Pfizer Leans on COVID Products to Top Estimates

(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit, buoyed by demand for its COVID-19 products, and reaffirmed its 2023 earnings forecast as it banks on newer drugs to contribute to growth later this year. The company has said it expects 2023 to be a low point for COVID product sales, before

Gilead, US Square Off in Billion-Dollar HIV Drug Patent Trial

(Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc is headed to trial in Delaware federal court this week to fight claims that it owes the U.S. government a share of multibillion-dollar profits from its HIV-prevention drug regimen. The government is seeking more than $1 billion from Gilead for allegedly failing to compensate the Centers for Disease Control and

Lilly drug slows Alzheimer's progression by 35% in trial

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug made by Elli Lily slows cognitive decline by 35% and FDA will look to approve it this summer An experimental Alzheimer’s drug developed by Eli Lilly slows cognitive decline by more than a third, the company has said. Donanemab slowed down patients’ ability to think clearly and perform daily tasks by 35

Teen dating violence sets stage for future abusive relationships

Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds. Investigators who reviewed 38 studies concluded that teenage dating violence was linked to a higher risk for additional relationship violence in the teen years and even into adulthood. These unhealthy relationships were

Direct Comparison of 25 Migraine Meds Reveals Top Options

When it comes to relieving migraine headache, triptans, ergots, and antiemetics are the most effective classes of medications, a new real-world analysis of data on more than 3 million migraine attacks shows. Dr Chia-Chun Chiang The findings “align with results of clinical trials and recommendations from clinical treatment guidelines” and provide insights to complement clinical

Beware the Hidden Allergens in Nutritional Supplements

Consider popular nutritional supplements as a potential source of allergic reactions if the cause of the reaction is otherwise unknown, Alison Ehrlich, MD, said at the annual meeting of the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Allergens may be hidden in a range of supplement products, from colorings in vitamin C powders to some vitamins used in

Menopause: Ensuring a tranquil transition

The average age for menopause in the U.S. is 51. For some women, menopause can be challenging, but a greater understanding of the symptoms and treatments can help smooth this natural transition. Here are answers to common questions women have about menopause: How do I know if what I’m experiencing is menopause? Menopause is defined

General Mills issues flour recall due to Salmonella concerns

General Mills has recalled four varieties of its Gold Medal flour because of concerns over potential contamination with Salmonella. The recalled flour has “better if used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled products are both bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour in

Exposure to Air Pollution Linked With Symptomatic Arrhythmia

Exposure to air pollution is associated with the onset of symptomatic arrhythmia within a few hours, new data indicate. In a nationwide case–crossover study of almost 200,000 people in China, an increase in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration was associated with an 11.4% increase in the risk for atrial flutter. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide