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 resources to the orthopedic community. USBJI’s board president expressed delight in the ORS’ commitment to supporting and growing the important resources previously managed by USBJI….

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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 messaging. It also mentions upcoming biotech companies planning to go public and a podcast discussing the industry’s downturn. Additionally, it covers pharmaceutical executives’ testimonies on…

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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 the West Indies with a postgraduate degree in public health. Etienne also practiced medicine in her community, advocating for women and children and providing health…

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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 movements are the primary drivers of WNV transmission. Researchers used phylogeographic pattern analysis to map the evolution and transmission history of WNV in Europe. They…

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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 intractable migraine 11 years ago. Symptoms include light and sound sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, cognitive impairment, and extreme fatigue. Golden uses medication, supplements, massage, essential oils,…

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IUS Monitoring of IBD May Prompt Faster Treatment Change

Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) was found to lead to earlier treatment changes and faster remission for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to conventional disease monitoring in a small retrospective analysis. In a study of 30 IBD patients who were not in remission at week 8, those who were monitored using IUS had reduced time…

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