13 new biomarkers could help better predict heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. The analysis, led by researchers at…
The Stigma of Chronic Migraine
Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly for those aged 15-49. Despite its significant impact, migraine is often minimized and ignored, with less than half of those affected…
Europe Approves Neutropenia and Schizophrenia Treatments
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved Ryzneuta to reduce neutropenia and febrile neutropenia during chemotherapy. It works by increasing the production and differentiation of mature neutrophils. Niapelf, a generic of…
Break Stigma, Know Facts Behind Common Myths About Hansen’s Disease
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is highly stigmatized and can leave patients feeling isolated and discriminated against. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and affects the skin, nerves, eyes,…
Johna Norton to retire as Eli Lilly Executive Vice President of Global Quality
Johna Norton, the current Executive Vice President of Global Quality at Eli Lilly, is set to retire. The company uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, with users agreeing…
UnitedHealthcare Launches Resource To Help Members Access Health Programs
UnitedHealthcare has launched the UHC Hub to help employers manage health and well-being solutions for their employees. The platform is available to large self-funded employers with over 1,000 employees and…
HSE appoints heads of six new health regions
The HSE has announced the appointment of Regional Executive Officers (REOs) who will lead the new health regions. The REOs will report directly to the HSE CEO and will be…
How Beneficial is Early Acne Education for Adolescents?
A study in Pediatric Dermatology found that early education about acne led to improved health literacy and increased help-seeking behavior. The Acne Education Project in British Columbia involved 2292 students…
Live tumor imaging company Elephas garners $55M
Elephas, an oncology-focused diagnostics platform, raised $55 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to $116.5 million. The platform aims to predict a patient's response to immunotherapy using…
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