Amazon Web Services (AWS) is adding $20 million to its health equity initiative, bringing its total investment to $60 million. The program aims to address health disparities highlighted by the pandemic. AWS has already distributed more than $30 million to 28 countries and partnered with 230 organizations. Their priorities include increasing access to quality health…
Two doctors arrested for alleged fraud against the HSE have been released. The arrests were part of a Garda investigation into a complaint of fraud against the exchequer and the HSE from 2017-2019. Gardaí are preparing a file for the DPP and investigations are ongoing. The men, aged in their mid-forties and late fifties, were…
In the phase 3 ERMES study, treatment de-escalation was found to be ineffective in previously untreated, metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. The study compared the effectiveness of de-escalated treatment with FOLFIRI/cetuximab until progression. However, de-escalated treatment did not meet the noninferiority endpoint for progression-free survival, with a median PFS of 10.0 months compared to 12.2…
Patients with chronic kidney disease who use Prolia are at higher risk of developing dangerously low calcium levels, known as hypocalcemia. This can be particularly dangerous for patients undergoing dialysis or with mineral and bone density disorder. The FDA advises patients to contact their doctor to discuss the best medication regimen and be aware of…
In 2023, the healthcare sector experienced a transformation due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in patient diagnostics, leading to increased efficiency, accuracy, and personalization. AI-driven diagnostics revolutionizes how medical professionals approach diagnosis by analyzing patient data swiftly and aiding in identifying diseases at early stages. AI-driven diagnostic tools are being used in interpreting…
The Federal Trade Commission is taking aggressive action against anticompetitive practices in the healthcare industry. It has issued stricter guidelines to prevent hospital mergers and investigated practices in the drug supply chain. The FTC challenged the validity of over 100 drug patents listed in the FDA’s “Orange Book,” which can delay approval for generic competitors….
Research has shown that high concentrations of common genetic variants within families are associated with an increased inherited risk for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Rarer genes associated with inherited connective tissue disorders were not found to be associated with SCAD risk. The study was based on a cohort of 1,352 genotyped individuals, including healthy…
The article discusses various developments in the biotech industry, including the challenges faced by venture capitalists, Gilead Sciences’ investment in oncology, an upcoming IPO for an obesity-related company, and new research in Parkinson’s disease treatments. It also mentions other relevant news and offers readers the option to sign up for a biotech newsletter. The industry…
The BMA’s Junior Doctors Committee for England has decided to reballot its members for another six months of industrial action. This time, junior doctors will also be asked to approve “action short of a strike” as part of the mandate for action, which includes any other industrial action to put pressure on the employer without…
The state of Minnesota is facing a crisis in mental health care, with people in crisis being stuck in hospital emergency rooms, children waiting months for therapy, and treatment centers losing staff due to underpayment and burnout. The state’s reimbursement rates are not enough to cover the cost of care, resulting in a failing system…
