Credit: Perchek Industries/Unsplash Visual acuity can be maintained long-term with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy using a pro re nata (PRN) treatment regimen for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to new research.1 Outcomes from more than 50,000 intravitreal injections revealed gains in visual acuity were most beneficial in eyes with lower baseline visual […]

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) occurs when lung tissue gradually becomes damaged and scarred, becoming thicker and stiffer. This is a pathology, the cause of which has not yet been established, but it is assumed that certain environmental and genetic factors may contribute to its occurrence. In our country, although there are no reliable data, the […]

Just like advances in technologies, there has been change in the Physiotherapy approach towards patients Physiotherapy has undergone a lot of changes over the years. Take a look at the role of physiotherapy then and now. Physical Therapy is a branch of health-care that focuses on diagnosing and treating injuries, chronic and acute conditions, that […]

Aiming to improve access to healthcare for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in the US, global pharmaceutical giant Lupin Limited has joined forces with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and the COPD Foundation. The collaboration aims to expand the availability of Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder, 18mcg/capsule, therapeutically equivalent to Spiriva HandiHaler by Boehringer […]

PRESS RELEASE Published September 5, 2023 Home healthcare is a comprehensive term that includes medical, non-medical, and personal care services provided to individuals at home. It encompasses a broad spectrum of medical, therapeutic, and supportive services designed to help patients recover from illness or injury, manage chronic conditions, or receive necessary care while maintaining their […]

Farmers are at risk of developing respiratory problems because of working in environments such as grain stores and poultry sheds where dust and spores in the air are prevalent. Camilla Baker, farmer’s daughter and qualified doctor, explains a condition known as “farmer’s lung” and how to make sure you reduce your risk of developing the […]

Artificial intelligence voice assistants (VAs) programmed to guide bystanders performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for patients in cardiac arrest can offer unrelated or inaccurate advice, new research suggests. Investigators studied four widely used voice assistants, as well as ChatGPT, to determine their ability to provide assistance to bystanders seeking to provide CPR. They found that nearly […]

Episode highlights 0:16 Intro2:34 Defining pulmonary embolism classifications8:18 The Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index15:47 The role of D-dimer in diagnosis17:08 Anticoagulation strategies22:26 The Pulmonary Embolism Multidisciplinary Response Team25:38 Long-term outlooks for acute PE31:38 When to stop anticoagulation35:27 The future of PE diagnosis and treatment38:50 Outro The third most common cause of death among hospitalized patients, pulmonary […]

The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center includes a physician evaluation and a therapy program. The program combines monitored exercise, education, and psychosocial support, all designed for the specialized needs of our patients with cardiac or pulmonary disease. With your committed participation, we can help you reach your best possible […]

The negative effects of hospital-based time pressures and the uncertainty of opinions on who should facilitate the correct form of asthma inhaler technique training for patients are both perceived barriers by both caregivers as well health professionals, according to recent findings.1 These results were the product of a new study exploring different types of barriers […]

Study population All consecutive patients admitted to the ICU of Nagoya University Hospital between March and September 2021 due to COVID-19 with length of stay (LOS) > 24 h in the ICU were evaluated for inclusion in this single-center, prospective, observational study according to the following eligibility criteria: age ≥ 18 years; positive for COVID-19 with respiratory failure requiring IMV. The […]

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Shanghai Renji Hospital says it has successfully carried out surgery on a 100-year-old female with hip fracture. The patient fell at home and fractured her hip. She had to lie in bed, suffering serious pain and poor mobility. Doctors said hip fracture for the elderly is very fatal. It is called the last fracture in […]

Ambar Pandey, a 40-year-old farmer from Shivpur village in Uttar Pradesh, faced a debilitating disease after a fall from a height in the field. Multiple falls thereafter led to further spinal cord injury with progressive weakness in his limbs, including urinary and bowel control issues. Imbalance and fear of falling plagued him, along with dysfunctional […]

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a new whitepaper, the Clinical and Economic Value of Rheumatology: An Analysis of Market Supply and Utilization in the United States, which discussed the benefits of including a rheumatologist as a part of the health care team for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. These included an increase […]

Christian Sohns, MDCredit: Twitter Results of the CASTLE-HTx trial indicate undergoing catheter ablation was linked to a significantly lower risk of death, urgent transplantation, or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation compared with medical therapy in patients with end-stage heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023, results […]

In the first two years of COVID-19, many people were hospitalized with severe breathing issues and put on ventilators. Respiratory therapists were in high demand at the bedside of these patients, a demand that Philadelphia health providers say remains high even after peak waves of the pandemic. But Michael Dryer, dean of the College of […]

A treatment-to-target approach is effective in reducing pain in patients with non-systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) regardless of the initial treatment strategy, according to a study published in Pediatric Rheumatology.1 Additionally, findings indicated several baseline-predictors for pain, which may identify patients with a high risk of developing chronic pain. Credit: Adobe Stock/DragonImages JIA, which affects […]

September 1, 2023 — In recent months, UM announced new funding and increased enrolment capacity for a number of programs. Program expansions in medicine, respiratory therapy, clinical psychology and the creation of a master’s program in human nutrition are not only a validation of program excellence but they also underscore UM’s commitment to health and wellness. […]

A low certainty of evidence of a clinically relevant reduction of mobility difficulties and improvement of health-related quality of life was reported among patients with fibromyalgia receiving aerobic and mixed exercise training and cognitive behavioral therapy, according to a study published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.1 Further, there is a low certainty of evidence […]

















