Blood tests for Alzheimer’s are needed to more widely diagnose the brain-wasting disease and understand its prevalence, but it will be another couple of years before they become an everyday tool, medical experts and company executives say. Blood testing is initially likely to be used to rule out Alzheimer’s, with positive results signaling the need […]
K-pop boyband ENHYPEN will be making a comeback this November with the mini-album ‘Orange Blood’. Today (October 16), ENHYPEN’s label Belift Lab announced on fan community platform Weverse that the boyband would be dropping their fifth mini-album ‘Orange Blood’ on November 17 at 2pm KST. ENHYPEN also released a logo trailer for the upcoming release, […]
In 2018, several Philadelphia physicians, worried about rising rates of sexually transmitted infections in the city and around the country, decided to try a new method to fight their spread: an antibiotic taken after sex that functioned like a “morning-after pill,” preventing those infections from taking hold in patients. They had seen promising early research […]
New blood donation guidelines are in place at one of the Tri-State’s two blood donation agencies, and the second is nearly ready to roll out its updated procedures. The changes are in response to new guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on who is allowed to donate blood. The FDA in May released […]
With an increasing number of U.S. biopharmaceutical firms feeling the financial constraints imposed by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and subsequently shutting down or suspending their research programs in the rare disease domain, hundreds of millions of patients in both the U.S. and India face the grim prospect of not receiving a breakthrough treatment for […]
This week on Pipeline Moves, we kickoff by looking at the terminations of a Phase II trial in hearing disorders, two Phase I/II trials in metastatic uveal melanoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and a Phase I trial in systemic lupus erythematosus. We also examine the completion of a Phase III trial in amyotrophic lateral […]
The Adam’s apple, that distinct bulge of cartilage at the front of the neck, is a defining feature for many individuals. While commonly associated with males, it can also be present in females. Beyond its anatomical role, the presence and size of the Adam’s apple can hold significance in matters of gender identity. In this […]
These factors may increase your risk of low blood calcium. Calcium, a vital mineral abundantly present in the human body, plays a pivotal role in fortifying the skeletal system. Approximately 98% of the calcium within your body resides in your bones, safeguarding their strength and integrity. However, calcium is not only essential for bone health; […]
Expert advice on how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing is one of our most precious senses, allowing us to connect with the world through sound. However, in an increasingly noisy world, hearing loss is becoming a concern that affects not only older individuals but also the younger generation. The rise of hearing issues among […]
In recent times, certain areas of the United States have taken significant steps to combat discrimination based on an individual’s height or weight. The most recent development in this regard occurred in New York City, where legislation was enacted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of size. This groundbreaking move signifies a crucial shift in […]