The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults
Donna Rice, a 65-year-old runner from Arizona, struggled with a hamstring injury for months before seeking help from a physical therapist. Physical therapists offer individualized exercise programs to help improve…
Topical Vs Oral Minoxidil for AGA: Which Is More Effective?
A study comparing low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil found that oral minoxidil was just as effective in promoting hair growth as the topical form. The trial was well-designed and…
Bayer AG arm AskBio names Mansuo Shannon as Chief Scientific Officer
Bayer AG's subsidiary AskBio has appointed Mansuo Shannon as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Shannon will be responsible for leading the company's scientific initiatives. Bayer AG's use of cookies for…
6 Women’s Health Startups You Should Get to Know
The MedCity INVEST healthcare startup pitch contest track focused on Consumer/ Employer healthcare highlights women's health. Scheduled for May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, the contest will feature…
Tildrakizumab proves effective as treatment for scalp psoriasis
A study presented results from a week 16 analysis of tildrakizumab, an interleukin-23 inhibitor, for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis of the scalp. Results showed that a…
AstraZeneca CEO pay, alternatives to WuXi and more
The article discusses how Western drug makers are seeking alternative suppliers in response to draft U.S. legislation that would restrict working with certain Chinese biotechs. These Chinese companies produce active…
Ticagrelor monotherapy cuts bleeding risk in acute coronary syndrome
A study found that treatment with ticagrelor alone, rather than in combination with aspirin, led to a lower rate of clinically relevant bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome who…
New technology can automatically identify infants at risk of developing neuromotor diseases
A team of researchers led by Huanyu "Larry" Cheng at Penn State developed wearable sensors and a machine learning algorithm to monitor infant movements for early detection of neuromotor diseases.…
What Is Adultification Bias?
Lauren Nicks recalls experiencing adultification bias at a summer camp, where she was scolded for her clothing and perceived as more mature than her age. This bias disproportionately affects Black…
Novel Drug Shows a Signal to Improve nHCM
A phase 2 trial investigating a new drug, ninerafaxstat, showed promising results in improving cardiac function in patients with nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM). While overall cardiovascular outcomes did not show…