FDA scolds Novartis over a misleading TV ad for a breast cancer treatment
Novartis received a scolding from the FDA for airing a television ad in 2022 that made false and misleading statements about the breast cancer drug Kisqali. The FDA claimed that…
Physician associates: Doctors raise alarm over legislation to allow GMC regulation
The British Medical Association (BMA) is urging MPs to carefully consider plans to allow the General Medical Council to regulate physician associates and anaesthesia associates. Many medical organizations, including the…
Measles is most infectious disease known to science. Adults should consider getting another MMR vaccine
Measles is a highly infectious disease that has caused millions of deaths since the 20th century. Although several countries were declared measles-free, cases are resurfacing due to a declining vaccine…
Immune checkpoint inhibitor target found to promote skin cancer growth
The article discusses Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) as a target for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies that block its signaling to boost T-cell activity and its various functions across cell…
Self-Care With Endometriosis
The content, gathered from various medical professionals and academic publications, focuses on the impact and management of endometriosis. It covers a wide range of topics related to endometriosis, including mental…
Prices Upped for Diabetes, Obesity Drugs and Many Others
At the beginning of 2024, manufacturers of popular diabetes drugs that are also used for weight loss, including Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, raised their medication prices. The monthly price…
Researchers Say Daily Intake Could Slow Cognitive Aging By Around 2 Years
A study has suggested that daily supplementation of multivitamins may slow cognitive decline in older adults. The findings are based on a meta-analysis of three cognitive studies and a clinical…
Effect of Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Timing in Preterm Infants and their antibody levels: JAMA
This study published in JAMA examines the effect of maternal COVID-19 vaccination timing on the antibody levels of preterm infants. The researchers found that preterm infants born to vaccinated mothers…
Counteract Primary Care Clinician Burnout Through Psychiatric Collaborative Care
According to the American Medical Association, burnout is a growing crisis for healthcare providers and patients. A Mayo Clinic study showed that 62% of physicians experienced burnout symptoms in 2021,…
GP scheme sees 700,000 scans completed
The General Practitioner Access to Community Diagnostics (GPACD) Scheme has seen a significant increase in demand, with over 700,000 radiology scans completed since its launch. The budget for the scheme…