The FDA has cleared NeuroSigma’s second-generation Monarch eTNS System for treating pediatric ADHD. The device is smaller and includes a high-resolution color LCD screen and optimized user interface. It is indicated for patients aged 7 to 12 years who are not currently taking ADHD medications. NeuroSigma plans to scale its commercial operations to help treat…
The human blood system undergoes a constant turnover, and different blood cells have varying lifespans. Stem cells in the bone marrow replenish these cells. Changes in these stem cells can lead to blood diseases. Researchers have developed a technique called ReDeeM to trace and monitor the blood cell family tree, shedding light on the changes…
The recent escalation of conflict in Yemen is predicted to worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in the country and may result in aid groups ending their operations there. The US and UK airstrikes in response to Houthi attacks on commercial ships have led to several international aid groups ceasing their work in western Yemen….
A clinical trial led by Professor Uwe Platzbecker from the University of Leipzig Medical Center tested a new treatment combination for higher-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS). Symptoms of MDS include rapid progression, severe symptoms, and a transition to acute leukemia. Only intensive treatments like stem cell transplantation and chemotherapy are available to patients with higher-risk MDS….
Researchers analyzed samples of edible vegetable oils to determine if they contained potentially toxic elements. The study aimed to evaluate the health risks associated with consuming these oils in Hamadan, Iran. They found that iron, arsenic, zinc, cadmium, and lead were present in varying concentrations in these oils. While concentrations of these elements did not…
For individuals with diabetes, choosing meals can be challenging due to nutritional concerns. A diabetes meal delivery plan can offer convenience and cost savings compared to eating out. It can also provide more control over the nutritional content of meals while helping to curb overeating. When comparing meal plans, look for those based on the…
A study published in JAMA found that using the osteoporosis drug denosumab (Prolia) in dialysis patients significantly increases the risk of life-threatening hypocalcemia compared to other treatments. The FDA is revising the prescribing information for the drug to include a boxed warning. Patients on dialysis have a high risk for fracture and difficulty absorbing calcium,…
A recent study conducted by researchers at Tufts University found that women who incorporated more plant-based protein into their diets had a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases as they aged. The study, published in the American Journal of Nutrition, involved over 48,000 participants from the Harvard-based Nurses’ Health Study. The research team found that…
The Union Health Minister and the Chief Minister of Gujarat have laid the foundation stone for a new cancer hospital in Rajkot. This hospital will aim to provide advanced and accessible cancer care services to the people of the region. The project is a significant step towards addressing the growing need for cancer treatment facilities…
Value-based care aims to reduce costs and improve outcomes in healthcare, but rural providers have been slower to adopt it due to challenges in staying viable and taking on risk. Homeward Health, a San Francisco-based company, is working to help rural providers transition to value-based care by forming contracts with health plans, partnering with existing…
