Monthly Archives: November 2023

For one woman, getting blood drawn at a hospital cost led to a surprise bill

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One dead in Listeria outbreak traced to fresh peaches

A Listeria outbreak traced to peaches has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this afternoon that of the 11 confirmed patients, one has died. The patients are spread through seven states across the country. All 10 of the surviving patients have been hospitalized. “The true number of sick people in this […]

Key Market Analysis of Sickle Cell Disease, Fanconi Anemia, and Diamond-Blackfan Anemia in the Inherited Types of Anemia Therapeutic Space

Anemia poses a significant public health challenge, primarily impacting the health of young children, pregnant and postpartum women, as well as menstruating adolescent girls and adult women. On a global scale, approximately 40% of children aged 6 to 59 months, 37% of expectant mothers, and 30% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 […]

Coffee May Be Unexpected Protectant Against COVID-19 Infection

It’s possible your morning cup of coffee can do more than just wake you up. According to a recent study published in BMC’s Cell & Bioscience journal, drinking 1 to 2 cups per day could curb COVID-19 infection, offering potential protection against various COVID strains like the Omicron variant.1 Since late 2020, many COVID variants […]

MorphoSys Trial for Blood-Cancer Treatment Reaches Primary Endpoint

By Ben Glickman MorphoSys said its study of a treatment for myelofibrosis, a rare form of blood cancer, reached its primary endpoint, clearing the way for a new drug application in mid-2024. The German pharmaceutical company said Monday its Phase 3 trial of pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib in myelofibrosis patients found a statistically… Master […]

FDA clears AI-powered image reconstruction technology for cardiac CT scanners

“Today, fewer than 5% of U.S. patients that need cardiac CT are getting appropriately scanned due to lack of access at point-of-care,” Arineta CEO Scott Schubert said in a statement. “This FDA clearance continues Arineta’s vision and leadership to make cardiac CT the front-line imaging test for patients with chest pain and suspected cardiovascular disease, […]

Menarini Group Announces New Data on ORSERDU® (elacestrant) at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and on ELZONRIS® (tagraxofusp-erzs) at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meet

Menarini Group Announces New Data on ORSERDU® (elacestrant) at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and on ELZONRIS® (tagraxofusp-erzs) at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meet

American Red Cross to hold community blood drive in honor of John McFarland

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – A community blood drive is set to take place on Nov. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in honor of the late John McFarland, former Red Cross Executive Director. McFarland, who passed away recently, left an indelible legacy on the Gulf Coast, embodying a staunch commitment to the […]