Dr. R. Shruthi

FDA Approves Symbravo: A Breakthrough Combo for Fast Migraine Relief

February 7, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a groundbreaking medication for adult migraine sufferers: Symbravo. This innovative treatment combines two well-known ingredients, rizatriptan (a triptan) and meloxicam (an NSAID), designed to rapidly relieve the excruciating pain caused by migraines. With over 39 million people in the United...

AI Uncovers Life-Saving Treatment for Rare Disease, Offering New Hope

February 7, 2025

In a groundbreaking advancement in medical research, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool has recently proven to be instrumental in identifying a life-saving treatment for a rare and often fatal disease: idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease (iMCD). This disease, characterized by an uncontrolled immune response, has long had a poor prognosis, and...

UK Childhood Mental Health Crisis Set to Cost £1.1 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Study Warns

February 6, 2025

The mental health crisis among children and young people in the UK has reached a critical point, with profound implications for both individuals and the national economy. According to new research, the lifetime earnings lost due to mental health problems in children are projected to exceed a staggering £1 trillion....

UK Alcohol Deaths Hit Record High: Experts Urge Urgent Action to Tackle Crisis

February 6, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths in the UK have reached a record high of 10,473 in 2023, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This troubling figure marks an increase over the previous year’s death toll of 10,048, which was already a significant milestone, being the first time...

Unlocking Healthcare’s Potential: The Case for More Female Leaders

February 6, 2025

The BMJ study sheds light on the significant impact of female leadership in healthcare, emphasizing the need to maximize women's potential for the betterment of global health outcomes. Despite women making up 70% of the healthcare workforce, they hold just 25% of leadership roles. This underrepresentation is particularly noticeable in...

One in Five UK Adults Affected by Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, Urgent Action Needed

February 6, 2025

A new analysis from Diabetes UK reveals alarming statistics that one in five adults in the UK is living with either diabetes or pre-diabetes, a figure that underscores the growing public health crisis the country is facing. According to the data, an estimated 12.2 million people are affected by the...

Second Strain of Bird Flu Detected in US Dairy Cattle, Raising Health Concerns

February 6, 2025

In a significant and concerning development, US officials have detected a second strain of bird flu in dairy cattle in Nevada, different from the version that has been circulating in US herds since last year. The discovery, made public on February 6, 2025, is raising alarms about the broader spread...

Argentina Follows US Lead, Quits WHO Over Pandemic Response

February 6, 2025

Argentina's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) marks a significant geopolitical and health policy shift that echoes the recent decision of the United States under former President Donald Trump. This move, which was announced on February 5, 2025, has sparked widespread debate, particularly as it coincides with...

New Tariffs Target Fentanyl Crisis: A Global Strategy to Curb Opioid Epidemic

February 6, 2025

The fentanyl crisis continues to escalate across the U.S., prompting new measures to curb the spread of this deadly synthetic opioid. Recent proposals to introduce tariffs on certain goods are part of the government’s strategy to disrupt the supply chains that bring fentanyl and its precursors into the country. These...

Half of U.S. Adults Still Believe in Outdated Aspirin Advice for Heart Health

February 6, 2025

A recent survey uncovered that nearly half of U.S. adults still adhere to outdated advice about using daily aspirin to prevent heart disease, despite modern medical guidance contradicting this practice. Historically, aspirin was recommended as a preventative measure against heart attacks, particularly for older adults. However, more recent research and...

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