Amazon delivering Zepbound, hemophilia gene therapies
Amazon Pharmacy will now handle home delivery of anti-obesity therapy Zepbound and other Eli Lilly drugs through LillyDirect. Only a few patients have been treated with the first two gene…
Identification and management of co-infections in people with malaria
Co-infections with malaria are common in endemic countries and among travelers with malaria. A positive malaria test does not necessarily mean it is the sole cause of illness, especially in…
Modern lifestyle heart disease risk factors threaten extremely poor people in low- and middle-income countries
A study found that individuals living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries have a high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and…
West Virginia city once battered by opioid overdoses confronts ‘fourth wave’
Between 2006 and 2014, over 81 million painkiller pills were shipped to Huntington, leading to an overdose crisis. The community previously faced trauma from a 1970 plane crash, which brought…
Why Some Groups Vaccinate Less
Despite widespread misinformation and hesitancy surrounding vaccines, science supports their safety and effectiveness in preventing dangerous diseases. Factors such as historical exploitation, access to healthcare, and socioeconomic status contribute to…
Consider These Factors in a Radiation Oncology Position
When considering a job offer at an academic radiation oncology practice, prospective employees should focus on compensation, daily duties, and location. The job should be "great" in at least two…
People With Persisting, Worsening Metabolic Syndrome At Higher Risk Of Cancer: Study
A recent study found that people with persistently high metabolic syndrome scores are at an increased risk of developing various types of cancers, including breast, endometrial, kidney, colorectal, and liver…
Devi Ahilya Hospital running sans permission sealed
Devi Ahilya Hospital in Indore was sealed as it was found to be operating without proper permission. The hospital was shut down due to the violation of regulations. The authorities…
Google Cloud Releases New Clinical Generative AI Tools at HIMSS24
At the HIMSS conference, Google Cloud introduced new AI features to assist healthcare organizations in utilizing their clinical data more effectively. The Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is a generative…
HSE issues call to airline passengers after measles case confirmed on flight
The HSE is asking passengers who were on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on March 9 to contact them due to a confirmed case of measles…