European Commission approves Roche ’s fixed-duration Columvi (glofitamab) for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Columvi is the first CD20xCD3 T-cell-engaging bispecific antibody available in Europe to treat the most common and aggressive form of lymphomaApproval is based on results from the phase I/II NP30179 study, where Columvi given as a fixed course induced early and long-lasting complete responses in people with heavily pre-treated or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma1Columvi is given for a fixed period of time and made to be readily available, providing patients with a treatment end date and treatment-free periodBasel, 11 July 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Commission (EC) ha...
Source: Roche Investor Update - July 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Screening newborns for deadly immune disorder saves lives
Newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) led to prompt treatment before life-threatening infections occurred.
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - July 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Future of Gene Therapy for a Rare Pediatric Autoimmune Disease
By editing a mutated immune regulatory gene in patient cells, Rosa Bacchetta brings hope to those suffering from IPEX syndrome.
Source: The Scientist - July 10, 2023 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news

Enhanced MHC-I Suppression In Omicron Variants: A Key Factor In Sustained Infection
Recent analyses show that the Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 more strongly suppress important immune markers than previous versions of the virus.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 10, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news

More Europeans Died Because of Heat in 2022 Than Any Year in Recorded History
As the Earth continues to warm, the rising temperatures are contributing to a number of health conditions that are in turn driving up mortality. And for the first time, scientists have figured out a more detailed way to estimate how many deaths can be attributed to heat. In a paper published in Nature Medicine, researchers in Spain and France calculated that more than 61,000 deaths in Europe could be blamed on the heat during the summer of 2022, the hottest summer on record for the continent. (At least until the readings from 2023 are analyzed later this year.) [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “We are pro...
Source: TIME: Health - July 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized climate change embargoed study healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

No Benefit to Adding Limited Radiation in Advanced Cancer No Benefit to Adding Limited Radiation in Advanced Cancer
However, a post-hoc analysis adds to evidence suggesting that irradiating all metastatic lesions may improve survival in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - July 10, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Wearable technology may assist in reducing jockeys' injuries if integrated into their safety vests: a qualitative study - Giusti Gestri L.
While the term "safety vests" has been used to capture these products to reduce the potential for harm in jockeys under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) umbrella, much of the research in this area has focused on factors typically echoing health, wel...
Source: SafetyLit - July 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

CMS: Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Home Health (HH) Prospective Payment System Rate Update; HH Quality Reporting Program Requirements; HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model Requirements; Home Intravenous Immune Globulin Items and Services; Hospice Informal Dispute Resolution and Special Focus Program Requirements, Certain Requirements for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics and Orthotics Supplies; and Provider and Supplier Enrollment Requirements
Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the home health payment rates for calendar year (CY) 2024. This rule also proposes rebasing and revising the home health market basket; revising the labor-related share proposes changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) requirements; changing the expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model; and adding an informal dispute resolution (IDR) and special focus program (SPF) for hospice, among other things. Also provides information on home health utilization trends and seeks comments regarding access to h...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - July 10, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Psoriasis drug that is winning the war on Crohn's disease
The drug works by blocking immune cells that drive the serious bowel damage caused by Crohn's, and offers a much-needed option for patients who don't respond to current treatments.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

AI tool revolutionizes brain tumor treatment by guiding surgeons: Study
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool has emerged to assist doctors in combating aggressive brain tumors. It aids in identifying crucial characteristics that provide guidance during surgery. The Cryosection Histopathology Assessment and Review Machine (Charm) is an advanced tool that efficiently…#kunhsingyu #med #charm #glioma #arthurhayesyu #lancetoncology
Source: Reuters: Health - July 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
For a century, the League of Women Voters in Florida formed bonds with marginalized residents by helping them register to vote — and, in recent years, those efforts have extended to the growing Asian American and Asian immigrant communities. But a state law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May would…#leagueofwomenvoters #florida #asianamerican #rondesantis #desantis #georgia #republicans #aapi #leahnash #pacificisland
Source: Reuters: Health - July 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Researchers find weaker immune response to viral infections in children with mitochondrial disorders
One of the first human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments.
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 7, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Immune Response to ART Initiation in Advanced HIV Infection Immune Response to ART Initiation in Advanced HIV Infection
What have we learned about the virological effectiveness and immunological responses to ART regimens among people with advanced HIV?HIV Medicine
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - July 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS Journal Article Source Type: news

Differentiation of vaginal cells from epidermal cells using morphological and autofluorescence properties: Implications for sexual assault casework involving digital penetration - Ingram S, DeCorte A, Gentry AE, Philpott MK, Moldenhauer T, Stadler S, Steinberg C, Millman J, Ehrhardt CJ.
Analysis of DNA mixtures from sexual assault evidence is an ongoing challenge for DNA casework laboratories. To assist the forensic scientist address source and activity level propositions there is a significant need for new techniques that can provide inf...
Source: SafetyLit - July 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Tesla to provide more info on its driver alert system amid Autopilot probe
U.S. regulators have requested more information from Tesla to assist in their ongoing investigation into 830,000 Tesla vehicles that include Autopilot, the automaker’s advanced driver assistance system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Tesla a letter on July 3…#tesla #autopilot #nhtsa #fsd #alibaba #rebeccabellan
Source: Reuters: Health - July 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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