Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound has shown positive results in treating obstructive sleep apnea, positioning it as a potential first approved treatment for the disorder. In a year-long Phase 3 study, patients with obesity not on PAP therapy experienced a significant reduction in breathing interruptions during sleep while taking Zepbound compared to those on a…
Morton M Warner highlights issues in the growing workforce of physician associates (PAs), as discussed by Mafi, Oliver, and Salisbury. The lack of a clear policy on the clinical needs PAs should address and where they should be situated is a concern. Warner suggests that the NHS should consider the principle of “form follows function”…
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with congenital heart disease in Israel experienced abnormal heart rhythms during a five-year study, leading to an increased risk of hospitalization and early death. The study involved over 11,000 adults with congenital heart disease and highlighted the importance of ongoing clinical follow-up for this population. Different types of abnormal heart…
Researchers in a recent review in Nature Aging discuss the potential of vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders. Aging is a risk factor for chronic illnesses, and vaccines provide a method to target specific antigens and generate immune responses. Vaccines that target senescent cells, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, vascular diseases, osteoarthritis, fibrosis, and kidney…
New parenthood can be full of uncertainty, especially when it comes to deciding whether to call the pediatrician when your baby is sick. Key symptoms to look out for include fever, dehydration signs, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. In some cases, a fever in a baby under 2 months old may require an…
In a post-hoc analysis of the DISCOVER-2 trial, guselkumab showed significant long-term improvement in joint symptoms, spinal pain, and skin clearance in biologic-naive patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). By week 100, patients receiving guselkumab every 4 or 8 weeks experienced reductions in joint counts, improvement in skin psoriasis symptoms, and resolution of enthesitis and…
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California has found that consuming a junk food diet during adolescence can have long-lasting effects on the brain, particularly affecting memory function. The study, conducted on rats, showed that those on a high-fat, high-sugar diet during their teenage years had significant memory issues that…
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Two Chairs, a San Francisco-based company, raised $72 million in a Series C funding round, bringing their total funding to $130 million. The startup offers virtual and in-person psychotherapy to adults with mental health issues. CEO Alex Katz emphasizes the importance of matching patients with the right therapist for better outcomes. Two Chairs focuses on…
Twenty-one leading clinicians and academics have written an open letter to the Taoiseach urging the government to reverse its decision to not fund the National Cancer Strategy this year. The letter highlights the negative impact of underfunding on cancer outcomes, including delays in screenings, surgeries, and treatments. Ireland has the third-highest cancer mortality rate in…
