The recent FDA approval of the Paradise and Symplicity Spyral systems provides a new therapeutic approach to treat resistant hypertension by reducing the activity in the sympathetic nervous system through renal denervation. Both developed after over a decade in development, these devices have been shown to lower blood pressure significantly in patients with hypertension who…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects 3.3 million adults in the U.S. and is marked by severe fatigue that limits a person’s activity. The first nationally representative survey conducted by the CDC estimated that 1.3% of the population had CFS between 2021 and 2022, with higher estimates possibly due to long COVID. Symptoms of CFS include…
The author was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Grade 2 and was at risk of developing irreversible liver diseases. He decided to make lifestyle changes to reduce the fat on his liver by focusing on his diet and exercise. He stopped eating rich and sugary foods, increased his vegetable intake, and exercised for half an hour…
TensioCare is a product that emphasizes the importance of knowing one’s blood pressure and regularly monitoring it, as high blood pressure often goes unrecognized for a long time. It is necessary to measure blood pressure regularly because high blood pressure can lead to serious health complications. The content discusses the importance of blood pressure, the…
A study found that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) does not provide pain relief for fibromyalgia. The researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial and found that LDN did not significantly reduce pain compared to a placebo. The study included 80 participants with fibromyalgia and lasted for 12 weeks. Overall, the findings suggest that LDN may not be…
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast has partnered with Iron Health to launch Privia Wellness, a program offering medication management and nutrition support for women. Privia Health helps independent providers manage administrative tasks and improve care for employees and members. Iron Health, a virtual care platform, focuses on supporting OB/GYN practices and health systems with primary…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in Ireland, with about 3,940 men diagnosed each year. AKEEGA® received first approval worldwide with EC Authorisation. It was based on the results of the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study, which showed that niraparib in combination with abiraterone acetate significantly improved radiographic progression-free survival in…
A post hoc analysis of pooled data from three double-blind, placebo-controlled trials shows that the treatment abrocitinib is a safe and effective option for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis across different racial and ethnic groups. Results from clinical trials with 945 patients, including 628 white patients, 204 Asian patients, 83 Black patients, and 37 Hispanic/Latino…
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that occurs when the natural support for internal organs weakens, causing them to slump into the vaginal cavity. It can happen in women who have been through pregnancy or menopause, but also women who haven’t given birth. Some common symptoms include urinary incontinence and constipation. The condition can progress…
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast is partnering with Iron Health to launch Privia Wellness, an initiative that combines health services with OB/GYN care. Iron Health offers primary care, mental health services, patient screening, virtual care, EHR integration, and patient and population health data insights. The partnership will provide patients with weight management tools, hormone replacement…
