Health

The FDA recently sent a warning letter to a Texas-based company, Safari Stem Cell, for their stem cell and platelet-rich plasma products meant for pets. The agency found that the company’s website and social media accounts contain statements indicating that their products are intended to treat a variety of diseases and conditions in animals without

Insomnia has long been associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, and a recent 5-year longitudinal study conducted in Canada further solidified this link by demonstrating the increased risk of developing depression in individuals with insomnia. The study identified four distinct insomnia trajectory groups, all of which showed a higher risk of depression at

A groundbreaking study has shed light on the potential benefits of a triplet combination involving brentuximab vedotin (BV) for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The study demonstrated that this combination therapy, consisting of BV, lenalidomide, and rituximab, led to significant improvements in overall survival (OS) compared to lenalidomide-rituximab alone in the third-line setting.

The healthcare system heavily relies on nurses to provide quality patient care, but the United States is currently facing a critical nursing shortage that is expected to worsen in the near future. The shortage is not just a statistic, but a real issue that healthcare professionals witness daily. As someone who has worked as a

A woman named Lisa Pisano recently underwent a pig kidney transplant, making her the second person to receive a kidney from a gene-edited pig. However, just 47 days later, she found herself back on dialysis after surgeons removed the failing organ. The first patient to receive a pig kidney transplant, Richard “Rick” Slayman, tragically passed

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a challenging disease to diagnose and treat due to its rarity and heterogeneity. Current standard treatments like intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), steroids, and plasma exchange are not always effective, especially in certain CIDP phenotypes. This has prompted the search for valid biomarkers that can aid in both the diagnosis and

Upon inspecting the allogenic, adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) product Ayama by Akan Biosciences, the FDA has determined that it must be regulated as a drug and a biologic. This is due to the fact that Ayama does not meet the criteria for minimal manipulation or homologous use, as outlined in the Public Health Service

Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) have long been a topic of interest in women’s health, with symptoms ranging from depression to mood swings and mood disorders. A recent study conducted in Sweden shed light on the potential impact of PMDs on mortality rates, particularly when it comes to nonnatural causes of death. The study, led by Marion

The chilling testimonial of a Scripps Mercy Hospital patient in San Diego recounting the cries of a fellow patient who had been hospitalized for an astounding 1,193 days sheds light on the grueling ordeal faced by some individuals within the healthcare system. The sheer length of stay not only poses physical challenges but also has

Imagine a ship at sea, its engine idle. The boat drifts dangerously close to the shoals, a mere hundred yards from land. The captain, fearing the worst, radios for help. The lighthouse watchman responds, sending an experienced mechanic named Charlie to the rescue. With a single precise hit of his hammer, Charlie gets the engine