Health
-
Illinois Latest State To Approve ‘Right To Die’ Legislation
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has recently signed the “Medical Aid in Dying” legislation, making Illinois the 12th state to enact…
Read More » -
What experts say CDC vaccine panel missed on hepatitis B shots
The recent decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to overturn a 30-year recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination…
Read More » -
He made his brothers get their arteries checked. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray’s family history of heart disease almost turned into a tragedy, but thanks to advanced technology and proactive measures,…
Read More » -
Hep B vaccines, Tracy Beth Høeg, gonorrhea: Morning Rounds
The discovery that humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought has sent shockwaves through the scientific community.…
Read More » -
FDA approves Nuzolvence, new pill for gonorrhea
A groundbreaking new oral antibiotic has recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of gonorrhea,…
Read More » -
Vaccine panel’s hepatitis B vote signals further turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
The Impact of Hepatitis B Policy Changes on Public Health Dr. Su Wang’s personal experience with hepatitis B has shaped…
Read More » -
25% Higher UK Cost/QALY Threshold Isn’t Same As 25% Drug Price Hike
The United States and United Kingdom recently reached a prescription drug deal aimed at ensuring tariff-free U.K. exports of medicines,…
Read More » -
Mutual mistrust: FDA staff wary as Høeg becomes top drug regulator
Tracy Beth Høeg, a former resident physician and ultramarathon runner, has come a long way since expressing her dismay at…
Read More » -
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula sickens more than 50 babies in 19 states, FDA says
The recent outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula has raised serious concerns among federal health officials. The…
Read More » -
The Greatest Value From AI Scribes May Come From Influencing Decisions, Not Documenting Them
Healthcare has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, moving away from its reputation as a digital laggard to becoming…
Read More »