The recipient of the first-ever transplant of a genetically edited porcine kidney into a living human at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) was discharged from the hospital after two weeks and is doing well despite experiencing cellular rejection, a common occurrence in human kidney transplants. The patient, identified as Richard Slayman, had a history of health…
Researchers of a new study found that a balanced diet is linked to better cognitive function and mental health. The study, involving 181,990 UK Biobank participants, examined the association between food choices and brain health. Four dietary subtypes were identified, with the balanced group scoring highest in brain health indicators. Participants in this group had…
On World Health Day 2024, the National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced the ‘My Health, My Rights’ Initiative aimed at empowering healthcare professionals. This initiative emphasizes the rights of healthcare workers to access quality healthcare services and promotes a healthy work environment. Through this initiative, NMC seeks to address issues such as burnout, mental health, and…
Contineum Therapeutics, a biotech company, raised $110 million in an IPO to support drug development for neurological disorders and fibrosis. Their lead program, PIPE-791, targets idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by blocking the LPA1 receptor. The company also has a drug candidate, PIPE-307, for multiple sclerosis (MS) licensed by Johnson & Johnson. Contineum plans to spend…
The president of the IMO emphasized that general practice must be proactive in administering vaccines to the public to prevent fragmentation. Dr. McCauley expressed concerns about the increasing workload and potential vaccine deficiencies due to complacency. With responsibility for vaccine delivery shared among multiple providers, including pharmacies, there is a need for general practice to…
A study published in the Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis found that the efficacy of biologic therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in adults can be extrapolated to adolescents. Data from 11 placebo-controlled trials of biologic therapies were analyzed, showing favorable outcomes for both adolescent- and adult-onset IBD. Pediatric gastroenterologists often prescribe advanced IBD therapies…
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings is partnering with Navierre to improve accessibility of cardiovascular risk assessments using AI technology. Their AI solutions, Epi+GenCHD and PrecisionCHD, provide personalized information on coronary heart disease risk using blood samples. The PrecisionCHD test, released in 2023, can be done at home, in a clinic, or via mobile phlebotomy. This partnership aims…
KFF Health News senior fellow Céline Gounder discussed bird flu on CBS News, while El Tímpano reporter Jasmine Aguilera talked about how Hispanic communities are impacted by Medicaid “unwinding” on Radio Bilingüe. Gounder’s segment can be viewed on CBS Mornings, and Aguilera’s interview can be heard on Radio Bilingüe in Spanish. KFF Health News is…
Refractive lens exchange technology has advanced to the point where patients are becoming interested, making it the latest trend in refractive surgery. Stephen G. Slade, MD, FACS, discussed this development at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting in Boston. The trend is driven by younger patients seeking visual acuity improvements and wanting…
STAT is encouraging robust and good-faith discussions by publishing selected Letters to the Editor in response to their essays. One letter criticizes the use of national security rhetoric to promote investment in biotechnology, while another discusses the psychological impact of weight loss and medication on obesity. Another letter highlights the unnecessary nature of a liquid-only…
