The London Clinic is currently under investigation for alleged attempts by staff to access Kate Middleton’s private medical records. This breach of privacy is concerning and raises questions about the security measures in place at healthcare facilities. Contraceptives in New York New York health officials have signed an order allowing contraceptives to be available without
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Sequel Med Tech recently received FDA clearance for the twiist automated insulin delivery system, designed for patients as young as 6 years old with type 1 diabetes. Unlike other systems, twiist directly measures the volume and flow of insulin delivered with every micro-dose, marking a significant advancement in diabetes management technology. This approval opens up
The FDA recently approved atidarsagene autotemcel (arsa-cel; Lenmeldy) as the first gene therapy treatment for children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). This groundbreaking announcement marks a significant milestone in the treatment of this rare genetic disease, offering hope to children affected by MLD. MLD is
Promising new findings have emerged from an early-phase trial involving the use of raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) in patients with heavily pretreated, platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer. The trial revealed an impressive overall response rate of 48.6%, with one complete response and 17 partial responses among the patients evaluated. These results represent a significant advancement in the
The recent decision by the CDC to reduce the isolation time for COVID-19 for the general public has sparked controversy and concern among healthcare workers. The new guidelines state that isolation time can be cut from 5 days to 24 hours if individuals are fever-free without taking fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are improving. This
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study conducted a systematic analysis revealing that disorders affecting the nervous system are the leading cause of ill health globally. This analysis showed that neurologic conditions affected a staggering 43.1% of the world’s population in 2021, surpassing cardiovascular diseases (excluding stroke). This data, presented by Jaimie Steinmetz, PhD, MSc,
The latest available hospital admission data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) has revealed a shocking surge in cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users in the American West. According to the study conducted by Mohammad Bhuiyan, PhD, of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, and his colleagues, there was a staggering 231% increase
Traveling into space has long been a dream for many, but new research has shed light on a side effect that may not have been considered before. A study conducted by Willebrordus P. J. van Oosterhout, MD, PhD, of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and his colleagues revealed that a staggering 91.7% of
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages. Patients with ADHD often face challenges related to comorbidities, functional impairments, and premature mortality, especially if the condition is left untreated. The use of pharmacological treatments, including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, is recommended for managing ADHD symptoms. However, concerns have been raised
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients like Grace Armant are facing hurdles in obtaining coverage for essential home ventilators. As per Armant, UnitedHealthcare has continually rejected requests for a machine she requires to breathe comfortably as she battles the fatal disease. Doctors across the nation are witnessing a similar trend with various insurers making it difficult