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A foundation year 2 doctor, a plastic surgery registrar, a fourth year medical student, and a consultant hand and plastic surgeon are calling for urgent action and legislation to address the issue of overseas bariatric and cosmetic tourism. They argue that there is a need to regulate these practices to ensure patient safety and quality…
Cornell scientists have discovered how intestinal smooth muscle forms, which is essential for absorbing dietary fats. The smooth muscle helps squeeze absorbed fats into the bloodstream to produce energy. The study, published in Developmental Cell, revealed that this muscle originates from specialized stem cells called fibroblasts and transitions into myofibroblasts before becoming smooth muscle. Understanding…
A study involving research at the University of Gothenburg found that women with triple-negative breast cancer and high levels of immune cells in tumors have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy. Triple-negative breast cancer is more common in younger women of various ethnicities, and is faster growing and more likely to spread…
Baby burping or spitting up, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a normal part of infancy due to the underdeveloped lower esophageal sphincter. Typically, babies outgrow this condition as they get older. However, if the symptoms include weight loss, projectile spitting up, bloody or abnormal-looking spit up, refusal to eat, bloody poop, trouble breathing,…
A panel of US government advisers unanimously supported the use of highly sensitive tests to detect minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma patients to speed up drug approvals. The FDA is not required to follow this recommendation but often does. Panelists emphasized the importance of confirmatory studies to validate findings based on MRD data. Researchers…
The CDC and FDA are investigating 19 cases of botched Botox injections in 9 states, involving women who reported sickness after receiving counterfeit Botox or injections from unlicensed individuals. The FDA issued a warning about counterfeit Botox found in several states and urged consumers to obtain it from authorized sources. While no link to the…
A former Medical Council member has filed a petition in the High Court seeking the discontinuation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) courses due to the lack of infrastructure and teaching staff. The petitioner argues that these deficiencies compromise the quality of education provided to medical students. The petition highlights the importance of…
MedCity INVEST is an annual conference that brings together investors and startups in the healthcare industry. The conference will cover various topics such as healthcare transformation, government funding for startups, and networking opportunities. Speakers include industry experts from organizations such as GE Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, and the National Institutes of Health. The conference…
Rare Diseases Ireland is advocating for the expansion of newborn screening services in Ireland to save or improve the lives of 200 babies each year. Currently, babies in Ireland are screened for nine conditions, while the European average is 18. The organization is calling on government officials to take action and expand the screening program…
