Magentus takes shot at genAI with Google Cloud and more partnership briefs
Magentus partners with Google Cloud to enhance customer data management using generative AI. They aim to simplify access to medical information for clinicians through AI solutions. Amwell is selected by…
California May Face More Than $40M in Fines for Lapses in Prison Suicide Prevention
California could face over $40 million in fines for failing to improve suicide prevention measures in state prisons despite a federal judge's warning. Chief U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller had…
Tapered configuration of transcarotid stent system launched in the U.S.
Silk Road Medical has launched a new tapered configuration of their transcarotid stent system in the U.S. This system is indicated for patients with carotid artery stenosis at elevated risk…
Novo Nordisk gets FDA approval to tout heart benefits of Wegovy
U.S. regulators have approved a label expansion for Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy, highlighting its benefits for the heart. This move is expected to increase demand and insurance coverage for…
Northern Ireland: Junior doctors on picket line are at “breaking point”
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland went on strike to protect patient care due to doctors leaving for countries with better pay and conditions. The strike, the first in Northern Ireland,…
Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think
Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are participating in a clinical trial at UC Davis Health to test a reversible hormonal birth control gel for men. The gel, developed by the…
New technique tracks blood sugar with light
Diabetes management requires regular blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, usually through painful finger pricks. Researchers are exploring non-invasive methods using modern electronics. While infrared light has been proposed, near-infrared…
5 Love Languages, 7 Days, 1 Couple
A lasting marriage is built on expressing emotions in meaningful ways. The concept of love languages, popularized by Gary Chapman, emphasizes the importance of understanding how your partner best receives…
New NCCN Melanoma Guidelines Capture Evolving Best Practice
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has released new guidelines for cutaneous melanoma, which reflect the latest scientific evidence and consensus on best practices. These guidelines, chaired by Susan M.…
Taking 10,000 Steps A Day Cut Cardiovascular Risk Despite Sedentary Lifestyle: Study
Researchers have found that taking 10,000 daily steps can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, even for those with sedentary lifestyles. Data from over 72,000 individuals…