While statin drugs are good at controlling plaques in blood vessels, they can’t eliminate them once they are established. But researchers may have just found a way to blast the circulatory system clean using a common nutrient found in many foods. That nutrient is manganese, a metallic element with the atomic symbol 25. Manganese is […]
Jaguar Health Enters Exclusive Crofelemer Revenue Sharing License and Commercialization Agreement with Quadri Pharmaceuticals Store for Rare Intestinal Failure Diseases in Middle East Markets
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy could receive expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within six months. Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen said the company had received priority review in its application for approval of Wegovy as a treatment for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A […]
A new study has highlighted a lack of clinical research to address the leading causes of severe sight impairment (SSI) among the working-age UK population, which costs the UK economy an estimated £7.4bn annually. The study, carried out by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Oxford, examined how clinical studies align with […]
AUCKLAND, New Zealand–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 2, 2023– Toku, Inc., a commercial medical device company specializing in imaging technology and AI, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device designation to its patented CLAiR technology. The CLAiR platform, if cleared by the FDA, will be the first medical device in the US […]
Low-dose daily aspirin does not provide significant protection against stroke resulting from blood clots and may increase risk of bleeding in the brain or skull after head trauma, according to an NIA-funded study. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, provide new evidence countering past conventional wisdom recommending a daily low-dose or baby aspirin for […]
The number of heat related cardiovascular deaths in the United States will increase over the next four decades, according to a new analysis from the Perelman School of Medicine. Extreme heat can impact heart health in many ways, including increased heart rate, changes in blood pressure, and increased inflammation. Left untreated, these issues can be […]
The CLAiR technology is designed to integrate readily with existing retinal imaging cameras, to provide real-time CVD risk assessments with accuracy comparable to traditional cardiovascular risk assessment tools. (Image courtesy of Adobe Stock) Toku Inc today announced the FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to its patented CLAiR technology. According to a news release from […]
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Video shows the moments detectives, deputies and an aviation crew apprehended three traveling criminals Monday, after a couple brief foot chases, who allegedly first used stolen credit cards at a Walmart in Port St. Lucie then another Walmart store in Stuart. The third suspect was taken into custody near the self-checkout […]
In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers described the health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep. Study: Effects of Healthy Lifestyles on Chronic Diseases: Diet, Sleep and Exercise. Image Credit: Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle/Shutterstock.com Background The most impactful and controllable element influencing overall health and disease resilience is lifestyle. Chronic illness cases […]