As a kid, one of Alexandra Zdonczyk’s favorite activities was discovering and observing small creatures in her backyard, and in streams and tidepools. She envisioned herself growing up and studying insects, birds or marine life. In high school, she became fascinated with human biology and imagined careers in medicine. Even so, Zdonczyk never saw herself
quizartinib Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Quizartinib NDA Review for Patients with Newly Diagnosed FLT3-ITD Positive AML Extended by FDA TOKYO & BASKING RIDGE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– April 21, 2023 — Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for the New Drug Application (NDA)
Metastatic breast cancer has no cure and has proven stubbornly resistant to one of the most innovative and promising new cancer treatments: immunotherapy. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a way to treat the area surrounding breast tumors that have spread to bone so that such tumors become
Treatment for Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma FDA Accepts for Priority Review ADX-2191 New Drug Application for the Treatment of Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma “The FDA’s decision to grant Priority Review with a PDUFA date four months from NDA acceptance underscores the significant need for an FDA-approved treatment of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, a rare but potentially fatal cancer,”
Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of Filing of Resubmitted NDA for VP-102 for the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum WEST CHESTER, PA – February 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Verrica”) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that the U.S.
Treatment for Presbyopia FDA Accepts Orasis Pharmaceuticals’ New Drug Application for CSF-1 for the Treatment of Presbyopia Investigational, novel eye drop candidate was assigned PDUFA goal date of October 22, 2023 Ponte Vedra, FL, February 21, 2023 – Orasis Pharmaceuticals, an emerging ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on developing a unique eye drop to improve near
Half of voters say the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion has made them more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections, with enthusiasm growing especially among Democrats and those living in states with abortion bans, according to a new poll from KFF. The survey also showed that most voters,
IntroductionBacterial behavior over the infection cycle of UTIs revealedScientists develop vaccine strategy for urinary tract infectionsScientists develop new AI that can identify UTIsReferences Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and can be detrimental to health and quality of life. Recent figures estimate that more than half of women will suffer a UTI at some
Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis. But a detailed analysis of pancreatic cancer by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed details of two key transition points in the development of these tumors — the shift
Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis. But a detailed analysis of pancreatic cancer by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed details of two key transition points in the development of these tumors — the shift
IntroductionSocial Media and COVID-19: What are the Downsides?Social Media and COVID-19: Is there an Upside?Millennials, Generation Z and Social MediaReferencesFurther Reading In the wake of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many turned to social media for information and guidance. There are both positive and negative aspects to this behavior. These range from the spread of misinformation to
By Keynote ContributorDr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCPConsultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine Honorary Senior Lecturer for Manchester Medical School Written by Keynote Contributor, Dr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCP An introduction to COLDOSA In the medical sphere, we love acronyms. You might visit your GP, who manages your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to decide whether you need
IntroductionCauses and Symptoms of Carpenter SyndromeThe RAB23 GeneThe MEFG8 GeneEpidemiology of Carpenter SyndromeDiagnosis and Treatment of Carpenter SyndromeReferences Carpenter syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by several developmental problems. It belongs to a group of disorders known as Acrocephalopolysyndactyly syndromes. A congenital malformation disorder is marked by multisuture craniosynostosis, polysyndactyly of the hands
Effects of mental health on sexual healthSexuality and mental healthReferencesFurther reading Sexual health refers to physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being in relation to one's sexuality. It is essential for well-being, general health, and overall quality of life. It is not solely the absence of an illness, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health necessitates a respectful
Negative emotions and physical ill-healthPositive emotions and healthEmotions and eatingThe Amygdala bridgeUnderstanding the linkEmotional regulationReferences People have long suspected or known that the health of the body is intimately connected to that of the mind. Sayings like "died of a broken heart" or "pined away from grief" are expressive of this relationship in its extreme
IntroductionThe role of BMIEarlier measuresThe rise of BMINon-gaussian BMI distributionProblems with terminologyNon-generalizabilityIgnores visceral fatIgnores non-obesity risk factorsAlternative measuresWaist circumferenceTrefethan’s formulaConclusionReferencesFurther reading Obesity and malnutrition represent two opposite ends of the body mass spectrum. To understand both, definitions are important, as well as the genetic and environmental contributions to these conditions and the identification and monitoring
IntroductionDiagnosis and treatmentSelf-diagnosis and its risksWhy seek help from mental health professionals?ReferencesFurther reading Mental illnesses are medical conditions characterized by alterations in emotion, behavior, or thinking (or a combination of these). Distress and/or difficulties functioning in social, work, or family activities are associated with mental illnesses. Many people who suffer from mental illnesses are unwilling
IntroductionThe broad definition of medical devicesThe WHO response to medical devices across the worldCategories and classification of medical devices: UK case studyReferencesFurther Reading A medical device is any appliance, apparatus, software, material, or other articles, which may be used in isolation or combination (as defined by the manufacturer) by individuals for a medical purpose. Several
IntroductionCauseSymptomsEpidemiologyDiagnosis and TreatmentReferencesFurther Reading Bartonellosis is a set of complex infectious diseases caused by the bacteria Bartonella bacilliformis. These diseases are transmitted by sandflies and comprise different conditions like Oroya fever, trench fever, peliosis hepatis, Carrion's disease cat scratch disease, among others. Therefore, understanding the bacteria Bartonella is vital for enhancing our knowledge about the
How the brain allows us to see an animal, know what the animal is, where it is in relation to us, and what it looks like in comparison to other things in our world is a phenomenon that is confusing to many. The neuroscience underlying this phenomenon suggests that we – or rather our brains
