Spending on insulin has tripled over the past decade, topping $22 billion in 2022. The inflation-adjusted cost of insulin increased 24% from 2017 to 2022. New lower-cost insulin options are becoming available to more Americans with diabetes. Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have announced price cuts and out-of-pocket cost caps for insulin, with the…
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland is conducting a national assessment of enhanced flu vaccines for those aged 65 and older. The current flu vaccine program uses a standard quadrivalent vaccine, but the assessment will determine if enhanced flu vaccines would be more beneficial. The assessment will look at the burden of…
This content summarizes a KFF Health News podcast episode titled “Health Enters the Presidential Race.” The host, Julie Rovner, discussed the presidential election and health-related issues based on the New Hampshire primary results. The episode featured a panel with various health reporters. Topics covered included possible rerun of 2020 presidential election, health agenda of Donald…
At Hawaiian Eye 2024, Dr. Audrey R. Talley Rostov discusses the benefits of the EVO ICL from STAAR Surgical. She highlights that the material on the ICL itself is more forgiving, resulting in fewer issues with oversizing and undersizing. Dr. Talley Rostov also emphasizes that the EVO ICL has led to good results in phakic…
Share your new hires, promotions, and staffing changes with us, and we’ll help spread the word. This week, Eleven Therapeutics has appointed Paloma Giangrande as the new chief technology officer, who previously worked at Wave Life Sciences. But it’s not all work – continue reading the full story on STAT+ to find out more. Source…
The BMA has called on the government to propose a better pay offer for consultants in England after its members narrowly voted against the government’s offer. In a referendum, 51.1% of BMA consultant members in England rejected the offer, with a total of 23,544 consultants voting. The BMA’s Consultants Committee has also rejected the pay…
A new study has found that pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including domestic violence victims, suffer from a lack of needed support services. The research reveals the increased risks to safety and psychological well-being. These insights are important for addressing the challenges arising from domestic violence, homelessness, or…
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 Johns Hopkins University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Lund University, reviewed and analyzed medical studies to find the biomarkers, with a focus…
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 seeking medical care. Stigma surrounding the invisible nature of migraines and their impact on those close to you can contribute to misunderstanding and insufficient support….
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 Xeplion, was approved for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The EMA refused the marketing authorization for Nezglyal, a treatment for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, due…
