Beginning of Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Congo: What You Need to Know
A major vaccination campaign against mpox is set to kick off in the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 2, targeting the three most affected provinces in the country. The campaign will focus on...
Scholar Rock’s Drug Shows Success in Late-Stage Study for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Scholar Rock, a biotech company, announced on Monday that their new drug has shown promising results in a late-stage study for spinal muscular atrophy. The drug, called apitegromab, was tested in a year-long Phase...
Link Between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease: Study Reveals Connection
High blood pressure has long been known as a risk factor for various health conditions, including heart disease and stroke. However, a new study published in the medical journal Neurology has revealed a concerning...
Obesity and Joint Replacement: A Challenging Dilemma
Obesity and Joint Replacement: A Complex Healthcare ChallengeIn the realm of orthopedic medicine, the intersection of obesity and joint replacement surgery presents a challenging dilemma for both patients and doctors. As obesity rates continue...
Uncover Hidden Sleep Apnea with Apple Watch
Apple Watch Revolutionizes Health Monitoring with New Sleep Apnea Detection FeatureAre you tired of waking up exhausted despite getting a full night's sleep? You may be one of the millions of individuals unknowingly living...
Understanding Fentanyl: A Comprehensive Guide for Readers
Fentanyl is a strong lab-made opioid used to treat severe pain. It is also illegally made and distributed, contributing to a rise in drug overdose deaths. People may knowingly or unknowingly consume fentanyl in...
The Dangers of Multiple Concussions: Impact on Long-Term Health
When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa collided headfirst with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during Thursday night's football game, it was immediately evident to medical experts that Tagovailoa had suffered a serious concussion. As...
The Psychology Behind Why You Keep Dreaming About Cheating
The Psychology Behind Why You Keep Dreaming About CheatingIf your relationship is strong, the thought of cheating on your partner may never cross your mind—until you start having recurring dreams about infidelity. Before you...
Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Noncardiac Surgery: Comprehensive Guidelines and Strategies
Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Noncardiac Surgery: Comprehensive Guidelines and StrategiesThe 2024 guideline for cardiovascular management of adults undergoing noncardiac surgery has been released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of...
Senate Health Committee Approves Trump’s FDA and NIH Nominees
In a recent development, the Senate health committee has voted to approve Marty Makary as the Food and Drug Administration commissioner and Jay Bhattacharya as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....
Optimizing Pediatric New-Patient Visit Times for Efficiency and Quality Care
As a pediatrician working for NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), one of the largest public health care systems in the country, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of providing quality care to patients from...
PhRMA Membership Dues Drop by Nearly $100 Million due to Major Drugmakers Exiting
PhRMA Membership Dues Plummet by $100 Million After Major Drugmakers ExitIn a significant blow to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), three major pharmaceutical companies, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Teva, made the decision...
