BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust enforcers have teamed up with their U.S. and British counterparts to share expertise on how to examine mergers in the pharmaceutical industry amid concerns such deals could push up prices or hold back innovation. The COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine supply bottlenecks have spurred regulatory interest in the pharmaceutical industry which has seen a wave of […]
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More than one in 10 patients with lung cancer do not know what type of tumor they have, according to data from a 17-country study carried out by the Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC) to be presented at the European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC). Nearly one in five patients surveyed did not feel involved in decisions about their treatment and […]
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Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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LONG BEACH — Era un jueves por la tarde y Rhianna Alvarado se ponía con dificultad los guantes protectores, que eran demasiado grandes para sus pequeñas manos. Con su madre guiándola en cada movimiento, se acercó a su padre y suavemente le quitó el tubo de plástico de la garganta que le permite respirar. Luego insertó con cuidado uno nuevo. […]
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A new UCLA study shows that while men and women who have high muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease, it also appears that women who have higher levels of body fat—regardless of their muscle mass—have a greater degree of protection than women with less fat. The researchers analyzed national health survey data collected over a 15-year […]
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A University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist is developing an innovative gene therapy she hopes will slow disease progression and improve movement, coordination and communication in children with Rett syndrome. The approach also may be useful for battling other genetic disorders involving the X chromosome. UVA’s Sanchita Bhatnagar, PhD, discovered that tiny bits of RNA, called microRNAs, play an […]
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Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) have identified a potential new target for anti-COVID-19 therapies. Their findings were published in Nature Microbiology. Led by FRIC scientific director Michaela Gack, Ph.D., the team discovered that a coronavirus enzyme called PLpro (papain-like protease) blocks the body’s immune response to the infection. More research is necessary, but the findings […]
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Despite where you stand on the Goop scale of avid fan or staunch adversary, as far as Gwyneth Paltrow’s anti-ageing regime goes, it’s likely that you’d pay good money for the inside scoop. Renowned for her fitness and wellness habits – some of which have included vaginal steam baths and jade eggs – Paltrow has garnered a loyal fan following […]
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Eye irritation can be incredibly frustrating and can be caused by a number of things. How can you tell the difference between seasonal allergies and something more serious? Are itchy eyes ever something that you need to go to the doctor for? While, per WebMD, most itchy eye issues are caused by allergies and can often be easily treated by […]
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Dr Eric M. Ruderman Most checkpoint inhibitor–induced rheumatic complications in cancer patients can be treated successfully with corticosteroids, albeit often at considerably higher doses than rheumatologists typically use in managing rheumatoid arthritis, Eric M. Ruderman, MD, observed at the 2021 Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium. “In RA, we’re all used to the idea that 5 or 10 mg of corticosteroids per day […]
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