Category: Health & Fitness

The FDA's approval of Casgevy, a gene-editing treatment developed by Vertex and CRISPR, marks a significant advancement in treating sickle cell disease, impacting around 100,000 Americans with an estimated cost of $2 million per patient. (Photo: MedTech Alert)
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Health & Fitness U.S.

FDA grants groundbreaking approval for Casgevy, a revolutionary gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease

  • Post Date 12/08/2023

In a monumental stride forward in medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the first gene-editing treatment for sickle [more…]

Brazil - Pharma companies are hindering competition from generic versions of their expensive HIV drugs, resulting in elevated drug prices with significant consequences. (Photo: BBC)
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Brazil Colombia Health & Fitness

Brazil’s battle for affordable HIV drugs

  • Post Date 11/10/2023

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where the rhythms of samba once danced in harmony with a groundbreaking movement to provide affordable HIV treatment, [more…]

As Japan's population ages and diminishes, the projected increase in annual per capita nursing care costs is a staggering 75%, reaching ¥235,000 in 2050 from the 2019 level. (Photo: Richard A Brooks | AFP | Getty)
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Health & Fitness Japan

The challenge of Japan’s aging population for healthcare and social welfare

  • Post Date 11/08/2023

Japan, known for its rich history and advanced technology, is facing a daunting challenge as its population continues to gray and decline. Government data has [more…]

According to Novo Nordisk, the majority of U.S. patients who have insurance and use its widely sought-after weight loss medication, Wegovy, are spending under $25 per month for the treatment. (Photo: Novo Nordisk)
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Health & Fitness U.S.

Access to Wegovy’s weight loss treatment improving for many insured Americans

  • Post Date 11/02/2023

Novo Nordisk, a global pharmaceutical company known for its innovative treatments in diabetes care and obesity management, recently announced an encouraging development regarding the accessibility [more…]

The CDC has issued a food safety alert for specific diced onion products from Gills Onions associated with the outbreak. The company issued a voluntarily recall. (Photo: FDA)
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Health & Fitness U.S.

73 Salmonella cases across 22 states, CDC issues food safety alert

  • Post Date 10/26/2023

In a growing health crisis, a multistate salmonella outbreak has swept across 22 U.S. states, resulting in at least 73 reported cases and 15 hospitalizations, [more…]

At present, Arexvy has received approval for use in the United States, Europe, Japan, and various other countries, specifically for individuals aged 60 and above. (Photo: GSK)
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Health & Fitness U.K. U.S.

GlaxoSmithKline’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise in protecting adults aged 50-59 against RSV

  • Post Date 10/25/2023

In a significant development, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced promising results from a late-stage clinical trial for their vaccine, Arexvy, which exhibits the potential to protect adults [more…]