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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
On June 17, according to the latest announcement on the CDE official website: Huayi Pharmaceutical’s application for the listing of the Class 3 generic drug acetylcysteine tablets was accepted, making it the eighth Chinese pharmaceutical company to enter this dosage form. This move has caused new waves in the acetylcysteine market. from Tidu , the sales of acetylcysteine tablets in all terminals have been growing in recent years. In 2024, the sales of all terminals exceeded 389 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of more than 13%. In the entire expectorant market, acetylcysteine has topped the list for four consecutive years with a share of over 50%. Acetylcysteine tablets are a commonly used expectorant in clinical practice. By decomposing the disulfide bonds of mucin in sputum, it effectively reduces the viscosity of sputum and promotes the discharge of sputum. In clinical practice, it is mainly used to treat symptoms such as ...
The quality of drug preparations is directly related to the life, health and treatment effects of hundreds of millions of patients. At present, China is the world’s second largest pharmaceutical market. It is reported that the total output value of China’s pharmaceutical industry will reach about 3.8 trillion yuan in 2022, and generic drugs will dominate the Chinese pharmaceutical market, accounting for more than 60%. However, in the field of high-end generic drugs, especially in sustained-release preparations and complex injections, there are high technical barriers, and the market accessibility of domestic high-end generic preparations is relatively low. The root cause is the weakness of the core production process, especially the precise control of the drug release mechanism, the application of complex excipient systems, and the precision quality control technology in large-scale production, which has become a key bottleneck restricting domestic high-end preparations from achieving equivalence with original research drugs and ...
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