Acuerdo legal en Colorado mejoraría estándares de atención y vivienda para reclusas trans
En 2018, Taliyah Murphy recibió una carta sobre una demanda colectiva en nombre de mujeres transgénero en cárceles de hombres en Colorado, lo que generó esperanza. Las mujeres trans en…
Quicker fix for pulse oximeters urged during FDA public meeting
At a recent public meeting, attendees testified that the FDA should do more to ensure that pulse oximeters work well in patients with darker skin, better inform clinicians about shortcomings,…
Reversing the rate of antidepressant prescribing: a view from Poland
Radosław Stupak, a psychologist and lecturer at the University of the National Education Commission in Krakow, Poland, expresses support for a letter calling for the UK government to reduce the…
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
Cape Verde has been certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization, making it the third African country to achieve this status. The archipelago has had a long journey to…
New vaccine may be potential off-the-shelf treatment for pancreatic, colorectal cancer
A new off-the-shelf vaccine shows promising early results as a treatment for pancreatic cancer, targeting tumors with mutations in the KRAS gene. The vaccine, tested in a phase 1 trial,…
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms
The CDC announced that recent COVID-19 vaccinations provide 54% more protection against symptoms compared to unvaccinated individuals. The vaccine is effective against various COVID variants, including the XBB and JN.1…
FDA OKs First Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
The FDA has approved Edwards Lifesciences' Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system, the first transcatheter therapy for tricuspid regurgitation in the United States. It is indicated for improving health status in…
Healthy Diet In Infancy May Reduce Risk Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Study
A high-quality diet during infancy has been found to reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) later in life. The researchers recommend incorporating plenty of fish and vegetables…
Lupin unveils Cyanocobalamin Nasal Spray in US
Lupin, a pharmaceutical company, has launched a Cyanocobalamin Nasal Spray in the United States. This product is designed to provide a convenient and effective way for patients to receive vitamin…
Bridging the Impact Gap in Cancer R&D
The focus of the content is on the need to bridge the gap in cancer care and research to ensure equitable access to prevention, treatment, and survival for all. The…