Mark Cuban’s anti-PBM stance is gaining traction with Kamala Harris
Vice President Harris’ presidential campaign released a proposal to crack down on middlemen in the pharmaceutical industry, with billionaire Mark Cuban hinting at the announcement before it was made. Cuban,…
Lionel Peter Balfour-Lynn | The BMJ
Lionel was born above his family's menswear shop in east London, studied medicine at Christ's College Cambridge, and completed his clinical training at Guy's Hospital. He was a sports lover,…
Heat stress impacts infant growth rates up to age of 2, new analysis suggests
Exposure to high levels of heat during pregnancy and early infancy can impact fetal and infant growth up to the age of 2. A new analysis suggests that heat stress…
New smartphone apps empower blind users to navigate indoor spaces
Two new smartphone apps developed by UC Santa Cruz professor Roberto Manduchi aim to help blind individuals navigate indoor spaces safely. These apps provide spoken directions, indoor wayfinding, navigation, and…
GI Docs Will Need to Forge a ‘Human-Computer Cooperative’
Ryan W. Stidham, MD, MS, a researcher at the University of Michigan, is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. By developing automated systems that…
Best Indoor Air Purifiers To Remove Pollutants, Smoke And Other Allergens
Studies show that air pollution can harm human health and fertility, with household air pollution causing 3.2 million deaths yearly. Indoor air pollution sources include stoves and particulate matter. Investing…
Another Astellas Gene Therapy Deal, This Time $50M for Option on AviadoBio Dementia Program
Astellas Pharma has invested $50 million in AviadoBio for the opportunity to license its lead gene therapy program for frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a type of early-onset dementia with no FDA-approved…
Photos: St Vincent’s University Hospital 15th International Meeting
St. Vincent's University Hospital hosted its 15th International Meeting on October 4, 2024. The event was captured in photos by Michael O'Farrell. This news was shared on the Irish Medical…
Male birth control | Medical News Bulletin
Researchers are making progress in developing male birth control through a gel called NES/T that suppresses sperm production. The gel, applied daily to the shoulders, has shown promising results in…
Calif. Ballot Measure Targets Drug Discount Program Spending
Californians will vote on Proposition 34 in November, which aims to increase accountability in the 340B drug discount program for healthcare funding. The initiative targets providers that misuse funds for…