Even though geographic atrophy (GA) may lead to loss of central fine detail vision, it does not result in complete blindness. However, it is normal to struggle with feelings of sadness and worry after being diagnosed with GA. There are tools and technology to help individuals with GA stay active and independent, such as magnifiers…
A meta-analysis of clinical trials and real-world studies found that infections are responsible for almost half of all nonrelapse deaths among patients with advanced blood cancers treated with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. The study also showed that the cumulative incidence rates of nonrelapse mortality were not reported in many of the clinical trials…
Researchers from Newcastle University found that traditional Christmas dinner dishes can have significant health benefits. Carrots, in particular, were found to reduce cancer risk, with a 20% reduction in the risk of all types of cancer for those who eat five servings per week. Roasted potatoes were recommended to be cooked in an air fryer,…
A study published in JAMA found that maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy may provide protection for infants in the first few months of life. The study suggests that infants born to mothers who received the influenza vaccine during pregnancy had a lower risk of influenza and influenza-like illness in the first six months of life….
Massachusetts-based Butterfly Network is partnering with Silicon Valley startup Mendaera to expand the reach of its ultrasound technology. Mendaera will build custom robotics around Butterfly’s ultrasound-on-a-chip technology to create a system for surgical precision. This is the second partnership for Butterfly, as the company sees the broad applicability of its technology beyond its core ultrasound…
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported a record high level of overcrowding in hospitals in 2023, with over 121,000 patients without a bed. However, the Health Service Executive disputes these figures, stating that trolley numbers are down compared to the same period last year. The five most overcrowded hospitals in 2023 were named, with…
An international panel of experts used the Delphi method to develop consensus on guidance for managing adults with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) and published their recommendations in JAMA Dermatology. The panel identified 7 categories to address and conducted a literature review to draft statements for consideration. After a 2-round Delphi exercise…
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum discussed tactical pathways to AI adoption in healthcare, emphasizing the need for strategic priorities, setting clear goals, and measuring success. Cleveland Clinic’s focus is on provider productivity and supporting quality of life, while Concord Technologies stressed the importance of starting small and showing results quickly. HANYS emphasized the need…
Mia Bloomer, a low-income California resident, utilized Medi-Cal to hire doula Priya Kalyan-Masih during her pregnancy, a service she had access to since January. Bloomer’s partner was imprisoned during her pregnancy, but Kalyan-Masih provided support and included him in the birth experience. California’s Medicaid program compensates doulas with fixed rates for service and during labor…
The drug rademikibart showed improvements in lung function and asthma control for adults with moderate to severe persistent asthma in a phase 2b trial. Patients experienced greater lung function improvements when receiving rademikibart every 2 weeks compared to those who received a placebo. The drug was generally well tolerated and led to significant improvements in…
