COVID-19 falls from America’s No. 1 killer to No. 7 by June
Jul 01, 2021
(HealthDay News) — A steep rise in vaccination rates has dropped COVID-19 from the first to the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, a new analysis shows. The disease was the third leading...
FDA approves first biosimilar insulin product
Jul 29, 2021
Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) is biosimilar to and interchangeable with Lantus (insulin glargine), provides cost-effective option
Report shows world ill-prepared for next pandemic
Dec 13, 2021
Preparedness in preventing the emergence of new pathogens was the area with the lowest worldwide score
Scientists spot clues to why omicron infections are milder
Jan 03, 2022
More than a dozen research groups have been observing the omicron variant in lab settings using animals this past month
Brain-training app aids cognitive function after brain injury
Aug 13, 2021
Cognitive improvement seen in vets using self-administered program remotely for 12 weeks, with results sustained for an additional 12 weeks
USPSTF still advises against COPD screening for asymptomatic adults
Nov 02, 2021
There is no net benefit for screening asymptomatic adults for COPD, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded in its latest recommendation.
Statin initiation linked to greater progression of diabetes
Oct 04, 2021
Each individual component of the composite outcome was significantly higher among statin users
American Stroke Association, Feb. 9-11
Feb 22, 2022
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference
USPSTF updates guidance on statins for primary prevention of CVD
Feb 22, 2022
Statin use recommended for people aged 40 to 75 years with CV risk factor(s) and higher 10-year risk for a CV event