Tag: Science
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...
Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Innovations
Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest InnovationsIn a year marked by incredible advancements in the field of medicine, 2024 has truly been a game-changer. From cutting-edge treatments for diabetes...
Promising Drugs for Lipoprotein(a) – Reducing Risk of Heart Disease
Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for heart disease that can be just as dangerous as high cholesterol. This lipoprotein can lead to plaque build-up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and...
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...
The Impact of Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Confidence and Safety:...
Donald Trump's recent win could lead to a significant impact on how vaccines are regulated and distributed in the United States due to the influence of longtime vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy...
Undetected Bird Flu Infections in Farmworkers: Study Reveals Risk
For several months now, the United States has been grappling with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has affected dairy cattle and led to human infections. A recent study has shed...
Biotech Update: Roche’s TIGIT Struggles and Missed Alzheimer’s Target
Happy Tuesday! I'm Adam Feuerstein, and I'm here to bring you the latest updates in the world of biotech. It seems like all the big news in biotech decided to drop right before Thanksgiving,...
Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Canadian Teenager Highlight Risk
The H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a teenager in British Columbia has undergone mutational changes making it easier to infect people, according to scientists. The teenager remains in critical condition in the hospital,...
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...
Gender Disparity in Science Nobel Prizes: A Deeper Issue
Since the Nobel Prizes were established in 1901, only 24 women have been recognized in the field of science. This year, the trend continued as all seven laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or...
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...
Understanding RFK Jr.’s Stance on Food, Vaccines, Abortion, and the FDA
President-elect Trump’s announcement that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has sparked both support and concern. If confirmed by the Senate, RFK Jr. could bring...