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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10 Dec 2024
2025 life sciences industry outlook: What's next?
A 2025 life sciences industry outlook report identifies several focus areas, including digital transformation, competitive pressures, business volatility and evolving customer needs. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2024
Pharmacy closures pose risk for minority communities
A study analyzing trends in pharmacy closures found that closures exceeded pharmacy openings between 2018 and 2021, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2022
Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective in PTSD Patients
A recent study published in BMJ found that guided, virtual cognitive behavioral therapy in PTSD patients may be just as effective as face-to-face therapy. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2022
Reduced Risk of Long COVID with Omicron versus Delta Variant
A study published last week in the Lancet found that patients had a reduced risk of developing long COVID with the omicron versus the delta variant. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2022
Climate Change Contributes to Rising Rates of Lyme Disease
According to a study published in BMJ, Lyme disease rates have risen to approximately 14% globally, which may correlate with the worsening climate change crisis. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2022
Decline in Male Reproductive Health Linked to Environmental Health Exposures
One study found an abundance of FDA-regulated chemicals linked to declining sperm counts in male urine samples. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2022
AMA Urges FDA to Make Oral Contraceptives Available Over the Counter
In a recent announcement, the AMA encouraged the FDA to allow the over-the-counter sale of oral contraceptives. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2022
AMA Policy Changes Identify Climate Change as Public Health Crisis
The American Medical Association plans to adopt and implement policy changes to alleviate the impact of the climate crisis on public health. Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2022
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Babies of Mothers Who Had COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A recent study looked at the neurodevelopmental outcomes in babies of mothers who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2022
CDC Reports Reduction in HIV Diagnoses During Coronavirus Pandemic
The significant drop in HIV cases found in CDC data indicates that thousands of people failed to be diagnosed during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2022
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Organic Strawberries Sold in the US and Canada
Public health officials are investigating a recent hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries in the United States and Canada. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2022
White House Releases $27B Mental Health Plan to Improve Access to Care
The White House plan includes $100 billion in mandatory funding over the next ten years to transform behavioral healthcare. Continue Reading
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26 May 2022
CDC Releases Stockpiled Vaccine for Infectious Monkeypox Disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun to release the JYNNEOS vaccine to battle the rare disease. Continue Reading
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25 May 2022
HHS Pledges up to $300 Million to Combat Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria
The Department of Health and Human Services has pledged $20 million this year, and up to $300 million over the next 10 years, to combat antibiotic microbial resistance infections. Continue Reading
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20 May 2022
GE Healthcare to Invest $50M to Boost Ultrasound Solution Adoption
GE Healthcare and Pulsenmore will also distribute products in Europe and collaborate closely to develop ultrasound-based healthcare offerings that cater to the homecare market. Continue Reading
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17 May 2022
FDA Permits Marketing for First In Vitro Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
FDA recently permitted the marketing of the first in vitro diagnostic test for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
Using Blood Diagnostics to Detect Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Detecting the risk of Alzheimer’s disease with a new blood test has the potential to significantly reduce the need for costly brain scans and invasive procedures. Continue Reading
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13 May 2022
Baby Formula Shortage Sparked by Pathogen Deaths
Two infants died, leading to a nationwide recall after a dangerous pathogen was detected in the infants’ formula. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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