Sperm Donors May Not Be as Anonymous as They Think
In 2018, Michael B. Greene, PhD, was contacted by a woman who might be his biological daughter. He donated sperm in the 1970s as a graduate student in New York…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: 5 Things to Know
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the esophagus, with symptoms ranging from dysphagia to vomiting, and occurs in both children and adults. EoE incidence rates are increasing…
Know All About The Rare Virus That Claimed A Life In US
An elderly man has died from a severe case of the Alaskapox virus, the first human fatality linked to this rare virus, which was previously associated with mild illness in…
Lymphocytosis linked to higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Lymphocytosis, a condition characterized by an increased level of lymphocytes in the blood, has been found to be associated with a higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive sleep…
Top 5 Strategic Focus Areas for Global Pharma Marketers in 2024
In 2023, the pharmaceutical marketing landscape underwent significant changes due to the rise of artificial intelligence, digitalization of health data, and the integration of marketing automation tools. As the industry…
HSE priorities and projected savings outlined in 2024 National Service Plan
The HSE's 2024 National Service Plan includes a range of measures such as a three-year urgent and emergency care plan, expanding the disability service workforce, and adding 22 critical care…
Short-Course VAP Antibiotic Treatment Does Not Result in Inferior Outcomes
A study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that a short-duration antibiotic course for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was just as effective as usual care with respect to mortality and…
Healthcare executives are investing in digital health tech without seeing an ROI
A survey by Atomik Research and Ernst & Young found that 96% of healthcare executives believe investing in healthcare technology is worthwhile, but 71% said overall hospital expenses have not…
The No Surprises Act Comes With Some Surprises
The No Surprises Act was intended to protect patients from surprise out-of-network medical bills, but it has also come with some challenges. The law has successfully protected millions of patients…
VIDEO: Studies shed further light on guselkumab’s use for psoriasis
confidence in utilizing this drug to not only help improve patient quality of life, but also to help treat psoriasis in patients with different skin tones," Chovatiya said. These findings…