Prescribers should be aware of significant changes to tramadol from 01/01/2024
The World Anti-Doping Code, published by WADA, sets anti-doping regulations for all sports and countries. The Prohibited List of Substances and Methods, part of the Code, identifies banned substances and…
Inside the Pentagon’s Painfully Slow Effort to Clean Up Decades of PFAS Contamination
Oscoda, Michigan is the first community where harmful PFAS chemicals were found contaminating water caused by a nearby military installation. The Air Force has taken some steps to contain the…
Bristol Myers Squibb, Allovir, Sarepta
The biotech newsletter has announced its final edition of 2023 and will resume on January 3. The newsletter covers key updates in biotech, including Bristol Myers Squibb's purchase of Karuna…
Holiday togetherness can also mean family fights. But there are ways to try to sidestep the drama
The holiday season often involves family tensions and arguments, but experts in psychology and mental health offer advice on how to manage gatherings. It is important for people to know…
Simple mail trick doubles liver cancer screening rates for high-risk patients
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania conducted a study and determined that liver cancer screenings among cirrhosis patients almost doubled after mailing in signed orders from…
Lifestyle Changes I Needed to Make
Bouba Diemé was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2012 and later found out he has a congenital heart condition. He has made lifestyle changes to manage his condition, including finding…
A New Treatment for Long COVID?
A new study has shown that monoclonal antibodies used to treat acute COVID-19 infection could also be effective against long COVID. It was found that three patients with long COVID…
Holidays More Stressful Than Tax Season? Survey Says 79% Overlook Their Health Needs During Festive Period
A survey by the American Heart Association found that holidays are more stressful than tax season, causing people to overlook their health needs. 79% of participants neglected their own needs…
Ideal cardiovascular health may reduce all-cause mortality associated with high-normal UACR: JAMA
A study in JAMA found that maintaining ideal cardiovascular health can reduce the risk of all-cause mortality in individuals with high-normal levels of urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). This highlights the…
Knownwell Secures $20M for Weight-Inclusive Primary Care
Knownwell, a primary care and metabolic health company, raised $20 million in Series A financing and launched an adolescent metabolic health program. The Boston-based company offers virtual and in-person care…