WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is planning to rescind a “Most Favored Nation” rule from the Trump administration that would have tested a model requiring that Medicare pay no more for certain drugs than the price paid by some other developed nations. “Given that the nationwide preliminary injunction precluded implementation of the MFN [Most Favored
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Take a baby aspirin a day to reduce your risk of heart attack. Many of us have heard that. But here’s some information from Mayo Clinic you might not have heard. It has to do with the coating on aspirin that helps reduce stomach upset.
In 2012, we launched our partnership with NIVEA SUN to raise funds for research into skin cancer and raise awareness of sun safety. This summer, we’re continuing our mission as the NIVEA Sun Safety Roadshow brings our sun safety messaging to parks, beaches and cities nationwide. Since our partnership began, NIVEA SUN have raised over
While rapid diagnostic test kits for COVID-19 have been available since last year, point-of-care diagnostic tests for the virus and its variants have been nonexistent, for the most part. But a group of experts is about to change that with the development of a new at-home COVID testing device that can detect specific variants of
Financial disasters and family tragedies left Kevin homeless and helpless. But with a determination to rebuild his life, and the generosity of strangers, he is on course towards a brighter future Nothing prepares you for becoming homeless. Years ago, growing up in Scotland, I would walk past rough sleepers and feel sorry for them, never
Eating at least half a serving per day of foods rich in flavonoids — like strawberries, oranges, peppers, and apples — may help lower the risk of age-related cognitive decline, new research shows. Among the different types of flavonoids, flavones (found in some spices and yellow or orange fruits and vegetables) and anthocyanins (found in
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. In a real-world setting, full vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was more than 80% effective at reducing infection in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who were taking immunosuppressive medications. The study, which examined postvaccine infection rates in a Veterans Affairs cohort, further
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing medicines for patients with severe rare diseases and cancer, today announced that the Company will be evaluating mirdametinib, an investigational MEK inhibitor, in a platform study sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)
FDA Approves Nexviazyme (avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt) for Late-Onset Pompe Disease PARIS – August 6, 2021 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nexviazyme (avalglucosidase alfa-ngpt) for the treatment of patients one year of age and older with late-onset Pompe disease, a progressive and debilitating muscle disorder that impairs a person’s ability to move
August 6, 2021 Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy KVK Tech, Inc., is voluntarily recalling two lots of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, USP 750 mg/5mLto the consumer level. The recall is based on customer complaints of unusual grittiness in the product, which KVK has determined was most probably caused by prolonged exposure of these product lots to extremely
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Friday called on the state’s residents to get vaccinated against Covid, citing concern about the delta variant and its potential to hinder economic progress. “We’re just urging everybody to get vaccinated,” Little said on CNBC’s “The Exchange.” Little said his biggest concern and “one of the most detrimental things” to
Engineers at MIT and Harvard University have designed a small tabletop device that can detect SARS-CoV-2 from a saliva sample in about an hour. In a new study, they showed that the diagnostic is just as accurate as the PCR tests now used. The device can also be used to detect specific viral mutations linked
“It was complete chaos.” — Wajiha Jurdi Kheir, MD, an ophthalmologist at American University of Beirut Medical Center, describing her experience treating patients after last year’s blast at the nearby Port of Beirut in Lebanon. “We’ve had this flat ‘there’s no evidence boosters are indicated’ message. The messaging should be, ‘yes, we’re going to need
Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a total parotidectomy performed by Dr. Eric J. Moore for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma metastasized to the parotid gland. Series Editors: Andrew J. Goates, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D.; David P. Larson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Find it. Kill it. This is the simple premise behind new biomaterial-based vaccines that experts are designing to fend off future pathogens, or germs that could threaten human health. As they plan next-generation vaccines, scientists are banking on the idea that the structure of a future pandemic-scale pathogen will be like the ones they already
The Met Gala is happening this year after taking a step back last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the global health crisis is still ongoing, the event will be very different from previous years. Apart from the health protocols that will be implemented, the fundraiser is going vegan. The Met Gala and its
Aerobic exercise may help reduce blood pressure in patients whose hypertension responds poorly to medications, a new study suggests. A randomized controlled clinical trial showed that patients with resistant hypertension assigned to a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training program had lower blood pressure (BP) compared with patients who received usual care. Dr Fernando Ribeiro “Resistant hypertension
A single cell can reveal much about the biological world through genomic sequencing. Scientists can compare a single, isolated cell to other samples, analyzing the differences and similarities to better understand how the organisms originated and evolved -; or even to discover entirely new species. However, despite the rapid development of single-cell sequencing technologies, sample
WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE) July 23, 2021–AstraZeneca’s Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release), once-weekly injectable suspension has been approved in the US for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D); to improve glycemic control in pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) as an adjunct to diet and exercise. The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
In this article ABMD BYND BDX BKNG AAPL NSC A sign details entry restrictions at a JLL office in the Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Thursday, June 24, 2020. Christopher Dilts | Bloomberg | Getty Images When earnings season kicked off in earnest in mid-July, few companies fielded questions about or mentioned the
Young cancer patients face unique challenges. That’s why the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center started an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was unfolding just as the AYA program launched, only strengthened the resolve of cancer center staff members to provide support quickly to cancer patients in their
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
We all know war is destructive, that it can leave nations and people alike crippled for years to come, both physically and metaphorically. But the unrest associated with war can also have unseen implications. Sexual violence is often a product of war that is obscured by war’s more publicized aspects. For example, in the Congo,
Imagine you’re at the mall and a man or woman collapses. Fortunately, you can increase or even triple that person’s chance of survival if you start CPR. Mayo Clinic doctors say that a modified form of CPR will save more lives. It’s easier to learn, easier to do and you don’t have to blow in
A new survey has found that a number of Americans who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 are strongly against the vaccines because they think the shots are more dangerous than the coronavirus. The survey, published on the Kaiser Family Foundation’s website Wednesday, was conducted from July 15 to 27 as part of the organization’s ongoing COVID-19
Assess your dreams and unlock your goals We all have potential – abilities that can be developed, and which will lead to success in the future. There is always the possibility to achieve more in our lives, or to live a life in which we feel content. Are you able to realise your potential? This
A head-to-head randomized comparison of milrinone and dobutamine — the most used inotropes in cardiogenic shock therapy in North America — failed to find a significant advantage for one agent over the other. Patients treated with milrinone and dobutamine had similar rates of the primary composite outcome (49% vs 54%; relative risk [RR], 0.90; 95%
We ate a lot more during the pandemic. The latest figures by Public Health England suggest that more than 40% of British adults gained an average of 3kg during the pandemic. The reasons for the rise in body weights seem, at first glance, obvious. We tended to move less during prolonged periods of lockdown, with