Empagliflozin Gets Breakthrough Tx Status for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to empagliflozin for the treatment of adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This designation was based on the results of a…
GE HealthCare scores 510(k) clearance for maternal and fetal monitoring platform
GE HealthCare has received FDA clearance for its Novii+ maternal and fetal monitoring solution, allowing for noninvasive measurement and display of fetal and maternal heart rates and uterine activity. The…
Back From COP28, California Climate Leaders Talk Health Impacts of Warming
State leaders in California are adopting sweeping policies in response to the growing health impacts of climate change to fend off the worst effects and encourage similar measures in other…
A single Democrat is willing to weaken Medicare negotiation power
Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to weaken the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare drug price negotiation program. They found support from a Democrat, Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, who was not…
Why I . . . perform with fire
Sarah Alderson, an academic GP at the University of Leeds, has discovered that fire performing helps her to clear her head and escape from work pressures. This hobby grew out…
Scientists reveal how dAcsl orchestrates lipid transport in Drosophila
The article discusses the role of dAcsl enzyme in regulating systemic lipid homeostasis and lipid transport. Lipid homeostasis and interorgan lipid transport are crucial for organism development and maintenance of…
Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells
Antidepressants that target the serotonin transporter are commonly prescribed, but can have significant side effects. Researchers from MedUni Vienna led a study to identify the basic principles of serotonin transport…
Too Exhausted or Busy to Hit the Gym? Check Out These Tips
The article discusses the difficulty people face in sticking to their fitness goals, despite the high number of Americans making fitness-centered New Year's resolutions. The piece offers practical advice from…
GLP-1s for Obesity: Your Questions Answered
The arrival of GLP-1 receptor agonists has revolutionized treatment options for obesity. Medscape Medical News hosted a panel of experts to discuss these potentially life-changing medications and answer questions from…
Elevate Your Comfort With All-Day Support
Compression socks offer versatile benefits in situations like pregnancy, work, workouts, running, or travel by promoting improved blood flow and circulation, alleviating achiness, and preventing swelling. Athletes appreciate the advantages…