The time taken to approve clinical trials in the UK has dropped from an average of 91 days to just 41 days thanks to AI and other technology platforms, according to new findings published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP). Shorter waiting times follow “major reforms” backed by new digital platforms and AI…
WASHINGTON (7News) — A fall Friday on the National Mall is hard to beat. “It was a nice little breeze. The temperature is nice,” Kenny Remo said. “It’s a beautiful day out,” Becca Struble said. “Fall is in the air, so coming out here with my friend. Just enjoying the monuments.” Though suddenly, it all…
HE DID. TONIGHT, KAI MORE THAN $370 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING EACH WEEK. THAT’S HOW MUCH MONEY GOVERNOR WES MOORE SAYS THE STATE OF MARYLAND RELIES ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR TO RUN THINGS LIKE HEALTH CARE, FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THEY WERE THINGS THAT HE ADDRESSED TONIGHT DURING THAT SPEECH TO THE STATE. THINGS THAT…
Expanding access to lifestyle medicine education opportunities-such as continuing medical education (CME) courses, professional certification, webinars, mentoring and peer-to-peer connections, and conference participation-can facilitate the adoption of the medical specialty across health systems, according to a new study published in Translational Behavioral Medicine. This qualitative study conducted by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)…
People participate in a “Walk With Friends” group walk organized by the nonprofit Washtenaw Optimal Wellness, which runs the Ypsilanti Healthy Living Pledge. Doug Coombe Ypsilanti residents may die up to 22 years sooner on average than Ann Arbor residents, according to data collected by the Washtenaw County Health Department. But a new project called…
Apollo Hospitals announced a new 100-bed oncology centre with a $64.9m investment. Credit: Alexander Steamaze / Shutterstock.com. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (AHEL) in India has announced its plans to acquire International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) 31% equity stake in its retail healthcare subsidiary, Apollo Health and Lifestyle (AHLL). This move involves a Rs12.54bn ($142m) transaction, making Apollo…
Hong Kong can take a more active role in the multibillion-dollar impact investment sector by developing a thriving ecosystem that includes more start-ups, offers innovative financial products and upholds world-class standards, the finance chief has pledged. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Sunday that the initiative was part of the city’s commitment to making…
Adani International School student Aahan Ritesh Prajapati Ahmedabad: Adani International School student Aahan Ritesh Prajapati, who was born with red and green colour blindness, has received acclaim for a machine-learning model capable of modifying textbook diagrams and maps for colour-blind students. 17-year-old Aahan Ritesh Prajapati thanked his school for the support he received in realising…
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at SpaceX’s upcoming Starship test, new science heading to the international space station, a way to make older brains more youthful and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up here. On Sunday evening, SpaceX will attempt the tenth test of its Starship rocket,…
The internet is flooded with foods and drinks promising low cortisol and higher serotonin and dopamine. Can foods affect these hormone levels in our bodies? Dr Rakesh Gupta, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “Foods can indeed influence hormone levels like cortisol, serotonin and dopamine, but their effects are usually moderate and work…