An executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in 2015 over high-strength oxycodone orders, citing “serious red flags”. Publix, a Florida-based grocery chain, saw a 35% increase in opioid sales from 2011 to 2019, despite national decreases. Publix overtook CVS to become the second-largest opioid dispenser in Florida behind Walgreens. The chain was not…
A study conducted at Texas Children’s Hospital from 2004 to 2018 analyzed 591 children with acute decompensated heart failure and found that 26% of the children developed cardiogenic shock within 24 hours. Children with cardiogenic shock had a significantly higher mortality rate, worse systolic function, higher B-type natriuretic peptide concentration, and more frequent renal and…
The Supreme Court will hear arguments about access to the abortion medication mifepristone on March 26, which is the first major test of abortion limits to go before the highest court since the same panel overturned federal abortion rights in June 2022. The lawsuit could have massive ramifications for the Food and Drug Administration’s authority….
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is retracting six research articles and requesting corrections for 31 more after concerns about image manipulation were raised by a blogger. Sholto David, a molecular biologist, highlighted duplicated images in 30 articles by four prominent Dana-Farber scientists, including the institute’s chief executive and chief operating officer. The papers in…
The relationship between sport and health in Indigenous communities is complex and not as straightforward as it is often portrayed. While sports participation is encouraged for improving health outcomes, Indigenous youth are more physically active than non-Indigenous youth but report poorer health outcomes. The focus on high performance sport and winning medals in national sports…
Asimov has launched the LV Edge Packaging System, which reduces the cost and supply chain risk of lentiviral production. The system integrates viral genes into the host cell, allowing lentiviral production from a single-plasmid transfection, as opposed to the standard four-plasmid process. This reduces manufacturing costs and supply chain risk without compromising speed to market….
As a headache medicine specialist, I am always seeking new treatments to help patients manage chronic migraine. Over the past decade, the FDA has approved many new therapies, including drugs and alternative treatments, and there has been a significant increase in migraine research. Finding the right treatment for chronic migraine can be challenging, but advancements…
A recent study in JAMA Network Open found that children who live close to green areas have better bone health. The study followed 327 participants from birth to 4-6 years and found that those frequently exposed to high and mixed vegetation areas within 500 meters of their homes had significantly higher bone mineral density. Access…
When choosing the best multivitamin for women, consider age-specific needs. ONE A DAY Women’s Complete Daily Multivitamin is trusted for overall health support. OLLY Women’s Multivitamin Gummy offers tasty, beauty-boosting nutrients. Vimerson Health Multivitamin and MaryRuth’s Multivitamin emphasize quality and organic ingredients. SmartyPants and New Chapter are ideal for women over 40, while Nature Made…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the online registration and seat allotment details for the open round schedule for admissions to the INI-SS course in January 2024. The institute is using cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, and users agree to their use by continuing to use the site. More…
