Canadian study finds physician work hours, especially for male doctors, have declined since 1987
A study conducted in Canada found that physicians, particularly male doctors, are working fewer hours compared to three decades ago. The long-term trend of declining work hours among physicians should…
COVID-19 survivors face increased psychiatric risks, spotlight on vaccination’s mental health benefits
A recent study in Nature Human Behaviour examined the long-term psychiatric effects and vaccination's role on mental health in COVID-19 survivors using UK Biobank data. The research found that COVID-19…
Major Depressive Disorder: How I Manage
Living with depression can affect relationships, as psychologist and depression sufferer Deborah Serani explains. Strong relationships can be a buffer against depression, but it can be hard to maintain them…
EMA Approves Two Hybrid Medicines
The European Medicines Agency has recommended granting marketing authorization for two medications - Agilus for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia, and Neoatricon for the treatment of hypotension in neonates, infants,…
Flu Raises Risk Of Neurological Disorders More Than COVID-19: Study
A recent study funded by the American Academy of Neurology found that individuals hospitalized with influenza were more likely to require hospital care for neurological conditions in the following year…
Single tablet combo of macitentan and tadalafil receives US FDA approval for pulmonary artery hypertension
The U.S. FDA has approved a single tablet combination of macitentan and tadalafil for the treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension. This medication offers a convenient option for patients with this…
How Can Digital Health Startups Stand Out In Today’s Landscape?
The digital health industry is facing challenges in funding and financing, with an oversaturation of startups making it difficult for many to succeed in the market. Successful startups are those…
Chairperson appointed to spinal surgery taskforce
The Minister for Health appointed barrister Mark Connaughton as chair of the new Paediatric Spinal Taskforce for children with scoliosis. The taskforce aims to improve care for children with scoliosis…
Social Frailty Tied to Risk for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Older Adults
Social frailty is associated with an increased risk for incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) in older adults. A study published in Alzheimer's and Dementia found that social frailty, defined…
Flamingo Therapeutics appoints new board member and more digital health hires
RNA-focused digital therapeutics company Flamingo Therapeutics appointed Dr. Ezra Cohen to its board of directors. The company specializes in RNA therapies for oncology and is supported by various investors. Dr.…