The development of the first non-injectable emergency treatment for allergies marks a significant milestone in the field of medicine. With the recent FDA approval of neffy epinephrine nasal spray, individuals suffering from type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have a new and innovative treatment option available. Neffy, previously known as ARS-1, offers a convenient and
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The study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, and colleagues at the Wilmer Eye Institute sheds light on the impact of social determinants of health on the severity of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The researchers found that patients living in neighborhoods with higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage were more likely to present with worse visual
The Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, implemented by CMS in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has allowed hospitals and health systems to provide hospital-level care to patients in their own homes. This waiver has proven to be highly beneficial, with over 300 hospitals in 37 states taking advantage of this payment waiver. However,
It is no secret that animals have been used in medical education for centuries. However, as society evolves and new technologies emerge, the practice of using live animals for surgical training is being increasingly called into question. Despite the advancements in alternative methods, such as simulators and cadavers, some surgical residencies, including programs at prestigious
The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee has recently welcomed its first class of 50 students. These students received their white coats in a ceremony last week, marking the beginning of their journey towards becoming medical professionals. The school, which is in partnership with U.S. healthcare giant HCA
Intermittent calorie restriction has been shown to improve executive function and memory in cognitively intact older adults, according to an exploratory pilot study. The study, which involved 40 overweight, cognitively normal older adults with insulin resistance, compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan with a “healthy living” diet based on portion control and
Recently, the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee voted 11-5 in favor of the investigational treatment arimoclomol for Niemann-Pick disease type C. This decision was based on the totality of clinical and nonclinical data, as well as the favorable safety profile of the drug. If the FDA ultimately approves arimoclomol, it will be the first treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) as a treatment for advanced synovial sarcoma. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first engineered cell therapy approved for a solid tumor. Afami-cel is an autologous T-cell immunotherapy specifically indicated for adults with unresectable or metastatic disease
Recent research has revealed a concerning link between traces of non-essential and essential metals in urine and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. The largest epidemiological study on the topic, based on the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), has shed light on the association between individual urinary metals and incident events
The recent release of CMS’s proposed Medicare fee schedule for physicians and healthcare professionals in 2025 has created waves in the healthcare industry. One of the key points of contention is the significant decrease in the Medicare “conversion factor” (CF), which plays a crucial role in determining payment rates for services and procedures. The proposed