Study Reveals Over 70% Conceal Symptoms of Contagious Illnesses
More than 70% of the participants in a recent study reported concealing their symptoms of contagious illnesses, shedding light on a concerning trend in public health. The study, which involved over 4,100 participants, revealed that 75% of individuals had either…
Genomic Medicine Revolutionizing Cancer Care with Whole-Genome Sequencing
Genomic medicine is leading a revolution in cancer care, with whole-genome sequencing at its core. This tool can sequence a person’s DNA in its entirety, providing a comprehensive test for potential genetic factors contributing to cancer development. Cancer has become…
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Click Therapeutics’ CT-155 for Schizophrenia Treatment
Click Therapeutics’ prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) CT-155 has been granted Breakthrough Device designation by the FDA for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia in adults. The smartphone app, developed in collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, is currently being investigated in…
Study Examines Impact of Varying COVID-19 Vaccination Rates on Population-Level Health Outcomes in the U.S.
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers examined the impact of varying COVID-19 vaccination rates on population-level health outcomes across different waves of the virus in the United States. The study focused on the association between time-varying…
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination By: Nimrah Khatoon Published: January 18, 2024 at 4:56 pm EST Walmart, the multinational retail corporation, spearheaded the first ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 in the Hattiesburg area, signaling…
Critical Drug Shortages Leave Cancer Patients in the U.S. Waiting Over a Year for Life-Saving Medication
Patients with cancer in the United States are facing a critical issue as they are forced to wait over a year for life-saving medication, which costs just $10, due to record-high drug shortages. The average wait time for a drug…
BrightSpring Health Services Aims for $3.01 Billion Valuation in US IPO
KKR-backed BrightSpring Health Services has set a target valuation of around $3.01 billion for its long-awaited initial public offering in the United States. The company, specializing in providing care to patients with complex or chronic medical conditions, is moving forward…
Chronic Inflammation and Poverty Have Synergistic Impact on Health Outcomes, Study Finds
An invigorating study has discovered a profound correlation between chronic inflammation, poverty, and overall health outcomes. This pivotal research, spearheaded by Dr. Arch Mainous from the University of Florida, has brought to light the synergistic effect of poverty and chronic…
CVS Health to Close Dozens of Pharmacies Inside Target Stores
CVS Health has announced its plans to close dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores as part of its efforts to streamline its retail footprint. The closures are scheduled to take place between February and April this year, according to a…
Study Raises Concerns About Generalizability of Clinical Prediction Models in AI Healthcare
A recent study published in the journal Science has raised concerns about the generalizability of clinical prediction models, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The study, conducted by Adam M. Chekroud, Matt Hawrilenko, Hieronimus Loho, Julia…