Curious About Your Aging? Here’s A Simple Test To Find Out
Researchers have found that standing on one leg is a better indicator of aging than muscle strength or walking speed. In a study of over 50 participants, balance tests showed…
The Convergence of Digital Health and Life Sciences
Digital health tools, such as telemedicine, personalized medicine, and healthcare data analytics, have revolutionized patient care by improving accessibility and personalized treatments. These innovations have led to more integrated healthcare…
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine expands immunology portfolio with Remicade (infliximab) and Simponi (golimumab) for treatment of Inflammatory diseases
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine has taken over sales, marketing, and distribution for Remicade (infliximab) and Simponi (golimumab) in Ireland starting October 1, 2024. These drugs are used for treating…
Internal monologue and cognitive ability
Recent research has revealed that the experience of inner speech varies greatly among individuals, with some having constant self-talk and others lacking an inner voice altogether. A study conducted by…
PBM Math: Big Chains Are Paid $23.55 To Fill a Blood Pressure Rx. Small Drugstores? $1.51.
Independent pharmacist and co-owner, Nikki Bryant, faces challenges from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) who control prescription prices and access. Bryant and other independent pharmacists anticipated state legislation that would increase…
Harm-to-benefit ratio of FIT screening higher for those with no history of detectable blood
A study examined the harm-to-benefit ratio of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening based on fecal hemoglobin (f-Hb) concentrations in previous negative fecal immunochemical tests (FITs). The study found that individuals with…
Elon Musk bungles his criticism of U.S. drug regulators
Elon Musk criticized the U.S. government for issuing too many rules and regulations while campaigning for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. He specifically mentioned the FDA and a cancer drug called…
Use of tests by GPs before cancer diagnosis varies fourfold, study finds
Study highlighted significant variation in the use of primary care investigations prior to a cancer diagnosis in England. Analyzing data from over 50,000 patients across 1868 general practices, researchers found…
Gene named for mythical Irish land could aid muscle function after traumatic nerve injuries
A study led by the University at Buffalo suggests that a gene called NANOG, named after a mythical Irish land of eternal youth, can improve nerve regeneration and innervation after…
Secure computing enables collaborative cancer research
The Federated Secure Computing research project funded by Stifterverband focuses on analyzing cancer patient data in the European health data space using secure multiparty computation without sharing actual data. The…