The Year in Opioid Settlements: 5 Things You Need to Know
This year, state and local governments have received $1.5 billion in court settlements from prescription painkiller companies for their role in the opioid crisis. The companies are expected to pay…
Approval of triple-combination gel tops most read Healio acne news of 2023
The FDA approved the first triple-combination gel, IDP-126, for acne treatment, and also recommended modifications to the iPledge REMS for isotretinoin users. The most read Healio acne story this year…
Bristol Myers to buy schizophrenia-drug maker
Bristol Myers Squibb is going to buy Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion. This deal will allow Bristol to enter the market for drugs treating psychiatric and neurological diseases, as its…
Study suggests that the neural correlates of mind-wandering can vary across different tasks
A recent study at Haverford College found that mind-wandering varies based on different cognitive tasks. The researchers measured electrical activity in the brain using EEG while participants completed the sustained…
Citrus supplement may ease knee swelling and pain after surgery
Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were treated with diosmin, a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits. The treatment resulted in reduced swelling of the knee and leg, as well…
Signs That Chronic Heart Failure Is Getting Worse
Heart failure occurs when the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid buildup in the body. The main symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fluid accumulation and swelling…
FDA Issues Warning About Counterfeit Ozempic
The FDA has issued a warning about counterfeit semaglutide (Ozempic) products in the US drug supply, specifically those labelled with lot number NAR0074 and serial number 430834149057. The agency is…
Know How To Safely Store, Reheat Them
Cooking for large gatherings can be a challenge, as it's important to have enough food for everyone without having too many leftovers. However, having some leftovers can be useful for…
Doctor of Forensic Science department at GSVM Medical College gets brutally attacked by group of miscreants, three arrested
A doctor from the Forensic Science department at GSVM Medical College was brutally attacked by a group of miscreants, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The incident reflects a…
Arcadia Sells Its Value-Based Care Division to a Fledgling Startup
A new healthcare startup, Guidehealth, recently acquired Arcadia's value-based care service division, aiming to advance the industry's transformation to value-based care. The founders, Sanjay Doddamani and Michael Gleeson, saw a…