When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare autoimmune diseases, agency experts argued that would be a mistake, according to FDA records. One problem cited: The manufacturer had provided only “limited safety data.” As it often does, the FDA in 2021 approved the…
On a weekday morning in a quiet Boston neighborhood, a kitchen bustled with activity. Volunteers sliced chicken breasts, stuffed bell peppers, filled trays, and carefully labeled each item. It was part of an experiment to offer nutritious and medically tailored meals to Medicaid patients who are unable to shop for groceries and cook for themselves….
Trump’s $500 ACA refunds offer immediate financial relief to some enrollees, but healthcare experts question whether they address the broader affordability challenges facing Americans. The post Trump’s $500 ACA Refunds: ‘We Shouldn’t Confuse a Check With a Healthcare Affordability Strategy’ appeared first on MedCity News.
North Immunology is going public in a reverse merger with Aethlon Medical. With eczema as the lead indication, the inflammation and immunology biotech aims to show its bispecific antibody offers efficacy and tolerability advantages over Sanofi’s immune disorder juggernaut, Dupixent. The post North Immunology Reverse Merger Comes With $180M for Next-Gen Inflammation Drug appeared first…
After a near-miss with her own breast cancer diagnosis, Ariel Ganz co-founded Arben Ventures, a precision health and longevity fund that has backed 83 early-stage startups in three years. The post How a Cancer Diagnosis Shaped This VC’s Precision Health Thesis appeared first on MedCity News.
In NEJM AI paper, researchers say understanding where and why physicians modify AI-generated content is a first step to realizing their value
Historically, warming and positioning have been addressed independently because, in many surgical procedures, they do not significantly interfere with one another. However, that’s not the case in most robotic-assisted surgeries. The post The Missing Link in Surgical Safety: Integrating Patient Warming and Positioning appeared first on MedCity News.
The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it’s less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older adults. More studies follow, confirming those findings. After a few years, medical associations revise their guidelines, warning that the drug in…
As Californians have weathered relentless heat waves, state workplace safety regulators have repeatedly reminded employers to protect employees from heat illness by providing water, shade, cooldown areas, and additional rest breaks when temperatures climb. But there’s a notable exception in the state’s heat safety rules: Not covered are the nurses, guards, staff, and tens of…
I had a great conversation and demo with Katie Logan and Christine Smith from Gozio a while back. Finally got it up on THCB. Gozio provides two types of patient navigation for health systems. One as a digital front door helping patients navigate to doctors, services and tools like virtual care and appointments from the…