The London Clinic is currently under investigation for alleged attempts by staff to access Kate Middleton’s private medical records. This breach of privacy raises serious concerns about patient confidentiality and data security in healthcare facilities. A recent order signed by state health officials in New York will allow contraceptives to be obtained without a prescription.
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Recently, the FDA approved the twiist automated insulin delivery system developed by Sequel Med Tech. This innovative system, powered by Tidepool, is designed for patients aged 6 and older with type 1 diabetes. What sets the twiist system apart is its ability to directly measure the volume and flow of insulin delivered with each micro-dose.
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare genetic disease caused by a mutation in the ARSA gene. This mutation leads to the accumulation of sulfatides in the central and peripheral nervous systems, resulting in progressive dysmyelination, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. The disease causes the loss of motor and cognitive functions, ultimately leading to death. MLD has three
Ovarian cancer is a devastating disease, particularly in cases of platinum-resistant advanced stages. However, a recent early-phase trial has shown promising results in the treatment of heavily pretreated, platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer. The use of raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) directed against cadherin 6 (CDH6), has led to an “exciting” response rate,
Recently, the CDC made the decision to reduce the isolation time for the general public who have COVID-19 from 5 days to just 24 hours. This change came as a shock to many, including the National Nurses United (NNU), who raised concerns about the potential risks of such a decision. The CDC’s new guidelines allow
Neurological disorders are a significant public health concern worldwide, affecting billions of individuals and contributing to a substantial disease burden. According to a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study, conducted by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, disorders affecting the nervous system were the leading cause of ill health
The alarming surge of cardiomyopathy-associated hospital admissions among methamphetamine users in the American West has raised significant concerns. According to a recent study based on data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS), methamphetamine-related cardiomyopathy admissions have increased by a staggering 231% from 2008 to 2020 nationwide. This spike is in stark contrast to the mere
Space flight appeared to provoke headaches in healthy astronauts, a prospective study showed. According to a study conducted by Willebrordus P. J. van Oosterhout, MD, PhD, of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and co-authors, 91.7% of the 24 astronauts who participated in long-haul space flights experienced at least one headache during their missions.
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. In a recent observational study conducted in Sweden, researchers found that starting medication for ADHD was linked to a lower risk of death, particularly from “unnatural” causes such as unintentional injuries, suicide, and accidental poisonings. This study sheds light on
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) stripped Grace Armant of her ability to speak, leaving her reliant on a machine to help her breathe, yet UnitedHealthcare repeatedly denied coverage for this crucial medical equipment. Unfortunately, Armant is not alone in facing these challenges. Doctors across the country report that insurers like UnitedHealthcare have made it increasingly difficult