Dexcom’s new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution, Stelo, has been cleared by the FDA. It is a wearable biosensor that provides round-the-clock glucose readings directly to a smartphone. The patch, which adheres to the back of the upper arm, detects normal, low, and high glucose levels and offers personalized insights into glucose health. Targeted…
Los proveedores de salud y expertos en adicciones en California advierten que el programa CA Bridge, que ayuda a pacientes con trastornos por consumo de sustancias a iniciar tratamientos de largo plazo después de salir de salas de emergencia, enfrenta desafíos financieros. A pesar de sus beneficios comprobados en la reducción de muertes por sobredosis,…
A recent study found that 7 out of 10 ED visits for unsupervised medication exposures by infants and young children in the US were due to unsupervised ingestion of melatonin from 2019 to 2022. Many incidents involved flavored products like gummies, and in nearly half of visits, children ingested adult or family formulations of melatonin….
The ALS community faces disappointment as Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ drug Relyvrio fails to outperform a placebo in a study, raising questions about its approval in 2022. ALS advocate Mary Catherine Collet emphasizes the importance of facing the scientific data despite the setback. The drug generated significant revenue for the company, prompting discussions about its removal from…
The International AIDS Society (IAS) and UNAIDS are condemning Ghana’s parliament for passing legislation that would criminalize homosexuality. IAS president Sharon Lewin stated that this law, along with similar ones in Africa, would hinder progress in ending the HIV pandemic. Research shows that anti-gay laws are linked to lower use of HIV preventive services and…
A study investigated the impact of extrahepatic organ failure (EHOF) characteristics on the prognosis of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) patients. The study included 736 ACLF patients from six hospitals in China. Results showed that the number and type of EHOF, but not the onset time or sequence, influenced patient mortality. Patients were stratified into risk…
New England Biolabs has introduced the NEBNext Enzymatic 5hmC-seq Kit, a new method for detecting 5hmC sites with high yields and quality data. While the biological significance of 5hmC is not fully understood, its variation between tissues suggests it plays a role in gene regulation. Existing methods do not effectively distinguish between 5mC and 5hmC,…
The article discusses the negative impact of technology on mental health, particularly in the workplace, leading to burnout and stress. It highlights the importance of practicing mindfulness to combat these effects and protect against digital stress. A study found that mindfulness was more effective than confidence in technology in reducing the dark side effects of…
Dr. Mio Nakamura discussed the challenges of providing dermatologic care to patients with personality disorders at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting. Personality disorders, affecting up to 15% of the general population, can be difficult to treat and require flexibility. Nakamura shared her approach to caring for patients with borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality…
Two new studies from UCSF found that SARS-CoV-2 antigens can persist in the body long after the acute phase of COVID-19, up to 14 months in blood and over two years in tissue samples. The presence of viral fragments in tissues, even without reinfection, may contribute to conditions like Long COVID. Hospitalized individuals and those…
