Do You Have the Flu, RSV, COVID, or the Common Cold?
As winter approaches, there is concern about distinguishing between a common cold and the more serious RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. Symptoms such as runny noses, coughing, and congestion are common…
In Real World, Patients With Myeloma Have Worse Outcomes
A study found that patients with multiple myeloma had dramatically worse outcomes in real-world settings than in clinical trials. Patients in the real-world experienced worse progression-free and overall survival on…
CDC Issues Warning About New Variant As Cases Surge In 2 States
The CDC has issued a health advisory for a more serious and infectious variant of the mpox virus reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), now spreading in…
Nursing bill passed in Parliament. What all you should know
The Parliament has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023, which aims to transform the nursing education and practice landscape. The Act will replace the Indian Nursing…
Optivisol capsules – ingredients, opinions, forum, price, where to buy, lazada – Philippines
Optivisol blinking is important for eye health, as it cleans and moisturizes the eyes. People with poor eyesight often stare at screens and strain their eyes, leading to dryness and…
84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy’s Restaurant Lettuce
84 people across four states have been made ill by E. coli from contaminated lettuce used at Wendy's restaurants. In total, 38 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have…
New MS Treatment Shows Promise in Trial
An experimental antibody therapy called ublituximab has been found to reduce symptom flare-ups in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by preventing relapses and areas of inflammatory damage in the brain. If…
Health Bulletin 09/December/2023
NMC relief for overseas medical students in the Philippines allows students enrolled in BS courses before new regulations to continue their medical education. In Bihar, four doctors and a clerk…
FDA Approves Not One, But Two Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapies
The FDA approved gene therapies from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Bluebird Bio for sickle cell disease. Both treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, use gene therapy to potentially cure the inherited blood disorder…
Don’t wait for the draft – Volunteer!
The author reflects on the power of volunteering and the impact it has on individuals and communities. They share their experiences of witnessing volunteering in the US and in Ireland,…