discovered a gene mutation causing psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease with red, scaly patches. The mutation, known as IKBKB, can lead to…
Navigating the minefield of AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accuracy
Recent advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized technology and society. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are becoming valuable resources for information, especially in healthcare. However, ethical and…
Sci-Fi Tech Could Solve World’s Water Crisis
UC Berkeley has created a harvesting box that can extract water from the air in places like the Mojave Desert, providing a solution to the global water crisis. The box,…
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…