Health News

Willis Towers Watson (WTW), a British-American MNC insurance advisor, recently conducted the 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey. The London-based company revealed findings of the survey in a media release that the combination of inflation and rising healthcare consumption will cause increases in global healthcare benefit costs to reach their highest level in almost 15 years. The 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey by WTW finds that the healthcare benefit cost trend is forecast to rise sharply to a global average of 10% in 2023 after rising from 8.2% in 2021…

DaxibotulinumtoxinA (Daxxify), Revance's long-awaited Botox rival, has officially received FDA approval, as the company is now gearing up to establish its brand. Daxxify is an intravenous neuromodulator similar to Botox; its novel peptide exchange technology temporarily eases the moderate to severe glabellar (frown) lines. 

The trials revealed that a single injection had a significant anti-wrinkle impact on durational effects were proven in phase 3 trials with 4,200 treatments and 2,700 patients. The chief differentiator for Daxxify is its endurance; it…

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. According to World Health Organization, in 2020, more than 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer were registered across the globe and accounted for around 10 million deaths.

The standard treatment known for lung cancer is radiation therapy or radiotherapy. It is estimated that more than 60% of lung cancer patients undergo radiotherapy at least once. According to medical experts, planning radiation therapy is a time-consuming and manual process that requires highly skilled resources to target the…

Getinge introduced Volista VisioNIR, a revolutionary surgical light solution, in October 2021. The product was aimed to enable surgical professionals to continue using the operating light during open procedures when employing NIR fluorescence imaging equipment. To find structures that need to be removed, such as sentinel lymph nodes, cancerous cells, and luminal calcifications, and to avoid other systems that might result in acute or long-term morbidity, such as nerves, blood vessels, ducts, lymphatics, and healthy glands, NIR (near-infrared)…

A biomarker is described as a biological molecule found in blood, body fluids, or tissues that indicates the presence of a standard or abnormal process and a condition or disease. Usually, it assesses how well the body responds to an illness or condition treatment. It is also known as a molecular marker and a signature molecule.

Recently, researchers at Beaumont and Royal Oak Hospital have discovered a new blood test that analyses fetal DNA extracted from maternal blood using artificial intelligence that has the potential to aid in the early detection…

On November 22nd, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.) stated that it had formed a strategic relationship with Salus Optima, a customized nutrition, health, and wellness firm with a British basis, to enter the personalized nutrition market more quickly. The alliance will first concentrate on metabolic health, which affects more than 25% of adults worldwide and includes obesity, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and pre-hypertension. The businesses are creating wearable technology and a smartphone app that will enable users to analyze their…

Boston Scientific revealed to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. by paying USD 10 per share in cash, signifying the company's valuation to be around USD 615 million. The recent De Novo clearance from FDA for treating bariatric and other procedures and extensive product pipeline for the endoscopy segment pursued Boston Scientific to add Apollo Endosurgery's commodity to their product portfolio. The company's acquisition is aimed at strengthening the endoscopy bariatric business of Boston Scientific.

The emerging demand…

Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease that can be transmitted through pets and wild animals. The disease is virtually 100% fatal once the clinical symptoms appear. Around 59,000 people across the globe still die from rabies every year, even though it is vaccine-preventable. Public and private organizations worldwide have launched various anti-rabies vaccination drives to inoculate dogs and prevent the virus transmission to humans.

Boehringer Ingelheim, a key player in the veterinary rabies vaccines market, extended its commitment to supporting rabies…

The animal vaccine developed by Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) is the world's first to be delivered by drone. For this first flight, the governments of the Centre and Arunachal Pradesh collaborated with IIL and a drone service provider.

The first drone flight was from Roing to Paghlam. The program is expected to help access remote, tough terrain more quickly, as well as provide essential vaccines on time to prevent animals from numerous diseases. The vaccines provided by IIL were distributed using drones from Redwing Aerospace. The "Medicines from…

Alzheimer's disease (AD) has until recently only been precisely diagnosed after death. However, modern biomarker research has led to the creation of imaging and spinal fluid testing for people who are still alive. Only severe disease that can be distinguished from related disorders by advanced AD can be monitored by these tests.

However, on November 9, 2022, a team of researchers from Durham, North Carolina, published in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience that they had found a biomarker that could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD)…

The shareholders of Biotech Dental S.A.S., a rapidly expanding provider of cutting-edge clinical software and oral surgery and orthodontic products based in Salon-de-Provence, France, have signed a definitive agreement with Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based medical and dental professionals, to acquire a major share stake in the business.

Henry Schein and Biotech Dental will expand the number of dentists, dental labs, and geographic areas that have access to Biotech Dental's complete line of…

FUJIFILM Corporation announced an investment of USD 188 million for establishing a cell culture media manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP) of North Carolina, USA in November 2022. The new site would be operated by FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation as well as a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced cell culture solutions for cell therapy manufacturing, life science research, bioproduction, and medical applications. The new facility is intended to ensure that the company’s subsidiary can cater…

SeaSpine Holdings Corporation announced the commercial launch of its 7D FLASH Navigation System Percutaneous Spine Module on 18th October 2022. The 7D FLASH Navigation System utilizes visible light to create a three-dimensional image for surgical navigation in seconds. This is anticipated to lead to shorter and more efficient spinal procedures. The release of the percutaneous module represents better functionality and a new application for the company’s 7D FLASH Navigation System. It also supports SeaSpine to penetrate the minimally invasive spine…

The demand for companion diagnostics devices and tests that identify clinically relevant genetic abnormalities increases as the development of precision medicines quickens. By identifying patients most likely to benefit from a particular medicinal product or to be at heightened risk, these diagnostics aid clinical decision-making. Companion diagnostics that use whole exome sequencing are mostly used in oncology, but they are widely thought to have significant potential in hereditary disease areas like cardiovascular, metabolic, neuro-degenerative, and…

Blue Shield of California members in Southern California recently got access to additional medical care services for various illnesses and injuries in the comfort and convenience of their own homes due to a partnership with DispatchHealth (US). The association is a part of Blue Shield of California's Health Reimagined strategy, which aims to transform healthcare by advancing personalized, holistic, tech-enabled patient care. Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, non-profit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association, with 4.7 million members…

Smoking is an enemy of health still popular among the masses. Smoking is addictive and kills, but it is challenging when it comes to quitting it.

According to reports, tobacco kills more than 8 million people annually, including smokers and partial smokers who inhale the smoke indirectly. Tobacco is also the leading cause of disability and death in the United States.

Digital healthcare is a broad discipline, an amalgamation of technology and healthcare. It deals with the healthcare field. The concerned area provides digital information that incorporates hardware, software, and services. It includes mobile health apps, electronic medical reports, electronic health records, wearable devices, telemedicine, and telehealth.

Technology is crucial in everything from doorstep delivery to healthcare services. Digital healthcare technology has even pervaded many telehealth services like wearable watches to various healthcare…