Pioneering Pain Management: High-Frequency Electrical Stimulation Devices

The Current Opioid Crisis and the Treatment of Post-Caesarean Pain

Systemic opioids are the medication that is utilised the most frequently, despite the fact that pain management following a caesarean delivery is a complicated issue. Having said that, this method is not without its flaws. The overprescription of opioids is a key cause, and it is estimated that 1.2 million of the caesarean births performed annually in the United States result in the disposal of 12 million unneeded tablets. There is a high likelihood that these unused tablets will be abused, which will contribute to the continuing opioid problem.

A Novel Technique for the Management of Pain

A recent study found that devices that use high-frequency electrical stimulation could be an effective solution to the problem. According to the findings of the study, women who had caesarean deliveries followed by transcutaneous treatment using a high-frequency electrical stimulation device required around 47 percent less opioid analgesic medication while they were in the hospital. In addition, these individuals reported levels of discomfort that were comparable to those reported by patients who had used a sham device.

High-frequency electrical stimulation devices

This breakthrough has the potential to constitute a key step towards lowering the use of opioids, avoiding overprescribing, and preventing dependence from developing. Because it is estimated that 36,000 to 72,000 people in the United States develop a dependence on opioids each year after having a caesarean delivery, finding effective measures to reduce opioid use continues to be a public health priority.

Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes: Vertex Trial Results and Market Potential

June 23, 2025 Rene Pretorius

🚀 What if we could revolutionize Type 1 diabetes treatment?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has made significant strides with its promising phase 1/2 trial results for **zimislecel**, a stem cell-derived therapy that not only restores insulin production but also drastically reduces severe hypoglycemic events. As phase 3 trials commence, this breakthrough could reshape care for T1D patients and potentially reduce long-term healthcare costs.

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Biosimilar Clinical Approach

June 23, 2025 Staff Writer

🚀 How is the EMA’s new biosimilar clinical approach changing the landscape of drug approvals in Europe?

With a focus on tailored clinical assessments, the EMA is streamlining the pathway for biosimilars by allowing analytical data to take precedence over large-scale comparative efficacy studies. This shift promises to enhance patient access to life-saving therapies while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Dive deeper into the implications of this innovative regulatory approach and find out how it can impact health economics and market access.

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FDA Approval and Access Strategy for Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) Long-Acting HIV Prevention

June 20, 2025 Rene Pretorius

🌍 Will Yeztugo Approval and Access Strategy Deliver an Inflection Point in HIV/AIDS?

Yeztugo (lenacapavir), a twice-yearly injection, redefines long-acting HIV prevention with 96–100% efficacy. Gilead’s access strategy—insurance, assistance, and generics for 120 countries—targets global impact. Can it balance $28,218 U.S. costs with equity for 1.3M annual infections? My article explores health economics, public health, and market dynamics.

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