CAPIVASERTIB + FASLODEX SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED PROGRESSION-FREE SURVIVAL IN ADVANCED HR-POSITIVE BREAST CANCER – October 26, 2022
BENRALIZUMAB FAILS IN EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS – October 25, 2022
Medtronic to Spin Off Nelcor Into NEw COmpany: NewCo – October 24, 2022
Diabetes, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis Roots Traced to Black Death – October 21, 2022
CDC ADVISERS ADD COVID SHOTS TO VACCINE SCHEDULES – October 20, 2022
NUMBER OF CLINICAL TRIALS STARTED IN BRITAIN DROPPED BY 41% EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2017 AND 2021 – October 19, 2022
FDA HOLDS MEETINGS OVER COVIS PHARMA’S PREGNANCY DRUG REMOVAL FROM US MARKET – October 18. 2022
IMMUNE MARKER SUPAR PREDICTS HEART FAILURE RISK AND DEATH – October 17, 2022
RESEARCHERS DEVELOP A NOVEL ANTIBIOTIC CEMENT TO TREAT BONE INFECTIONS – OCTOBER 14, 2022
WHITE HOUSE EXTENDS PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY UNTIL JAN 11, 2023 – OCTOBER 13, 2022
Feature Stories
Not Getting Enough Good Quality Sleep Undermines Weight Loss
New research finds that not getting enough good quality sleep undermines an individual’s attempts to keep weight off after dieting. The good news is that about 2 hours of vigorous physical activity per week can help promote better sleep. “It was surprising to see how losing weight in adults with obesity improved sleep duration and quality in such a short
Women and Black Adults with Chest Pain Wait Longer for Care in ED
Chest pain accounts for approximately 6.5 million visits to emergency departments (ED) and 4 million outpatient visits each year in the US. Overall, the rate of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) are declining, however, are becoming more commonplace among young adults in the US. It has also been shown that women 55 years and younger who present with AMI have more
Emphysema Severity May be Indicator of a Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022 an estimated 236,740 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed and 130,180 deaths will occur from this disease. Lung cancer accounts for almost 25% of all cancer deaths in the US. Most cases occur in individuals who are 65 years or older; however, a very small number of people who are
Equity and Aging
A new study of 1752 adults age 50 and older found that two-thirds think where they live now meets their needs for services like health care, grocery stores, and social opportunities. The majority of those surveyed felt ready to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible, and that they could reach out for help from a loved
Daily Aspirin Recommendations for Cardiovascular Disease Updated
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for more than 1 in 4 deaths annually in the United States. CVD can happen at any age; it is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Risk factors for CVD include older age, hypertension, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity. In recent years, the utilization of daily aspirin to prevent CVD and
Annual PTSD Costs Exceed Depression and Anxiety
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that may develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. While often associated with war, PTSD may develop after abuse, assault, violence, a terroristic act, or a disaster. The National Center for PTSD estimates that about 12 million adults in the US have PTSD during a given year. A
Study Identifies New Factors That Can Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Studies are providing a better understanding of the underlying biology of breast cancer and identifying opportunities for treatments. Researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center conducted one such investigation. They analyzed expanded epithelial cells from women with breast cancer who had chemotherapy before their surgery and found
Understanding Biosimilars
Earlier this week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved a Biologics License Application (BLA) for bevacizumab-maly, a biosimilar referencing Avastin (bevacizumab). This is the third biosimilar of bevacizumab approved in the US. A biosimilar is a medication that is almost identical to another medication. The approval of biosimilar products is regulated by the 2010 Biologics Price Competition and Innovation
New Genetic Risk Scores Could Help Patients and Primary Care Physicians Make Health Decisions
Your health risks are often dependent upon your genetics. Assessing a single DNA difference that has a small effect on risk may not be clinically useful. However, when hundreds or thousands of these small risks are added up into a single score, often called a polygenic risk score (PRS), they might offer clinically meaningful information about a person’s disease risk.
Avian influenza Affects 30 States, CDC Says No Threat to Humans at This Time
The US Department of Agriculture reports that avian flu has now spread to 30 states. Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which is classified by a combination of two groups of proteins: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1–H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1–N9). AI viruses
Better CV Health Could Prevent The Onset Of Elderly Depression, Particularly In Women
The National Institute on Aging reports that depression is a common problem among older adults. Social Isolation brought on by the COVID -19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem. However, depression is not a normal part of aging and is treatable. New research suggests that improving cardiovascular (CV) health may also help in preventing the onset of depression in the elderly.
Study Identifies Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease
The CDC estimates that as many as 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by the year 2060. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that results in memory loss and cognitive impairment in the US. A new study by a team of researchers from the
Not Getting Enough Good Quality Sleep Undermines Weight Loss
New research finds that not getting enough good quality sleep undermines an individual’s attempts to keep weight off after dieting. The good news is that about 2 hours of vigorous physical activity per week can help promote better sleep. “It was surprising to see how losing weight in adults with obesity improved sleep duration and quality in such a short
Women and Black Adults with Chest Pain Wait Longer for Care in ED
Chest pain accounts for approximately 6.5 million visits to emergency departments (ED) and 4 million outpatient visits each year in the US. Overall, the rate of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI) are declining, however, are becoming more commonplace among young adults in the US. It has also been shown that women 55 years and younger who present with AMI have more
Emphysema Severity May be Indicator of a Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2022 an estimated 236,740 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed and 130,180 deaths will occur from this disease. Lung cancer accounts for almost 25% of all cancer deaths in the US. Most cases occur in individuals who are 65 years or older; however, a very small number of people who are
Equity and Aging
A new study of 1752 adults age 50 and older found that two-thirds think where they live now meets their needs for services like health care, grocery stores, and social opportunities. The majority of those surveyed felt ready to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible, and that they could reach out for help from a loved
Daily Aspirin Recommendations for Cardiovascular Disease Updated
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for more than 1 in 4 deaths annually in the United States. CVD can happen at any age; it is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Risk factors for CVD include older age, hypertension, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity. In recent years, the utilization of daily aspirin to prevent CVD and
Annual PTSD Costs Exceed Depression and Anxiety
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that may develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. While often associated with war, PTSD may develop after abuse, assault, violence, a terroristic act, or a disaster. The National Center for PTSD estimates that about 12 million adults in the US have PTSD during a given year. A
Study Identifies New Factors That Can Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Studies are providing a better understanding of the underlying biology of breast cancer and identifying opportunities for treatments. Researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center conducted one such investigation. They analyzed expanded epithelial cells from women with breast cancer who had chemotherapy before their surgery and found
Understanding Biosimilars
Earlier this week the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved a Biologics License Application (BLA) for bevacizumab-maly, a biosimilar referencing Avastin (bevacizumab). This is the third biosimilar of bevacizumab approved in the US. A biosimilar is a medication that is almost identical to another medication. The approval of biosimilar products is regulated by the 2010 Biologics Price Competition and Innovation
New Genetic Risk Scores Could Help Patients and Primary Care Physicians Make Health Decisions
Your health risks are often dependent upon your genetics. Assessing a single DNA difference that has a small effect on risk may not be clinically useful. However, when hundreds or thousands of these small risks are added up into a single score, often called a polygenic risk score (PRS), they might offer clinically meaningful information about a person’s disease risk.
Avian influenza Affects 30 States, CDC Says No Threat to Humans at This Time
The US Department of Agriculture reports that avian flu has now spread to 30 states. Avian influenza (AI) is caused by an influenza type A virus which is classified by a combination of two groups of proteins: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1–H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1–N9). AI viruses
Better CV Health Could Prevent The Onset Of Elderly Depression, Particularly In Women
The National Institute on Aging reports that depression is a common problem among older adults. Social Isolation brought on by the COVID -19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem. However, depression is not a normal part of aging and is treatable. New research suggests that improving cardiovascular (CV) health may also help in preventing the onset of depression in the elderly.
Study Identifies Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease
The CDC estimates that as many as 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by the year 2060. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that results in memory loss and cognitive impairment in the US. A new study by a team of researchers from the