Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School have developed a small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology that is stable enough for inhalation into the lungs, where it can potentially treat diseases as diverse as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and viral infections such as COVID-19. siRNA is not typically stable enough to survive for […]
Month: May 2023
The inspiring story of the man who founded the Rotunda Hospital
The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin is the oldest continuously-running maternity hospital in the world and is nearing the birth of its one-millionth baby. However, the inspiring story of its founder, Bartholomew Mosse, has been largely overlooked in the pages of history. Born in 1712 outside Portlaoise, Bartholomew Mosse studied medicine […]
Life Healthcare Group Holdings’ (JSE:LHC) Dividend Will Be Increased To ZAR0.17
The board of Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited (JSE:LHC) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ZAR0.17 on the 19th of June, an increased payment from last year’s comparable dividend. This will take the dividend yield to an attractive 2.6%, providing a nice boost to shareholder returns. […]
Global Health and Fitness Club Market Size is Anticipated
Austin, TX, USA, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Health and Fitness Club Market Size, Trends, and Insights By Service Type (Membership Fees, Total Admission Fees, Personal Training & Instruction Service, Others), and By Region – Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, […]
EXPERIENCE FROM THE WORLD AND SITUATION IN VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In the limited medical sources circumstance, the technology evaluation will help policymakers choose and establish the most appropriate health technology coordinating with conditions and actual occurrences, thereby ensuring the best medical intervention for patients. From the perception and vision, from […]
The 10 best fitness trackers in 2023
Fitness trackers have come a long way from the simple bands that tracked steps and little else. Modern trackers can monitor everything from your heart health to how well you’ve recovered from a hard bout of training. They’ve got sensors galore and, in some cases, can give smartwatches a run […]
How Are They Different? > News > Yale Medicine
Pfizer-BioNTech The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (brand name: Comirnaty) was granted full Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in August 2021 for people ages 16 and older. Before that, it was the first COVID-19 vaccine to receive FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) back in December 2020, after the company reported that its […]
‘People are desperate’: Experts see increase in mental healthcare deserts across the Triangle
Friday, May 26, 2023 10:38PM DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Areinia Adams often sees patients for anxiety and depression, but she said the pandemic exacerbated things, which has created a dire need for those seeking help. “Stacked. Every single time I talk to someone I tell them my schedule is so […]
FDA approves Pfizer Covid drug for high-risk adults
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to Pfizer’s Covid antiviral pill, Paxlovid, for adults who are at high risk of getting severely sick with the virus. Paxlovid is specifically advised for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid in adults older than 50 and people who […]
14 Best Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy
In this article, we will take a look at 14 best healthcare dividend stocks to buy. You can skip our detailed analysis of the healthcare sector and dividend stocks, and go directly to read 5 Best Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy. The healthcare sector in the US encompasses a wide […]
FDA Approves Pfizer’s Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19 in Adults
The FDA has approved the Pfizer’s nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged as Paxlovid, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for disease progression to severe COVID-19, including hospital or death. This marks the fourth drug, and first oral antiviral pill, approved by the […]
Michigan hospital merger threatens jobs and patient services
After University of Michigan Health System’s acquisition of Sparrow Health became official last month, questions continue to mount on how the deal will impact workers and patients. While UM Health is tight-lipped on the details of this impact, the general answers to these questions are already well known. As it […]
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness and Fitness Month with a New Fitness & Mindfulness App
New mobile app combines functional fitness, breathwork and meditation, offering an integrated path to change for both body and mind. PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Ditabo Fitness & Mindfulness announces the launch of its new mobile […]
FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral Drug for COVID-19
The FDA has granted full approval to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) for treating adult outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at risk for severe disease, the agency announced on Thursday. “Today’s approval demonstrates that Paxlovid has met the agency’s rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness, and that it remains an […]
CGI and Helsinki University Hospital develop AI solution for reviewing brain CT scans and detecting brain hemorrhages
Stock Market SymbolsGIB (NYSE)GIB.A (TSX)cgi.com/newsroom The research project opens a testbed for hospitals around the world to contribute to the project and to test the algorithm platform HELSINKI, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has partnered with Helsinki University Hospital and Planmeca, a leading manufacturer of high-tech […]
the tech to spot concussion
Technology alone won’t save sports from the risk of brain injury but there’s a race to deliver products that help identify concussion when it happens on the field. Innovators are increasingly looking to cram clinical testing into mobile devices that help identify concussive events and aid better health outcomes. Some […]
NIH funding boosts diversity in Kennesaw State exercise science laboratory
KENNESAW, Ga. | May 22, 2023 Kennesaw State University associate professor of exercise science Katherine Ingram studies maternal health, including markers of body fat measures, daily activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in early pregnancy to predict risk of developing gestational diabetes. Ingram conducts research by studying a diverse group of people […]
The AI healthcare revolution has begun
This article is an installment of Future Explored, a weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like this one straight to your inbox every Thursday morning by subscribing here. Artificial intelligence could be the next world-changing medical breakthrough. From autonomous surgical robots to software that spots signs of disease […]
Fit Body Boot Camp Raises Awareness for Mental Health Through Fitness
CHINO HILLS, Calif., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As Mental Health Awareness Month, May provides the opportunity to promote behavioral health concerns and reduce their stigma. Fit Body Boot Camp 30-minute Afterburn workouts combine High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Active Rest Training to produce fun workouts that burn twice the […]
Development of Smart Hospital Gowns Presents Opportunities
DUBLIN, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Hospital Gowns Market 2023-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Research and Markets Logo As per report estimates, the global hospital gowns market will progress with a CAGR of 11.83% in the forecasted years from 2023 to 2030. The rise in […]