Britain has approved the world’s first gene therapy for sickle cell disease
The recent authorization of the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease by [...]
Nov
Surge in Syphilis Cases Among Newborns in the US Prompts Call for Increased Testing by Health Officials
It is deeply concerning to learn about the significant increase in syphilis cases among newborns, [...]
Nov
EPA to enhance safeguards against lead contamination in drinking water following various crises, such as the Flint water crisis
Approximately forty years ago, during a time when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was confronted [...]
Nov
Health advisers to review potential new cure for sickle cell disease next week
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating and painful inherited blood disorder that primarily affects Black [...]
Nov
Hospital announces death of Maryland man who underwent second pig heart transplant
In a significant setback for the field of xenotransplantation, the second individual to undergo a [...]
Nov
Providing medical students with a unique opportunity to witness organ donation could increase diversity among transplant surgeons
In the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, a unique and transformative program is taking place [...]
Oct
Concerns for human health raised by Gaza’s limited water supply
The scarcity of clean water in the Gaza Strip has become a pressing issue, prompting [...]
Oct
Elf Bar circumvents US vape import ban with a simple name change
Despite efforts by U.S. regulators to prohibit the importation of Elf Bar, the leading Chinese [...]
Oct
Pharmacy staff shortages and overwhelming workloads pose challenges for drugstores as they approach their peak season
The pharmacy counter has become a place where a dose of patience can prove to [...]
Oct
Second option for protecting newborns: RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a recommendation for moms-to-be to [...]
Sep