Doctors Pushed HIV Meds On Patients in Exchange For Lavish Meals, Trips, and Cash: Prosecutors
A pharmaceutical company that allegedly paid doctors kickbacks to push their HIV/AIDS drugs has agreed to pay a fine of more than $200 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors. The government alleged that Gilead had induced doctors to prescribe a slew of HIV/AIDS drugs in exchange for honoraria payments, meals, and […]
Youth Nicotine Pouch Use Doubles as e-Cigarette Use Falls
TOPLINE: Nicotine pouch use among 10th- and 12th-grade US students doubled from 2023 to 2024, with past-30-day use increasing from 1.3% to 2.6%, whereas past-12-month use of electronic cigarette use showed a decline from 20.0% to 17.6%. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional analysis utilized data from annual surveys conducted in school with a nationally representative sample of […]
70,000 Adverse Events from Puberty-Blocking Drugs Ignored by FDA
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Depression, Fingertip Changes, And Other Symptoms You Might Miss
You do not smoke, and you do not have a persistent cough: so you might think lung cancer is not your concern. But think again. While smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer deaths, about 20% of people diagnosed have never touched a cigarette. Spotting early signs is crucial, yet many symptoms are so […]
Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Tied to Early-Onset Dementia
TOPLINE: Metabolic syndrome was associated with a 24% increased risk for young-onset dementia, defined as dementia before the age of 65 years, with stronger associations found in women vs men, younger vs older adults, and individuals with vs without depression, a new study showed. METHODOLOGY: This nationwide population-based cohort study included data from more than […]
How Safe Are Dryer Sheets?
You probably don’t think twice before tossing a dryer sheet into your laundry. It’s just part of the routine. But here’s something you may not realize: those soft, scented sheets release hidden toxins into your home, your clothes and your body. They even damage your appliances and hurt the environment. But don’t worry — you […]
DK Klinik Develops Hair Donor Index After Thousands of Clinical Cases
In a study conducted by an internationally recognised association of hair restoration surgeons, doctors specialising in hair transplantation reported that 6 out of every 100 procedures are corrective surgeries for transplants previously conducted at black market clinics. Considering that not every individual who underwent a transplant at a black market clinic seeks a second operation, […]
FDA Approves First One-Time Treatment for RDEB Wounds
Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prademagene zamikeracel cellular sheets (pz-cel, Zevaskyn), the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating wounds in adults and children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare, debilitating genetic skin disease. RDEB has no cure, and patients often have large open wounds with a high risk […]
Public Health a Century Ago
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Healthy-Looking Teens Also At Risk Of Heart Damage From This Hidden Condition
It is time to pay attention to your teen’s health. Even adolescents who look healthy and fall within a normal weight range could be on the path to heart damage if they have one hidden health condition, warns a recent study. Teens with prediabetes, a condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, […]