China's NMPA has approved a rare-disease therapy for commercial sales to treat narcolepsy type 1 in individuals aged 16 and older. The unnamed drug previously received fast-track status in the US and orphan-drug designation in Japan and the EU, indicating international recognition for its importance.
A doctor from Beijing Tongren Hospital stated that "internet celebrity" eye washes, eye massagers, and eye steamers are non-medical products used for care. While eye washes can temporarily relieve fatigue and maintain hygiene, their quality assurance is crucial due to lack of scientific regulation. Eye massagers can be beneficial for eye strain, but direct pressure on the eyeball should be avoided to prevent potential damage. Eye steaming is not recommended for eyes with inflammation, wounds, or corneal ulcers.
China has launched the world's first copper-blended titanium orthopaedic implant, a bone pin approved for market release on April 21. Developed by Silvan Medical and the Institute of Metal Research, the material aims to enhance strength while reducing infection risk.
NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the GulfThe war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears about looming shortages and rising costs for medicines and medical products such as syringes, intravenous bags and gloves.Much of modern healthcare is dependent on the petrochemicals now held up by the Gulf shipping standstill – whether for active pharmaceutical ingredients or to produce the millions of sterile single-use items, ranging from personal protective equipment (PPE) to catheters and diagnostic-device casings. Continue reading...
