Tag: Health
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed by CDC in the U.S.
First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in the U.S.The United States has recently made a significant discovery, confirming the first severe human infection of H5N1 bird flu in the country. The case...
Biotech Analyst and CEO Discuss Election Results: Insights from Brian Skorney and Daphne Zohar
Biotech analyst Brian Skorney and biotech executive Daphne Zohar recently appeared on "The Readout LOUD" podcast to share their thoughts on how the outcomes of the recent election may impact the biotech industry. They...
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...
Investigating the Mildness of U.S. Bird Flu Cases: Scientists’ Mystery
U.S. Bird Flu Cases Mystify Scientists: An Unprecedented PhenomenonIn a remarkable turn of events, the United States has witnessed an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza among cattle that has perplexed scientists and health authorities...
Caregiving Resources and Tips from National Institute on Aging | NIH MedlinePlus
Being a caregiver or care partner is a significant responsibility that involves managing someone else's healthcare, daily tasks, financial decisions, and more. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of these responsibilities while also...
The End of Cassava Sciences and its Alzheimer’s Drug: Lingering Damage
The story of Cassava Sciences came to a disappointing end on Monday when their experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, simufilam, was found to be no more effective than a placebo in a large clinical...
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...
Pfizer’s New R&D Head, VC Deep-Dive, and FDA Commissioner: What You Need to Know
Pfizer has welcomed a new R&D head, Chris Boshoff, who is expected to make significant strides in research and development to satisfy investors. Additionally, the biotech venture capital landscape is set to see some...
Zepbound: Eli Lilly’s Obesity Drug Approved for Sleep Apnea Treatment in U.S.
Zepbound: Eli Lilly's Obesity Drug Approved for Sleep Apnea Treatment in U.S.The Food and Drug Administration made a groundbreaking announcement on Friday, granting approval to Eli Lilly's obesity drug, Zepbound, for the treatment of...
Impact of Cardboard Beds on Olympic Athletes’ Sleep: What Sleep Doctors Say
Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics are using cardboard beds for the second summer games in a row. These beds are an environmentally friendly solution in the Olympic Village. The beds can be extended...
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
Good morning and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a refreshing weekend because now it's time to get back to the usual routine of online meetings, phone calls, and...
RFK Jr. Considered for Health Secretary as Pharma Execs Seek Stability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known critic of the pharmaceutical industry, has been considered for the position of Health Secretary. He has been vocal about his views on how the industry has influenced U.S....
