Chick-fil-A is easing its commitment to using chickens raised without antibiotics due to concerns about antibiotic resistance. The company will now switch to chickens raised without antibiotics important to human health at its over 3,000 locations in the U.S. This change comes a decade after Chick-fil-A announced a “No Antibiotics Ever” policy by 2019. The…
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has successfully transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a 62-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease, marking a medical milestone. This is the third transplant of a pig organ into a living human, following two failed attempts with pig hearts in 2022 and 2023. The patient, Richard Slayman, is recovering…
Researchers from King’s College London found that 60% of stroke survivors would experience depression within 18 years, much higher than previously thought. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health, analyzed data from 6,600 stroke survivors and found that 90% of depression cases occurred within five years post-stroke. Severe depression tended to occur earlier and…
This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric health care, specifically looking at foregone care and missed well-child or vaccination-related visits. Data was collected from a nationwide longitudinal survey administered to parents of children aged five to 12. Findings show that a significant percentage of children had not received necessary health care,…
Kate, Princess of Wales, recently disclosed a cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy. She mentioned the challenge of discussing it with her children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Wendy Baer, MD, director of psychiatric oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, advises caregivers to understand their diagnosis and treatment plan before talking to children. She suggests…
In the aftermath of a cyberattack on the Change Healthcare claims clearinghouse, some clinicians have resorted to workarounds, applying for advanced payments, or switching back to paper claims. UnitedHealth Group is working to process $14 billion in delayed claims and restore services. Officials are focused on helping clinicians facing cash flow issues, particularly in underserved…
A study found that women with pregnancy complications or poor heart health post-pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Maintaining or improving cardiovascular health through lifestyle changes can reduce this risk. The study analyzed data from the UK Biobank on 500,000 adults, finding that higher Life’s Essential 8 scores,…
A study published in JAMA found that patients with SGLT2i-associated ketoacidosis receive significantly lower insulin doses compared to those with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) ketoacidosis. The study highlights the importance of personalized treatment for different types of diabetic ketoacidosis. The findings suggest that insulin dosages should be adjusted based on the specific underlying cause of…
AbbVie is acquiring Landos Biopharma for $20.42 per share, a 155% premium, to expand its scope in treating ulcerative colitis. Landos’s drug, NX-13, targets the NLRX1 receptor associated with inflammatory disorders in the gut. In Phase 1b trials, NX-13 showed safety and clinical improvement in patients with ulcerative colitis. A Phase 2 trial is ongoing….
Dr. Eilish Cleary, an Irish doctor and former chief medical officer in New Brunswick, Canada, passed away at the age of 60 in Fredericton. She served as the CMO in the province and was well-respected in the medical community. Dr. Cleary’s death was announced in the Irish Medical Times, where she was remembered for her…
