Putting the Power of Motherhood in Your Hands
A new research study called PowerMom, led by Tolúwalàṣé (Laṣé) Ajayi, aims to address disparities and inequities in maternity care for pregnant individuals in the United States. The study uses…
PCOS May Lead to Memory, Decision-Making Problems Later on
A study found that individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have lower cognitive test scores and worse brain tissue integrity compared to those without the condition. The study used…
Even Moderate Levels Of Radon Linked To Increased Risk Of Stroke, Study Reveals
Exposure to the naturally occurring radioactive gas radon has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a new study published in the medical journal Neurology. Radon, which…
16 AIIMS, 315 medical colleges set up, MBBS seats doubled in last 10 years
In the last 10 years, 16 AIIMS and 315 medical colleges have been established, doubling the number of MBBS seats available. This expansion in the medical education sector is aimed…
ACO REACH Challenging to Succeed in First Year But Tools Can Help
The ACO REACH program offers a chance for risk-bearing organizations to focus on health equity and improve patient outcomes. The program encourages participants to work with underserved communities and address…
Cannabis legalisation to be debated today
A group of Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) doctors are concerned about proposed legislation to legalize cannabis possession for personal use and remove the stigma of a criminal conviction for such…
Can the Genetic Overlap of ADHD and Autism Guide Better Treatment?
Research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry indicates that ADHD and ASD share certain genetic variants and genes. Colocalization analyses found that 37.5% of ASD SNPs colocalized…
Endocrinology company Valendo Health launches with $4M and two provider partners
Valendo Health, a diabetes-focused endocrinology company, has launched with $4 million in seed funding and two providers. The company, part of Redesign Health, aims to increase revenue for endocrinologists and…
The FTC Is Attacking Drugmakers’ ‘Patent Thickets’
The Federal Trade Commission is contesting the legitimacy of over 100 patents for drug delivery devices such as inhalers and autoinjectors in an effort to stimulate competition and possibly reduce…
Vertigo drug brings hope for rare neuron disorder, Niemann-Pick
Tatiana Bremova-Ertl's graduate adviser was studying a 1950s-era French vertigo drug for its effects on balance disorders when she thought of patients with Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC), a rare genetic…