Doctors and scientists have made significant progress in treating multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. While advancements have helped people live longer and healthier lives, there are disparities in care among different racial and ethnic groups. Multiple myeloma is more common in Hispanic and Black populations, who also tend to have a less serious…
A study found that a history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) doubles the risk of dementia in older adults. The study followed 1002 individuals aged 70 over 15 years and found that 7% developed dementia. Anti-HSV IgG positivity was associated with a higher risk of dementia, but not Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment for herpes virus did…
Researchers conducted an extensive review linking ultra-processed food to 32 health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, mental health problems, cancer, and premature death. These foods undergo industrial processes and contain additives like sugar, fat, and salt. They make up a significant portion of daily energy intake in high-income countries and have become more common in…
A gastroenterologist at Fortis Hospital was found guilty of negligence and deficiency in service during the treatment of a patient with Choledocholithiasis, leading to a slap of Rs 5 lakh compensation. The incident highlights the importance of proper medical care and the consequences of medical malpractice. This case serves as a reminder of the need…
FogPharma, a biotech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has secured $145 million in funding for the clinical development of their novel therapeutic candidate for solid tumors. The drug, FOG-001, targets the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway, which is linked to various types of cancer. The company’s unique peptide drugs, called Helicon therapeutics, are designed to penetrate cells…
A Key Trends report for Ireland shows a 57% increase in the number of hospital doctors employed in the public health service by 2022, with over 11,800 doctors working in public hospitals. The report also reveals a decrease in mortality rates for diseases such as cancer, circulatory system diseases, ischaemic heart diseases, and respiratory system…
A study in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that fexuprazan has noninferior efficacy to esomeprazole in patients with erosive esophagitis (EE). The study compared the healing rates of EE between the two medications over an 8-week period. Both fexuprazan and esomeprazole showed similar rates of EE healing at 8 weeks, with no significant…
The California initiative CA Bridge, aimed at helping patients with substance use disorder through long-term treatment after being discharged from emergency rooms, is facing challenges with unstable funding. The program relies on one-time funding, making it difficult for hospitals to retain navigators amidst the growing drug crisis. State officials are exploring options such as expanding…
In 2016, researchers reported the simultaneous emergence of Candida auris on three continents between 2011 and 2013. This new pathogenic fungus was first isolated from a patient’s ear in Japan in 2009. The mystery surrounding its emergence on three continents at the same time led scientists to propose that global warming may have played a…
CVS Health and Walgreens are set to dispense the abortion pill, mifepristone, in select states within a few weeks. CVS Health will start in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, while Walgreens will begin in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, and Illinois. The move comes after the FDA broadened availability of abortion pills to more pharmacies. Mifepristone…
