Use of fluticasone and budesonide for eosinophilic esophagitis during pregnancy had no significant adverse effect on maternal or fetal outcomes, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr Julton Tomanguillo Chumbe “Currently, there are no specific recommendations about the safe use of steroids in pregnant women with […]

Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people’s mental health. But can it affect people’s beliefs about mental health treatment? Yes, according to researchers at Union. In one of the first studies to examine the impact of social media on people’s perceptions of mental health care, researchers discovered that viewing just a few […]

Navigating through the world of business can be chaotic. At the time of this publication in November 2023, global economic growth is expected to remain weak for an undefined amount of time. However, certain rules of marketing remain steadfast to guide businesses towards success in any environment. These universal laws are the anchors that keep […]

TOPLINE: Food insecurity among older adults is associated with increased dementia risk, poorer memory function, and faster memory decline, new research indicates. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data on 7012 adults (mean age, 67 years; 59% women) from the US Health and Retirement Study. Food security status was assessed in 2013 using a validated survey, with cognitive […]

Today the government has launched a consultation to introduce new protections for children and young people’s education during any future strike action. The planned measures will provide greater reassurance and certainty for children and parents. Minimum service levels will ensure that in the event of any future strike action, children and young people can continue […]

In a groundbreaking alliance, Amazon and Hyundai have joined forces to reshape the automotive landscape, promising a revolutionary shift in how we buy, drive, and experience cars. Imagine browsing for your dream car on Amazon, with the option to seamlessly purchase, pick up, or have it delivered—all within the familiar confines of the world’s largest […]

SAN DIEGO — Treatment with benralizumab (Fasenra) achieved remission at 36 and 48 weeks at rates similar to those of mepolizumab (Nucala) in a head-to-head phase 3 trial of the two drugs for patients with a relapsing or refractory case of the rare vasculitis eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Benralizumab, a monoclonal antibody from AstraZeneca that […]

In a recent study published in PLOS One, researchers investigate the factors that community members prioritize for their well-being and how policymakers can incorporate them to promote community engagement and overall community health. Study: Towards a community-driven definition of community well-being: A qualitative study of residents. Image Credit: manpeppe / Shutterstock.com Can community health affect personal and […]

TOPLINE: The DermSat-7 questionnaire shows promise as a way to measure patient satisfaction with acne treatment, especially in areas of effectiveness and overall satisfaction. METHODOLOGY: Treatment satisfaction is a key factor in the therapeutic success of an acne care regimen, but data on measures of satisfaction are limited, and there is a need for a […]

A new paper in Science Advances details how scientists have succeeded in mapping a central part of the immune system – the HLA class II molecules – while accurately predicting how they display fragments of pathogens on the surface of cells. When we are sick, our immune system – in curing us – relies on […]