The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there are no longer shortages of Eli Lilly’s popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. This decision stops the widespread sale of cheaper, unapproved copies made by compounding pharmacies. The FDA will not take action against these pharmacies
Imagine trying to diagnose sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, without spending hours hooked up to machines. That's what researchers are aiming for with a new approach that combines machine learning, simple questionnaires, and a device that monitors your oxygen levels. The traditional method, call
In the world of medicine, ensuring top-notch quality is key. This is where integrated quality systems (IQS) come into play, promising to boost the efficiency of pharmaceutical companies. But how ready are Ukraine's pharmacies, warehouses, and hospital services to adopt these systems? Let's dive in!
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of the health of our rivers? In Myanmar, researchers are using tiny river creatures called macroinvertebrates to monitor the quality of tropical rivers. These tiny guardians are like secret agents, giving clues about how clean or polluted the water is
Elon Musk, a tech billionaire advising the incoming president, thinks the solution to America's obesity crisis lies in making new weight loss drugs cheap. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the president-elect's pick for health secretary, believes lifestyle changes are key. Both views highlight the
Former President Trump has chosen Herschel Walker, a long-time friend and former football star, to be the next U. S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Their connection began in the 1980s when Walker played for Trump's team, the New Jersey Generals. Trump even mentioned his involvement in the team's strateg
Did you know that the oldest pharmacology journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, faced a dramatic shift after 1933? This is when the Nazi regime took over. Many Jewish and dissident German pharmacologists were forced to leave their homeland. This study looks at what happened to the
Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi
In the world of heart surgery, doctors often notice two things happening together in adults with heart problems: sarcopenia (muscle loss) and malnutrition (poor nutrition). Researchers wanted to find out if these conditions before surgery could lead to serious heart and brain issues after the surger
In a shocking turn of events, suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. This time, it's the murder of Valerie Mack, whose remains were discovered in New York several years ago. How did investigators link Heuermann to this latest crime? Through DNA analysis and som
