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Johnson & Johnson seeks first approval of nipocalimab to treat broadest population living with antibody positive generalized myasthenia gravis

The BLA submission for nipocalimab marks a significant advancement in treating generalized myasthenia gravis, showing improved MG-ADL scores in clinical trials.

From Johnson & Johnson 24 Sep 2024

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

Study reveals 0.4%-2.7% incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in severe patients, highlighting significant mortality risks and risk factors.

24 Sep 2024

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

Seven million deaths annually are attributed to air pollution-related illnesses like COPD, lung cancer and respiratory infections. The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on global leaders to intensify efforts to combat air pollution, a leading cause of lung disease and death worldwide.

24 Sep 2024

New drug combo shows promise for deeper remission in chronic leukemia

Researchers leading the SWOG S1712 clinical trial have found that adding ruxolitinib to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment for patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) significantly increased the percentage of patients who had a molecular response deep enough to warrant discontinuing treatment.

24 Sep 2024

Brazil nuts reduce inflammation and improve gut health in women on restricted diets

Brazil nut consumption in an energy-restricted diet significantly reduced inflammation and improved intestinal permeability in overweight/obese women, likely due to selenium’s anti-inflammatory properties.

23 Sep 2024

UChicago Medicine implants first Revi neuromodulation device to improve bladder control

UChicago Medicine has become the first medical center in Illinois to implant the Revi neuromodulation device, an exciting new treatment option that could offer relief for patients with urinary urgency incontinence (UUI).

23 Sep 2024

Transparent capsules in inhalers improve medication delivery for chronic airway diseases

This study examined whether patients with non-reversible chronic airway disease using a transparent capsule in single-dose dry powder inhalers affects the amount of medication delivered.

23 Sep 2024

Remote monitoring program improves blood pressure control in underserved patients

Underserved communities are at higher risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to heart disease and higher death rates.

23 Sep 2024

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

An investment today of an additional US$0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging and chatbots, can help save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases over the next decade, says a new report released jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and ITU (International Telecommunication Union).

23 Sep 2024

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

Researchers from Deakin University reveal how yoyo dieting disrupts gut health, leading to weight regain and obesity-related complications. The study highlights the roles of gut microbiota, hormones, and inflammation in the weight cycling process.

23 Sep 2024

Living in food deserts during early childhood raises long-term obesity risk

Children living in low-income areas with limited food access during early childhood are at greater risk for higher BMI and obesity by age 15. The strongest effects are seen when food insecurity is experienced during pregnancy and early childhood.

22 Sep 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 medications in protecting kidney function

A Cleveland Clinic study showed that in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery was associated with a significant decrease in the progression of chronic kidney disease compared to those who received GLP-1 diabetes medications. The paper was published in Annals of Surgery.

20 Sep 2024

Fever enhances immune cell activity and induces mitochondrial stress

Fever temperatures rev up immune cell metabolism, proliferation and activity, but they also - in a particular subset of T cells - cause mitochondrial stress, DNA damage and cell death, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have discovered.

20 Sep 2024

Stroke risk rises in patients with sickle cell disease despite established guidelines

The incidence of stroke continues to increase for adults and children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) despite the Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anemia (STOP) establishing standards of care like transfusions and tests to measure blood flow in the brain for those deemed high-risk, according to a study published today in Blood.

20 Sep 2024

Chronic News and Research

Johnson & Johnson seeks first approval of nipocalimab to treat broadest population living with antibody positive generalized myasthenia gravis

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

New drug combo shows promise for deeper remission in chronic leukemia

Brazil nuts reduce inflammation and improve gut health in women on restricted diets

UChicago Medicine implants first Revi neuromodulation device to improve bladder control

Transparent capsules in inhalers improve medication delivery for chronic airway diseases

Remote monitoring program improves blood pressure control in underserved patients

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

Living in food deserts during early childhood raises long-term obesity risk

Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 medications in protecting kidney function

Fever enhances immune cell activity and induces mitochondrial stress

Stroke risk rises in patients with sickle cell disease despite established guidelines

Study offers insights into chronic fatigue syndrome and its resemblance to long COVID-19

How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease

Childhood adversity linked to elevated health risks, differing by sex and stress

New curriculum aims to address substance use disorders in medical education

Study reveals biomarkers that predict disability worsening in multiple sclerosis

Philanthropic investment establishes research center to advance precision diagnosis for diseases

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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