Retiring in 2024 – Implications of a Potential Increase in the Pension Limit
In December 2023, the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath initiated a review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) currently set at €2 million. The review aims to examine the implications…
Continuous PEG-Asparaginase Dosing Reduces Hypersensitivity Reactions in Pediatric ALL
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that a continuous dosing schedule of PEG-asparaginase (PEGasp) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduced hypersensitivity reactions and antibody…
Everything You Need to Know About Suboxone
Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It contains buprenorphine and naloxone, which work in the brain to alleviate symptoms without the…
Headspace launches young adult mindfulness app Headspace XR
Headspace, a digital mental health company, has launched a new virtual reality app called Headspace XR aimed at helping users strengthen their mind-body connection through movement and breathwork. The app…
Biden Said State of the Union Is Strong and Made Clear His Campaign Is Off and Running
President Joe Biden delivered a State of the Union address focusing on accomplishments in health care, as well as discussing immigration, the economy, crime, job growth, infrastructure, and international conflicts.…
No correlation found between depression, self-reported disability in MS
A study presented at ACTRIMS 2024 found no correlation between depression and self-reported disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), contrary to the hypothesis. The study involved a retrospective chart…
Amylyx, Alto Neuro, and Eli Lilly for the Oscars
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced that their ALS treatment, Relyvrio, failed to provide any benefit in a large clinical trial, leading to consideration of withdrawing the medicine. The FDA called for a…
February top picks: new beginnings
On February 1, the UK Foundation Programme Office announced changes to the specialised foundation programme recruitment, moving to a "preference informed allocation" system. This new algorithmically generated ranking system has…
Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that can lead to serious health problems, and the Black community faces a higher risk due to genetics, hypertension, diabetes, and socioeconomic factors. Dr.…
Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity
A study published in BMC Public Health explored the relationship between nutrient intake and multimorbidity in women. Multimorbidity, the presence of multiple chronic illnesses, is a global health concern that…