Margaret Whitehead and colleagues emphasize the importance of education and training for healthcare professionals to address inequities in medical devices, particularly related to skin tone diversity and biases in AI-enabled devices. They highlight the impact of racial bias on medical device performance, such as hidden hypoxaemia in patients with darker skin tones. Recommendations include incorporating…
A new blood test by Labcorp can predict a woman’s risk of developing preeclampsia in her first trimester, potentially improving prenatal care and outcomes for mothers and babies. Preeclampsia affects 1 in 25 U.S. pregnancies and poses a higher risk for Black women. However, some doctors question the test’s utility and effectiveness, as there is…
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have discovered a secondary population of platelets that appear with aging, with hyperreactive behavior and unique molecular properties that make them easier to target with medication. These platelets are produced through a shortcut pathway from hematopoietic stem cells, separate from the main pathway leading to platelet production. Understanding this distinction…
Recent research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024 in Washington, DC, highlighted a concerning trend of increasing colorectal cancer rates among Americans younger than 45. Colorectal cancer cases in the 15- to 19-year-old group rose by 333% from 1999 to 2020. While still relatively low in absolute numbers, experts are concerned about the rising rates….
Extreme weather events, population growth, and rapid urbanization in Mexico are affecting water availability, quantity, and quality, leading to a water crisis. Approximately 60% of the country is experiencing drought, with higher rates in certain regions. This situation has resulted in water insecurity for over 6 million households, with a significant increase in rural areas…
Immunology and inflammation research is a hot area, with Blackstone funding new startup Uniquity Bio with $300 million for their lead asset solrikitug from Merck, targeting thymic stromal lymphoprotein (TSLP). The drug is in Phase 2 development for COPD and asthma, with potential to treat a range of inflammatory conditions. Competitors include AstraZeneca, Upstream Bio,…
Dr. Brendan O’Shea emphasizes the importance of active citizenship in protecting Irish democracy, stating that it is currently in danger but worth fighting for. He encourages individuals to be prepared to participate in this fight, emphasizing that the time for action is now in 2024. The post on Irish Medical Times urges readers to be…
LG Electronics has launched Primefocus Health, a new venture that will develop a healthcare delivery platform for providers. This platform will use technologies and therapies for remote patient monitoring and providing access to new therapies through technology applications. Providers will be able to collect patient data, communicate with patients, track progress, and intervene when necessary….
Jolynn Mungenast, a financial counselor at Rochester Regional Health, assists patients in finding solutions to pay their hospital bills without resorting to aggressive collection tactics. Rochester Regional Health, a nonprofit system, has eliminated lawsuits, wage garnishments, liens on homes, and denials of care for unpaid bills. Instead, they focus on enrolling patients in health insurance,…
Newron Pharmaceuticals announced positive topline results from a phase 2/3 study of evenamide for patients with chronic schizophrenia who have an inadequate response to current antipsychotic therapy. The study met its primary endpoint of improvement on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). Evenamide was well-tolerated, with no new safety concerns identified. A key secondary…
