Biden Is Right. The US Generally Pays Double That of Other Countries for Rx Drugs.

Americans pay significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared to other high-income industrialized countries, sometimes two to four times as much. President Biden's claim that prescriptions can be filled for…

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Ophthalmologists must find solutions for overdiagnosis, overtreatment in glaucoma

Overdiagnosis and overtreatment are growing issues in glaucoma, leading to unnecessary tests, treatment, and anxiety for patients. Ophthalmologists must be cautious about diagnosing glaucoma and refrain from rushing into a…

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Sen. Paul opposes bill to ban Chinese biotechs

The Senate panel passed a bill aimed at preventing certain Chinese companies from doing business in the United States, with the sole no vote cast by Sen. Rand Paul. Concerns…

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HIV: WHO reports “worrying” increase in resistance to key antiretroviral treatment

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about growing resistance to the HIV antiretroviral drug dolutegravir. Surveys conducted in Malawi, Uganda, and Ukraine have shown that resistance levels among…

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From organoids to new treatments

Microvillus inclusion disease (MVID) is a rare congenital enteropathy in infants causing severe diarrhea and inability to absorb food. Previously fatal, advances in parenteral nutrition have made it manageable but…

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Increased daily step count may reduce the risk of death and cardiovascular disease

A study found that increasing daily steps up to 10,000 reduced the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, regardless of sedentary time. Data from 72,174 individuals showed that 9,000 to…

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Top 10 Protein Foods

Protein is essential for weight loss, but it's important to consume the right amount and type of protein for long-term results. Ten great sources of lean protein include fish, seafood,…

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Index Estimates Risk for Fall on Ice and Orthopedic Injury

Researchers have developed a model to assess the risk of outdoor falls in snowy and icy winter conditions, called the Slip and Fall Index (SFI). The study found that ice…

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Artificially Sweetened Drinks Increase Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat: Study

Consuming artificially sweetened beverages increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition with serious consequences. A study found that drinking two or more liters of these drinks a week…

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Apollo Hospital, surgeon, anaesthetist held liable for patient death post spinal surgery, slapped Rs 30 Lakh compensation

Apollo Hospital, a surgeon, and an anaesthetist have been held liable for the death of a patient following spinal surgery. The court has ordered them to pay Rs 30 lakh…

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