Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs), topical corticosteroids (TCSs), and topical Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are recommended as mainstay treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with vitiligo. Guidelines specifically addressing pediatric vitiligo management are lacking, so a protocol was established to create consensus recommendations. Topical therapies like TCIs and TCSs, as well as phototherapy, are important…
A new study has shown that spending quality time with a dog can help reduce stress and improve concentration. The study, published in the journal Plus One, analyzed how different interactions with dogs can impact human brainwave patterns. Results showed that activities like playing, grooming, and walking a dog can increase alpha-band oscillations in the…
Zydus Lifesciences has received approval from the USFDA for their Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Injection, which is used to treat certain mental disorders. The medication has been found effective in managing conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By obtaining this approval, Zydus Lifesciences has expanded their portfolio of mental health medications available in the United States….
At the HIMSS conference in Orlando, Philips announced an expansion of its relationship with AWS to scale digitized pathology slides in the cloud. The collaboration aims to help pathology labs store and analyze vast amounts of data, streamline workflows, and reduce clinician burnout. With a shortage of pathologists, digitization of pathology slides allows for remote…
The Retina International World Congress, one of the largest global gatherings of eye experts, will take place in Dublin in June at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. The event will feature a scientific conference titled ‘Targeting the Cure: The Future of Vision Research’, with speakers including experts in gene therapy and ocular gene therapy. Professors…
A recent study found that adults with ADHD exhibit higher levels of camouflaging behavior, where they modify or suppress traits to fit in with neurotypical norms, compared to neurotypical individuals. However, individuals with ASD still engage in more camouflaging than those with ADHD. The study, conducted in the Netherlands, included 105 adults with ADHD, ASD,…
During a fireside chat at HIMSS24, experts discussed how exchanging health information can improve health equity. They focused on social determinants of health, such as broadband access, to reach underserved communities. The National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved (NHIT) works with state health information exchanges to utilize data effectively. Key takeaways include the need…
The new chief of the Social Security Administration, Martin O’Malley, is promising to overhaul the system of clawing back overpayments from beneficiaries, calling it unfair. O’Malley plans to propose changes such as establishing a statute of limitations, shifting the burden of proof to the agency, and imposing a 10% cap on clawbacks. The agency has…
A study published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics found that adults with central vision loss exhibit reduced face recognition accuracy, especially under low luminance conditions. The study compared individuals with central vision loss, peripheral vision loss, and controls in facial recognition tasks. Results showed a significant decrease in facial identity discrimination and facial expression recognition…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is cutting ties with Chinese company WuXi due to increasing scrutiny from the U.S. government. This decision marks a shift from defending WuXi to now having to rely on other companies for drug development. WuXi is the only Chinese company among BIO members that may be blacklisted from doing business in…
