Dive Brief: Abbott has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for a diagnostic instrument that runs complete blood counts, the company announced on Monday. The Alinity h-series system, which received a CE mark more than five years ago, pairs Abbott’s existing automated hematology analyzer and integrated slide maker and stainer. Abbott filed for 510(k) […]
Getty Images By Laura Foster Health, Science and Environment Reporter A weight-loss drug has been proven to also reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack, according to a new trial. The makers of Wegovy say it cuts risk of a cardiovascular event in overweight people with heart disease by a fifth. The injection […]
Antibody fragments of EPCT112 bNAb (blue) discovered at the Institut Pasteur by Hugo Mouquet’s team, here forming a complex with the HIV-1 envelope protein (Env) (shown in yellow and orange). Credit: (c) Institut Pasteur / Hugo Mouquet Some HIV-1 carriers who have received an early antiretroviral treatment during several years are able to control the […]
Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. MRSA is a type of bacteria found on people’s skin that can cause serious infections. In some cases, it can lead to sepsis or even death, according to the Centers for […]
A massive algae bloom has stained a Siberian glacier blood-red, and Russian scientists warn that the bloom will cause the ice to melt at a faster rate. Glaciers are shrinking around the world, contributing to rising sea levels as global warming continues to cause the ice to melt. Melting glaciers can displace people by causing […]
The Epstein Barr virus can cause glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis Mediscan / Alamy A vaccine that fends off the widespread Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis or “mono”) and has been linked to some serious health conditions, has shown promise in mice. It could have an edge over other […]
DUBLIN, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Neuroendocrine Tumor Treatment Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, 2018-2028 Segmented By Product Analysis, By Site Analysis, By End User, By Region and Competition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global neuroendocrine tumor treatment market is anticipated to experience growth to 2028 This can […]
Cervical spinal stenosis (CSS) is when the spinal canal of the neck becomes narrow and starts to press on the spinal cord. “Stenosis” means a narrowing of a body area. Spinal stenosis can also affect the lumbar spine (low back). Stenosis of the neck is often caused by aging and disc herniation. Symptoms may include […]
Health Canada is recalling a brand of eye drops, saying use of the product may cause microbial growth, leading to the risk of an eye infection. The recall is for Cromolyn Eye Drops, an over-the-counter drug used to relieve symptoms of allergy-induced pink eye in adults and children aged five and older. Health Canada described […]
The blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy cuts the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, by 20%, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday. The findings are the first to demonstrate that a weight-loss drug has medical benefits beyond weight reduction. The results may be compelling enough to get insurance companies to provide coverage, said […]