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The study conducted by Robin Germany, MD, from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, presented at the annual SLEEP meeting, showcased the use of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) in patients with central sleep apnea and heart failure. The study found that patients who underwent TPNS had a five-fold higher chance

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Safari Stem Cell, a company in Texas that produces stem cell and platelet-rich plasma products for pets. The FDA expressed concern over the claims made on the company’s website and social media platforms, stating that the products are being marketed to treat a

Insomnia has long been recognized as a common sleep disorder that affects a significant portion of the population. However, a recent 5-year longitudinal study conducted in Canada has shed light on the link between insomnia and the development of depression. The study’s findings revealed that individuals with varying trajectories of insomnia symptoms were at a

A concerning incident occurred on a flight to Houston from an international cruise when numerous passengers suddenly fell ill with an unknown illness. The lack of information surrounding the nature of the sickness is alarming, as it raises questions about the spread of infectious diseases and the need for better monitoring and control on transportation

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a challenging type of cancer to treat, especially in patients who have relapsed or are refractory to previous therapies. However, recent developments in treatment have shown promise in improving survival rates in these patients. The combination of an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) known as brentuximab vedotin (BV) with lenalidomide and

The nursing profession is facing a critical shortage that is projected to intensify in the coming years. As someone who has worked as a nurse for many years, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges that come with this shortage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a significant gap between the number of nursing job openings

Lisa Pisano, a woman who recently received a pig kidney transplant, is once again on dialysis after the organ started failing. This setback comes just 47 days after surgeons removed the kidney due to complications. Pisano was the second person to undergo this experimental procedure, with the first patient, Richard “Rick” Slayman, passing away nearly

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a disease that is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late due to its complexity and rarity. Standard treatments like intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), steroids, and plasma exchange are not always effective, especially in certain CIDP phenotypes. To improve both diagnosis and treatment outcomes, valid biomarkers are crucial. However, CIDP lacks widely

The FDA recently issued a warning to Akan Biosciences regarding their allogenic SVF product, Ayama, stating that it must be regulated as a drug and biologic. Unlike the commonly used autologous SVF products, Ayama is allogenic in nature, which adds a unique aspect to its composition. Stem cell biologist, Paul Knoepfler, noted that allogenic SVF

A recent study conducted in Sweden revealed that premenstrual disorders (PMDs) may be associated with a higher risk of death from nonnatural causes among women. The study, led by Marion Opatowski, PhD, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, found that while women with PMDs did not have an increased risk of overall mortality, they did