A small trial has shown positive results in reducing depression symptoms in cancer patients using psilocybin in combination with psychotherapy. Patients experienced a rapid decrease in depressive symptoms, and almost half achieved full remission after the treatment. Psilocybin did not produce any serious adverse side effects, and most patients had a positive perception of the…
At the JPM Healthcare Conference, Amazon announced the launch of its new Health Condition Programs, allowing customers to access digital health benefits through their employer or insurance carrier. Chronic care management company Omada Health is the launch partner, offering services for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Omada focuses on data-driven behavior change…
Doctors and patients in the US are frustrated with the prior authorization process required by health insurance companies. Medicare Advantage insurers had to process an average of 1.5 prior authorization requests per patient in 2021. Legislation to regulate prior authorization has strong support from lawmakers, but a bill has not yet passed Congress. The Centers…
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that infants and toddlers experienced socio-emotional development delays during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 60,171 families enrolled in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) between 2015 and 2021. The researchers examined the impact of COVID-19 on children’s socioemotional development, finding that all pandemic cohorts had higher odds of positive…
The Food and Drug Administration’s top regulator of gene therapies, Peter Marks, suggested granting some form of full approval to Elevidys, the Sarepta Therapeutics gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, based on his comments in a STAT event. He did not comment specifically on the ongoing FDA review of Elevidys. However, Marks described a hypothetical…
Victoria Atkins, the health and social care secretary, has urged BMA officials to come up with a reasonable pay offer for junior doctors in England. Atkins stated that the BMA’s demand for a 35% pay rise is unaffordable for taxpayers and called for the Junior Doctors Committee to show seriousness in negotiating. This comes after…
The average maternal age in Canada has increased, with 25% of all mothers at childbirth being aged 35 and older in 2021, a significant rise from 16% in 2001 according to data from Statistics Canada. Pregnant women over 35 face higher risks for maternal and fetal complications. Aging affects women’s fertility with gradual decline from…
A study from örebro University suggests that exposure to PFAS chemicals affects the metabolism of unborn children and may lead to an increased risk of certain diseases later in life, such as cancer and diabetes. These “forever chemicals” are commonly used in everyday products and have been found in the livers of fetuses, causing changes…
Flu symptoms can be alleviated with antiviral drugs or natural remedies at home. To relieve symptoms, stay hydrated, drink herbal tea, and avoid caffeinated drinks. Chicken soup may also help. Rest is key, and breathing moist air can help ease congestion. A warm compress on the forehead can help with headaches. Cough drops and zinc…
The World Health Organization (WHO) had to cancel a mission to deliver medical supplies to northern Gaza due to a lack of security guarantees, marking the fourth time since December that their efforts have been thwarted by logistical challenges and ongoing violence in the region. Heavy bombardment, movement restrictions, and disrupted communications have made it…
