DR ELLIE CANNON: Why have I been told that I need HRT after breaking my ankle? I recently broke my ankle in a fall while running. I’m in perfect health otherwise, but have been told that due to my age – I’m in my late 50s – I need HRT…
MaxCyte joins the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) as a founding member
MaxCyte, Inc., a leading, cell-engineering focused company providing enabling platform technologies to advance the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation cell-based therapeutics and innovative bioprocessing applications, today announced that it has joined the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM), as a founding member. AMM is the leading global organization dedicated to…
Babies are contracting salmonella after handling pet food, FDA warns
Two federal health agencies are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to dog food that has sickened seven people in seven states, nearly all of them infants. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of Victor Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, a brand tied to the outbreak,…
Covid testing expert shares if infections have already peaked in the UK
Dr Hilary believes flu is ‘more of a risk’ than Covid this winter The latest government data shows that the number of Covid cases has declined in the past week by more than 30 percent. Gabriela Brewer from London Covid Testing did, however, point out that “Covid testing is less…
How care for cough – one of the top medical complaints – can benefit from RPM and AI
Photo: Dr. Peter Small The combined impact of respiratory illness such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough and pneumonia on individuals and health systems is staggering. COPD alone affects more than 15 million people and costs the healthcare system close to $50 billion each year. Effective daily maintenance therapy enables many…
Telemedicine for Epilepsy Care a Win-Win
TOPLINE: Telemedicine improves attendance at epilepsy appointments and has the potential to overcome socioeconomic hurdles and widen access to epilepsy care, particularly among underserved populations, new research suggests. METHODOLOGY: Researchers collected social determinants of health for all adult epilepsy patients scheduled for either an in-person or telemedicine appointment at Kentucky…
Mapping cell behaviors in high-grade glioma to improve treatment
High-grade gliomas are cancerous tumors that spread quickly in the brain or spinal cord. In a new study led by Mayo Clinic, researchers found invasive brain tumor margins of high-grade glioma (HGG) contain biologically distinct genetic and molecular alterations that point to aggressive behavior and disease recurrence. The findings suggest…
Big pharma pushing for approval for obesity drugs for kids six and up
The Ozempic effect: Big pharma firms to trial anti-obesity drugs in children as young as SIX – despite concerns drugs may cause suicidal thoughts Eli Lilly will enroll young children to test its ‘King Kong’ obesity drug Mounjaro Approval is a long way away but it would be the first…
Popular cold and flu medicines should be pulled as they dont work
Decongestants' links to brain conditions discussed by Dr Zoe An expert has warned that popular cold and flu remedies containing a common ingredient should be pulled from shelves, as it doesn’t work – as experts have also warned about another decongestant which could cause strokes. The Director of France’s National…
$13M NIH grant funds research to rejuvenate immune system in older adults
Reviewed University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers received a $13.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to continue studies aimed at rejuvenating the immune system of older people in order to improve health throughout the lifespan. Older adults are disproportionally affected by infection, cancer and certain types of…