Monthly Archives: January 2019

Early Adult GCA Strongly Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life, Finds a Study

Youthful general cognitive ability (GCA), a multiple set of skills involved in perception, memory, and thinking which includes reasoning, is a ‘strong predictor of cognitive function’ and reserve later in life compared to other factors including higher education, complex occupations, and participating in late-life intellectual activities, according to a recent study. Higher education and late-life …

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New Report by EAT-Lancet Commission Suggests a Planetary Health Diet with 50% Reduced Intake of Sugar and Red Meat

The Lancet, one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, has released a report which prescribes an ideal and healthy diet. The new dietary plan has taken into consideration all the factors of human body as well as meeting UN Conference on Climate Change goals for reducing carbon emissions. The report has recommended …

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Lilly Gains Approval from NICE for its Verzenio Drug Which Acts as a CDK4/6 Inhibitor

Eli Lilly, an Indianapolis-based global pharmaceutical company has gained approval for its Verzenio drug used for treating breast cancer patients from UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The approval has set stage for a 3 way competition in the CDK4/6 inhibitor drugs segment. The new drug is another addition to other such …

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US and German Researchers have Developed a Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease as Early as a Decade

A new blood test which tracks the level of neurofilament light chain, a protein in the blood may be adopted for the detection of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases a decade before first symptoms occur. The blood test developed as part of research study by collaboration of researchers from German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in …

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FDA Advisory Panel is Evenly Split on the Decision to Approve New Type 1 Diabetes Drug Zenquista

An advisory panel working for US Food and Drug Administration split evenly on the decision to whether to approve a first of its kind oral medication for treating Type 1 diabetes. The committee is undecided about the approval with a vote 8-8 and has left the decision to the agency by the end of March …

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London-based Startup Kaia Health Raises $10 Million in Series- A Round of Funding for its AI-based Personal Training App for Chronic Pain Management

A London-based digital health startup Kaia Health has raised $10 million in Series-A round of funding which offers app based training for chronic pain management. The startup founded in 2015 provides ‘mind-body therapy’ to patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The idea is to offer mobile technology based alternative therapy which includes medical education, psychological techniques …

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Aerial Work Platforms Market: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lifts to Gain Prominence

Companies in aerial work platforms market are taking immense efforts in conducting regular inspections to comply with the federal laws, while ensuring effective service equipment and reducing the overall maintenance costs and most of all, keeping the workers safe. 2019 could witness some new standards affecting the equipment operators, equipment manufacturers, their supervisors, dealers, rental …

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Stringent Emission Regulations to Drive Automotive Cabin Air Quality Sensor Sales

Rapid increase in the level of air-pollution, declining effectiveness of existing cabin air quality sensors as well as growing awareness regarding passenger health and safety is leading towards development of innovative automotive cabin air quality sensors. Emission control needs with stringent regulations is likely to play a significant role in further growth of automotive cabin …

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Automotive Windshield Washer Systems: Water Conservation Techniques Gain Traction

Manufacturers in automotive windshield washer system market are working towards developing high-performance windshield washer system, engineered, and designed for delivering rugged reliability, even at crucial off-road conditions. The future of mobility is expected to be autonomous vehicles, which would also be dependent on ever-complex, and high-end set of technologies that are exclusively responsible for seeing …

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Breast Pumps with Improved Functionality—Manufactures Focus NPD Strategies to Upgrade Existing Models

A senior analyst at Future Market Insights (FMI) traces challenges and scope for improvements with the current products in the breast pump market. Exclusive breast feeding for babies up to 6 months of age has been recommended by healthcare experts, globally. Moreover, babies with congenital defects or premature births also are unable to consume breast …

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