Tag: United States

Lessons from the Covid-19 PandemicFive years ago, the world was plunged into chaos as the SARS-CoV-2 virus unleashed the Covid-19 global pandemic. With no known treatment in sight, the medical community scrambled to find...

Narcan: The Groundbreaking Over-the-Counter Opioid Overdose Reversal DrugThe Food and Drug Administration has taken a monumental step in the fight against opioid overdoses by approving Narcan, a life-saving naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter use....

Revolutionizing Gender-Affirming Surgery in the U.S.: Preserving Progress Amidst Political BacklashFor many individuals who undergo gender-affirming surgery, the experience is nothing short of a rebirth. Wendy Grogan, a 48-year-old trans woman, vividly described her...

Debunking Handwashing Myths: The Importance of Proper Hygiene in 2023In a recent episode of the Barstool Sports podcast Mean Girl, cohosts Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff sparked controversy by discussing their lax approach to...

FDA Approves Vertex Drug for Cystic FibrosisVertex Pharmaceuticals has just received FDA approval for their new drug, Alyftrek, to treat cystic fibrosis in patients with specific genetic mutations. This once-daily medication, a triple combination...

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...

Lila Moss, the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, recently shared her journey with type 1 diabetes in a candid episode of "Diary of a Model" on Vogue's YouTube channel. Moss, who was diagnosed as...

Novo Nordisk, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, recently faced a setback with its next-generation obesity treatment, CagriSema. The highly anticipated treatment showed promising results in a pivotal study, with patients experiencing a...

Exciting Changes in the Pharmaceutical IndustryLipigon Pharmaceuticals, a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry, has recently made a significant change at the top with the appointment of Johan Liwing as their new chief executive...

Supporting the Role of State Physician Health Programs in Medical EducationIn a recent article on medical education, J. Wesley Boyd raised concerns about the reliance on state Physician Health Programs (PHPs) and suggested offering...

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...

Top 10 Stunning Photos from STAT in 20242024 has been a year filled with global conflict and political turmoil dominating the headlines. But amidst all the chaos, there are personal stories that deserve to...