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- Where healthcare AI startups are raising venture capital fundingby Emily Olsen on 16/09/2024 at 7:24 pm
Just over 5% of companies selling AI to health systems have matured beyond seed and early-stage funding rounds, according to an analysis by Flare Capital Partners.
- Why Beans Are a Natural Superfoodon 14/09/2024 at 1:00 pm
SATURDAY, Sept. 14, 2024 -- Beans may sometimes give you gas, but one expert says that shouldn't stop you from finding ways to include them in your diet.Why? Because they are packed with nutrients that contribute to good health.“Beans are in a u...
- Health-enhancing physical activity in obesity management: the need to (seriously) go beyond weight losson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Datopotamab–deruxtecan in early-stage breast cancer: the sequential multiple assignment randomized I-SPY2.2 phase 2 trialon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Current management of inherited retinal degenerations in Portugal (IRD-PT survey)on 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Variational Bayes machine learning for risk adjustment of general outcome indicators with examples in urologyon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Ejaculatory function after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysison 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Orexin receptor antagonists in the treatment of insomnia associated with psychiatric disorders: a systematic reviewon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Development and validation of a prognostic nomogram for esophageal cancer patients based on SEER Asian populationon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Single-cell sequencing analysis of multiple myeloma heterogeneity and identification of new theranostic targetson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Integrating metagenomics with metabolomics for gut microbiota and metabolites profiling in acute pancreatitison 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- A randomized trial testing digital medicine support models for mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorderon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- The association of dietary inflammatory indices and mortality in patients with cirrhosis: a cohort based studyon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- The neuroscience of itch in relation to transdiagnostic psychological approacheson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Quantitative separation of CEST effect by Rex-line-fit analysis of Z-spectraon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Consistent FFP2-masking as part of reducing viral respiratory infections on medical wards for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- HIF-2α-dependent induction of miR-29a restrains TH1 activity during T cell dependent colitison 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- COVID-19 vaccine refusal is driven by deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortionson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Steatotic liver disease associated with 2,4-dienoyl-CoA reductase 1 deficiencyon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Understanding the rationales and information environments for early, late, and nonadopters of the COVID-19 vaccineon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Oral dextrose gel for hypoglycemia in a well-baby nursery: a baby-friendly initiativeon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Proteomics based selection achieves complete response to HER2 therapy in HER2 IHC 0 breast canceron 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Reduction of intracortical inhibition (ICI) correlates with cognitive performance and psychopathology symptoms in schizophreniaon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Datopotamab–deruxtecan plus durvalumab in early-stage breast cancer: the sequential multiple assignment randomized I-SPY2.2 phase 2 trialon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Unbiased screening identifies regulators of cell-cell adhesion and treatment options in pemphiguson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder in patients with chronic spinal cord injury: A case serieson 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics at public hospitals in West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopiaon 14/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Limited Progress on QoL Goals Reported for Persons With HIV Aged 50 Years and Olderon 13/09/2024 at 9:21 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- For persons diagnosed with HIV (PWH) aged 50 years and older, progress on quality of life (QoL) goals is limited, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Linda Beer, Ph.D...
- Experimental mRNA cancer vaccine shows potential for advanced stage cancer patients in Phase 1 trialon 13/09/2024 at 6:56 pm
Interim data from the Phase I dose escalation part of the mRNA cancer immunotherapy (mRNA-4359), show promise in patients with advanced solid cancers. The investigational mRNA cancer immunotherapy is targeted for patients with lung cancer, melanoma and other solid tumours. Nineteen patients with advanced stage cancers received between one and nine doses of the immunotherapy treatment. Scientists have found the immunotherapy created an immune response against cancer and was well tolerated, with adverse events including fatigue, injection site pain and fever.
- Boar's Head Will Close Virginia Plant Linked to Listeria-Tainted Deli Meatson 13/09/2024 at 6:02 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Boar's Head announced Friday that its Jarratt, Va. deli meat manufacturing plant, found to be the source of a deadly outbreak of listeria infections, will be closed indefinitely.Boar's Head added that it also believes it...
- Key factors that impact long-term weight loss in patients prescribed GLP-1 RA medicationson 13/09/2024 at 5:11 pm
A new study identified key factors that can impact the long-term weight loss of patients with obesity who were prescribed injectable semaglutide or liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or obesity.
- Ozempic or Saxenda for Weight Loss: Which Works Best?on 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Ozempic and its weight-loss cousin, Wegovy, outperform another longstanding weight-loss drug that targets the same hormone associated with blood sugar and appetite, a new study finds. Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide)...
- Predictive Models for HTN Screening Developed Using Speech Recordingson 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Predictive models for hypertension screening have been developed using speech recordings, with accuracies up to 84 percent for women and 77 percent for men, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in IEEE...
- Sulthiame Beneficial for Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apneaon 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Sulthiame (STM) is beneficial for improving symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, held from Sept. 7 to 11 in Vienna. Jan A. Hedner, M.D...
- Time-Restricted Eating Helps to Improve Diabetes Outcomeson 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Time-restricted eating (TRE) may improve diabetes outcomes, independent of energy intake, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 9 to 13...
- Once-Weekly Efsitora Noninferior to Degludec for Type 2 Diabeteson 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Once-weekly efsitora is noninferior to once-daily degludec for reducing glycated hemoglobin levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who have not received insulin, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the New...
- Opt-Out Syphilis Screening in ED Improves Screening, Diagnosison 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Implementation of opt-out emergency department syphilis screening leads to a dramatic increase in screening and diagnosis, especially among pregnant individuals, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Open Forum...
- Weight Reduction Varies for Patients Receiving Semaglutide, Liraglutideon 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- For patients with obesity receiving semaglutide or liraglutide, weight reduction at one year is associated with medication active agent, dosage, treatment indication, and persistence of coverage, according to a study...
- Recommendations Issued for Managing Chronic Constipationon 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic constipation, according to updated American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons guidelines published in the October issue of Diseases of...
- Smoking Cessation Linked to Lower Risk for Atrial Fibrillationon 13/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Smoking cessation is associated with a reduced risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Justin T. Teraoka, M.D., from the University of...
- Antibody-drug conjugate found effective against brain metastases in patients with HER2-positive breast canceron 13/09/2024 at 2:53 pm
A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those that have spread to the brain in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The findings, from an international clinical trial, reinforce earlier findings of the benefits of the drug -- trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), an antibody-drug conjugate -- in these patients, trial leaders say.
- Babies born to women consuming a high fat, sugary diet at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later lifeon 13/09/2024 at 2:53 pm
Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to fetal damage caused by the high-fat, high-energy diet of their mother.
- New proteins involved in regulating the cell membraneon 13/09/2024 at 2:53 pm
Scientists have uncovered new details about how cells manage the distribution of lipids in their cell membrane. These lipids, known as phospholipids, are arranged in a bilayer of membranes, regulating entry and exit of certain molecules to maintain a stable internal environment.
- Global warming's economic blow: Risks rise more rapidly for the richon 13/09/2024 at 2:53 pm
Researchers analyzed how erratic weather events, increasingly intensified by global warming, affect global production and consumption across different income groups.
- New method for fingerprint analysis holds great promiseon 13/09/2024 at 2:53 pm
Overlapping and weak fingerprints pose challenges in criminal cases. A new study offers a solution and brings hope for using chemical residues in fingerprints for personal profiling.
- Unveiling the math behind your calendaron 13/09/2024 at 2:52 pm
In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meeting time becomes as the number of participants grows. The study dives into the mathematical complexities of this common task, offering new insights into why scheduling often feels so impossible.
- Tusamitamab Ravtansine Does Not Extend Survival With Nonsquamous NSCLCon 13/09/2024 at 2:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Tusamitamab ravtansine (tusa rav), an immunoconjugate, does not improve progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with previously treated advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study...
- Many U.S. Adults With Uncontrolled HTN Are Unaware of HTN Statuson 13/09/2024 at 2:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- More than half of adults with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware that they have hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Network Open. LaTonia C. Richardson, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for...
- Medicare Advantage bonuses poised to drop this year for first time since 2015, KFF saysby Rebecca Pifer on 13/09/2024 at 1:26 pm
Still, plans are expected to rake in $11.8 billion in bonuses, with half of that tranche going to just two insurers: UnitedHealthcare and Humana.
- Newly Identified Biomarkers to Pave Way for SIDS Screening Teston 13/09/2024 at 1:21 pm
Researchers have identified signals within the metabolic systems of infants who died from sudden infant death syndrome and believe these...
- New Molecular Sensor Enables Fluorescence Imaging for Assessing Sarcoma Severityon 13/09/2024 at 1:20 pm
Researchers have discovered a new candidate marker for determining the severity and metastasis of sarcoma and have developed a molecular...
- Elevance to acquire Indiana University Health’s insurance businessby Emily Olsen on 13/09/2024 at 1:08 pm
IU Health Plans will operate under the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand after the deal closes, which is expected at the end of 2024.
- 1 in 3 Store-Bought Cinnamon Samples Tested Have Elevated Lead Levelson 13/09/2024 at 12:09 pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- One third of cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated levels of lead, the watchdog agency warned Thursday. The finding follows concerns about metals in foods after tainted cinnamon applesauce...
- Senate committee expected to hold Steward CEO in contemptby Susanna Vogel on 13/09/2024 at 11:52 am
Ralph de la Torre drew ire from lawmakers after failing to appear before a Senate subcommittee on Thursday despite receiving a subpoena.
- Over 5 Million Americans Could Benefit If Psilocybin Approved for Depression: Studyon 13/09/2024 at 11:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Over 5 million Americans could benefit if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the "magic mushroom" psychedelic psilocybin as a treatment for depression, researchers estimate. “While our analysis is a...
- A-Fib Risk Drops Soon After Quitting Smokingon 13/09/2024 at 10:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Smokers who make the decision to quit will see almost immediate health benefits, including a quick drop in their risk for atrial fibrillation, new research shows. “The findings provide a compelling new reason to show...
- Source of Missouri Bird Flu Case Still Unknown, Could Be a 'One-Off': CDCon 13/09/2024 at 10:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13 , 2024 -- In a case that continues to confound scientists, U.S. health officials said Thursday that they still don't know how a Missouri patient caught the bird flu and that the case may just be a rare anomaly. As bird flu...
- Ozempic, Mounjaro Help People With Type 1 Diabetes Control Blood Sugar, Lose Weighton 13/09/2024 at 10:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Initially approved to treat type 2 diabetes, Ozempic and Mounjaro also can help people with type 1 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, a new study finds. Overweight or obese type 1 diabetics taking...
- Social Media Linked to Eating Disorders in Kids and Young Teenson 13/09/2024 at 10:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Excessive time spent on social media increases children's and teens’ risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study warns. Each additional hour of total screen time or social media use raises the likelihood that...
- Blood Sugar Worries Keep Many With Type 1 Diabetes From Exerciseon 13/09/2024 at 9:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Fear of a having a low blood sugar crash dissuades many people with type 1 diabetes from getting the exercise they need, a new study finds. However, people were more likely to engage in exercise if their doctor discussed...
- Florida Abortion Rate Fell After 6-Week Ban Took Holdon 13/09/2024 at 9:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Florida’s six-week abortion ban caused the state’s abortion rate to drop dramatically, new research shows. Abortions in Florida dropped to an estimated 5,630 in May and 5,200 in June, a 30% and 35% decrease...
- 'Self-Medicating' Gorillas Are Leading People to New Medicineson 13/09/2024 at 9:09 am
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 -- Humans could learn a few medical tips from their gorilla cousins, a new study says. Four plants used by wild gorillas in Gabon have antibacterial and antioxidant properties, researcher reported Sept. 11 in the journal PLOS...
- Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new studyon 13/09/2024 at 4:33 am
A new study found 22% of adults and 10% of children who participated in an air-quality study in California's San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.
- Ignore antifungal resistance in fungal disease at your peril, warn top scientistson 13/09/2024 at 4:33 am
Without immediate action, humanity will potentially face further escalation in resistance in fungal disease, a group of scientists from the around the world has warned. According to the scientists most fungal pathogens identified by the World Health Organization -- accounting for around 3.8 million deaths a year -- are either already resistant or rapidly acquiring resistance to antifungal drugs.
- Social needs and healthcare utilization in NICU graduateson 13/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Prescribing clinician specialty influences adherence to PrEPon 13/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Correction: Intraocular pressure, primary open-angle glaucoma and the risk of retinal vein occlusion: a Mendelian randomization mediation analysison 13/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Author Correction: The vacuolar fusion regulated by HOPS complex promotes hyphal initiation and penetration in Candida albicanson 13/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- The effect of hydrogen gas on the oxidative stress response in adipose tissueon 13/09/2024 at 12:00 am
- Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy Preferred TNT Regimen for Rectal Canceron 12/09/2024 at 9:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- For patients with locally advanced rectal cancer pursuing organ preservation, long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) is the preferred total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) regimen, according to a study published online Sept. 11...
- At Least One in Five People Has Obesity in Each U.S. Stateon 12/09/2024 at 9:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Statistics from 2023 on U.S. obesity rates reveal that in every U.S. state, one in every five people now has obesity, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2013...
- Risk for Venous Thromboembolism Up for Those With Sickle Cell Traiton 12/09/2024 at 9:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online Sept. 12 in Blood Advances. Keng-Han Lin, Ph.D., from 23andMe in Sunnyvale...
- Drug Safety Communication: FDA Adds Warning About Rare Occurrence of Serious Liver Injury with Use of Veozah (fezolinetant) for Hot Flashes Due to Menopauseon 12/09/2024 at 7:17 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology September 12, 2024 -- The FDA is warning that Veozah (fezolinetant), a medicine used to treat hot flashes due to menopause, can cause rare but serious liver injury. If there are signs and...
- California’s data exchange framework proves government can do big thingsby Mark Ghaly on 12/09/2024 at 7:16 pm
The secretary of California HHS argues the state’s new data exchange improves health equity and streamlines information.
- Supported youth become supportive adults, researchers findon 12/09/2024 at 6:23 pm
A new suggests that Mexican-Origin adolescents' physiology and emotional support from family and friends makes them more likely to be helpful and have empathy for others.
- How the immune system fails as cancer ariseson 12/09/2024 at 6:23 pm
Scientists discovered a targetable molecule that reprograms immune cells and turns them into cancer promoters.
- A new app to 'uncuff' blood pressure monitoringon 12/09/2024 at 6:00 pm
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking smartphone app that measures blood pressure using a smartphone's built-in sensors, eliminating the need for traditional cuffs. This technology can make blood pressure monitoring more accessible and convenient, especially for underserved populations. By allowing users to measure their blood pressure anytime and anywhere, the app could revolutionize cardiovascular care and improve early detection of hypertension.
- BMI's relation to cancer therapy mortality risks not so straightforwardon 12/09/2024 at 5:59 pm
Researchers examined the impact of obesity in relation to treatment and mortality from data on over 500,000 lung cancer patients. This study suggests that immunotherapy may not be the optimal treatment for obese patients.
- Antibiotic usage can damage the protective mucus layer in the guton 12/09/2024 at 5:58 pm
Researchers have found that a history of repeated antibiotic use causes defects in the normally protective mucus barrier of the gut, due to antibiotic-driven alterations in the microbiota. In a further study, the researchers found a bacteria-independent mechanism through which antibiotics can damage the mucus barrier directly.
- How do cells deal with Formaldehyde toxicity during growth and aging?on 12/09/2024 at 5:58 pm
Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms that protect the genome from the metabolic toxin formaldehyde in AMeD, a rare congenital disorder of premature aging and myeloid leukemia development. The team used human cells and a new animal model to recapitulate AMeD symptoms and their findings open the door to new therapeutic interventions.
- Uncertain if lifestyle advice actually workson 12/09/2024 at 5:58 pm
Healthcare professionals are increasingly giving advice to patients on how to improve their health, but there is often a lack of scientific evidence if this advice is actually beneficial.
- Neurodegenerative diseases: Advances in diagnosison 12/09/2024 at 5:57 pm
A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy.
- Breakthrough research extends hope for gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metasison 12/09/2024 at 5:57 pm
New study and promising results from the first clinical trial in patients provide novel insights and new hope for one of the deadliest of cancers.
- In Every U.S. State, at Least 1 in 5 People Is Now Obeseon 12/09/2024 at 5:57 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Statistics from 2023 on U.S. obesity rates bring no good news: In every state in the nation, 1 in every 5 people is now obese, the new tally shows.In 2013, not one state had an adult obesity rate topping 35%, but 10...
- Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of blood clots across diverse ancestrieson 12/09/2024 at 5:57 pm
Researchers have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of blood clots, a risk that is the same among diverse human populations that may not traditionally be associated with sickle cell disease. The study provides estimated clinical risks for people with sickle cell trait, which can inform clinical practice guidelines. Researchers examined the largest and most diverse set of people with sickle cell trait to date, which includes data from over 19,000 people of various ancestral backgrounds with sickle cell trait.
- Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop, study findson 12/09/2024 at 5:57 pm
A study analyzing long-term melanoma data reveals important insights into melanoma incidence trends in men and women.
- Understudied protein blobs have global effects on cell biochemistryon 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
Researchers have shown that the formation of biological condensates affects cellular activity far beyond their immediate vicinity. The results show that they may be a previously missing mechanism by which cells modulate their internal electrochemistry. And those internal controls, in turn, affect the cellular membrane, which allows these unassuming blobs to affect global traits and outcomes such as resistance to antibiotics.
- Researchers develop promising Lassa fever vaccineon 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
A promising Lassa fever vaccine shows potential to prevent severe disease and death in animals.
- Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapyon 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
Researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients.
- No benefits from 24-hour compared with 15-hour oxygen therapyon 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
There were no differences in quality of life, symptoms, hospital admissions or mortality between a group of patients with pulmonary disease and low oxygen levels in the blood that received oxygen therapy at home for 24 hours a day, and a group that received the same therapy for 15 hours a day, according to a new study.
- Wildfire smoke exposure boost risk of mental illness in youth, study suggestson 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
Each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts risk of mental illness in youth a little more, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of 10,000 9 to 11 year olds.
- Research reveals reality of Ice Age teen pubertyon 12/09/2024 at 5:56 pm
Landmark new research shows Ice Age teens from 25,000 years ago went through similar puberty stages as modern-day adolescents.
- 2017 to 2022 Saw Increase in Naloxone Prescribing Among Adolescentson 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- From 2017 to 2022, there was an increase in naloxone prescribing among adolescents, with pediatricians accounting for an increasing proportion of prescriptions dispensed, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in...
- Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fractureon 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Racial differences exist in opioid pain management for Medicare beneficiaries after a hip fracture, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Kaleen N. Hayes...
- 2022 Fetal Mortality Reached Historic Low of 5.48 Per 1,000on 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The fetal mortality rate in the United States in 2022 was 5.48 fetal deaths at 20 weeks of gestation or more per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths, which marked a historic low, according to the Sept. 12 National Vital...
- Liraglutide Efficacious, Safe for Children Aged 6 toon 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Liraglutide plus lifestyle intervention is efficacious for children aged 6 to <12 years with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the European...
- Fertility Treatment Use Higher for Women With Asthmaon 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Women with asthma have an increased risk for fetal loss and higher use of fertility treatment, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, held from Sept. 7 to 11 in Vienna. Anne Vejen...
- Twice-Yearly Injection Cuts HIV Risk by 96%, But Will Cost Cut Access?on 12/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- It could be a real breakthrough for people at risk for HIV infection: A shot given every six months that reduces their risk by a whopping 96%. That's according to new trial results released Thursday by Gilead Sciences...
- Steward inks deal to slash debt, keep most remaining hospitals openby Susanna Vogel on 12/09/2024 at 3:15 pm
The sweeping deal between Steward, its creditors and landlord Medical Properties Trust at times appeared impossible.
- Stroke Survivors More Likely to Have Abnormal Sleep Durationon 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- U.S. stroke survivors are more likely to have abnormal sleep duration when compared with individuals who have not had a stroke, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Neurology. Sara Hassani, M.D., from Duke...
- Ingredient in Hair Dye Led to Woman's Vision Losson 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- An ingredient in the hair dye a French woman used caused her to develop a vision-robbing retinopathy, researchers report. When she switched to a dye without these ingredients, called aromatic amines, her vision troubles...
- County-Level Factors Associated With Risk for Suicideon 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- U.S. counties with higher levels of health insurance coverage, access to broadband internet, and household income appear to have lower suicide rates, according to a report published in the Sept. 10 issue of the U.S...
- Statin Therapy Cost-Effectively Improves Health Outcomes for ≥70son 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Statin therapy improves health outcomes and is cost-effective for men and women aged 70 years and older, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Heart. Borislava Mihaylova, D.Phil., from the University of...
- Perioperative Nivolumab Beneficial for Resectable NSCLCon 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- For patients with resectable non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), perioperative nivolumab is associated with event-free survival (EFS) benefit compared with neoadjuvant nivolumab, according to a study presented at the...
- Risk for Second Primary Cancer May Be No Higher With CAR T-Cell Versus Standard of Careon 12/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The overall second primary malignancy (SPM) point estimate was 5.8 percent for patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Clinical Cancer...
- AHA’s new deputy cyber adviser: Hospitals need to think regionally about cyberattacksby Emily Olsen on 12/09/2024 at 1:29 pm
Hospitals are prepared for natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, but many haven’t thought about the domino effect cyberattacks can have locally, said Scott Gee, who joined AHA last month.
- PBM executives decline to revise controversial testimony to House committeeby Rebecca Pifer on 12/09/2024 at 12:58 pm
The leaders of Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts had until Wednesday to walk back statements they made in July — or face potential legal action. However, the executives are sticking to their guns.
- New Biology Lab Tools Speed Up Tumor Dissectionon 12/09/2024 at 9:52 am
Researchers have developed two innovative tools to streamline the precision cutting of tumor samples into submillimeter-scale organoids, directly influencing the...
- Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivorson 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows. Normal sleep is defined as six to eight hours of shuteye nightly. However, a majority of the...
- A-Fib May Be 3 Times More Common Than Thoughton 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The number of Americans with a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims. An estimated 5% of the population -- 10.5 million U.S. adults -- have atrial...
- Black Stroke Patients More Likely to Arrive Late at Hospital, Without Prior ER Notificationon 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Black stroke victims are arriving at emergency rooms much later than white patients, greatly increasing their risk of death or lifelong disability, a new study finds. Every second counts when it comes to treating a...
- Many Americans Wary of Vaccines as Fall Flu, COVID Season Looms: Surveyon 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- A lot of Americans are on the fence regarding annual flu and COVID shots, a new survey finds. More than one-third of those polled (37%) said they’d gotten vaccines in the past but don’t plan to this year...
- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Work Better in Women Than Menon 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The injectable weight-loss drug Zepbound appears to work better in women than in men, according to a new analysis of the clinical trials that led to its approval. All doses of tirzepatide consistently reduced weight in...
- High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosison 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderall can increase the risk of...
- Ozempic Can Prevent Heart Trouble in Folks With Kidney Issueson 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Ozempic and Wegovy can prevent heart problems in overweight and obese people, particularly if they also suffer from kidney disease, a new clinical trial shows. The drugs’ active ingredient, semaglutide, reduced...
- Alzheimer's Drugs May Work in Whole New Way, Study Findson 12/09/2024 at 9:09 am
THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer's disease, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the past two years. It's thought the drugs...
- Breast Arterial Calcifications May Be Marker for Future Heart Diseaseon 11/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Breast arterial calcifications (BAC) identified on mammography are associated with the development of both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events and risk factors over 18 years, according to a study...
- Exposure to Glucocorticoids Increases Risk for New-Onset Diabeteson 11/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Exposure to systemic glucocorticoids during hospitalization is associated with an increased risk for new-onset diabetes, according to a study presented at the annual of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes...
- Risk for T2D Increased for Individuals With Late Chronotypeon 11/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- People with a late chronotype have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and have higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waist circumference, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European...
- Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencingon 11/09/2024 at 10:00 pm
Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year, was detected using virome sequencing in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities.
- New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adultson 11/09/2024 at 9:59 pm
New findings could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.
- New, rare type of small cell lung cancer identifiedon 11/09/2024 at 9:59 pm
A team of doctors and researchers have identified a new, rare type of small cell lung cancer that primarily affects younger people who have never smoked.
- Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factoron 11/09/2024 at 9:59 pm
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Rush.
- Human 'molecular map' contributes to the understanding of disease mechanismson 11/09/2024 at 9:59 pm
Scientists have created an intricate molecular map of the human body and its complex physiological processes based on the analysis of thousands of molecules in blood, urine and saliva samples from 391 volunteers. The data was integrated to create a powerful, interactive visual web-based tool called Connecting Omics (COmics) that can be used to investigate the complex molecular make-up of humans and discover underlying traits associated with various diseases.
- Can having a stroke change your sleep?on 11/09/2024 at 9:59 pm
People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a new study. The study does not prove that stroke causes abnormal sleep; it only shows an association.
- How many people have A-Fib? Three times more than we thoughton 11/09/2024 at 6:21 pm
Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million U.S. adults, according to new estimates.
- Self-medicating gorillas and traditional healers provide clues for new drug discoveryon 11/09/2024 at 6:21 pm
Four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon and used by local communities in traditional medicine show antibacterial and antioxidant properties, researchers report.
- Newly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat choleraon 11/09/2024 at 6:21 pm
Researchers identified the first known microcin, a group of naturally produced antimicrobials, that targets the strains of bacteria that cause cholera.
- Preclinical Blood Test IDs Risk for Respiratory Death, Incident COPDon 11/09/2024 at 4:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- A proteomic signature indicating increased respiratory susceptibility identifies the risk for respiratory death, incident chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and respiratory exacerbations, according to a study...
- Genes with strong impact on menopause timing also link to cancer riskon 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
The team first looked at variation in data from genetic sequencing of 106,973 post-menopausal female participants in the UK Biobank study. Researchers focused on rare types of genetic changes which cause a loss of the protein, and investigated their effect on the timing of menopause. The genetic changes studied are all rare in the population, however their influence on menopause is five times greater than the impact of any previously identified common genetic variant.
- Clinical trials inappropriately excluding people of African/Middle Eastern descent, new research showson 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
Many clinical trials of new cancer drugs may be inappropriately excluding some people with Duffy-null phenotype, a trait found predominantly in people of African or Middle Eastern descent, researchers report in a new study.
- Researchers uncover shared cellular mechanisms across three major dementiason 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
Researchers have for the first time identified degeneration-associated 'molecular markers' -- observable changes in cells and their gene-regulating networks -- that are shared by several forms of dementia that affect different regions of the brain. Critically, the research also identified markers specific to different forms of dementia, and the combined findings represent a potential paradigm shift in the search for causes, treatments and cures.
- Risk of secondary cancers after CAR T therapy may be similar to risk after other cancer treatmentson 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
The frequency of second primary malignancies (SPMs) arising in cancer survivors following treatment with CAR T-cell therapy was statistically comparable to the frequency of SPMs following other standard-of-care therapies, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Scientists expand the genetic alphabet to create new proteinson 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
It's a dogma taught in every introductory biology class: Proteins are composed of combinations of 20 different amino acids, arranged into diverse sequences like words. But researchers trying to engineer biologic molecules with new functions have long felt limited by those 20 basic building blocks and strived to develop ways of putting new building blocks -- called non-canonical amino acids -- into their proteins. Now, scientists have designed a new paradigm for easily adding non-canonical amino acids to proteins.
- Breakthrough research sheds light on the hidden effects of stress on spermon 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
A new study reveals that stress-induced changes in sperm motility occur after a stressful event, rather than during it and improves sperm performance. The discovery is essential in understanding how stress impacts the reproductive process to improve fetal development outcomes.
- Throat problems could impair autonomic nervous system's ability to regulate blood pressureon 11/09/2024 at 3:21 pm
Patients with throat problems were less able to regulate their blood pressure in a new study. The study shows reduced baroreflex sensitivity in patients with throat symptoms.
- Researchers improve search for cancer driverson 11/09/2024 at 3:20 pm
A computer algorithm can efficiently find genetic mutations that work together to drive cancer as well as other important genetic clues that researchers might someday use to develop new treatments for a variety of cancers. Researchers used a novel network computer model to find co-occurring mutations as well as other similarities among DNA sequence elements across several types of cancer. The model allows for easier searches for patterns in huge seas of cancer genetic data.
- Risky play exercises an ancestral need to push limitson 11/09/2024 at 3:20 pm
Since their invention in the 1920s, jungle gyms and monkey bars have become both fixtures of playgrounds and symbols of childhood injury that anxious caretakers want removed. Anthropologists mark 100 years of the iconic playground equipment by arguing that risky play exercises a biological need passed on from apes and early humans for children to independently test and expand their physical and cognitive abilities in a context in which injury is possible but avoidable.
- Boosting brain protein levels may slow decline from Alzheimer'son 11/09/2024 at 3:20 pm
A study found that new monoclonal antibody drugs for Alzheimer's may slow cognitive impairment through boosting levels of a specific protein in the brain.
- Sterilization rates among women rose after U.S. Supreme Court abortion rulingon 11/09/2024 at 3:20 pm
Researchers found an increase in surgical sterilization among women after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion.
- Brain-wide decision-making dynamics discoveredon 11/09/2024 at 3:20 pm
Neuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into motor action across multiple brain regions in mice. The research shows that decision-making is a global process across the brain that is coordinated by learning. The findings could aid artificial intelligence research by providing insights into how to design more distributed neural networks.
- Atypical metabolite levels at birth may increase SIDS riskon 11/09/2024 at 3:17 pm
Newborns who had an atypical pattern of metabolites were more than 14 times as likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), compared to infants who had more typical metabolic patterns, according to a new study. Metabolites are molecules produced by the body's various chemical reactions. Researchers found that infants who died of SIDS had a specific pattern of metabolites compared to infants who lived to their first year. The researchers believe that checking for this pattern could provide a way to identify infants at risk for SIDS.
- Researchers combine the power of AI and the connectome to predict brain cell activityon 11/09/2024 at 3:16 pm
With maps of the connections between neurons and artificial intelligence methods, researchers can now do what they never thought possible: predict the activity of individual neurons without making a single measurement in a living brain.
- Abdominal Adipose Tissue Linked to Musculoskeletal Painon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- For women and men, abdominal adipose tissue is associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Zemene Demelash Kifle, from the...
- Vision Impairment Contributes to Dementia Riskon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- The population-attributable fraction of dementia from vision impairments ranges from 4.9 to 19.0 percent, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Jason R. Smith, from the Johns Hopkins...
- Quadruple Single Pill Superior for Resistant Hypertensionon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- For patients with resistant hypertension, a quadruple single pill is superior to triple therapy, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in...
- More Women Underwent Surgical Sterilization After Fall of Roe v. Wadeon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- As fears of the consequences of an unintended pregnancy rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, rates of surgical sterilization rose in those states most affected by the decision, new research shows. Rates of...
- Hormone Tx Tied to Reductions in Insulin Resistanceon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Hormone therapy (HT) is associated with significantly reduced insulin resistance in healthy postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Menopause Society, held from Sept. 10 to 14 in...
- Upper GI Mucosal Damage Tied to Later Parkinson Disease Diagnosison 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- A history of upper gastrointestinal mucosal damage (MD) is associated with a higher subsequent risk for developing Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Network Open. Jocelyn J...
- Many Women Continue Using Menopausal Hormone Therapy Beyond Age 65 Yearson 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Many women older than 65 years have validated menopausal symptoms severely affecting their quality of life and continue to use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
- Alternative Explanation Conditions Often Delay Lung Cancer Diagnosison 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Conditions offering alternative explanations for lung cancer symptoms are associated with increased diagnostic intervals, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the British Journal of Cancer. Imogen Rogers...
- Reciprocal Relationship Identified Between T2D, Asthmaon 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- There is a reciprocal relationship between asthma and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, held from Sept. 9 to 13 in...
- Use of Nose Drops Reduces Length of Young Children’s Coldson 11/09/2024 at 3:09 pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Hypertonic saline (HS) nose drops reduce the duration of symptoms associated with viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in children, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress...
- First Ever Molecular Diagnostic Tool Could Enable Early Diagnosis of Inflammatory Diseases in ...on 11/09/2024 at 2:19 pm
A new cell-free RNA-based test could become the first molecular diagnostic tool to help clinicians detect these inflammatory conditions in...
- New Technology Detects Cancer Mutant Genes in Blood with World's Highest Sensitivityon 11/09/2024 at 2:19 pm
Researchers have developed a new technology capable of detecting cancer mutations in the blood with an unprecedented mutation detection sensitivity...
- Major PBMs could be zeroing in on specific payer markets for dominance, study suggestsby Rebecca Pifer on 11/09/2024 at 1:07 pm
Though CVS Caremark holds a dominant share of the commercial, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care markets, each large pharmacy benefit manager seems to be focusing on one particular arena.
- Telehealth groups urge Congress, White House to extend controlled substance virtual prescribingby Emily Olsen on 11/09/2024 at 1:03 pm
More than 300 telehealth and provider organizations say time is running out for regulators to propose a rule before pandemic-era flexibilities expire at the end of the year.
- Weight-Loss Pill Saxenda Helps Kids as Young as 6on 11/09/2024 at 11:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- The weight-loss drug liraglutide helped obese children lower their BMI and reach a healthier weight, researchers report. The findings, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented...
- FDA to Investigate Safety of Toxic Metals in Tamponson 11/09/2024 at 11:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons. The announcement follows the release of a study in July that...
- Medilink Midlands Innovation Day | 3rd October 2024by AHCS Administrator on 11/09/2024 at 11:00 am
Medilink Midlands Innovation Day | 3rd October 2024 Medilink Midlands Innovation Day will welcome the medtech and life sciences community to Coventry to share the latest inspiring developments from across the sector. Taking place on… The post Medilink Midlands Innovation Day | 3rd October 2024 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- New Technology Detects Cancer Mutant Genes in Blood with World's Highest Sensitivityon 11/09/2024 at 10:19 am
Researchers have developed a new technology capable of detecting cancer mutations in the blood with an unprecedented mutation detection sensitivity...
- CAR-T Therapy Won't Raise Odds for a Second Cancer, Study Findson 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Contrary to a warning placed on labels for CART-T cancer therapies, use of these treatments does not appear to boost the odds for a secondary cancer later, a new study shows. Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering...
- It's High Number of Guns, Not Mental Health Crises, That Drives U.S. Gun Deaths: Studyon 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Widespread and easy access to guns is the reason behind the shockingly high rate of firearm deaths in the United States, and not any rise in mental health problems suffered by perpetrators, a new study shows. The United...
- Daily Pill Helps People Lose Weight, Combines GLP-1 With Other Drugon 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- An experimental weight-loss pill appears to help people quickly shed pounds, a new study says. People who took the drug amycretin lost up to 13% of their body weight over three months, according to early clinical trial...
- Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb Iton 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm. But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of...
- Blood Test Could Gauge Your Odds for Lung Trouble Like COPDon 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- An experimental blood test could one day help identify people most likely to develop severe lung problems like COPD. The test reviews a panel of 32 proteins in blood that best predict people most likely to suffer a...
- Good Maternity Care Increasingly Tough to Find in U.S.on 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- In the two years since the March of Dimes' last report on the state of U.S. maternity care, more than 100 hospitals nationwide have shuttered their obstetric units, leaving more new moms with literally "Nowhere to Go"...
- Diabetes Can Sometimes Lead to Gum Diseaseon 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- People with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, due to the damage the chronic illness does to small blood vessels, a new study warns. Diabetics who suffer from other diseases caused by small blood vessel damage --...
- Weekly Insulin Injections As Effective for Diabetes as Daily Shots, Studies Showon 11/09/2024 at 9:09 am
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 -- Weekly insulin shots can help control both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as daily injections do, a pair of clinical trials have found. A new class of insulin called efsitora alfa has been designed to require...
- Depemokimab Cuts Exacerbation Rate in Eosinophilic Asthmaon 10/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- For patients with severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotype, depemokimab reduces the annualized rate of exacerbations, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide...
- Omitting 5-FU Bolus Does Not Reduce Survival in Advanced Canceron 10/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- Omission of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) from the first-line FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, and FOLFIRINOX regimens is not associated with reduced survival among patients with advanced colorectal, gastroesophageal, and pancreatic cancers...
- Weight-Loss Surgery Benefits Blood Pressure Managementon 10/09/2024 at 10:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- Bariatric surgery emerges as a durable solution for obesity-related hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Sept. 5 to 8 in...
- Can chatbots help with genetic testing for cancer risk?on 10/09/2024 at 7:59 pm
Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there's not enough genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer.
- Variety is the spice of learning, memory study suggestson 10/09/2024 at 7:59 pm
Researchers found that older adults learned a memory task best after practicing multiple related tasks, suggesting that diverse cognitive training supports mental sharpness as we age.
- Unaffordable food putting mums-to-be at riskon 10/09/2024 at 7:59 pm
Pregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and mental health problems and their baby's weight is at risk.
- Games, puzzles and reading can slow cognitive decline in the elderly -- even in those with mild cognitive impairmenton 10/09/2024 at 7:59 pm
Findings from a new study suggest that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not.
- An antidiabetic helps the immune system recognize reservoirs of HIVon 10/09/2024 at 7:59 pm
Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help deplete the viral reservoir and eliminate it entirely in people living with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy.
- U.S. Suicide Rates Rise in Less Affluent Areason 10/09/2024 at 5:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- An analysis of where suicides are occurring in the United States shows that, tragically, location matters. People living in poorer areas with fewer resources are significantly more likely to fall victim to suicide versus...
- Screening tool to improve telehealth access and equityon 10/09/2024 at 4:11 pm
Novel approach will inform interventions to overcome barriers to telehealth adoption in diverse patient populations.
- Like father, like daughteron 10/09/2024 at 4:11 pm
When they become fathers, men who have an unhealthy, high-cholesterol diet can cause increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, in their daughters, a mouse study has found.
- Women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatmenton 10/09/2024 at 4:10 pm
Women who are being treated for asthma are more likely to miscarry and need fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to a large study. However, the study also suggests that most women with asthma are able to have babies.
- Long-term exercisers have 'healthier' belly faton 10/09/2024 at 4:10 pm
People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study.
- Gene therapy effective in hereditary blindnesson 10/09/2024 at 4:10 pm
Bothnia dystrophy is a form of hereditary blindness, prevalent in the region Vasterbotten in Sweden. A new study shows that gene therapy can improve vision in patients with the disease.
- Asthma Could Raise Miscarriage, Infertility Risks for Women: Studyon 10/09/2024 at 1:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- Having asthma appears linked to raised odds for miscarriage and troubles with fertility among women, new Danish research shows. “We found that women fulfilling the definition of asthma had a higher rate of fetal...
- Pandemic Isolation May Have Caused Rapid Brain Aging in Teen Girlson 10/09/2024 at 12:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- New research uncovers a possible reason why teenaged girls struggled so mightily with their mental health during the pandemic: Scans showed their brains aged far faster than expected during that stressful time, even faster...
- Could Sulthiame, a Pill Approved in Europe for Epilepsy, Help Ease Sleep Apnea?on 10/09/2024 at 12:09 pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- A European epilepsy drug could be an effective treatment for sleep apnea, a new study suggests. Patients who took sulthiame had few pauses in their breathing while asleep, as well as higher levels of blood oxygen...
- Apple Will Sell Air Pods With Hearing Aids Built Inon 10/09/2024 at 10:09 am
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- The latest AirPods from Apple will come with built-in hearing aids, the company announced Monday. Designed as an over-the-counter hearing aid feature for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, users take hearing tests...
- Roche Expands Digital Pathology Open Environment with Integration of Advanced AI Algorithms ...on 10/09/2024 at 9:42 am
Roche has expanded its digital pathology open environment by integrating over 20 advanced artificial intelligence algorithms from eight new collaborators.
- AI Tool Diagnoses Cancer, Guides Treatment and Predicts Survival Across Multiple Cancer Typeson 10/09/2024 at 9:32 am
Scientists have developed a versatile AI model, similar to ChatGPT, that can handle a variety of diagnostic tasks across multiple...
- New Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Before Clinical Symptoms Developon 10/09/2024 at 9:29 am
New research has identified a unique method for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing biomarkers in blood, which could...
- Chronic Steroid Use Could Raise Diabetes Riskon 10/09/2024 at 9:09 am
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 -- Taking steroids more than doubles a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns. Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likely to develop diabetes than those not...
- Binding-Activated Fluorescent Biosensors Open Vast Possibilities for Medical Diagnosticson 09/09/2024 at 10:23 am
A synthetic biology platform simplifies the discovery, molecular evolution, and economical production of small, highly efficient nanosensors that can detect...
- New Identification Method for Cancerous DNA to Reduce Need for Painful Biopsy Surgeryon 09/09/2024 at 10:19 am
Researchers are developing a novel method to identify cancerous DNA that could reduce the need for painful biopsies.
- Qiagen and Eli Lilly to Develop First QIAstat-Dx IVD Panel for Neurodegenerative Applicationson 06/09/2024 at 11:45 am
QIAGEN has entered into a collaboration with Eli Lilly to support the development of a QIAstat-Dx in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) to...
- FDA Warns Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Umary and Amazy Products As They May Be Harmful To Your Healthon 05/09/2024 at 5:08 pm
Audience: Consumers September 5, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. This is due to potentially dangerous hidden drug ingredients...
- Novel Light-Based Technique With 90% Accuracy Rate to Revolutionize Cancer Diagnosison 03/09/2024 at 9:19 am
A quicker, cheaper, and less painful cancer detection technique developed using light has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnosis, early...
- HCS Cymru Face-to-Face Events in September 2024by AHCS Administrator on 03/09/2024 at 8:57 am
Shared on behalf of HCS Cymru The Healthcare Science Cymru team from HEIW will be visiting health boards across the region this September to facilitate face-to-face events. Please come along and have your say in… The post HCS Cymru Face-to-Face Events in September 2024 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Chief Healthcare Science Officer – Welsh Governmentby AHCS Administrator on 02/09/2024 at 2:44 pm
Chief Healthcare Science Officer ID 1581 The Welsh Government operates name-free recruitment. The recruiting panel will not see personal information such as a candidate’s name and address during the sifting process. This policy is in… The post Chief Healthcare Science Officer – Welsh Government appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- QIAGEN and AstraZeneca Expand Collaboration into New Disease Areason 29/08/2024 at 10:03 am
QIAGEN has expanded its Master Collaboration Agreement with AstraZeneca to develop and commercialize companion diagnostics for AstraZeneca’s future therapies being...
- Advertise your vacancies on our websiteby AHCS Administrator on 28/08/2024 at 2:36 pm
Our website is a prime platform to share your job opportunities in the healthcare science community. Vacancies will also be shared via our social media platforms and sometimes also in our VOX Newsletter, if publishing… The post Advertise your vacancies on our website appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- POCT Device Monitors C-Reactive Protein Levels Associated with Inflammation in Real Timeon 27/08/2024 at 9:13 am
Researchers have developed a novel POC device that measures C-reactive protein (CRP) levels quickly and accurately, enhancing the speed and...
- Surgery For Obstructive Sleep Apnea- Are They Mandatory?by Vivos on 27/08/2024 at 9:08 am
Do you need surgery for obstructive sleep apnea? Only sometimes. Surgery is one way to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but everyone has other choices. Doctors often suggest other treatments…
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptomsby Vivos on 23/08/2024 at 3:54 pm
Do you ever feel exhausted despite getting a full night’s sleep? You may have obstructive sleep apnea. This condition causes your breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. This…
- MEDICA 2024 + COMPAMED 2024: Adapted Hall Layout for Better Integrationon 23/08/2024 at 11:23 am
The final preparations for MEDICA 2024 and COMPAMED 2024 trade fairs organized by Messe Düsseldorf have begun with a total...
- Blood Platelet Score Detects Previously Unmeasured Risk of Heart Attack and Strokeon 22/08/2024 at 9:38 am
Researchers have accurately distinguished patients with hyperreactive platelets who face a significantly higher risk of serious cardiovascular events shortly after...
- New Microfluidics Method to Speed Up Blood Analyseson 21/08/2024 at 9:18 am
A newly developed method to accelerate and potentially scale up the process of separating particles in fluids could prove useful...
- Rapid Diagnostic System to Deliver Same-Shift Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Resultson 20/08/2024 at 9:17 am
A rapid AST system aims to deliver same-shift results, significantly aiding antimicrobial stewardship teams and clinicians in promptly customizing treatments...
- POC Saliva Testing Device Predicts Heart Failure in 15 Minuteson 20/08/2024 at 9:14 am
A new point-of-care electrochemical biosensor analyzes two key biomarkers from a drop of saliva to detect heart failure in about...
- POC Saliva Testing Device Predicts Heart Failure in 15 Minuteson 20/08/2024 at 9:14 am
A new point-of-care electrochemical biosensor analyzes two key biomarkers from a drop of saliva to detect heart failure in about...
- Global Coagulation Testing Driven by Increasing Blood Disorders and Surgical Interventionson 15/08/2024 at 10:09 am
The global coagulation testing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2024 to 2034, reaching USD...
- Vivos Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Operational Updateby Vivos on 14/08/2024 at 8:59 pm
Revenue Increased 19% both Sequentially and Year over Year Operating Expenses Decreased 31%, Marking Eight Consecutive Quarters of Year Over Year Improvement Due to Successful Cost Cutting Initiatives Management to…
- Veata LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Endurance Pro Capsules Due to the Potential Presence of Undeclared Sildenafilon 14/08/2024 at 2:36 pm
Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Veata LLC is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25 of Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. Veata LLC was...
- Boulla LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Boom Max Capsules Due to the Potential Presence of Undeclared Sildenafilon 14/08/2024 at 2:16 pm
Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot number 230811, exp 8/11/25 of Boom Max capsules packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton to the consumer level. Boulla LLC was notified by...
- Vivos Therapeutics Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Callby Vivos on 14/08/2024 at 1:05 pm
Call Scheduled for Today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET LITTLETON, Colo., August 14, 2024 — Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Vivos” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VVOS), a leading medical…
- AI Tongue Analysis Model 98% Accurate in Detecting Diseaseson 13/08/2024 at 9:29 am
A proposed imaging system analyzes tongue color to offer immediate diagnostic insights into various diseases, demonstrating AI's potential to significantly...
- B. Braun Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 1000 mL in E3 Containers Due to the Potential for Particulate Matter and Leakageon 08/08/2024 at 9:50 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer BETHLEHEM, PA - August 8, 2024 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 1000 mL in E3 containers within the United...
- Clinical Research Practitioner Verifier Trainingby AHCS Administrator on 06/08/2024 at 9:45 am
Thank you to all who responded. We have received a significant number of expressions of interest so we are closing the survey for the time being. As the Clinical Research Practitioner Register continues to grow,… The post Clinical Research Practitioner Verifier Training appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- FDA Warns Consumers to Not Purchase or Use Unapproved Inhalant Products Marketed for Alertness and Energy Boostingon 06/08/2024 at 9:22 am
Audience: Consumer August 6, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which are unapproved drugs marketed to promote alertness and boost energy. These products primarily contain ammonia. Inhaling ammonia can...
- Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential for Elevated Endotoxin Levelson 05/08/2024 at 11:22 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer DEERFIELD, Ill., AUG. 5, 2024 – Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to the consumer level due to the...
- FDA Warns Against Purchasing or Using Chemical Peel Skin Products Without Professional Supervisionon 30/07/2024 at 10:07 am
Audience: Consumer July 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain chemical peel skin products without appropriate professional supervision due to risk of serious skin injuries. The agency has not approved any chemical peel...
- AST System Delivers Actionable Results for Gram-Negative Bacteria Directly from Positive Blood ...on 29/07/2024 at 11:40 am
A novel antimicrobial susceptibility testing system delivers actionable results for gram-negative bacteria directly from positive blood cultures in an average...
- HEIW | Share you views: Professional Identity and Training & Education Reviewby AHCS Administrator on 26/07/2024 at 1:17 pm
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- Ultra-Rapid Culture-Free Sepsis Test Reduces Testing Time from Days to Hourson 26/07/2024 at 8:40 am
An ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) method that bypasses the need for traditional blood culture has demonstrated the potential to...
- New Rapid Method for Determining Virus Infectivity Could Revolutionize Response to Future Pandemicson 25/07/2024 at 10:26 am
A new groundbreaking assay can screen viruses against virucidal antivirals in minutes, enabling quick determination of the effectiveness of antiviral...
- Simple Blood Test Identifies Multiple Myeloma Patients Likely to Benefit from CAR-T Immunotherapyon 25/07/2024 at 10:19 am
A simple blood test that counts lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) to predict the success of CAR-T immunotherapy...
- Main Products, Inc. Issues Recall of Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento Alimenticio Due to the Presence of Undeclared Drug Ingredientson 22/07/2024 at 4:49 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pain Management, Gastroenterology July 22, 2024 – Chula Vista, CA – Main Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento...
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Extends Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Acetaminophen Injection, 1000mg/100mL (10mg/mL) Bagson 22/07/2024 at 3:11 pm
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer London, July 22, 2024 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), today announces that its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall of one lot (listed below)...
- Have your say on the future of HCS in Wales: The Healthcare Science Research and Innovation Strategy Consultationby AHCS Administrator on 22/07/2024 at 9:54 am
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- Screening Tool Detects Multiple Health Conditions from Single Blood Dropon 22/07/2024 at 9:20 am
Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that employs infrared light and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions in...
- Screening Tool Detects Multiple Health Conditions from Single Blood Dropon 22/07/2024 at 9:20 am
Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that employs infrared light and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions in...
- Screening Tool Detects Multiple Health Conditions from Single Blood Dropon 22/07/2024 at 5:20 am
Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that employs infrared light and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions in...
- Computational Tool Integrates Transcriptomic Data for Improved Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatmenton 22/07/2024 at 5:15 am
A new computational tool collates breast cancer transcriptomic data from various databases to enhance precision oncology by accurately predicting molecular...
- Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. on Behalf of AuroHealth, Issues Recall of One Lot of Healthy Living Over the Counter (OTC) Migraine Reliefon 18/07/2024 at 11:17 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer July 18, 2024 – East Windsor, New Jersey. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., on behalf of AuroHealth, is voluntarily recalling one lot (refer table below) of Healthy Living Migraine Relief...
- Automated Benchtop System to Bring Blood Testing To Anyone, Anywhereon 18/07/2024 at 9:58 am
A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...
- Novel Molecular Test to Help Prevent and Control Multi Drug-Resistant Fungal Pathogen in ...on 18/07/2024 at 9:35 am
A RT-PCR assay for the direct in vitro qualitative detection of C. auris DNA from swabs can quickly identify patients...
- Automated Benchtop System to Bring Blood Testing To Anyone, Anywhereon 18/07/2024 at 5:22 am
A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...
- Automated Benchtop System to Bring Blood Testing To Anyone, Anywhereon 18/07/2024 at 5:22 am
A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...
- Automated Benchtop System to Bring Blood Testing To Anyone, Anywhereon 18/07/2024 at 5:22 am
A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...
- Endo USA, Inc. Issues Recall of One Lot of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets Due to Mislabeling: Incorrect Strength on Product Cartonon 16/07/2024 at 9:30 pm
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, July 16, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of...
- GURU INC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules Due to Hidden Drug Ingredientson 16/07/2024 at 12:56 pm
Audience: Consumer Lilburn, GA, July 16, 2024 -- GURU INC. is voluntarily recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules, Lot No. IN-032, 700 mg to the consumer/user level. Infla-650 capsules has been found to be tainted with acetaminophen...
- City, University of London offering wholly or partly funded MSc level degree apprenticeships.by AHCS Administrator on 16/07/2024 at 12:46 pm
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- FDA, FTC Continue Joint Effort to Protect Consumers Against Companies Illegally Selling Copycat Delta-8 THC Food Productson 16/07/2024 at 8:19 am
Audience: Consumer July 16, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC and introducing them...
- Supercore Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid Due to the Presence of Sildenafil and Acetaminophenon 12/07/2024 at 10:39 am
Audience: Consumer Atlanta, GA -- July 12, 2024 -- Supercore Products Group is voluntarily recalling of Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found these products to be tainted with Sildenafil...
- Integrated Chemistry and Immunoassay Analyzer with Extensive Assay Menu Offers Flexibility, ...on 10/07/2024 at 10:03 am
A new integrated chemistry and immunoassay analyzer that combines the required flexibility, scalability, and data commutability with an extensive assay...
- Integrated Chemistry and Immunoassay Analyzer with Extensive Assay Menu Offers Flexibility, ...on 10/07/2024 at 10:03 am
A new integrated chemistry and immunoassay analyzer that combines the required flexibility, scalability, and data commutability with an extensive assay...
- Rapid Drug Test to Improve Treatment for Patients Presenting to Hospitalon 08/07/2024 at 10:21 am
A team of researchers is developing advanced solutions to rapidly test for drugs and improve the treatment of patients presenting...
- Rapid Drug Test to Improve Treatment for Patients Presenting to Hospitalon 08/07/2024 at 10:21 am
A team of researchers is developing advanced solutions to rapidly test for drugs and improve the treatment of patients presenting...
- Exercise And Sleep, When Is The Best Time?by Vivos on 28/06/2024 at 4:18 pm
When do you exercise to sleep better at night? Finding the right time to work out can greatly affect how well you rest. Exercise helps your body feel good and…
- Calm Evenings: Nighttime Rituals To Better Sleepby Vivos on 27/06/2024 at 2:13 pm
Everyone knows how great it feels to wake up refreshed after a good night’s sleep. Yet, for many, a restful night is hard to come by. Sleep can sometimes be…
- Vivos Therapeutics Announces Positive Results From 7-Month Multi-Site Pilot of its New Provider-Based Marketing and Distribution Modelby Vivos on 27/06/2024 at 1:20 pm
8 Out of 10 Newly Diagnosed OSA Patients Choose Oral Appliance Therapy Over CPAP and Preferred Vivos’ Flagship CARE Oral Medical Devices 5 to 1 Over Traditional Oral Appliances LITTLETON,…
- Wake Up Feeling Refreshed: Get The Right Mix Of Light, Deep, And REM Sleep Tonightby Vivos on 26/06/2024 at 3:28 pm
Do you want to wake up feeling fresh and ready to start your day? It all starts with getting the right kind of sleep. Our sleep has three parts: deep,…
- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell Immunotherapies Modified to Minimize Burden on Healthcare Delivery Systemon 26/06/2024 at 9:25 am
Audience: Health Professional June 26, 2024 -- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell Immunotherapies Modified to Minimize Burden on Healthcare Delivery System A Risk Evaluation and...
- Debunking 7 Common Myths About Sleepby Vivos on 25/06/2024 at 4:15 pm
Sleep is vital for our health, much like eating or breathing. Despite its importance, many myths about sleep persist, leading to confusion about what truly makes for a good night’s…
- New Hematology Analyzers Deliver Combined ESR and CBC/DIFF Results in 60 Secondson 25/06/2024 at 10:10 am
HORIBA's newly launched compact hematology analyzers now incorporate ESR measurement capabilities, delivering combined results for CBC/DIFF and ESR from whole...
- American Health Packaging on Behalf of BluePoint Laboratories Issues Recall for Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K Due to Failed Dissolutionon 25/06/2024 at 9:41 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 25, 2024 – American Health Packaging on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 21 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the...
- How Much Sleep Do You Need?by Vivos on 25/06/2024 at 2:19 am
How much sleep do you need to function at your best? It’s a question that puzzles many. Sleep affects all of our health and daily performance. The answer varies by…
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Issues Recall for Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K Due to Failed Dissolutionon 24/06/2024 at 8:43 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 24, 2024 – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ is voluntarily recalling 114 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the consumer...
- Portable Device Analyzes White Blood Cell Activity to Monitor Cancer Patients’ Healthon 21/06/2024 at 10:59 am
An at-home white blood cell monitor can detect low white blood cell counts in cancer patients without drawing blood, offering...
- New Test Detects Return of Blood Cancer a Year Earlieron 19/06/2024 at 9:37 am
A new blood test can detect the return of multiple myeloma a full year earlier than the current standard blood...
- Male Enhancement Supplements Recalledon 11/06/2024 at 7:38 pm
Audience: Consumers June 11, 2024 -- Integrity Products , St Louis MO is voluntarily recalling tainted lot (HGW221116) within expiry of the Ram It & To The Moon capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis founds these products to be tainted...
- Penn Herb Company Ltd Recalls Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula Because of Possible Health Riskon 11/06/2024 at 6:28 pm
Audience: Consumer, Patient, Rheumatology, Pharmacy June 11, 2024 -- Penn Herb Company Ltd of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recalling 51 bottles (60 Capsules per bottle) of Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (Item #: Sm32x, Lot #: 23289A)...
- AHCS Honorary Fellowship Event 2024: Meet our new fellowsby AHCS Administrator on 11/06/2024 at 4:17 pm
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- HomeoCare Laboratories Inc. Issues Recall of Stella Life Oral Care Spray Unflavored and Advanced Formula Peppermint Oral Care Rinse Due to Microbial Contaminationon 06/06/2024 at 6:09 pm
Audience: Consumers Yonkers, NY, 06/05/2024 – HomeoCare Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of homeopathic products, is voluntarily recalling two batches of Homeopathic StellaLife Oral Care Products listed in the table below manufactured in 2024...
- Sagent Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Docetaxel Injection, USP Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matteron 28/05/2024 at 8:53 pm
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer SCHAUMBURG, IL – May 28, 2024 – Sagent Pharmaceuticals today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of Docetaxel Injection, USP (80 mg per 8 mL multi-dose vials and 160 mg...
- Cartridge-Based Hemostasis Analyzer System Enables Faster Coagulation Testingon 28/05/2024 at 6:12 am
Haemonetics has obtained U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the TEG 6s hemostasis analyzer system Global Hemostasis-HN assay cartridge, enhancing viscoelastic...
- Hospira Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Buprenorphine HCl Injection Carpuject Units and Labetalol HCl Injection Carpuject Units Due to Potential for Incomplete Crimp Sealson 21/05/2024 at 3:53 pm
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer May 21, 2024 - NEW YORK, NY., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company (“Pfizer”), is voluntarily recalling the lots listed in the table below of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection CarpujectTM...
- Cross-Compatibility Issues with Autoinjector Devices Optional for Use with Glatiramer Acetate Injectionon 16/05/2024 at 2:30 pm
Audience: Patients, Caregivers, Health Care Providers May 16, 2024 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals of labeling updates for glatiramer acetate injection products. Updated labeling includes a new warning that...
- FDA Safety Communication: Do Not Use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests Due to Risk of False Resultson 13/05/2024 at 6:51 pm
Audience: Health Care Provider, Consumer May 13, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning home test users, caregivers, and health care providers not to use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests for Home and Over-the-Counter (OTC)...
- FDA Alerts Health Care Professionals of Pregnancy Problems Associated with Thiopurineson 29/04/2024 at 11:45 am
Audience: Health Care Professionals April 29, 2024 -- FDA is alerting health care professionals of the rare risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) associated with the use of thiopurines (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, and...
- Dr. Reddy’s Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder for Oral Solution 100 mg Due to Sub-Potencyon 23/04/2024 at 9:43 am
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer Hyderabad India and Princeton, NJ, US; April 23, 2024 – Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. today announced that it is voluntarily recalling six (6) lots of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Powder for...
- FDA Requires Boxed Warning for T Cell Malignancies Following Treatment with BCMA-Directed or CD19-Directed Autologous CAR T Cell Immunotherapieson 18/04/2024 at 8:59 am
Audience: Health Professional April 18, 2024 -- In November 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a safety communication to provide information about reports of T cell malignancies including chimeric antigen receptor CAR-positive...
- Counterfeit Versions of Botox Found in Multiple Stateson 16/04/2024 at 8:04 am
Audience: Health Care Professionals, Consumers April 16, 2024 -- FDA is alerting health care professionals and consumers that unsafe counterfeit versions of Botox (botulinum toxin) have been found in multiple states and administered to consumers for...
- Otsuka Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Abilify (aripiprazole) Tablets Due to Drug Product Cross-Contamination on Manufacturing Equipmenton 09/04/2024 at 3:54 pm
Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer PRINCETON, N.J. (April 9, 2024) – Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka) is voluntarily recalling certain Abilify (aripiprazole) Tablets in the United States due to cross-contamination...
- Next Generation Instrument Screens for Hemoglobin Disorders in Newbornson 09/04/2024 at 9:49 am
A next-generation instrument dedicated to newborn hemoglobin screening offers a smooth workflow and excellent analytical capabilities, along with easy integration...
- Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel Due to Presence of Methanolon 05/04/2024 at 11:11 am
Audience: Consumers April 5, 2024 – Oranjestad, Aruba, Aruba Aloe Balm N.V. is voluntarily recalling 40 lots of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada Gel to the consumer level. The products have been found to...
- ForeverMen Supplements Recalledon 02/04/2024 at 11:07 am
Audience: Consumers April 2, 2024 -- FAonline INC , 65-20 180 Street NY 11365 is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of the ForeverMen capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis founds these products to be tainted with sildenafil and...
- AvKARE, LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750 mg/5 mL Due to Potential Bacillus Cereus Contaminationon 29/03/2024 at 7:37 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 29, 2024 –AvKARE, LLC is voluntarily recalling lot # AW0221A of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750mg/5mL to the Consumer/User level, due to the potential Bacillus cereus contamination in...
- Eugia US LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL Due to Presence of White Particleson 28/03/2024 at 1:27 pm
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy March 28, 2024– East Windsor, New Jersey, Eugia US LLC (f/k/a AuroMedics Pharma LLC) has initiated a voluntary recall of lot number 3MC23011 of Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL (100mg/mL)...
- Amneal Issues a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Oral Solution USP, 250mg/5mL Due to the Potential for Some Bottles to be Super Potenton 27/03/2024 at 1:15 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 27, 2024 - Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Bridgewater, New Jersey (Amneal), is voluntarily recalling 4 lots (see table below) of Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Oral Solution, USP, 250 mg/5mL...
- FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Certain Topical Pain Relief Products Due to Potential for Dangerous Health Effectson 26/03/2024 at 9:28 am
Audience: Consumers March 26, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use certain over-the-counter analgesic (pain relief) products that are marketed for topical use to relieve pain before, during or after certain...
- Pyramid Wholesale Issues Recall of Various Brands of Products Sold as Dietary Supplements for Sexual Enhancementon 19/03/2024 at 8:06 am
Audience: Consumers March 19, 2024, Los Angeles, CA – Pyramid Wholesale is issuing a recall of various brands of products sold as dietary supplements for sexual enhancement because they contain undeclared prescription drugs including...
- Par Pharmaceutical Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Treprostinil Injection Due to Potential for Silicone Particulateson 12/03/2024 at 9:15 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 12, 2024 – DUBLIN, Ireland – Endo International plc announced today that one of its operating companies, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Par), is voluntarily recalling one lot of...
- Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Eye Ointment Products Due to Potential Lack of Sterilityon 22/02/2024 at 8:55 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Ophthalmology 22 February, 2024 – Thane, Maharashtra, India, Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Eye Ointment products listed in the table below with expiration date ranging...
- Nordic Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3on 17/02/2024 at 6:09 pm
Audience: Consumers Watsonville, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2024) – Nordic Naturals is voluntarily recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid, 0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL), 400 IU (10mcg) D3. This recall is being conducted due to a...
- Drop-in sessions – Equivalence and Clinical Research Practitionersby AHCS Administrator on 20/09/2023 at 1:22 pm
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- Article Submission Process Streamlined for Clinica Chimica Acta and Related Journalson 26/09/2022 at 11:33 am
- FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shotsby MalloryHackett on 15/10/2021 at 7:41 pm
Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations.
- Walgreens invests $5.5B to accelerate new healthcare business segmentby MalloryHackett on 14/10/2021 at 7:29 pm
With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.
- Mayo Clinic to study respiratory muscle training as long COVID treatmentby MalloryHackett on 13/10/2021 at 8:05 pm
Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.
- Anthem, Providence tap Vim for value-based care platform deploymentby MalloryHackett on 12/10/2021 at 8:37 pm
The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.
- Healthcare lost 17,500 jobs in September amid ongoing labor shortageby MalloryHackett on 11/10/2021 at 7:58 pm
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.
- Cigna divests life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses for $5.75Bby MalloryHackett on 08/10/2021 at 8:16 pm
By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.
- Pfizer and BioNTech request EUA for COVID-19 vaccine in young childrenby MalloryHackett on 07/10/2021 at 8:13 pm
The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.
- Oscar Health teams up with Chicago health systems to offer tech-enabled health plansby MalloryHackett on 04/10/2021 at 8:02 pm
Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.
- Henry Ford Health System taps Contessa for at-home hospital careby MalloryHackett on 01/10/2021 at 8:11 pm
The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.
- Intermountain Healthcare begins outpatient imaging businessby MalloryHackett on 30/09/2021 at 8:23 pm
The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.
- Diagnostic Test Identifies Resistance Mutation that Enables Use of Inexpensive, Single Dose ...on 17/08/2020 at 1:57 am
- New Technique Predicts Preterm Births in High Risk Womenon 13/08/2020 at 10:55 pm
- Automated Malaria Diagnosis Enhanced by Deep Neural Networkson 13/08/2020 at 10:40 pm
- Genome Analysis Predicts Likelihood of Neurodisability in Oxygen-Deprived Newbornson 11/08/2020 at 12:00 pm
A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such...