MS Drugmaker Fined €462.6 Million for Disparaging Rival
The European Commission has fined Teva €462.6 million for spreading misleading information and abusing its dominant position to delay competition to its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone. Teva engaged in a…
Over 8 Million New Cases Reported As Tuberculosis Resurges As Top Killer: WHO
Tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise, with an estimated 8.2 million cases in 2023, the highest since 1995. While deaths decreased to 1.25 million, the total number of cases rose…
Innovations Shaping the Future of Kidney Care
The kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining health by eliminating waste products and regulating body fluids. Recent research shows a link between poor kidney health and increased medical interventions,…
Number of patients on trolleys over bank holiday weekend down by one third
Despite a four percent increase in attendances, the number of patients waiting on trolleys in emergency departments over the October Bank Holiday weekend fell by 34 percent compared to the…
enVista Envy IOL provides full range of vision, diminished night vision glare
Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz presented data from a clinical trial on Bausch + Lomb's enVista Envy IOL at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Barcelona. The…
Hospital, insurance execs donate to Democrats, not Harris or Trump
Most CEOs of major health systems and insurers are not donating money to Vice President Harris or former President Trump for the 2024 election. A STAT review found that a…
The US overdose crisis: the next administration needs to move beyond criminalisation to a comprehensive public health approach
Magdalena Cerdá and Noa Krawczyk from NYU Grossman School of Medicine emphasize the need for the next US administration to focus on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction to address the…
Can a mammogram identify heart disease risk?
Some radiology practices now offer the option to analyze mammograms for heart disease risk by looking at calcifications in the breast arteries, which could indicate cardiovascular issues. However, there is…
Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel
Military personnel often struggle with sleep disorders, with traditional solutions like medications and therapies proving ineffective. Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson aim to address…
Virtual Yoga Eases Chronic Low Back Pain
A study conducted among health system employees with chronic low back pain found that virtual yoga classes led to a significant reduction in pain intensity and improved back-related function. The…