UK workers during the pandemic: inadequate protection and, consequently, increased risk
Raymond M Agius, a professor emeritus of occupational and environmental medicine in the UK, highlights the similarities and differences in the shortcomings of protection for workers in the UK and…
Long COVID may harm cognition
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that Long COVID could potentially trigger declines in thinking and cognitive abilities. The study involved cognitive testing on 113,000…
International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity
A global analysis published in The Lancet reveals that the number of people worldwide living with obesity has exceeded one billion, making it the most common form of malnutrition globally.…
Multiple Myeloma in Black and Hispanic Communities
Doctors and scientists have made significant progress in treating multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. While advancements have helped people live longer and healthier lives, there are disparities in…
Oral Herpes Tied to Double Dementia Risk in Older Adults
A study found that a history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) doubles the risk of dementia in older adults. The study followed 1002 individuals aged 70 over 15 years and…
Early Death, Heart Disease, And Cancer
Researchers conducted an extensive review linking ultra-processed food to 32 health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, mental health problems, cancer, and premature death. These foods undergo industrial processes and contain…
Fortis Hospital, Gastroenterologist Slapped Rs 5 Lakh Compensation
A gastroenterologist at Fortis Hospital was found guilty of negligence and deficiency in service during the treatment of a patient with Choledocholithiasis, leading to a slap of Rs 5 lakh…
Cancer Biotech Lands $145M for First-in-Class Drug to Block Elusive Tumor Target
FogPharma, a biotech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has secured $145 million in funding for the clinical development of their novel therapeutic candidate for solid tumors. The drug, FOG-001, targets…
Almost 12,000 doctors working in Irish public hospitals
A Key Trends report for Ireland shows a 57% increase in the number of hospital doctors employed in the public health service by 2022, with over 11,800 doctors working in…
Fexuprazan Noninferior to Esomeprazole for Treating Erosive Esophagitis
A study in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that fexuprazan has noninferior efficacy to esomeprazole in patients with erosive esophagitis (EE). The study compared the healing rates of…