Category: health

The approach aims to support broader FDA acceptance of the monocyte activation test (MAT) as a replacement, animal-free pyrogen test. A new validation strategy that addresses both European Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) regulatory frameworks could support broader international replacement of animal-based pyrogen testing. In the study by Burgmaier et al., the monocyte activation read more

We can change the shape of the UV lights to create so many complicated structures Baiqiang Huang To create this stretchiness, the team built upon existing work from Cai’s lab, which had already developed a way to create very strong synthetic polymers. The approach took a page from the methods used to create stretchy, strong read more

Mio Kobayashi Frisk Image source: Göteborgs universitet The results are published in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society. High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Elevated blood pressure can have many underlying causes, such as obesity, stress, or kidney disease. Sleep apnea is already read more

Researchers at The University of Osaka have engineered a novel technique, Balloon-Assisted Bronchoscope Delivery (BDBD), to guide endoscopes to small, early-stage lung cancers hidden deep within the periphery of the lungs. By using a small balloon to gently widen the airways, this method overcomes the physical limitations of conventional bronchoscopy, promising to revolutionize both the read more

Fondazione Telethon’s Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel) has been recommended for approval by the CHMP as a treatment for the rare disease. Rome-based Fondazione Telethon is on track to win European approval for the first gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, after receiving the backing of key regulatory advisors. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) read more

Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy devices represent a pinnacle of photobiomodulation technology, offering a versatile, user-friendly, and clinically proven approach to health and well-being. Distinguished by its patented form of polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent light, this therapy is designed for a broad spectrum of users, from lay individuals seeking home-based solutions to healthcare professionals in clinical settings. With read more

Doctors, nurses, and patients rely on smooth communication. Without a common language, misunderstandings and misdiagnoses may occur. But what happens when healthcare professionals and patients do not speak the same language? With Pocketalk’s translation solutions, such barriers can be overcome quickly and reliably. Different Solutions for Different Needs Pocketalk bridges language gaps with portable realtime read more

Policymakers should prioritise on prevention, sustainability and equitable access over simply increasing health budgets Ali Emrouznejad Professor Ali Emrouznejad, co-author of the study and Professor and Chair in Business Analytics at the University of Surrey, said: “Money isn’t everything when it comes to national health. It’s how effectively countries use their resources that matters. Nations read more

Serving as a digital co-tutor, AI enhances the learning experience through personalised feedback and realistic clinical simulations, helping to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals Jasmine Ong Dr Jasmine Ong from Duke-NUS AI + Medical Sciences Initiative and Principal Clinical Pharmacist at Singapore General Hospital, is a joint first author of the paper. She read more

The FDA-veteran and oncology specialist will lead the US drug agency’s work ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has appointed 26-year agency veteran Dr Richard Pazdur as its new director. The internal hire will see Dr Pazdur remain in his read more

The German pharma company’s agreement for its South Korea sites is the latest green initiative to be unveiled by the industry. Merck has become one of the latest pharma companies to signal its commitment to manufacturing sustainability, signing a renewable energy agreement for its business in South Korea (pictured above). Its deal with local green read more

Phase III data suggest the drug could be the first high-efficacy, oral therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) or primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Roche’s oral multiple sclerosis fenebrutinib is continuing on its path to become the first Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor for both the relapsing and primary progressive forms of the condition. In the read more

By utilising patient-derived instead of donor-derived platelets, the method could offer a safer approach to platelet transfusions. A novel method for manufacturing platelet-producing cells from stem cells, known as megakaryocytes, could provide an unlimited supply of patient-derived platelets. Notably, the proposed approach outlined by researchers in Japan also avoids the risk of immune rejection, making read more

Decision provides UK Alzheimer’s patients with an alternative administration method for Eisai and Biogen’s antibody drug. Credit: PictureDesignSwiss / Shutterstock.com Eisai and Biogen have received UK approval for intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing of Leqembi (lecanemab) for patients with early Alzheimer’s, expanding treatment options for the disease. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)’s authorisation read more