Columbus, OH

In a 24-week study of patients with PAH, six-minute walking distance improved by an average of 40.8 meters, and risk of death or clinical worsening was reduced by 82%. Winrevair (sotatercept), in combination with other therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), has been approved by the European Commission (EC) for treatment of adult patients with PAH in World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Class (FC) II to III, for the purpose of improving the exercise capacity of those patients, according to a press release issued by Merck (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) on Aug. 26, 2024 (1).

Merck Treatment Combined with Other Therapies for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Approved by European Commission

Somatic nuclear mitochondrial DNA (Numt) insertions are mito-nuclear gene transfer events that can arise in the germline and in cancer. This study shows that Numt insertions arise spontaneously and accumulate in brain tissues during development or over the human lifespan. #####. In your coverage, please use this URL to provide...

Spontaneous transfer of mitochondrial DNA into the nuclear genomes in the human brain over the individual’s lifespan

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

Ozempic and Wegovy may have some new competition. Eli Lilly has announced that its new diabetes drug, Zepbound (tirzepatide), reduced the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in prediabetic adults in a clinical trial. Additionally, treatment with tirzepatide resulted in sustained weight loss through the treatment period, with...

Eli Lilly says its new diabetes drug was 94% effective in clinical trials

Tampa, FL

Questions about multiple myeloma regarding treatment options, bone strength and other associated comorbidities were answered by an expert. Multiple myeloma is a rarer disease than other cancers, such as lung or breast cancer, an expert told CURE®. During the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit, patients asked some questions about the disease.

Multiple Myeloma: 8 Frequently Asked Patient Questions

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Fatigue, feeling dizzy or out of breath, and headaches are some of the most common signs of anemia, a blood disorder in which the body lacks sufficient levels of red blood cells.

12 Most Common Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

A complete blood count, chemistry profile, immunoglobulin test, and light chain assay are among the important blood tests doctors use to help diagnose multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using...

How Do Blood Tests Help in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis?

Saint Louis, MO

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are far less likely than those without the condition to have the molecular hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The discovery suggests a new avenue of research through which to seek Alzheimer’s treatments,...

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Opaganib was given orphan drug designation for the treatment of neuroblastoma in children, which is rare, but the most common infancy malignancy. Tel Aviv-based RedHill Biopharma has been given orphan drug designation by FDA for Opaganib, a proprietary and investigational host-directed drug for treatment of neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that is the most common malignancy among infants, with a median age of 17 months at the time of diagnosis (1). RedHill announced the FDA decision in a press release on Aug. 26, 2024.

RedHill Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Neuroblastoma Treatment

Microbiotica has received the green light from EU and UK regulatory authorities to start phase 1b studies for its microbiome medicines in advanced melanoma and ulcerative colitis. The Cambridge-based company Microbiotica announced today that it has received approvals to initiate clinical trials in some EU countries and the UK for...

EU and UK approve Microbiome Medicines for advanced melanoma and ulcerative colitis

A new analysis suggests HbA1c may be more informative to fatty liver disease severity than BMI, and should be included in screenings. Glucose control measures via glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) may be a significant, singular predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) severity in patients, according to new data.1. A recent...

HbA1c Highly Predicts NAFLD Disease Severity

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

This is the second installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, discusses obesity and the significant impact it can have on patients with PCOS. This is a condition that most females with PCOS battle from adolescence through end of life.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity

Massachusetts State

"White lung pneumonia" (also called "white lung syndrome") is a term used to describe a type of pneumonia in which imaging shows a distinctive appearance of the lungs. Healthy lung tissue usually appears dark on X-rays due to its air content. White lung pneumonia is not an official medical diagnosis....

Understanding White Lung Pneumonia: A Diagnostic Finding

Most people have heard of type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas makes too little or no insulin, and type 2 diabetes, which occurs when high blood sugar levels affects both insulin production and how the body's cells respond to insulin. But now, a lesser-known condition has been getting increasing attention: type 1.5 diabetes.

What Is Type 1.5 Diabetes, an Often Misdiagnosed Health Condition?

Hamish Graham was diagnosed with leukemia at age 23 after experiencing what he thought were symptoms of a migraine. He wasn’t diagnosed with the blood cancer until he got a blood test after feeling incredibly fatigued during a walk with his mom and grandmother. Leukemia is different from other...

23-Year-Old Working at Movie Theatre Dismissed His Weight Loss & Dizziness As Migraines, Turned Out To Be Leukemia

FDA expands Omnipod 5 AID system for type 2 diabetes, marking the first AID system approved for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes management. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the expansion of indications for Insulet Corporation’s SmartAdjust technology, clearing the way for use of the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System in adults with type 2 diabetes.1.

FDA Clears Omnipod 5 AID System for Type 2 Diabetes

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) usually takes several years to develop. In many cases, it may take at least 5 years for the condition to develop after a diagnosis of diabetes. However, the onset, progression, and extent of vision loss can vary widely. The risk of DR can. the longer a person...

How quickly can diabetic retinopathy develop?

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Treatment from Roche is Approved in EU

PiaSky (crovalimab) has previously been approved in countries such as the United States and Japan for monthly, subcutaneous use that may be self-administered with adequate training....

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Treatment from Roche is Approved in EU

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