December 2022 - Page 2 of 4 - BioMedWire (BMW)

TuesdayDec 20, 2022 12:13 pm

Research Finds Telehealth Patient Navigators Increase Appointment Attendance

New research has found that patient navigators increase attendance of video telehealth visits. Telehealth physician visits have significantly increased in number since the coronavirus pandemic. That adoption was encouraged in an effort to contain the spread of the virus. Despite this increase, technological challenges make it hard for some patients to keep their visits. For their 12-week pilot program, the investigators collected data from 4,066 patients who used video telehealth visits. Of the total number of patients, almost 63% were women. They divided the patients into two groups: the intervention group and the comparator group. The intervention group was made…

TuesdayDec 20, 2022 11:15 am

Jupiter Wellness Inc. (NASDAQ: JUPW) Issues Letter to Shareholders with Update on Key Corporate Milestones, Product Progress

Jupiter Wellness has announced that the “FDA of India” has approved its topical treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo, with a market launch to follow The global vitiligo treatment market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%, resulting in a value of approximately $2 billion by 2026 JW-500, a topical treatment for female sexual wellness, is currently in development with plans to file for pre-IND and Orphan Drug Designation within the next year Jupiter Wellness (NASDAQ: JUPW), a diversified company that supports health and wellness by researching and developing over-the-counter (“OTC”)…

MondayDec 19, 2022 10:49 am

New Study Finds Localized Cooling of Brain Tumors Slows Growth in Mice Models

New research has found that cooling brain tumors improves rates of survival, which offers hope for new options for treatment for patients suffering from difficult brain cancers. The most common type of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, is a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that usually occurs in an individual’s spinal cord or brain. While this particular type of cancer can develop at any age, it is more common in older adults. Surgery is usually the standard treatment for glioblastoma multiforme, followed by radiation and chemotherapy, as recommended by a patient’s oncologist. Despite these treatments, the rate of survival for this particular…

MondayDec 19, 2022 9:00 am

HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Granted Patent for Proprietary ECG Smartwatch-Based Monitor Designed for Heart Attack Detection

BEAT continues impressive march forward in developing a suite of products designed to detect heart attacks anytime, anywhere Inventions protected by patent enable proprietary 3D vector ECG technology to be built into a smartwatch Projections for global smartwatch and wearables medical-device markets show consistent upward growth In a world where an estimated 202.6 million people use smartwatches (https://ibn.fm/zb66P), the ability to harness the power of smartwatches to help people live healthier lives can make a profound difference. That’s exactly what HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company with a track record for innovation and cutting-edge technology, hopes to do with…

FridayDec 16, 2022 12:45 pm

Trial Shows CAR-T Cells May Be Effective in Treating Brain, Spinal Cord Lymphoma

Lymphoma usually starts in the spinal cord or brain, although sometimes tumors can spread to these sites from other regions in the body. This cancer is usually difficult to treat, particularly once the tumors don’t respond to the standard treatments. In such cases, patients do not live longer than a couple of years. Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found that a new CAR-T cell therapy may be effective in the treatment of lymphoma of the brain and/or spinal cord. They discovered that the axi-cel (axicabtagene ciloleucel) therapy could be safely administered to patients with the above indication. They presented…

FridayDec 16, 2022 12:00 pm

Jupiter Wellness Inc. (NASDAQ: JUPW) Is ‘One to Watch’

Jupiter Wellness’s product pipeline addresses a range of underserved conditions, including hair loss, eczema, burns, and sexual wellness The company’s revenue is generated through OTC and consumer product sales, contract research agreements, and licensing royalties Jupiter Wellness recently announced that it has been approved to dual list its shares on Upstream, the revolutionary trading app for digital securities and NFTs Jupiter Wellness (NASDAQ: JUPW) is a diversified company that supports health and wellness by researching and developing over-the-counter (“OTC”) products and intellectual property. The company has a robust and growing portfolio of granted and pending patents to protect its proprietary…

FridayDec 16, 2022 11:15 am

MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) Going into 2023 in a Much Healthier Position after Eliminating All Toxic Debt in Q4 2022 and Launching New Remote Patient Monitoring Medical Devices

Ludlow Research ups price target for MetAlert, leading developer of location-sensitive health monitoring devices and wearable technology products, anticipating target between $1 and $1.25 per share MetAlert announced the elimination of all its toxic convertible notes from its balance sheet, which now provides increased stability to its public float The company also shared improved guidance to its NFC operations while also announcing the launch of new medical devices geared toward the geriatric and autism healthcare markets Q4 2022 also saw the influx of new chips, which will significantly increase production of the company’s SmartSole units in early 2023, ramp up…

ThursdayDec 15, 2022 1:37 pm

Research Links Diets High in Fat to Chronic Pain

Diets are important to individuals’ health, with what a person consumes influencing their body by either strengthening their immune system or increasing their risk of developing lifestyle diseases. New research has found that diets high in fat may increase an individual’s sensitivity to nonpainful stimuli, causing chronic pain. It is normally recommended for individuals to consume fat in order to ensure that their bodies function optimally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025, recommend that less than 10% of calorie intake should come from saturated fats. Worth noting is the fact that consuming a lot of fat may cause various issues.…

WednesdayDec 14, 2022 12:26 pm

New Study Finds That Hearing Aids May Slow Down Cognitive Decline

New research has found that hearing aids may slow down decline in cognitive function. While prior studies have established that a loss in hearing is a risk factor in the development of dementia, it wasn’t clear if managing hearing loss would slow the progression of cognitive decline — until now. The new study, whose findings were reported in “JAMA Neurology,” provides new evidence demonstrating that hearing loss management could help decrease or even delay a decline in an individual’s cognitive function. For their study, the researchers examined the link between cognitive decline and hearing loss over different durations by conducting…

WednesdayDec 14, 2022 10:30 am

CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Anchors Focus and Priority on Berubicin Clinical Development for GBM Treatment

John Climaco, CNS’s CEO, has lauded the company’s progress in Q3 2022, noting the successful expansion of its pivotal Berubicin trial into Europe within the quarter The company hopes to address the unmet need associated with GBM treatment with its lead drug candidate, Berubicin, trusting that the expansion into Europe will be integral to achieving interim analysis by mid-2023 CNS looks to build on the successful patient enrollment and dosing in France, which brings its operational tally to 29 of 68 clinical sites enrolling patients across the United States and Europe, as it works toward interim analysis of clinical trials…