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A study found that melatonin can greatly improve the effectiveness of full-mouth scaling and root planing in diabetic patients with periodontitis. This suggests that melatonin could be a valuable addition to treatment for this patient population. Additionally, the website uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, and users agree to their use by continuing…

Takeda Pharmaceutical has obtained FDA approval for a drug to treat eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition where white blood cells build up in the esophagus, causing inflammation and difficulty swallowing. The drug, Eohilia, is a twice-daily oral corticosteroid suspension and is the first FDA-approved oral treatment option for the condition. This approval comes after the FDA…

Dr. Chris Luke highlights the lessons healthcare organizations should learn from the UK Post Office scandal. He discusses the flaws of IT systems in healthcare, citing examples of failed software systems in the UK and US health services, and the impact of a cyberattack on the HSE’s IT systems in Ireland. He also addresses the…

Patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) and their caregivers experience significant shifts in identity during and after the transplant process. These shifts can be tangible, such as hair loss and weight changes, or intangible, such as a loss of sense of self and self-worth. Patients and caregivers may also experience emotional and relationship shifts, leading…

United Imaging Healthcare is a leading manufacturer of high quality medical imaging equipment, bringing innovative systems to hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices. Their equipment offers high image quality, improved patient comfort, and efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms. UIH offers a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment, including MR, CT, DR,…

Neurophet has partnered with ReadyCure to integrate its AI solution, Neurophet AQUA, into the Helaxon dementia treatment system, enabling analysis of white matter degeneration in Alzheimer’s patients. SELVAS Healthcare will introduce an AI-based heart ultrasound technology from UltraSight to South Korea, with plans to enter other Asian markets. Verida and Partisia Blockchain have teamed up…

GoFundMe was originally used to fund small ideas and dreams by individuals, but has become a platform for people seeking funding for huge medical expenses in the United States. More campaigns related to medical needs have grown 25 times since 2011 and this has become normalized. GoFundMe’s reliance on medical expenses to sustain its growth…

Jesal Haribhakti discusses the recent advancements in the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), focusing on new treatment interventions and innovations. These include newer anti-VEGF intravitreal injections and the development of intravitreal therapies for slowing geographic atrophy. These advancements have allowed for an enhanced level of care for patients with AMD. Haribhakti also emphasizes the…

Pfizer invested millions on a Super Bowl ad featuring a song about science featuring historical scientists and a child cancer patient leaving the hospital. This was an attempt to re-engage the public and celebrate Pfizer’s 175th anniversary. The ad cost around $15 million, aimed to showcase optimism, and promote their new cancer initiative. The ad…

Consultant forensic psychiatrist Russell D Lutchman in Hull, UK, has researched the Online Safety Act 2023 and related legislation to understand its aims in controlling messaging applications. According to the act, platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal, and MS Teams are subject to regulation. Lutchman’s expertise in forensic psychiatry likely informs his interest in the legal…