Dr. Analisa Arosemena discussed the benefits of canaloplasty in achieving 24/7 IOP control for glaucoma patients, highlighting the drawbacks of medication as a treatment due to toxicity and compliance issues. Canaloplasty is repeatable, has a low complication rate, and can be done alongside a stent, providing patients with better control over their condition. Arosemena emphasized…
The need-to-know this morning includes Amylyx Pharmaceuticals removing its ALS treatment from the market after it failed to show benefits in a clinical trial. A study suggests a GLP-1 drug could be effective in treating Parkinson’s disease. BIO’s CEO emphasizes the importance of the U.S. maintaining its leadership in biotechnology for national security reasons. Resurrecting…
The rise in the number of people in England waiting for diagnosis and treatment of autism and ADHD has led to a need for a reorganization of services, including involvement from agencies outside the health and care sectors. The number of people with suspected autism waiting for specialist appointments reached a record high of 172,022…
Climate change, pollution, and falling biodiversity are impacting our immune systems, leading to a rise in immune-mediated diseases like cancer and asthma. Urgent action is needed to protect against these health risks and prevent further damage. Measures to mitigate climate change could save on health care costs and protect against future threats. Multilevel, multisectoral solutions…
A study led by MRC researchers identified rare genetic variants in the genes BSN and APBA1 that significantly increase the risk of adult-onset obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. These genes are not involved in the usual pathways associated with childhood obesity. The findings suggest a new biological mechanism for obesity related to…
Krista Johnson was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 34 and struggled with traditional medications. She turned to alternative holistic remedies like acupuncture, elimination diets, Chinese herbs, yoga, and essential oils, which helped her manage her symptoms and maintain her health. She also found support through online communities like Girls with Guts, where she now serves…
One in three Black men in rural America experienced suicidal or death ideation in the past week. A developmental model used in the study showed a direct association between threat, deprivation, and racial discrimination during childhood, and suicide risk in adulthood. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Black Americans aged 15-24, with…
Researchers have found that working outside typical hours in early adulthood can impact health by age 50. The study analyzed data from over 7,300 participants and found transitioning from stable to volatile work schedules was linked to poor health outcomes and increased risk of depression at age 50. Black Americans were more likely to have…
The USFDA has classified a facility owned by Granules Pharma as Voluntary Action Indicated, which means that certain violations were found during an inspection but do not warrant further regulatory action at this time. The company uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, with users agreeing to their use by continuing to visit the…
A group of over 200 stakeholders, including the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Telemedicine Association, urged the DEA to release a revised proposed rule to allow and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth. The DEA had previously proposed a rule that would limit telehealth prescriptions of controlled substances, leading to outcry…
