December 20, 2024

Will CAR T-Cell Therapy Be the Magic Bullet for My Multiple Myeloma?

“Intense pain on the right side of my lower rib cage, in 2020, sent me first to my chiropractor for relief and then to my primary care provider for tests. Because of the location of the pain, the chir...

The ASCO Post

December 20, 2024

Riluzole Shows Promise in Reversing Cognitive Decline from Radiation Therapy

Boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with riluzole may mitigate cognitive dysfunction from radiation therapy.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Study Finds Daratumumab Monotherapy Prevented or Delayed Progression From Smoldering to Active Multiple Myeloma

The ongoing randomized phase III AQUILA study found that daratumumab monotherapy was well tolerated and demonstrated a clinically meaningful and significant benefit in preventing or delaying progressi...

The ASCO Post

December 19, 2024

How Copper Accumulation Impacts the Liver

From early inflammation to advanced fibrosis, researchers detail the liver damage caused by copper overload and the role of treatment.

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

Conexiant

December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

December 18, 2024

FDA Approves Mesoblast's Therapy for GVHD

FDA approves Mesoblast's cell therapy for treating graft-versus-host disease after stem cell or bone marrow transplants.

Reuters

December 17, 2024

Pfizer: No Major Vaccine Shifts in 2025

Pfizer's CEO addressed the impact of potential vaccine policy changes and the nomination of a vaccine skeptic to run the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing the right policies and overcoming challenges in the pharmaceutical market.

Reuters

December 16, 2024

Probiotics' Limits Revealed in Major Review

"Current evidence does not support the notion that probiotics can restore the microbiota to its pre-antibiotic state."

Conexiant