Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lead Groundbreaking Genetic Database Initiative
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lead Groundbreaking Genetic Database Initiative

ByRoselyn Sarita

Spearheaded by Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, in collaboration with Regeneron Genetics Center, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche, this endeavor seeks to compile genetic material from half a million individuals of African descent. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assembling the world’s largest genetic…

Dr. Derrick Todd Faces Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Inappropriate Medical Examinations
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Dr. Derrick Todd Faces Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Inappropriate Medical Examinations

ByRoselyn Sarita

In a class action lawsuit, more than 100 women accuse Dr. Derrick Todd, a former rheumatologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, of conducting inappropriate and unnecessary physical examinations. They claim that Dr. Derrick Todd engaged in pelvic, breast, and rectal exams for his own satisfaction while masquerading them as medical procedures The alleged…

Drinking Less Alcohol Benefits Brain Health
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Drinking Less Alcohol Benefits Brain Health for Those with Alcohol Use Disorder, Study Reveals

ByRoselyn Sarita

Whether one chooses complete abstinence or merely curbing their alcohol consumption, the study on drinking less alcohol indicates it can be a boon for brain health. Recent investigation underscores the significance of drinking less alcohol for individuals grappling with alcohol use disorder The study, published in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, scrutinized the…

Medical Waste Incinerator Firm Pays $1.75 Million Fine for Environmental Violations in Baltimore
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Medical Waste Incinerator Firm Pays $1.75 Million Fine for Environmental Violations in Baltimore

ByRoselyn Sarita

In a significant environmental development, a medical waste incinerator firm has confessed to multiple environmental violations, and they’ve agreed to pay a substantial fine of $1.75 million. The charges against the company, Curtis Bay Energy, stem from the operations of a prominent Medical Waste Incinerator situated in south Baltimore State prosecutors in Maryland have accused…

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro Drug Shows Remarkable Weight Loss
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Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Drug Shows Remarkable Weight Loss Results in Groundbreaking Study

ByJinely

In a groundbreaking study, when combined with rigorous diet and exercise regimes, participants experienced an astounding average weight loss of about 60 pounds, equivalent to a quarter of their total body weight. Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug Mounjaro, containing tirzepatide, proved highly effective in aiding people struggling with obesity and overweight issues Dr. Thomas Wadden, a…

Eli Lilly's Mirikizumab Shows Promise in Treating Crohn's Disease, Faces Competition from AbbVie's Skyrizi
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Eli Lilly’s Mirikizumab Shows Promise in Treating Crohn’s Disease, Faces Competition from AbbVie’s Skyrizi

ByRoselyn Sarita

The phase III VIVID-1 study demonstrated exceptional potential, meeting all primary and secondary benchmarks over a 52-week treatment span. Eli Lilly has unveiled promising results for its experimental drug, mirikizumab (Omvoh), in the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease (CD) Impressively, 51.4% of CD patients achieved clinical remission on the drug, a substantial surge compared to…

Rising Epidemic: Debilitating Chronic Pain Afflicts Millions in the U.S.
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Rising Epidemic: Debilitating Chronic Pain Afflicts Millions in the U.S.

ByRoselyn Sarita

A staggering 20.9% of adults in the United States, totaling 51.6 million individuals, grapple with this enduring discomfort as of 2021, with numbers steadily climbing. Debilitating chronic pain has become a pervasive challenge for a substantial portion of Americans, surpassing the prevalence of conditions like depression, high blood pressure, and diabetes Debilitating chronic pain persists…

Gavin Christopher Newsom
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Gavin Christopher Newsom Unveils Ambitious Mental Health and Homelessness Reforms in California

ByRoselyn Sarita

On Thursday, the Democratic governor signed two pivotal pieces of legislation, both slated for voter consideration in 2024. California Governor Gavin Christopher Newsom has taken significant steps to revamp the state’s mental health system and combat its escalating homelessness crisis To implement these initiatives, Governor Gavin Christopher Newsom is seeking voters’ approval to secure a…

GLP-1 Medications
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GLP-1 Medications: Study Reveals Risks and Benefits for Weight Loss

ByRoselyn Sarita

These GLP-1 medications emulate the natural GLP-1 hormone found in the small intestine, influencing various aspects of metabolism. GLP-1 medications, known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, are a class of drugs employed in the management of type 2 diabetes They stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, inhibit the secretion of glucagon, which elevates blood sugar,…

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats Revolutionize Chicken Resistance to Bird Flu
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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats Revolutionize Chicken Resistance to Bird Flu

ByRoselyn Sarita

This Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) achievement marks a significant stride in safeguarding poultry populations against this devastating disease. Scientists have employed Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) gene editing to confer resistance to bird flu in chickens Utilizing the power of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), researchers targeted specific…