Sometimes a biological family isn’t going to be the people you need in your life. In my case, I was adopted when I was 4 years old after a lengthy court battle between my family and my biological mother. From the beginning, she had said she couldn’t take care of a child and didn’t want […]
The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the world, including scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals. The conference featured education courses and comprehensive educational programs that focused on the latest advances in the diagnosis, treatment, […]
Dr. Mark Rupp, who has led the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Division on Infectious Diseases for more than a decade, announced Tuesday he will step down in 2024 from his leadership role. Rupp told colleagues of the news earlier in October according to UNMC’s daily news letter.“Dr. Rupp has provided nearly 13 years of […]
At a Glance A novel type of vaccine designed to stimulate the innate immune system provided protection for mice against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. If effective in people, the approach could help prevent deaths from hospital-acquired infections caused by a variety of treatment-resistant microbes. Every year, more than 700,000 people in the […]
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know firsthand how painful and uncomfortable they can be. Unfortunately, UTIs aren’t limited to humans—our pets can get them, too. In fact, according to the Merck Veterinary Manual, a bacterial UTI is the most commonly seen infectious illness in dogs. Fourteen percent of dogs experience […]
The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) has teamed up with local leaders to launch a community health initiative in Baltimore focused on addressing cardiovascular disease. Dubbed engAGE with Heart, the program claims to be the first of its kind and leverages six community partners in east and west Baltimore—four churches and two senior centers. Supported […]
BY STEVE CHAPMAN [email protected] The American Red Cross held a blood drive at Waymark Church in Monett on Monday, Oct. 16. A total of 46 people donated blood, potentially saving 138 lives. Charlene Dart was one of those who donated blood. She said she gave blood out of gratitude for a life-saving donation she once […]
INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Third Quarter Net Product Sales of $486 Million Representing 29% Year-Over-Year Growth INGREZZA® (valbenazine) 2023 Net Product Sales Guidance Raised to $1.82 – $1.84 Billion Crinecerfont Adult and Pediatric CAHtalystTM Studies Met Primary Endpoint and Key Secondary Endpoints for the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Analyst Day on December 5th Focused on R&D […]
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 31, 2023– Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, announced today that its technologies will be featured in various scientific programming at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting, being held November […]
Approved artificial blood and other blood substitutes are finally coming to market after numerous bankruptcies and failed products. BOSTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been a pipe dream since the seventeenth century. More than 400 years ago, when William Harvey first began to describe how the circulatory system works, scientists began to imagine how […]