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Gameful Health Engagement: Elevating Patient Involvement in the Care Adventure

The marriage of gamification and healthcare is a burgeoning trend poised to reinvigorate patient engagement and adherence to therapeutic regimes. By injecting an element of playfulness and interactivity into health management, gamification stands as a beacon of innovation in revitalizing healthcare delivery. This exposition ventures into the realms of healthcare gamification, unveiling its potential to […]

AdComm Committee Downvotes NurOwn, ADELY01 Cleared for Trials, Axsome Pushes Back SYMPHONY Trial

WATCH TIME: 4 minutes Welcome to this special edition of Neurology News Network. I’m Marco Meglio. The FDA’s Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee has voted that current data on NurOwn, BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics’ stromal cell therapy, is not sufficient in demonstrating efficacy as a treatment for patients with mild to moderate amyotrophic lateral […]

Monroe Health Department investigates possible meningitis case

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Health Department is investigating a possible case of meningitis in a Rogers Elementary student. Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the fluid and membranes around a person’s spinal cord and brain. It can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection and can be serious. Bacteria that can cause meningitis […]

​Thalassemia: Here’s all you need to know about the blood disorder​ | The Times of India

The management of thalassemia typically depends on the type and severity of the condition. Treatment options range from supportive care to more advanced therapies. Here are the primary treatment methods for thalassemia: Blood Transfusions: Individuals with moderate to severe thalassemia often require regular blood transfusions to maintain an adequate hemoglobin level and alleviate symptoms of […]

Cancer Awareness Month: Expert’s Advice on Gynecologic & Blood Cancers

brand stories Published on Sep 30, 2023 02:34 PM IST Let’s delve into critical aspects to empower readers with knowledge and understanding during this pivotal month dedicated to cancer awareness Best Oncologists in India Advice on Gynecologic & Blood Cancers Follow Us Share Via Copy Link ByHT Brand Studio As we enter Cancer Awareness Month, […]

Obesity: Weight loss surgery could lower blood cancer risk

Share on PinterestWeight loss surgery tied to a lower risk of blood cancer in a new study. Image credit: Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images. Obesity is a risk factor for many cancers, and the number of cancers that were previously only typically seen in people over 50 have an increasing prevalence in younger people with […]

Scientists sound alarm as outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant bacteria increase

Watch: Scientists are sounding the alarm over the misuse of antibiotics, due to increasing outbreaks of drug-resistant pathogens like the bacteria A. baumannii. Credits: Newshub. “A ticking time bomb”. That’s what an international group of researchers is calling our increasing resistance to antibiotics.  They’re calling for urgent action, after a major study unearthed multiple outbreaks […]

What are the risks of catching COVID over and over? It’s complicated

This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. In the early days of the pandemic, catching COVID-19 felt like a grim game of Russian roulette. Even young, healthy adults […]