China birth rates fall in several regions in 2018: China Daily
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s birth rate in several regions, including the capital...
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Month: March 2019
FDA says cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in some Medtronic devices
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said cybersecurity...
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J&J to record $700 million charge related to abandoned drug program
(Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson on Thursday said it will record a nearly $700 million...
Read MoreLong-term hormone use after menopause tied to Alzheimer’s risk
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats may be slightly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a large...
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Biogen scraps two Alzheimer drug trials, wipes $18 billion from market value
By Julie Steenhuysen and Takashi Umekawa CHICAGO/TOKYO (Reuters) – Biogen Inc and partner...
Read MorePhone app may help conquer fear of heights
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – People who are terrified of heights may be able to conquer their phobia using a virtual reality app and an inexpensive set of cardboard VR googles, a Dutch study suggests. Study...
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Mississippi governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
(Reuters) – Mississippi’s Republican governor signed one of America’s strictest...
Read MoreHeart risk factors may predict lung damage in 9-11 responders
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – For firefighters who worked at “Ground Zero” around September 11, 2001, a group of heart-disease risk factors also predicted who was likely to develop World Trade...
Read MoreKentucky launches probe into drug overcharges by pharmacy benefit managers
(Reuters) – Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear said on Thursday he had launched an investigation into allegations that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) had overcharged state health insurance programs for drugs and...
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GSK reports positive data for experimental blood cancer drug
(Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline received a boost for its oncology research on Thursday, as it...
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Roche sues U.S. executives in fight over diabetes test strips
By John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche is seeking damages and compensation in a U.S....
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Abortion: The Communication and Knowledge Gap
Abortion is a reliably contentious topic, and social media abounds with longstanding and ongoing...
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Jury finding upends Bayer’s Roundup defense strategy: experts
By Tina Bellon NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bayer AG had hoped a new trial strategy focusing jurors...
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Younger Female Blood Donors Vulnerable to Iron Deficiency
In teens and women younger than 50, absent iron stores and anemia more common in blood donors
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Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation
Anxiety, history of suicidal ideation/behavior, being white associated with higher risk for events
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Prevalence of Severe Maternal Morbidity Increased Across Groups
Racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity have remained persistent over time
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Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
Ever use of statins associated with 38 percent increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes
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Antibiotics, PPIs Tied to Higher C. Diff Risk in Hospitalized Children
Previous antibiotic exposure significant risk factor in combined studies but not in adjusted studies
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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Can Reduce Benign Biopsy Rate
Fewer benign biopsies necessary with DBT compared with full-field digital mammography
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ACC: Robust Evidence Lacking for Many Cardiovascular Guidelines
Few recommendations in cardiovascular society guidelines supported by evidence from multiple RCTs
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