Monthly Archives: October 2023

Examining the Impact of Enhanced Infection Prevention Measures on HAIs, Including CLABSIs

MD Anderson Cancer Center located in Houston, Texas, by the University of Texas   (Adobe Stock 301401406 by Andriy Blokhin) Numerous studies have been conducted about the health care-association infections (HAIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study conducted by investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to research how COVID-19 precautions affected […]

How Long Will Amoxicillin Last?

Amoxicillin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is a generic medication taken by mouth, either as a capsule, tablet, chewable tablet, or liquid suspension. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved amoxicillin to treat specific bacterial infection of the ears, nose, throat, the urinary tract, the skin, and the […]

Rochdale GP speaks out about cardiovascular disease in women for…

Date published: 18 October 2023 Photo: Feng Yu – stock.adobe.com Menopause World Menopause Day on 18 October aims to raise awareness of the menopause, associated health issues and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. The International Menopause Society has this year chosen to raise awareness of the associated cardiovascular disease risks associated […]

New Data Shows Positive Efficacy and Safety Outcomes After 10 Years of Ocrevus Treatment

In 2017, the FDA approved Genentech’s Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS) in adults. It was the first and remains the only disease-modifying treatment (DMT) FDA-approved for treating PPMS. The antibody is now approved in more than 100 countries, and over 300,000 people with […]

2023 Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Increased 7%, KFF Survey Finds

© Maksym Yemelyanov stock.adobe.com #image-caption p{ font-size: 12px; max-width: 525px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; } The average annual premium for employer-sponsored single and family coverage increased by 7% in 2023, an increase from 2022, but roughly in line with the rate of inflation (5.8%) and wage growth (5.2%), according to the annual KFF Employer […]

Deadly bacterial infection on the rise in Florida: “serious concern”

A group of potentially lethal bacterial species are on the rise in Florida and could spread to the rest of the United States, experts have warned. Vibrio bacteria are an aquatic group of microorganisms that can be found in warm coastal waters around the Gulf states. Vibrio bacteria cause an estimated 80,000 infections in the […]

SOPHiA GENETICS Enters New Collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AstraZeneca to Address Global Inequalities in Comprehensive Cancer Care

The three companies will collaborate to improve global access to advanced cancer testing and data, broadening access to cutting-edge science BOSTON, USA and ROLLE, Switzerland, October 18, 2023 / B3C newswire / — SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a category-defining software company and a global leader in data-driven medicine today announced a collaboration with Memorial Sloan […]

Walgreens, Cardiovascular Research Foundation to Collaborate on Valvular Heart Disease Trial

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. specializes in the distribution of pharmaceutical products. Net sales break down by activity as follows: – retail distribution (90.2%): selling prescription drugs, OTC medicines, beauty and cosmetic products, etc. in the United States (90.1% of net sales) and International (9.9%). At the end of August 2022, the activity is ensured through […]