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Racial Inequality Highly Prevalent in High Deductible Health Plans
A new study found disturbing evidence that black cancer survivors are more likely to face financial hardship on high deductible health plans than their white counterparts.
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MMR Vaccine May Be Reason Children Are Less Affected by COVID-19
The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine may hold the key to the mystery surrounding children and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pembrolizumab Approved for Recurrent or Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab has been approved by the FDA as a monotherapy for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Orphan Drug Status Granted to Therapy for Primary Mitochondrial Myopathies
Orphan Drug Designation given to potential primary mitochondiral myopathies treatment.
Novel Molecule May Offer New Strategy for Treatment of Pain, Depression
Molecule binds and blocks a previously unknown opioid receptor in the brain, potentially revolutionizing pain, depression, and cancer treatment.
Patient Data Improves Life Expectancy Projections for Patients With Diabetes
Being able to predict life expectancy will help care providers decide which A1c target ranges are the best for each patient with diabetes.
Physical Inactivity Increases Risk of Cancer Death
Researchers found that replacing 30 minutes of inactivity with exercise significantly reduces the risk of cancer-related death.
FDA Approves First Therapy for Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia
Tumor- induced osteomalacia is a rare disease that is characterized by tumors causing soft and weakened bones.
Suicide Rate for Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder 170 Times Higher Than General Population
In the United States, 3.5 million people have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and it is a leading cause of disability.
Guselkumab Shows High Levels of Skin Clearance in Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Guselkumab is a monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to the p19 subunit of IL-23 and inhibits its interaction with the IL-23.
Ten Percent of Heart Surgery Patients Continue Using Opioids 6 Months After Surgery
Research shows that the over-prescribing of opioids for short term pain management is a widespread issue in the United States.
Antibody Cocktail Shows Promise Treating COVID-19
Antibodies isolatied from plasma donated from recovered COVID-19 patients fights the virus that causes COVID-19.
Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
individuals with four or more depressive symptoms had a 20% increase in cardiovascular events and death.
Study: No Link Between Ertugliflozin and Increased Risk of Cardiac Events
Ertugliflozin is a relatively new addition to the SGLT2 inhibitor class of medication.
New Safety Pen Needle Designed to Prevent Injuries, Provide Full Doses
Owen Mumford’s Unifine® SafeControl® safety pen needle is designed to prevent accidental needlestick injuries and provides users with confidence that the whole dose was delivered.
New Research on Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease Examines Shared Genetic Factors
The TEDDY study also aims to identify environmental triggers that cause the immune destruction of beta cells.