The recent FDA approval of Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, marks a significant milestone in the field of allergy treatment. This innovative product is set to revolutionize the way allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, are managed, particularly for individuals who may have a fear of needles. Addressing a Key Concern One of
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The study conducted by Cindy X. Cai, MD, and colleagues at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine shed light on the relationship between social determinants of health and severe rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The findings revealed that individuals with higher levels of socioeconomic disadvantage, as indicated by the Area Deprivation Index
In November 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic put intense pressure on hospital resources, CMS introduced the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, permitting hospitals and health systems to provide hospital-level care in patients’ homes. The waiver has been a critical tool in expanding access to care during the pandemic, with over 300 hospitals in 37
Years ago, when John J. Pippin, MD, was in medical school, live animals were routinely used for teaching human physiology. Despite the normalcy of the practice, Pippin took a stand against it and helped convince the University of Massachusetts medical program to end the use of animals for physiology training. Fast forward to today, and
Recently, a new chapter in medical education began with the welcoming of the first class at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. This new medical school, established in partnership with U.S. healthcare giant HCA Healthcare, marks a significant milestone in the field of healthcare education. The 50
The pilot study conducted in Philadelphia focused on the impact of intermittent calorie restriction on executive function and memory in older adults. This 8-week randomized clinical trial involved 40 overweight, cognitively normal participants with insulin resistance. The study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan with a “healthy living” diet based on portion
The recent vote by the Genetic Metabolic Diseases Advisory Committee highlighted the potential efficacy of arimoclomol as a treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a rare and fatal neurovisceral genetic disorder. Despite some concerns raised by a minority of members, a majority of the committee voted in favor of the treatment based on the totality
The recent approval by the FDA for the use of afamitresgene autoleucel (afami-cel, Tecelra) in the treatment of advanced synovial sarcoma marks a significant milestone in cancer therapy. This groundbreaking decision paves the way for a new treatment option for patients with unresectable or metastatic disease who have undergone prior chemotherapy. Synovial sarcoma is a
An extensive epidemiological study conducted on the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) has revealed a concerning association between the presence of both non-essential and essential metals in urine and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. The study, spanning over 17 years, found that various individual urinary metals, including cadmium, tungsten, uranium,
The proposed Medicare fee schedule for physicians and healthcare professionals in 2025 has caused quite a stir within the healthcare community. The Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) for 2025 is set to be lower than it has been in decades, reminiscent of the levels last seen in 1993. This drastic reduction in reimbursement rates is alarming,