Two CVS stores near the company’s headquarters in Rhode Island have petitioned to join the Pharmacy Guild, a national pharmacy union. The stores are struggling with overworked pharmacists and high prescription volumes. The union aims to improve working conditions for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with demands for better wages, secure hours, and minimum staffing requirements….
The HSE has reported a record number of patients treated in hospitals in 2023. Emergency care increased by 29,000, reaching almost 1.7 million patients. Despite long waiting lists, the HSE has implemented measures to reduce waiting times and increase patient access to care. These include additional outpatient clinics and a focus on older populations. The…
A study published in Dermatitis found that severe atopic dermatitis (AD) symptoms and frequent exacerbations negatively impact patients’ mental health, leading to increased anxiety and depression. The research involved surveys of adults and caregivers of pediatric AD patients in the US, revealing a correlation between AD severity and poor mental health symptoms. Patients with severe…
Dot Compliance, a Phoenix-based company offering AI-powered quality management solutions for compliance, has announced the closure of $17 million in Series B extension funding, bringing their total funding to $50 million. The funding was led by existing investors IGP Capital and Vertex Ventures, with additional investment from TPY Capital. Dot Compliance’s AI solutions provide a…
Regina Barrett, una jubilada de 69 años, está preocupada por la calidad del agua potable en Monroe, Carolina del Norte. Cree que el fluoruro en el agua causa problemas dentales y de salud. A pesar de décadas de evidencia que respalda los beneficios del fluoruro para la salud dental, muchas comunidades en los Estados Unidos…
The CDC is investigating cases of fake Botox that hospitalized four patients, leading to warnings from dermatologists on how to avoid counterfeit Botox. Cosmetic dermatologist Karan Lal advises providers to purchase injectables only from the manufacturer, ensure proper storage and reconstitution, and be registered with programs that give patients points. The American Society of Dermatologic…
The number of new prescriptions for biosimilar versions of the Humira rheumatoid arthritis treatment increased by 36% in the first week of April, up from 5%, due to CVS Health’s expanding reach in the prescription drug market. This surge was led by the biosimilar Hyrimoz, manufactured by Sandoz, a Novartis unit, and marketed with CVS’s…
Ten out of 14 members of an FDA advisory panel that recommended a heart valve repair device from Abbott Laboratories had received payments from the company, but these conflicts of interest were not disclosed at the public meeting. This information was discovered by KFF Health News, who found the payments listed in the Open Payments…
The U.S. is experiencing a rise in measles cases, with 121 reported infections in 17 states this year, prompting concerns about a disease that was declared eliminated in the country in 2000. Falling vaccination rates and global increases in cases are fueling questions about immunity for older adults. Those born before 1957 are usually considered…
Researchers have discovered a new way to fight cancer by using genetically engineered bacteria that live on the skin. By inserting a tumor antigen into the bacteria, they were able to stimulate the immune system to produce killer T cells that target cancer cells. This led to the elimination of tumors in mice without causing…
