The Rise of Concierge Medicine: Exploring the High Costs for Patients
Money has the power to make life easier in many ways. From first-class airline tickets to VIP theme park passes, having extra cash can streamline your experiences. But what if you could use that...
CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors in Young Patients
Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...
Why Everyone Should Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
Flu Vaccine
A number of flu vaccines will be available this season. These include:• injectable flu vaccines, or flu shots. These include:• Flu shots that are made with inactivated influenza viruses.• One flu shot that...
Nominate Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. to Run HHS: Trump’s Controversial Decision
President-elect Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer and vaccine skeptic, as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, expressing...
Understanding the Connection Between Cancer and the Flu
It is recommended that everyone aged 6 months and older should receive a flu vaccine each season. This is especially crucial for individuals with cancer or a history of cancer, as they are at...
Reaction to Trump’s selection of RFK Jr. for HHS leadership
Leaders in the biopharma world and scientific community were taken aback by the news that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This...
Understanding Generalized Pustular Psoriasis in Adults: Symptoms, Treatments, and Images
Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) is a skin condition that can affect individuals of any age, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in women. The condition is characterized...
Global Measles Cases Increase by 20% in 2023: New Report
Measles vaccination coverage has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels globally, leading to a 20% increase in measles cases in 2023 compared to the previous year, as per a recent report from the World...
Understanding Guttate Psoriasis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Guttate psoriasis is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is most commonly seen in children and individuals under 30 years old. It affects both men...
Merck Expands Portfolio with Licensing of Chinese Cancer Drug
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, has recently taken a strategic step to enhance its cancer drug portfolio by acquiring the licensing rights for a new cancer drug from LaNova Medicines, a Chinese firm based...
Understanding Cachexia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed with nutrition support alone. It is most common in people...
Pharmalittle: GSK Leaves BIO, AbbVie Schizophrenia Drug Fails & More – Pharma News Update
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a restful weekend and are ready to dive back into the routine of online meetings and deadlines. Let's start...