An experimental Parkinson’s disease drug, tavapadon, has shown promising results in a pivotal study conducted by Cerevel Therapeutics. The drug led to a longer time of motor symptom control in patients with Parkinson’s, with statistically significant increases in “on” time. Tavapadon targets specific dopamine receptors in the brain, aiming to provide better motor control with…
In a recent High Court case, Ras Medical Ltd t/a Auralia Cosmetic Clinic sought discovery from the Medical Council during judicial review proceedings. A patient attended the Clinic and was examined by an unregistered doctor, leading to a complaint and referral to the Preliminary Proceedings Committee. The Clinic sought documents to prove bias and unfairness…
Synapticure, a neurology-focused telehealth company, has partnered with the ALS Association to provide its telehealth platform to supplement in-person care at ALS treatment centers. The partnership aims to address care inequities for ALS patients in remote areas by offering personalized support through a virtual clinic. Synapticure specializes in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS….
Carrie Lester, a Medicare enrollee with multiple chronic health conditions, benefits from weekly calls with her doctor’s medical assistant through the Chronic Care Management program. The program aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by providing care coordination and regular check-ins. However, participation in the program has been low among both doctors and…
The American Kidney Fund has awarded Clinical Science in Nephrology fellowships to Kativa Mistry, MD, PhD, and Marcelle Tuttle, MD, to support their research in kidney disease. The program aims to address the shortage of nephrology researchers by providing funding and advanced training. Mistry will focus on understanding kidney inflammation in cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy,…
The web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter on health and medicine politics, discusses tension between BIO CEO John Crowley and WuXi AppTec. Former HHS secretaries support equalizing Medicare payments. Delaware officials lobby against WuXi. Teladoc’s downfall in the telehealth industry is highlighted, with the former CEO’s departure and stock price drop. UnitedHealth faces a…
Baby food manufacturer Nestlé has been criticized for adding high levels of sugar to cereals marketed in lower income countries while offering no added sugar options in Switzerland. The investigation by Public Eye and IBFAN found that Cerelac and Nido products in Senegal and South Africa contained 6g of added sugar per serving, while similar…
The World Health Organization is alarmed at the spread of H5N1 bird flu to humans and other species, with a high mortality rate. The outbreak began in 2020 and has affected millions of poultry, wild birds, and mammals, including cows and goats. While there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission yet, experts are concerned about…
A recent study in Nutrients explores how various exercise parameters impact post-meal glucose responses in healthy and diabetic individuals. Exercise timing influences blood glucose levels, with pre-meal exercise promoting fat oxidation and stabilizing glucose levels. Post-meal exercise has greater benefits in controlling glucose levels for both non-diabetic and diabetic individuals. Both aerobic and resistance exercises,…
Nearly 50% of pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, emphasizing the importance of effective birth control methods. Condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and permanent options like female sterilization or male vasectomy are all options to prevent pregnancy, with failure rates varying. Misusing birth control can increase the risk of pregnancy, highlighting the need for proper…
