Issue #45 Student Invents Menopause Cooling Device for Managing Hot Flushes

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Escala Medical has received a €5.5M grant and equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) in a significant boost for the company’s work in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment.

Mothers who eat apples and herbs during their early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, as per a new study. The discovery is part of a project that found a mother’s diet can affect not just her child’s brain but also those of her grandchildren.
A new artificial intelligence system could improve the quality of life of millions of women suffering from endometriosis. A new technology uses machine learning to analyse data from pelvic scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify endometriosis lesions.
A study has revealed a connection between maternal mental well-being, adverse childhood experiences, and their impact on the mental health of their children. The findings underscore the need for prioritizing mental health support, especially in areas with histories of societal oppression and elevated psychiatric morbidity rates.
A university student has developed a menopause cooling device to help women manage hot flushes. The device, called the Zera Cooling Crescent, will be a portable, discreet and diverse wearable that could easily fit inside a handbag and allow women to use it on the go.
Only 25% of the semi-rural and rural population in India have access to modern healthcare within their localities. The accessibility index saw a major dip as one moved from urban to rural India, with only 10% of the rural respondents citing that they had access to healthcare within a 10 km radius.

Celmatix, a women’s health biotech company focused on ovarian biology, and Aché Laboratórios, a pharmaceutical company based in Brazil, have announced a collaboration to study a recently discovered melatonin receptor agonist.
California egg bank Lucina has added facial recognition technology to its platform, hoping to transform the landscape of egg donor selection in the US.
MyFitnessPal has partnered with fitness coach and influencer Deja Riley on a nutrition and fitness plan for expectant mums.
The US fertility care platform Pinnacle Fertility has announced Oma Fertility’s clinics have joined its network. This addition will help to expand its geographic footprint and provide greater access to support and effective solutions to those struggling to conceive.

Humm Care published a thought ware on “Travelling for work as a new parent” to give pointers for parents travelling and managing their little ones at home.
Miyara’s newsletter Medically Speaking gave a focus on medical menopause and gave awareness on the emotional aspect surrounding it.
Fertility Dost has opened a collaboration with labs and diagnostic centres and has rolled out an invite for labs to become their partners.
Oowomaniya has published a thought ware on titled “Myths and misconceptions around women’s health gynaecologists often come across”

Global pharma major Lupin Limited announced that it has received two approvals from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Applications.
Jagat Pharma, a leading name in the ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry, has launched its latest breakthrough product, Isotine Cucumber eye wipes towards prevention of conjunctivitis and eye flu cases. Isotine Cucumber eye wipes provide an effective solution to protect and refresh eyes naturally.
Parexel, and Partex, announced a preferred strategic alliance designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to accelerate drug discovery and development for biopharmaceutical customers worldwide and de-risk the assets in their portfolios.
Tulasi Healthcare announced the launch of its latest Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) therapy service. This innovative therapy aims to provide effective treatment for individuals facing treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

Many lesser-known organ transplants, like that of intestines, uterus, hand, pancreas, skin and even face, are now offering new hope to patients.
A new study revealed how common everyday pleasures can significantly boost cognitive performance. This activity, linked to sweat responses, reflects changes in electrical conductance triggered by emotional stress.
Prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased to more than 5 per cent compared to 0.1 per cent in 2006, new Telangana-based research published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia journal said.
Neuroscientists have discovered a non-invasive technique to enhance memory in older adults using nightly aromatherapy. The project demonstrates the powerful link between the olfactory sense and the brain’s memory circuits, providing a potential solution to combat cognitive decline and dementia.

The Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Research & Development and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector and the Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech (PRIP).
The Union Cabinet, approved Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed on June 4, 2023 between Indian drug standard and control organisations and the Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Suriname for cooperation in the field of medical product regulation and recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is targeting to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 25,000 from the present number of 10,000 Kendras.