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Nearly 30 People in England Get Rare Illness After Botox

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dozens of people in northeastern England have developed a rare and dangerous illness after receiving Botox injections, according to health officials in the U.K. At least 28 people have reported symptoms of botulism, a potentially deadly illness that attacks the nervous system, after undergoing cosmetic procedures, the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on June 20, CNN reported. Investigators at the agency said that “evidence so far does not suggest that the product used has been contaminated. Symptoms are being reported a few days up to four weeks after injection.” The type of botulism in the recent cases is called iatrogenic botulism, and it can result when too much Botox is injected. The agency is also investigating possible illegal sales of Botox-like products. Botulism is caused by toxins made by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can lead to muscle weakness and even paralysis. ...
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Global Vaccination Efforts Stall, Leaving Millions of Children Vulnerable to Preventable Diseases

Global efforts to protect children against diseases like measles, polio and tuberculosis have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections LONDON (AP) — Efforts to vaccinate children globally have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to tetanus, polio, tuberculosis and other diseases that can be easily prevented. Protection from measles in particular dropped in 100 countries between 2010 and 2019, unravelling decades of progress, including in rich countries that had previously eliminated the highly infectious disease, according to a new analysis of global vaccination trends published Tuesday in the journal Lancet. “After clean water, vaccination is the most effective intervention for protecting the health of our children,” said Helen Bedford, a professor of children’s health at University College London, who was not connected to the research. She warned there has been a small but worrying rise in the number of parents skipping vaccination for their children in recent ...
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Hot tubs may offer greater health benefits than saunas

Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but hot tubs might offer greater health benefits. That’s the takeaway from a new study done by researchers in the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the University of Oregon, which compared the physiological effects of soaking in a hot tub to sitting in a traditional dry heat sauna or a more modern far-infrared sauna. By raising core body temperatures, soaking in hot water can help lower blood pressure, stimulate the immune system and, over time, improve the body’s response to heat stress. Moreover, those effects can last beyond the minutes spent directly in heat treatment. “We compared the most commonly utilized modalities of passive heating as they’re used in everyday life and studied in scientific research,” said study lead author Jessica Atencio, a doctoral student in the lab of Christopher Minson. “No studies have compared the acute ...
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FDA Requires Updated Warning About Rare Heart Risk With COVID Shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has expanded existing warnings on the two leading COVID-19 vaccines about a rare heart side effect mainly seen in young men. Myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation that is usually mild, emerged as a complication after the first shots became widely available in 2021. Prescribing information from both Pfizer and Moderna already advises doctors about the issue. In April, the FDA sent letters to both drugmakers asking them to update and expand the warnings to add more detail about the problem and to cover a larger group of patients. While the FDA can mandate label changes, the process is often more of a negotiation with companies. Specifically, the new warning lists the risk of myocarditis as 8 cases per 1 million people who got the 2023-2024 COVID shots between the ages of 6 months and 64 years old. The ...
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【EXPERT Q&A】How to optimize the process of pharmaceutical trade?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: Optimizing the pharmaceutical trade process is a crucial measure to enhance the efficiency of the pharmaceutical supply chain, reduce costs, and ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products. Below are some specific optimization strategies: I. Digital and Information Technology Upgrading Implement ERP Systems: Functions: Integrate modules such as procurement, inventory, sales, and finance to achieve real-time data sharing and process automation. Advantages: Improve data processing efficiency, reduce human errors, and enhance decision-making support capabilities. Apply Blockchain Technology: Functions: Ensure the traceability of pharmaceutical products from production to sale, recording information at every stage. Advantages: Enhance pharmaceutical safety, boost consumer trust, and facilitate regulatory oversight. Utilize Big Data Analytics: Functions: Analyze data on market demand, sales trends, inventory levels, etc. Advantages: Optimize procurement plans, reduce inventory backlogs, and improve capital turnover rates. II. Supply Chain Collaboration and Integration Establish Strategic Partnerships: Methods: Form long-term and stable cooperative ...
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RUSSIAN HEALTH CARE WEEK

Organiser: Informa Markets Time：December 8 – December 11, 2025 address：Krymskiy val, 10, Moscow 119049, Russia Exhibition hall：Central House of Artists Product range: Diagnostic Equipment: X-ray diagnostic equipment, ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, functional examination devices, endoscopic examination equipment, nuclear medicine equipment, laboratory diagnostic equipment, pathological diagnostic equipment, imaging devices for diagnosis, chromatographic analyzers, clinical laboratory analyzers, dialysis and transplantation surgery-related equipment. Therapeutic Equipment: Clinical radiological equipment; clinical laboratory equipment and reagents, ward care equipment, surgical equipment, radiotherapy equipment, nuclear medicine therapeutic equipment, physicochemical equipment, laser equipment, dialysis treatment equipment, cryogenic equipment for therapeutic purposes, emergency rescue equipment. Auxiliary Equipment: Disinfection and sterilization equipment, refrigeration equipment, central suction and oxygen supply systems, air conditioning equipment, pharmaceutical machinery and equipment, blood bank equipment, medical data processing equipment, medical video and photography equipment, medical air extraction systems, cosmetic and plastic surgery equipment; ophthalmic equipment, treatment technologies, and materials; dental equipment and instruments, dental prosthetic systems ...
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【EXPERT Q&A】How exactly does the improvement of medical detection technology help discover more potential diseases?

Drugdu.com expert’s response: The advancement of medical detection technologies enables the discovery of more potential diseases through various means, which are specifically reflected in the following aspects: High-Sensitivity Detection Technologies: High-sensitivity detection methods can detect minute changes in biomarkers at an earlier stage. For instance, high-sensitivity troponin detection technology can identify the release of troponin during the early phase of myocardial cell injury, thereby supporting the early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction. This technology can uncover early lesions that might be missed by traditional methods. Multimodal Data Fusion and Comprehensive Analysis: By integrating data from multiple detection modalities, such as electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, and blood tests, medical detection technologies can provide more comprehensive health information. This multimodal data fusion enhances diagnostic accuracy and helps identify potential disease risks that might be overlooked by a single detection method. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics: AI technologies can ...
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Multitasking ctDNA Helps Guide Lymphoma Treatment

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is gaining ground as an important multitasking tool in the frontline treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), with key novel applications that include identifying genetic subtypes and guiding the escalation or de-escalation of chemotherapy, new research has shown. “We have demonstrated that a PET/ctDNA-guided approach in frontline DLBCL is feasible in a multicenter setting,” said first author Anastasios Stathis, MD, of the Clinic of Hematology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland, in presenting the findings at the 18th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML) 2025 in Lugano, Switzerland. “The allocation of patients and treatment based on the combined results of PET and ctDNA is operationally successful,” he said. The findings are from the preliminary results of the phase 2 SAKK 38/19 trial, which focuses on the goal of identifying patients with key MCD genetic subtypes that are known to respond poorly to the ...
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Healthy gut microbiome before chemo could help protect breast cancer patients against cardiotoxicity

New research suggests that a healthy microbiome before chemotherapy could help protect breast cancer patients against heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, as a result of cancer therapy. Researchers found that specific bacteria in patients’ gut microbiome correlated with heart health biomarkers that suggest they are at greater risk of heart damage during chemotherapy. “To allow cancer survivors healthier lives, we need to find new ways to protect them from the long-term side-effects of chemotherapy. This study is one of the first to ask whether the microbiome could play a role in how well patient’s hearts fare during chemotherapy,” explained Doctor Athos Antoniades, Head of Research and Development at Stremble Ventures LTD who is leading the multi-omics, including the gut microbiome DNA sequencing for this project. “We saw a clear association between some specific genus of gut bacteria and cardiac biomarkers that suggest patients are at greater risk of heart damage during ...
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The application for the new drug for ADHD has been accepted, bringing new hope to millions of children with the disease

Recently, the official website of the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) of Shanghai Aike Baifa’s new drug Dexmethylphenidate Dexmethylphenidate Compound Capsules for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been officially accepted. In April, the drug was included in the priority review by CDE. This means that this highly anticipated innovative ADHD drug is expected to significantly shorten the review cycle and enter the market ahead of schedule. ADHD is not simply “naughty and hyperactive”. As a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder, it is characterized by an imbalance in the transmission of neurotransmitters in the brain, which makes it difficult for patients to concentrate and control behavioral impulses. According to titration data, in 2021, the number of children aged 6-17 in China exceeded 24 million, with a prevalence of 1.7%. However, for a long time, clinical drug ...
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