FDA issues alert on counterfeit semaglutide products in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a crucial warning to adults with diabetes in the United States about the presence of counterfeit semaglutide in the country’s drug supply chain. This alert comes following an ongoing FDA investigation into the distribution of fake versions of the 1 mg subcutaneous semaglutide, known commercially as Ozempic and manufactured...Read MoreInnovative vibrating pill may combat obesity by inducing satiety
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, led by Giovanni Traverso, have developed an innovative approach to tackling obesity using a vibrating pill. This method promises a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass surgery and aims to be more cost-effective and less prone to side effects than current pharmacological treatments like Wegovy and Ozempic. The pill,...Read MoreUS Veterans Health Administration expands virtual reality therapy for chronic pain relief
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is enhancing its partnership with AppliedVR to increase access to virtual reality (VR) therapy for military veterans suffering from chronic lower back pain. This development follows the extension of their contract to support AppliedVR’s FDA-authorised RelieVRx programme, a home-based solution...Read MoreRates of severe obesity in young American children are escalating, study reveals
A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics presents alarming evidence that severe obesity is on the rise among young children in the United States. This concerning trend was initially hoped to be an exception for children participating in a government food programme, as earlier research indicated a slight decline in obesity rates about a decade ago among these children. However,...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieDecember 20, 2023 Obesity and Population Health, Obesity in the UK, Obesogenic Environment0 comments
NHS reports over 3,000 daily admissions linked to obesity
NHS figures have alarmingly revealed that hospital admissions related to obesity in the UK have doubled in the past six years, now exceeding 3,000 cases daily. This alarming statistic underscores the growing weight problem in the UK, with obesity increasingly exacerbating illnesses and complicating treatments for a diverse group of patients, including expectant mothers, arthritis sufferers,...Read MoreAI-enhanced x-ray trials initiated in NHS Scotland for early lung cancer detection
The University of Glasgow has recently initiated a pivotal trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance chest X-ray analysis for the early detection of lung cancer within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). This innovative approach, named the Radiograph Accelerated Detection and Identification of Cancer of the Lung (RADICAL) trial, is being conducted at Inverclyde Royal...Read Moreby Nicholas FeenieDecember 18, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Behaviour Change, Big Data, Digital Health, Medication0 comments