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Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company Faces Share Decline as Twice-Daily Obesity Treatment Abandoned Due to High Dropout Rates in Clinical Trial

December 2, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

In a significant development, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company faced a downturn in its shares on Friday as it announced the discontinuation of a twice-daily obesity treatment due to a high dropout rate among patients in a clinical trial. Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company, acknowledging the challenges, revealed that it would pivot its focus towards a once-daily variant of … Read more

University of Alberta Study Reveals Perinatal Factors Linked to Poor Asthma Control in Children: Urgent Call for Early Intervention to Tackle Top 10 Cause of Disability-Adjusted Life Years Lost

December 1, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

The research underscores the significance of effectively managing poor asthma control, which, if left uncontrolled, contributes significantly to emergency hospital admissions and ranks among the top 10 causes of disability-adjusted life years lost in children. A recent study from the University of Alberta highlights the crucial connection between perinatal health and early life events with … Read more

New COVID Variant Continues To Increase COVID-Related Admissions And Hospitalizations Despite Available Vaccines

November 30, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

The new COVID variant continued to increase COVID-related admissions and hospitalizations despite available vaccines. New COVID Variant Continues to Increase COVID-Related Admissions and Hospitalizations Despite New Vaccines The new COVID variant called BA.2.86 continued to increase COVID-related admissions and hospitalizations despite the availability of new vaccines, wherein health officials reported that the new COVID variant … Read more

U.S. Life Expectancy Sees Uptick in 2022 After Pandemic-Induced Declines

November 30, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a positive shift in U.S. life expectancy in 2022, marking a rebound from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC data discloses that U.S. life expectancy at birth rose to 77.5 years, a notable increase of 1.1 years from 2021 … Read more

How New COVID Variant Spreads Faster To Vulnerable Groups Resulting In Increasing Cases In US

November 29, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

Here’s how the new COVID variant spreads faster to vulnerable groups resulting in increasing cases in the United States. New COVID Variant Continue to Spread Faster and Affect Vulnerable Groups Resulting in Increasing COVID Cases and Hospitalizations The new COVID variant reportedly continued to spread faster and affect the health of vulnerable groups, resulting in … Read more

A Ransomware Attack Forces Hospital Diversions Across Six States

November 29, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

Ardent Health Services disclosed that it took its network offline following the cyberattack on November 23, suspending user access to vital information technology applications, including those used for documenting patient care. A ransomware attack has compelled Ardent Health Services, a healthcare chain operating 30 hospitals across six states, to reroute patients from certain emergency rooms … Read more

Obamacare Replacement Might Possibly Be Passed If Trump Wins Another Term After He Reveals Plans To Reopen Fight Against Act

November 28, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

An Obamacare replacement might possibly be passed if Trump wins another term after he announced his plans to reopen the fight against the act. Trump Announces to Push Obamacare Replacement if He Wins Another Term and Reveals “Better” Plans for Health Care The Obamacare replacement might possibly push through after former president Donald Trump revealed … Read more

First STI At-Home Test For Chlamydia And Gonorrhea Approved But Several Sexual Health Advocates Claim It Will Put More People At Higher Risk

November 27, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

The first STI at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea was approved, but several sexual health advocates claimed it would only put more people at higher risk. First STI At-Home Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Approved But Sexual Health Advocates Object to Its Benefits The first STI at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea was finally approved, … Read more

Breakthrough Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy Offers Hope for Ultra-Rare Diseases: Personalized Medication Transforms Lives in Pioneering Medical Approach

November 27, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

In 2016, Luke Rosen and Sally Jackson faced a dire situation when their daughter Susannah was diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition, a mutation in the KIF1A gene. Crooke, a pioneer in antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) technology, promised a personalized medication for Susannah Traditional medical paths offered no hope, predicting a downward spiral toward death within … Read more

Pope Francis Clears Health Hurdle: Negative CT Scan Results Alleviate Concerns Amidst Mild Flu-Like Symptoms

November 26, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

The Pontiff, who had been experiencing “mild” flu-like symptoms, underwent a CT scan to assess any potential pulmonary complications. Pope Francis’ recent health evaluation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yielded reassuring results, according to a statement from the Vatican The test, performed on Saturday, returned negative results, providing relief to both Vatican officials and the global … Read more