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Seasonal flu more fatal globally than previously thought
Seasonal flu claims the lives of at least 646, 000 people annually, U.S health officials warn, more than previously thought. Global death rates from seasonal influenza are likely between 291,000 and 646,000 people each year, depending on the severity of […]
FDA proposes new fast path to market for certain medical devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently proposed creating a new fast track to market for certain medical devices and a potential reduction in the amount of safety data required for approval. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the proposal in a […]
Motorcycle passengers have higher head injury risks than motorcycle drivers
A study in the U.S has found that motorcycle passengers are less likely than drivers to wear helmets which increases their risk to suffer traumatic brain injuries in crashes. Researchers studied almost 80,000 motorcycle drivers and nearly 6,000 passengers who […]
Postmenopausal women should not use hormone therapy to prevent chronic medical conditions
Postmenopausal women should not use hormone therapy to prevent chronic medical conditions. Experts say this is because the risk of significant side effects outweighs the unclear evidence of a benefit. Most chronic conditions – coronary heart disease, dementia, stroke, fractures, […]
Eye injection Aflibercept proves effective in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV), common in Asia Pacific
Pharmaceutical and life sciences company Bayer recently announced that its anti-VEGF treatment aflibercept solution for injection into the eye is effective as monotherapy in patients who have Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV). PCV is a subtype of wet age-related macular degeneration […]
Having menstrual cramps? Try acupuncture mobile apps
Women with intense menstrual cramp pain may get more relief from smartphone app-guided acupressure than with typical medical treatments like painkillers, a recent study suggests. Some previous research has linked acupressure – which uses precise finger placements at pressure points […]
Nutritionists attract users to their food blogs by their credibility
Consumers like healthy eating blogs written by nutritionists who seem credible and who interact with their readers, a small study in Canada suggests. The researchers looked at what properties of a food blog are most likely to encourage readers to […]
Kids who are physically active more likely to get better grades
Students who get extra physical activity may pay more attention in school and do better in subjects like reading and math, a research review suggests. The study team analyzed data from 26 previously published studies with a total of more […]
200 drugs in race to beat cancer
The race to develop new immunotherapy treatments against cancer has sparked an unprecedented explosion in the oncology drug pipeline, with more than 2,000 immune system-boosting agents now in development. The result is a scramble for patients to enrol in clinical […]
Indonesia to ramp up fight against deadly diphtheria which has claimed at least 32 lives
Indonesian health authorities will launch an immunization drive next week to contain a sharp rise in cases of diphtheria, which has killed at least 32 people, including many children, in the world’s fourth most populous country this year. The health […]
