Mixing a specific type of meditation with a well-known hallucinogen may make for a new form of therapy that could aid those with depression, according to a new study. New research suggests that combining meditation and psilocybin may improve symptoms of depression. People often still regard psychedelic psychotherapy as a controversial treatment. However, recent evidence
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Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to transfer the rights to receive royalties on the sales outside of Japan for an investigational anti-cancer agent tazemetostat (generic name) to Royalty Pharma. Tazemetostat is a first-in-class, oral EZH2 inhibitor discovered by Epizyme, Inc. Under the terms of the March 2015 amended
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Livongo co-founder and executive chairman Glen Tullman speaks at CNBC’s @Work conference in San Francisco, California, on Nov. 4, 2019. CNBC For health-technology start-ups, hiring technical talent from Silicon Valley can be a tricky prospect. Companies like Apple and Facebook are paying massive salaries, making it challenging for any upstart to bring talented workers into
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From 2010 to 2016, emergency department admissions for confirmed adolescent sexual abuse in the U.S. doubled, even as rates of child sexual abuse have steadily declined for decades. Though the data was not able to explain why admission rates rose, researchers offer a number of possibilities, from better awareness, willingness to disclose abuse, and greater
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The UK will be transformed into a global hub for radiotherapy research, pioneering the use of the latest techniques such as FLASH radiotherapy and artificial intelligence, with a new £56 million research network announced by Cancer Research UK today (Monday). The network, Cancer Research UK RadNet, is the charity’s largest ever investment in radiotherapy research
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Activists marched to the offices of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand in New York City on September 5, 2017; carrying a giant lunchbox filled with messages from constituents that urged them to get Back To Work and Save Our Healthcare. Erik McGregor | LightRocket | Getty Images Wealthy Americans stand to gain from Obamacare’s demise. The
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Chemotherapy has helped make the most common childhood cancer one of the most curable, but researchers have evidence that the treatment may also prime some patients for relapse. Results published in the journal Blood reported that treatment-induced mutations cause drug resistance in some patients whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) returns. Our study reveals the evolution
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Noteworthy and even game-changing new treatments and therapeutic strategies for COPD, cystic fibrosis, and other pulmonary diseases happened in 2019, but the headlines continue to be dominated by a still mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries. Few EVALI Answers In mid-August, health officials with the CDC first announced their investigation of close to 100 cases
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Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates an open tracheostomy performed in a patient with neurological weakness leading to respiratory failure and prolonged need for intubation and ventilation. Chapter Authors: Robert J. Macielak, M.D., Terence Zimmermann, M.D. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D., Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To
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A diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be frightening or overwhelming. Prognosis provides a general picture, though the outlook depends on individual factors. The prognosis of ovarian cancer depends on the stage and factors such as the person’s age and general health. This article will describe the stages of ovarian cancer, treatment options, and survival rates.
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New research studies the association between environmental quality in over 3,000 United States counties and finds intriguing differences between rural and urban areas. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that several environmental factors are affecting the risk of type 2 diabetes. Estimates indicate that over 30 million people in the United States are currently living with
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A research team at The University of Tokyo has reproducibly synthesized staircase-like supramolecules of a single handedness, or chirality, using standard laboratory equipment. By gradually removing the solvent from a rotating solution containing non-chiral precursors, they were able to produce helixes that twist preferentially in a particular direction. This research may lead to new and
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Ataxia means the loss of coordination of body movements. Acute cerebellar ataxia is a disorder in children that causes a sudden loss of coordination. It is relatively prevalent in children, especially following an infection or serious illness. Most cases resolve without specific treatment. Acute cerebellar ataxia is the most common cause of childhood ataxia. Read
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Note that some links may require subscriptions. Now this is awkward: Head of lab that found asbestos in a bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby powder previously served as an expert witness for J&J in its court battles denying any contamination. (Reuters) “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek is again out front on pancreatic cancer, as the
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Trichotillomania, or pathological hair pulling, is a common but underdiagnosed psychological disorder. People with trichotillomania experience an overwhelming urge to pull out their hair. Many people who have trichotillomania may not know that they have a diagnosable condition. They may simply view their hair pulling as a bad habit. Others may experience severe physical and
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A national survey of acute and critical care nurses finds that measures to reduce unnecessary testing and treatments are increasingly being integrated into clinical practice, even though most respondents are not aware of the campaign behind the specific recommendations. A multidisciplinary Critical Care Societies Collaborative (CCSC) work group conducted the survey to assess awareness and
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Teen depression is more than just sadness, moodiness, or a hormone-induced adolescent rite of passage. Depression is a serious illness that can affect a teen’s physical health, relationships, ability to succeed in school, and sense of self-worth. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for teens in the United States in 2017, and depression
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Harriet Taylor Hardware is increasingly becoming a commodity, where devices with nearly identical features end up competing mainly on price. But for big consumer technology companies like Apple and Google, it’s still important to have a foothold in the wearable devices market because it’s the key way to get information about users on the go,
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New research by Keith Chan of UAlbany’s School of Social Welfare shows that among girls ages 12-17, the misuse of opioids greatly increases the chance of having a major depressive episode. Prescription opioids may include oxycodone, hydrocodone and fentanyl. “Adolescent females were at a higher risk for poor mental health outcomes compared to adolescent males,
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earn free cme credit Earn CME credit by reading this article and completing the posttest. Sign Up Study Authors: Mark T. Dransfield, Helen Voelker, et al.; William MacNee Target Audience and Goal Statement: Pulmonologists, cardiologists, emergency department physicians, critical care specialists The goal of this study was to examine if a beta-blocker (extended-release metoprolol) would
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