Medical research and development
Medical research and development in healthcare is a dynamic and multifaceted field that aims to improve medical techniques, treatments and technologies. The ongoing development and refinement of medical knowledge and practices are fundamental to addressing current and emerging healthcare challenges and improving outcomes for individuals and populations.
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15 Aug 2024
CDC issues health advisory on parvovirus B19
The organization cites a rising number of IgM antibodies for the disease, indicating higher infection rates. Continue Reading
By- Veronica Salib, Assistant Editor
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15 Aug 2024
WHO declares global public health emergency for mpox
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, the Director General for the World Health Organization, announced that mpox is a PHEIC. Continue Reading
By- Veronica Salib, Assistant Editor
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12 May 2022
Understanding the Risk of Tickborne Diseases to Public Health
Incidents of tickborne diseases have increased rapidly in the last two decades, posing a threat to public health. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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09 May 2022
Comprehending Climate Change Implications in an Ever-Changing Healthcare System
Climate change and its environmental health implications are significantly ratcheting up healthcare costs and increasingly threaten physicians' ability to protect the health of patients. Continue Reading
By- Alivia Kaylor, MSc
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03 May 2022
Colorado Man First to Test Positive for H5N1 Bird Flu Virus
The man is “largely asymptomatic,” currently isolating and taking Tamiflu. But scientists note that the risk to people is low as H5 flu viruses spread among wild birds and poultry. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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29 Apr 2022
Climate Change, Fossil Fuel Boosts Healthcare Costs to $820B
Climate change and fossil fuels increase healthcare costs associated with doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency room visits, physical therapy, allergy treatments, and premature death. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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28 Apr 2022
Wisconsin Health Authorities Warn of Childhood Hepatitis Cases
Wisconsin was the fourth state to report a mysterious outbreak of childhood hepatitis cases, following Alabama, North Carolina, and Illinois. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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28 Apr 2022
Coronavirus Risks for Children, Vaccinated, Unvaccinated, and Comorbidities
The Omicron variant is particularly harsh on children aged 5 through 11, especially those who are unvaccinated with comorbidities. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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25 Apr 2022
Thermo Fisher Opens Utah Bioprocessing Site for Biologics, Vaccines
The $44 million facility is part of Thermo Fisher's $650M multi-year investment to help ensure flexible, scalable, and reliable bioprocessing producing capacity for biologics and vaccines. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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22 Apr 2022
FDA Warns of False Results With Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests
FDA is providing the risk information to educate patients and healthcare providers and reduce the inappropriate use of non-invasive prenatal screening tests. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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14 Apr 2022
Targeted Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Using immunotherapies like Opdivo, providers are improving outcomes for lung cancer patients. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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07 Apr 2022
Fertility, Metformin, and Danish Birth Defects
A recent study demonstrated a link between metformin and birth defects. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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06 Apr 2022
Understanding the Cognitive and Health Effects of Sleep Duration
Sleep is an essential, life-sustaining function required for maintaining optimal health and well-being, but do we know why? Continue Reading
By- Alivia Kaylor, MSc
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04 Apr 2022
Alife Raises $22M to Advance In-Vitro Fertilization Through AI
With the funding, Alife will bring its first two artificial intelligence-based products to market and continue conducting clinical studies for a third product to advance in-vitro fertilization. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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31 Mar 2022
Aspartame Study Finds Increased Risk of Breast, Obesity-Related Cancer
An epidemiological study of 100,000+ individuals found an increased risk of cancer associated with high aspartame consumption. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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30 Mar 2022
Understanding the Science Behind Allergies, Antihistamine Response
Understanding the science behind allergies and the human antihistamine response is complicated, and researchers believe environmental and genetic factors are to blame. Continue Reading
By- Alivia Kaylor, MSc
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29 Mar 2022
Global Hormonal Contraceptive Industry to Generate $20.67B by 2030
North America accounted for two-fifths of the global hormonal contraceptives market in 2020 due to higher awareness of sexual health and key market players. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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24 Mar 2022
Posterity Health Increases Access to Male Fertility Care Globally
Through Project AIM, patients can use an at-home semen collection kit or schedule a semen analysis at an RMA of New York andrology lab and receive a fast-track male fertility consultation. Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail
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23 Mar 2022
Long-COVID Study; A Lingering Issue for Mental Healthcare
The long-term effects of the coronavirus are leaving some patients with mental health issues. Continue Reading
By- Hayden Schmidt
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18 Mar 2022
Obvio Health Concludes Virtual Urogynecology Clinical Trial
More patients in the intervention group "much improved" or "very much improved" compared to the control group (44.1% vs. 28.8%). Continue Reading
By- Samantha McGrail