This Problem Keeps Hospital Execs Up at Night, Tampa General Hospital CEO Says
Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris is worried about the lack of effective care coordination in the healthcare industry. He believes that the rising healthcare costs and average clinical outcomes…
Daily consumption of pistachios boosts macular pigment optical density in healthy adults
A study found that consuming 2 oz. of pistachios daily for 12 weeks significantly increased macular pigment optical density and serum lutein concentration in healthy adults. This suggests that pistachios,…
Charles River shipments of research monkeys to Canada spark a probe
A charter company working for Charles River Laboratories was fined by Canadian authorities for improperly shipping long-tailed macaques into the country. The flights have prompted an investigation by officials overseeing…
Alexander Cresswell Thurlow | The BMJ
Alexander was born in Egypt in 1940 to a Greek mother and English pilot father who died in a bombing raid. He moved to England in 1946 with his mother…
Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms appear, according to a new study conducted by researchers at UBC, SFU, and MRC Unit The Gambia. Neonatal sepsis,…
Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital found in a study published in JAMA Pediatrics that prenatal cannabis exposure can negatively impact children's cognitive skills and behaviors in early childhood. This includes…
FDA Requests More Info on PharmaTher’s Ketamine Application
The US FDA issued a CRL to PharmaTher for deficiencies in their application for racemic ketamine. The FDA requested new information related to drug substance, drug product, manufacturing, and microbiology.…
Study Recommends Daily Intake To Boost Eye Health
Pistachios are a nutrient-dense superfood that supports eye health, heart health, blood pressure, and weight management. Research shows that consuming two ounces of pistachios daily for three months leads to…
AbbVie Adds Another Alzheimer’s Prospect With $1.4B Aliada Therapeutics Acquisition
AbbVie has acquired Aliada Therapeutics for $1.4 billion to improve drug delivery for Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Aliada's technology allows antibodies to cross the blood-brain barrier more easily, potentially leading to…
Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.
The article discusses the disparities in healthcare experienced by Black Americans in rural areas of South Carolina, particularly along the "Corridor of Shame." Despite efforts to address racial health inequities,…