Adults lack knowledge about signs of pancreatic cancer
Nov 22, 2022
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network survey revealed knowledge gaps exist across ages and genders.
Most patients prefer to receive test results through online portal
Mar 27, 2023
Only 7.5% of respondents reported that reviewing results before they were contacted by a healthcare practitioner increased worry.
FDA approves new two-drug combo medicine for asthma
Jan 12, 2023
The medication is the first approved in the United States to contain an inhaled corticosteroid as a reliever rather than as a controller of asthma symptoms.
US to release flu meds from national stockpile to ease shortages
Dec 21, 2022
The decision comes as the nation suffers from an unusually early and hard flu season, with about 9,300 deaths so far.
Antibody response prolonged with COVID-19 vaccine-associated symptoms
Mar 20, 2023
An increased likelihood of experiencing a prolonged neutralizing antibody response was seen for those with vaccine-associated symptoms and prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease slows decline in thinking
May 03, 2023
Eli Lilly says the drug slows memory and thinking declines in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease patients by more than a third.
2012 to 2015 saw rise in US insulin prices
Jun 16, 2023
However, the introduction of new insulin products after 2015 was followed by substantial discounting practices that lowered net prices.
AI-based coach promising for behavioral therapy
Jun 12, 2023
The benefits were seen in neuroimaging and problem-solving, as well as depression and anxiety symptoms.
Red Cross issues urgent plea for blood donations
Jan 08, 2024
Donations have steadily dropped by 40% during the past two decades.
Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.