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FDA approves first oral medication for treatment of adults with Fabry disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Galafold (migalastat), the first oral medication for the treatment of adults with Fabry disease.

10 Aug 2018

Genetic sequencing method identifies pathogens behind respiratory illnesses in Uganda

A study led by researchers at Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center reports on the use of a genetic sequencing method to identify viral pathogens behind unexplained respiratory illnesses in Uganda over a five-year period.

10 Aug 2018

Study finds prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in developing countries

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that substandard and falsified medicines, including medicines to treat malaria, are a serious problem in much of the world.

10 Aug 2018

New type of bed net could prevent millions of malaria cases, shows research

A new type of bed net could prevent millions of cases of malaria, according to new research published in The Lancet today (10 August).

10 Aug 2018

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), which is a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year.

10 Aug 2018

Average consumption of salt found to be safe for heart health

New research shows that for the vast majority of individuals, sodium consumption does not increase health risks except for those who eat more than five grams a day, the equivalent of 2.5 teaspoons of salt.

10 Aug 2018

FDA approves first targeted RNA-based treatment for rare, fatal genetic disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Onpattro (patisiran) infusion for the treatment of peripheral nerve disease (polyneuropathy) caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR) in adult patients.

10 Aug 2018

Palliative care associated with reduced risk of suicide in veterans with lung cancer

Results from a large-scale patient population study, recently published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, reveal palliative care is associated with a reduced risk of suicide in veterans diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer.

10 Aug 2018

Clinicians who learn of a patient’s opioid death modestly cut back on prescriptions

Physicians and other medical providers modestly reduced the volume of opioids they prescribed after being told one of their patients had died of an overdose, according to research published Thursday.

10 Aug 2018

Study shows COPD risk in women with asthma can be reduced

A new study shows that there is a high chance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in women who have asthma, but also that this risk can be reduced by appropriate intervention.

10 Aug 2018

Increasing alcohol taxes appears to be cost-effective method to reduce alcohol harms

Increasing taxes on alcohol is one of the most cost-effective methods of reducing the harms caused by alcohol consumption, according to research in the new issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

10 Aug 2018

FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

genedrive plc, a near patient molecular diagnostics company, and the Foundation for Innovation of New Diagnostics (FIND), announced today a study agreement for the performance evaluation of genedrive plc’s hepatitis C virus (HCV) Genedrive HCV ID Kit.

10 Aug 2018

One-two punch of powerful antibodies may be best way to stop Ebola virus

A one-two punch of powerful antibodies may be the best way to stop Ebola virus, reports an international team of scientists in the journal Cell.

10 Aug 2018

Lesbian, gay, bisexual adults face trouble affording healthcare even after launch of ACA

The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, has reduced the number of Americans without health insurance from 18 percent to about 13 percent, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.

10 Aug 2018

Study: Over 40% of women with asthma may develop COPD

More than 4 in 10 women with asthma may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study conducted in Ontario, Canada, and published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

10 Aug 2018

Survey shows people are unaware of the link between insufficient exercise and cancer risk

It has long been accepted that regular exercise can assist in helping to prevent or reduce the risk of a multitude of health problems.

10 Aug 2018

Ketogenic diet may raise risk of diabetes finds study

Ketogenic diet is a form of diet that consists of high fat and protein content and very low carbohydrate content. It has been known to promote weight loss and is considered to healthy. It has been adopted by many people globally.

10 Aug 2018

Older kidney disease patients on dialysis have higher dementia risk

Older kidney disease patients who are sick enough to require the blood-filtering treatment known as dialysis are at high risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

9 Aug 2018

Lax oversight leaves surgery center regulators and patients in the dark

The first man died in April 2014. Another died later that month. Then on July 18 of that year, a woman was rushed to a hospital where she was told she was lucky to be alive.

9 Aug 2018

Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods may not be healthier option

Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure they meet all their dietary needs may backfire, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that provides an overview of recent scientific studies.

9 Aug 2018

Public Health News and Research

FDA approves first oral medication for treatment of adults with Fabry disease

Genetic sequencing method identifies pathogens behind respiratory illnesses in Uganda

Study finds prevalence of substandard and falsified medicines in developing countries

New type of bed net could prevent millions of malaria cases, shows research

FDA approves first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for one year

Average consumption of salt found to be safe for heart health

FDA approves first targeted RNA-based treatment for rare, fatal genetic disease

Palliative care associated with reduced risk of suicide in veterans with lung cancer

Clinicians who learn of a patient’s opioid death modestly cut back on prescriptions

Study shows COPD risk in women with asthma can be reduced

Increasing alcohol taxes appears to be cost-effective method to reduce alcohol harms

FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

One-two punch of powerful antibodies may be best way to stop Ebola virus

Lesbian, gay, bisexual adults face trouble affording healthcare even after launch of ACA

Study: Over 40% of women with asthma may develop COPD

Survey shows people are unaware of the link between insufficient exercise and cancer risk

Ketogenic diet may raise risk of diabetes finds study

Older kidney disease patients on dialysis have higher dementia risk

Lax oversight leaves surgery center regulators and patients in the dark

Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods may not be healthier option

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