A recent study from the University of Birmingham found that individuals with a lung disease called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) have a higher risk of developing heart conditions, regardless of other risk factors like smoking or age. The study, published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, involved 220 patients with AATD, which causes lung…
PGI Chandigarh is planning to implement QR code-based payment systems in their outpatient departments (OPDs). This move aims to streamline the payment process and provide a more convenient option for patients. By scanning the QR code, patients will be able to make payments easily and efficiently. The hospital is taking steps to improve their services…
The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) conducted a study on digital diabetes management tools and found that they do not provide significant clinical benefits and can increase health spending. The analysis evaluated eight digital tools for type 2 diabetes but found that only Virta’s solution leveraging nutritional ketosis showed promising results. The other tools only…
Daffodil Day is an annual fundraising event that supports cancer services in Ireland. Last year, the Irish Cancer Society provided night-nursing care, funded scientific researchers, and supported Cancer Trials Ireland. They have also established Daffodil Centres in 13 hospitals staffed by cancer nurses and volunteers. Today, health facilities nationwide are celebrating Daffodil Day, with events…
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research provided updates on Alzheimer Disease (AD) and AD and related dementias (ADRD) treatments and ongoing research in a virtual meeting. New treatments for AD, such as Leqembi and donanemab, were discussed. Biogen Inc. discontinued Aduhelm in favor of prioritizing lecanemab. Resources for dementia caregivers have increased, including a public…
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has partnered with NVIDIA to incorporate artificial intelligence in surgical procedures. The collaboration aims to enhance real-time analysis and expand the use of AI algorithms in surgery decision-making, education, and collaboration. By utilizing NVIDIA’s AI platform for healthcare, J&J MedTech plans to integrate AI into its surgical technologies to improve patient…
Jason Barton and his family attended the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, where a tragic shooting occurred. Despite not being officially listed as victims, they experienced trauma and physical injuries. The community has come together to support survivors, address medical and psychological needs, and distribute donations. The Barton family, like many others affected, struggles…
Jasper Therapeutics has initiated a phase 1b/2a clinical trial, called SPOTLIGHT, to evaluate subcutaneous briquilimab for the treatment of chronic inducible urticaria. Briquilimab is a novel antibody therapy that targets c-Kit in mast cell-driven diseases. The first patient has been dosed in the study, which aims to establish proof of concept for mast cell depletion…
The FDA has authorized a new antibody drug, Pemgarda, to protect immunocompromised individuals from Covid-19. This drug by Invivyd is the first available since AstraZeneca’s Evusheld was pulled due to its ineffectiveness against new Omicron variants. Immunocompromised patients, including cancer and transplant recipients, eagerly anticipate this protection as their weakened immune systems may not respond…
John Holman Bentley Williams was born in Eastbourne, the son of a GP, and went on to study medicine at Oxford after completing national service in the Royal Air Force. He was part of the Oxford athletics team as a hurdler and witnessed Roger Bannister’s historic four-minute mile in 1954. After qualifying as a doctor,…
