2024 Breakthrough Prizes Announced: Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers Awarded $3 Million
Researchers at Vertex Pharmaceuticals were honored for their revolutionary work in the treatment of genetic disorder, along with other scientists in biology, physics and mathematics.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Alex Knapp, Forbes Staff Tags: Science /science Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Editors' Pick editors-pick technology alexknappblog premium Source Type: news

NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment
NICE has approved rimegepant as the first treatment for acute migraine, in draft guidance published today. Around 13,000 could benefit from rimegepant (Vydura, Pfizer), said NICE after signing off its use in adults who have tried at least two triptans but they did not work well enough. It can also be used for those in... Read moreThe post NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news

Doctor recommends at-home migraine treatment that has no side effects
A doctor has revealed an at-home hack that could help relieve your migraine without any side effects.
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

HHS: Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities
Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) proposing new provisions that clarify existing requirements under section 504 prohibiting recipients of financial assistance from HHS from discriminating on the basis of disability in their programs and activities. Among other things, the proposed rule includes new requirements prohibiting discrimination in the areas of medical treatment; the use of value assessments; and web, mobile, and kiosk accessibility. This proposed rule would also update the definition of disability and other provisions to ensure consis...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - September 14, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Rimegepant: New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands
The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands
The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hope for thousands as NHS approves drug for acute migraine
First and only Nice-recommended medicine could ‘alleviate misery’ of condition in England and WalesNHS health advisers have approved the first treatment foracute migraine in a decision that promises to bring relief to about 13,000 people.The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has recommended a drug called rimegepant, also known as Vydura, which is made by Pfizer.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 13, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Health policy editor Tags: Health NHS Neuroscience UK news Society England Wales Source Type: news

One in workers receiving fertility treatment quit their jobs over 'way they were treated', survey suggests
Researchers surveyed 2,000 people in the UK who have had fertility treatment in the past five years, such as IVF.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Atopic Dermatitis: The Importance of Treatment Adherence
Atopic dermatitis can be unpredictable, but it’s important to stick with treatment, even when your skin is clear. These five strategies can help with treatment adherence.
Source: WebMD Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Biden ' s Impeachment Inquiry Is a Political Fail for Republicans
Speaker Kevin McCarthy may not have hair dye slowly dripping down his face like Rudy Giuliani, but he is in deep trouble and sweating just as much. McCarthy is desperately trying to use a baseless unwarranted impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden to cling to power. While we know any attempt…#kevinmccarthy #rudygiuliani #maga #mikepence #donaldtrump #jamescomer #jimjordan #ohio #trump #volodymyrzelensky
Source: Reuters: Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Update of the recommendations of the Federal Falls Prevention Initiative-Identification and prevention of the risk of falling in older people living at home - Gross M, Roigk P, Schoene D, Ritter Y, Pauly P, Becker C, Jansen CP, Schwenk M.
BACKGROUND: To reduce falls and their consequences, evidence-based and consensus-based recommendations are needed for risk stratification, screening, assessment, and fall prevention as well as treatment. In 2020, the Federal Falls Prevention Initiative (BI...
Source: SafetyLit - September 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

‘The really feared symptom’: world-first Australian study examines cancer survivors’ ongoing pain
Researchers say blood and lung cancer patients more likely to experience higher levels of pain in later lifeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastJohn Stubbs doesn ’t recall ever being asked about pain when he was diagnosed with leukaemia 23 years ago.He was focused on his cancer diagnosis and treatment, and wasn ’t thinking about the possible long-term effects and pain.Sign up for Guardian Australia ’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 13, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Natasha May Tags: Cancer Health Australia news Medical research Source Type: news

S2 Episode 4: AI Is Here. Will It Change Asthma Treatment? S2 Episode 4: AI Is Here. Will It Change Asthma Treatment?
Join Drs Mike Wechsler and Anthony Gerber as they discuss how rapid advances in technology are changing asthma management. What ' s working? What ' s not? Tune in to find out.Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine InDiscussion Source Type: news

Energy suppliers in UK banned from force fitting prepay meters for elderly people
Energy suppliers have been officially banned from force fitting prepayment meters for elderly people and those with infant children after a scandal over companies’ treatment of vulnerable customers. The industry regulator, Ofgem, said on Wednesday that companies would be forbidden from forcibly…#ofgem #guardian #times #wales #neilkenward #amandasolloway #jonathanbrearley
Source: Reuters: Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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