Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the esophagus, with symptoms ranging from dysphagia to vomiting, and occurs in both children and adults. EoE incidence rates are increasing globally, with the highest rates in the US, Western Europe and Australia, and certain environmental and food exposures may contribute to its development. Diagnosis involves…
An elderly man has died from a severe case of the Alaskapox virus, the first human fatality linked to this rare virus, which was previously associated with mild illness in animals and humans. The virus belongs to the family of viruses that causes smallpox and was first detected in an adult near Fairbanks in 2015….
Lymphocytosis, a condition characterized by an increased level of lymphocytes in the blood, has been found to be associated with a higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. This suggests a potential link between these two conditions. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the relationship between lymphocytosis and hypothyroidism,…
In 2023, the pharmaceutical marketing landscape underwent significant changes due to the rise of artificial intelligence, digitalization of health data, and the integration of marketing automation tools. As the industry moves into 2024, the focus will be on digital transformation and personalized marketing, patient-centric strategies, targeted messaging using clinical data, innovative content marketing, and global…
The HSE’s 2024 National Service Plan includes a range of measures such as a three-year urgent and emergency care plan, expanding the disability service workforce, and adding 22 critical care beds. With a budget of €23.5 billion, the plan aims to cut costs associated with agency staff, invest in new service developments, and allocate once-off…
A study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that a short-duration antibiotic course for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was just as effective as usual care with respect to mortality and pneumonia recurrences. The REGARD-VAP trial included 461 adults from 6 hospitals in Nepal, Singapore, and Thailand. Participants were randomly assigned to either a short-duration antibiotic…
A survey by Atomik Research and Ernst & Young found that 96% of healthcare executives believe investing in healthcare technology is worthwhile, but 71% said overall hospital expenses have not decreased. 90% of executives reported that digital tools have freed up time to care for providers’ needs and have improved operational efficiency. 86% see potential…
The No Surprises Act was intended to protect patients from surprise out-of-network medical bills, but it has also come with some challenges. The law has successfully protected millions of patients from surprise bills, limiting the amount patients can be billed for out-of-network services. However, the law has also created chaos in the system, with a…
confidence in utilizing this drug to not only help improve patient quality of life, but also to help treat psoriasis in patients with different skin tones,” Chovatiya said. These findings are important as they demonstrate the effectiveness of guselkumab in diverse patient populations, providing further evidence of its potential as a treatment option for psoriasis….
A new biotech startup called Latigo Biotherapeutics has launched with $135 million in funding after being incubated by California VC Westlake Village BioPartners for three years. The startup is developing a non-opioid pain medicine called LTG-001, currently in Phase 1 trial, that aims to block pain-signaling neurons by targeting a sodium channel called NaV 1.8….
