A recent study explores the use of non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma as a novel approach for treating bone fractures. This method shows promise in promoting bone healing and regeneration. The study highlights the potential benefits of using this technique in the treatment of fractures, offering an alternative to traditional methods. Researchers are continuing to investigate the…
Ilant Health, a virtual obesity management company, extended its seed funding round from $3 million to $5.5 million. Based in New York City, the company provides value-based care to employers and government payers nationwide. They match patients to personalized obesity treatment options such as intensive behavioral therapy, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. The funding includes participation…
In a special ceremony, renowned immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci was awarded an honorary fellowship by the UCD School of Medicine and received the Fulbright Ireland Public Service Award for his outstanding contributions to public service. Dr. Fauci, who served as director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been a key…
Chinese Hospital in San Francisco, located in Chinatown, faces financial challenges common in underserved areas. Many patients are elderly with limited incomes and rely on Medicare and Medi-Cal. The hospital receives lower reimbursement rates due to a federal rule and struggles with high costs. Despite this, it has strong community support and partnerships. Fundraising efforts…
The FDA has approved the subcutaneous administration of Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Entyvio for maintenance therapy in adult patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease after induction therapy via IV administration. The approval was based on the results of a phase 3 clinical trial, VISIBLE 2, which showed that patients who received SC vedolizumab achieved higher rates of clinical…
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Health analysts are calling on UK ministers to address the severe shortages of medicines that have become the “new normal” since Brexit. The Nuffield Trust has warned that global supply problems have worsened shortages of essential drugs like antibiotics and epilepsy treatments. The UK risks being left behind in addressing these issues outside the EU….
A team of cancer researchers has developed an AI model that can trace the origins of metastatic cancer cells in the body, improving outcomes for patients. In a study published in Nature Medicine, the team trained the AI with images of cancer cells from patients and found it to be 83% accurate in identifying the…
Researchers developed the MONET foundation model to connect medical images to text based on medically relevant ideas, aiding in medical AI development. They collected over 100,000 dermatology image-text pairs to train MONET to identify various concepts in dermatological images. MONET’s concept annotation capabilities were evaluated by comparing its performance to other models and used for…
Toniya Farmer experienced a heart attack but faced delays in diagnosis and treatment due to gender biases in healthcare. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) affects women, predominantly premenopausal, due to factors like hormones, connective tissue disorders, and stress. Patients like Nakeia Jackson and Jennifer Maxwell have suffered multiple SCAD events, highlighting the lack of effective…
