AIIMS Announces Online Registration, Seat Allotment Details for the Open Round Schedule for INI-SS Course Admissions January 2024
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the online registration and seat allotment details for the open round schedule for admissions to the INI-SS course in January…
Pharma Just Increased the Price of Hundreds of Drugs. PBMs are Minimizing the Impact for Health Plans, Employers and Patients
Pharmaceutical companies continue to raise the prices of medicines every January, with increases ranging from 1 to 33%. Efforts by the federal government to curb price increases haven't discouraged manufacturers.…
Blood test for Alzheimer’s raises many issues
A reliable blood test for Alzheimer's disease has been identified, giving hope to doctors and researchers. The test identifies three markers for Alzheimer's - amyloid and tau proteins and neurodegeneration…
New York Joins Local Governments in Erasing Billions in Medical Debt
New York City has pledged to pay down $2 billion worth of residents' medical debt, following the example of Cook County, Illinois, the first local government to do so. This…
Orthopaedic Research Society acquires assets of United States Bone and Joint Initiative
The United States Bone and Joint Initiative ceased operations on December 31, 2023, and donated its assets to the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). The ORS will continue to provide these…
CG Oncology IPO, Eli Lilly, Tesla, Merck
The article discusses various updates and developments in the biotech industry, including regulatory recommendations for the approval and withdrawal of certain drugs, successful biotech IPOs, market value comparisons, and pharmaceutical…
Carissa Etienne: erstwhile leader of PAHO and WHO who transformed public health in the Caribbean
Caribbean-born physicians. She worked tirelessly to improve healthcare in the region, focusing on maternal and child health. In 1987, she became the first woman to graduate from the University of…
Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults
A new study from the University of Exeter found that engaging in music throughout your life is linked to better brain health in older age. Researchers from the PROTECT study…
Agricultural practices and bird migration patterns linked to West Nile virus spread in Europe
A recent study published in PLOS Pathogens highlights the major factors contributing to outbreaks of West Nile virus (WNV) in Europe. The study suggests that agricultural land use and bird…
A Day in the Life
Katie M. Golden, a 40-year-old living with chronic migraine, shares her experiences and strategies for managing her pain. She has experienced migraine attacks since childhood and was diagnosed with chronic…