House panel passes PBM reforms for sliver of commercial market
The House panel passed a bipartisan bill to ban drug middlemen from charging fees based on drug list prices, representing Congress' first PBM reform efforts. The bill, introduced by Rep.…
Purdue Pharma’s “predatory and deceptive” advertiser Publicis pays $350m to US states
Publicis Groupe, an advertising firm that worked with opioid maker Purdue Pharma, will pay a $350 million settlement to all 50 US states. This is to resolve allegations of using…
New platform provides deep insights into T cell responses against novel cancer vaccine
Two studies have been published in Science Advances and a new platform capable of providing deep insights into T cell responses and TCR activation has been developed. The platform, referred…
Study reveals limited access to pulmonary rehabilitation for millions of Americans
A new Yale-led study reveals that access to pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access. The…
Yoga May Be Even Healthier Than You Thought. Here’s Why
Recent research has linked yoga to a wide range of health benefits, including brain function enhancement, stress reduction, mood boosting, and protection against various health conditions. It has therapeutic effects…
Target These Serum Urate Levels to Prevent Gout Flares
A study published in the JAMA tracked 3613 gout patients aged 40-69 and found that aiming for serum urate levels of less than 5 or 6 mg/dL could prevent a…
PCOS Patients At More Than 8-Fold Increased Risk Of Suicide Attempts: Study Says
Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of suicide attempts, with a study finding an eight-fold higher risk compared to those without the condition. PCOS affects around…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated with Increased Hypertension Risk
A study has shown that individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may have an increased risk of developing hypertension. The study suggests that the chronic inflammation and oxidative stress associated…
Lower BMI, Raise ROI: How Physician Practices Can Boost Revenues with Turnkey Weight Management Program
CDC reports 42% of Americans are obese and face a shortage of specialists and medications. A webinar on March 6 will discuss how physician practices can help patients with weight…
HSE approves seven new treatments for range of conditions
The HSE has approved seven new treatments for osteoporosis, antimicrobial-resistant infections, and cancer, among other conditions. The drugs will be funded from a €20 million allocation for new medicines this…