Nearly 450 patients at a Massachusetts hospital were potentially exposed to hepatitis and HIV in the past 2 years

CNN  —  Nearly 450 patients at a hospital in Massachusetts could have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV due to improper administration of IV medication within the past two years, according to hospital officials. The possible exposure at Salem Hospital affected patients who were seeking an endoscopy, a type of procedure where a doctor inserts […]

Ibrexafungerp citrate by Scynexis for Fungal Infections: Likelihood of Approval

Share this article GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. Ibrexafungerp citrate overview Ibrexafungerp citrate (Brexafemme) is a semi-synthetic […]

Brincidofovir by SymBio Pharmaceuticals for Adenoviridae Infections: Likelihood of Approval

Share this article GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. Brincidofovir overview Brincidofovir (Tembexa) is an alkoxyalkyl ester […]

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from California evaluated the burden of residual cardiovascular pathology after about six months of treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The tests performed during the follow-up included cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and ambulatory rhythm monitoring. The researchers found […]

Blood Drive, Book Club, and Journalism Club this week at the Saline County Library

See all the upcoming library events below or visit the main events page at www.mysaline.com/events Below are the in-person and virtual programs taking place at the Saline County Library during the week of November 20-25.  Monday, November 20 Play to Learn 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Benton Branch, Storytime Room Ages 0-4 Did you know that playing is […]

[Contribution] Managing latent TB infection is key to eliminating TB

Kim Chang-ki, Vice President, Diagnostic Testing Division, SCL Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that has plagued humanity for a long time. It is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with around 10 million new cases annually. What is the current status of TB in Korea, then? Since the Korean War (1950-53), […]

LifeShare Blood Center unites with LA Tech for Replenishment Blood Drive

RUSTON, La. (KNOE) – Louisiana Tech University and LifeShare Blood Center made a joint effort to host a blood drive on Thursday. LifeShare Blood Center hosted its ‘Replenishment for Louisiana Tech University Blood Drive’ throughout the day on Nov. 16, 2023, inside the student center at what the school calls The Tonk. Before noon, more […]

Humane Society: Animal neglect, improper care discovered at Novi Petland

Investigation reveals animal neglect at Petland in Novi An undercover investigation at a Petland store in Novi revealed animal neglect that resulted in disease and injuries. According to The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS), an investigator dressed as a kennel worker and a hidden camera “documented sick puppies, puppies with birth defects, dangerous […]