The USFDA has classified a facility owned by Granules Pharma as Voluntary Action Indicated, which means that certain violations were found during an inspection but do not warrant further regulatory action at this time. The company uses cookies for analytics, advertising, and site improvement, with users agreeing to their use by continuing to visit the…
A group of over 200 stakeholders, including the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Telemedicine Association, urged the DEA to release a revised proposed rule to allow and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth. The DEA had previously proposed a rule that would limit telehealth prescriptions of controlled substances, leading to outcry…
A study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society found that asthma and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) overlap is common in school-age children in low-income urban areas, leading to poorer lung function and atopy, especially rhinitis. The Environmental Assessment Sleep Youth (EASY) study assessed these children for environmental risk factors associated with SDB. The…
MotivHealth partners with AZOVA to offer Birth Doula Support Memberships to its members, connecting them with expert doulas through a digital health platform. This partnership aims to empower women throughout their birthing journey by leveraging technology to provide guidance and support. Studies have shown that doula support can lead to positive delivery outcomes, such as…
Norma Brambila, a community organizer in Denver, faced medical debt after seeking emergency care for a sinus infection. The struggle with medical debt is common in low-income, immigrant communities like Westwood, where many residents avoid seeking care due to cost. Racial and ethnic disparities in medical debt are wider in Colorado compared to the national…
The study found that updated COVID-19 vaccines lowered the risk of hospitalization among immunocompromised people by one-third. However, fewer than one in five hospitalized individuals had received the updated vaccine. People with immunocompromising conditions were eligible for additional doses, but only 18% had received one. Overall, the effectiveness of the updated vaccines against COVID-19 hospitalization…
In the United States, the opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of over 130 people daily, resulting in roughly 110,000 deaths annually. The FDA has taken steps to address this crisis, such as approving the over-the-counter sale of naloxone nasal spray and a DNA test called AvertD to predict genetic risk of opioid addiction….
Graham Sydney Black was a dedicated and hard-working GP who excelled in his career and was highly esteemed by colleagues and patients alike. He had a wide range of hobbies and passions, such as golf, fishing, model making, gardening, and painting. Despite his age, he enjoyed good health and was still fishing at 90. He…
New research presented at a medical conference reveals that pneumonia-causing bacteria are common in people over 60, with contact with young children being a significant factor in transmission. Pneumococcus is a bacteria that can cause various serious diseases including pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis, affecting both children and the elderly. While childhood vaccination has decreased cases,…
A study investigated the link between male infertility and renal function, finding childless men more likely to have impaired kidney function independent of health factors. This suggests male infertility may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases like renal disease. Male infertility has been associated with other health risks like heart disease and diabetes. Data from…
