A short supply of cancer drugs has doctors and patients worried: 'We're at a critical juncture'
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Merck raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of cancer drug Keytruda: Merck & Co on Thursday raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts on the back of ...
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FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer treatment: The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio’s treatment for a type of ...
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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
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Quick Glance: USDA directive mandates bird flu testing for dairy cows in interstate transport
- A new federal directive from the USDA states that dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.
- Following the discovery of bird flu virus fragments in pasteurized milk, the FDA initiated a survey of commercially sold milk.
- The presence of the virus in the commercial milk supply indicates previous measures were insufficient in controlling its spread.
- In addition to testing dairy cows before transport, the Wednesday's order mandates state veterinary labs to report positive tests to federal health authorities.
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Guide to Stomach (Gastric) Cancer: Diagnosed with stomach cancer? These pictures from WebMD take a look at symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle changes that help ...
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Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis: The 53-year-old's says her mother, Julia Peckham, taught her to "love unconditionally".
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Quick Glance: Zoe Ball mourns her mother after devastating cancer diagnosis
- Following a cancer diagnosis in her mother, Zoe Ball announced the tragic loss.
- BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe, 53, shared the sad news on social media, expressing being 'bereft' after the passing of her beloved mother Julia.
- Returning to her BBC Radio Two morning show on April 17, 2024, Zoe dedicated a poignant Bon Jovi track to the paramedics who compassionately assisted in Julia's transition to hospice care.
- After her heart-wrenching announcement, Zoe received an outpouring of online support. Although Zoe had a complex relationship with her mother Julia, they grew closer when Julia's third husband Rick Peckham was diagnosed with ALS in 2012.
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections: Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and ...
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Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism: Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's ...
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Quick Glance: Alzheimer's Drug Uptake Hindered by Doctors' Skepticism in US
- The first drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, Leqembi by Eisai and Biogen, is facing resistance in the US from doctors who believe the treatment is futile.
- The requirements of Leqembi, such as additional diagnostic tests, twice-monthly infusions, and regular brain scans, have led to slow adoption as many doctors express concerns about efficacy, cost, and risks.
- Despite FDA approval and proven benefits in clinical trials, many doctors still have reservations about Leqembi, hindering the widespread use of the drug.
- The companies behind Leqembi are working to improve physician and patient education to increase acceptance of the medication, aiming to treat 100,000 patients by 2026.
Dame Deborah James' family call for national cancer strategy: The journalist's family are urging the government to craft a plan to ensure earlier diagnosis of ...
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Bowel cancer patient warns young people to be alert : She is speaking out because she wants to encourage younger people to seek medical advice.
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Photo of Prince Louis taken by Kate released to mark his 6th birthday: The photo of the smiling prince, shared on social media, was taken by the Princess of ...
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
US FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer therapy: The U.S. health regulator approved on Monday ImmunityBio's combination therapy to treat a type of bladder ...
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Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
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Has Immunotherapy Found Its Place in Pancreatic Cancer?: A new study suggested that adding nivolumab to neoadjuvant treatment improves outcomes in patients with ...
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Quick Glance: Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Pancreatic Cancer
- Study demonstrates promising results in neoadjuvant treatment of pancreatic cancer with Nivolumab and chemotherapy.
- High R0 resection rate in pancreatic cancer patients was significantly associated with longer survival.
- Immunotherapy could play a crucial role in pancreatic cancer treatment by activating the immune system.
- Further investigations are planned to elucidate the effects of immunotherapy on pancreatic cancer.
Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
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Abeona shares tumble as FDA declines to approve skin disorder treatment: Abeona Therapeutics said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had ...
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NHS Wales: Cancer waiting times branded a crisis by Macmillan: Waiting for treatment is a "growing anxiety" for patients and families, cancer charity boss says.
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Eli Lilly to acquire manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharma: Eli Lilly said on Monday that it will acquire a manufacturing facility from Nexus Pharmaceuticals ...
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Are 'Man Vans' Coming to a Parking Lot Near Your Soon? : "Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer ...
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2 body types may be linked to higher colorectal cancer risk: Scientists have found that people with two different body shapes may be at an increased risk of ...
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New Screening Protocol May Improve Prostate Cancer Detection: However, it's not yet clear whether a new three-phase screening intervention ...
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Teddy Kelly: Sadness as brave Rotherham youngster, aged six loses battle against cancer
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National Drug Shortages Hit Record Levels : Requesting a refill at the local pharmacy or getting a complete series of a specific chemotherapy is becoming ...
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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi falls short of blockbuster status in faltering US rollout
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Did you know that sitting for too long could lead to varicose veins? Other reasons why sitting is bad for your health:
Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad for Your Health: Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health ...
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Quick Glance: Dangers of Excessive Sitting
- Prolonged sitting is linked to heart diseases, diabetes, and premature death.
- Studies indicate that prolonged sitting is associated with health issues such as dementia and cancer.
- Exercise and taking regular breaks from sitting are crucial for health.
- Experts recommend ergonomic adjustments for prolonged sitting to minimize risks like deep vein thrombosis.
'I turned to drag to cope with my diva of a cancer': A Manchester drag queen says discovering the persona held them 'conquer' two cancer diagnoses.
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The Link Between Smoking and Bladder Cancer: Smoking cigarettes quadruples your risk of bladder cancer. The good news? Quitting the habit can reduce your chance ...
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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
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Women on the 'taboo' of cancer in south Asian communities: Women with south Asian heritage on the adverse reactions they get from other people after diagnosis.
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3.6 million Medicare enrollees may now be eligible for Wegovy coverage: About 3.6 million Medicare enrollees may qualify for coverage for the anti-obesity drug ...
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Vanda Pharmaceuticals case over sleep-drug patents: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Vanda Pharmaceuticals ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-rejects-vanda-pharmaceuticals-case-over-sleep-drug-patents-2024-04-22/
Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea: Preliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at ...
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Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis: The 53-year-old's says her mother, Julia Peckham, taught her to "love unconditionally".
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Leukaemia: The teen helping children through cancer treatment: Mia has been fundraising and acting as a "big sister" for a children's cancer ward.
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Kate and William given new honour from King Charles in recognition of taking on ‘more responsibilities’
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Ex-footballer Darren Oxbrow makes cancer checks call after diagnosis: Darren Oxbrow says his cancer diagnosis was a shock after living a healthy lifestyle.
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Sophie Kinsella, ‘Shopaholic’ Author,’ Says She Has Brain Cancer: The author of the best-selling book series said she had been undergoing treatment for ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/books/sophie-kinsella-brain-cancer.html
Quick Glance: Author Sophie Kinsella diagnosed with aggressive brain tumor
- Sophie Kinsella revealed her diagnosis with glioblastoma, an 'aggressive' form of brain tumor.
- Known for the Shopaholic series, she shared her health news on social media, learning of her illness at the end of 2022.
- Initially aiming to keep the news private to adapt to their 'new normal', the 54-year-old author opened up about her condition.
- Following successful surgery, radiotherapy, and ongoing chemotherapy, Sophie expressed gratitude towards her support system.
Breast Cancer Symptoms You May Not Know: The most well-known sign of breast cancer is a lump, but there are other, less-common symptoms you should know to stay ...
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Prince William returns to public duties after wife Kate's cancer revelation: Prince William will return to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his ...
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Illogan baby who lost his left eye to cancer is facing more surgery: The parents of baby Sol have thanked friends and family for their support during his illness ...
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Most of Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound doses in limited supply, FDA says: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration website showed that most doses of Eli Lilly's ...
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Ozempic ‘oops’ babies spark debate about weight-loss shot use as fertility drugs: A surprising thing is happening to some women on weight-loss drugs who’ve ...
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Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe
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Bird Flu Virus Remnants Found In U.S. Milk Supply—FDA Says Milk Remains Safe: A large outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows as reported late last month.
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FDA Recalls Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries: Two medical devices that mechanically pump blood to the heart have caused hundreds of injuries and more ...
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Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says: All of the case have been in women, nine of whom were hospitalized.
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FDA classifies recall of Boston Scientific device as 'most serious': The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified a recall of Boston ...
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Asthma Inhaler Chaos Leaves Us Doctors and the Children We Treat Out of Breath: The go-to asthma inhaler prescribed by pediatricians for decades has been ...
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No Routine Cancer Screening Option? New MCED Tests May Help: Early data suggest that several new multicancer early detection tests can identify a range of ...
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Poor diet increases cancer risk: Scientists uncover missing link: Scientists have found that a poor diet leads to higher levels of a certain compound that is ...
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Oncologists' meetings with drug reps don't help cancer patients live longer: Drug company reps commonly visit doctors to talk about new medications ...
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Bird flu virus detected in U.S. grocery store milk. FDA says supply still safe - National | Globalnews.ca
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Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak: Trader Joe's recalled organic basil and the FDA is investigating after customers ...
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The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
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First new photo from Kate to mark Prince Louis' birthday:
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US FDA warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday alerted health care professionals and consumers that ...
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Ozempic use appears to be changing people's personalities —experts think they know why
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea: Preliminary clinical trial results showed the obesity drug tirzepatide was highly effective at ...
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Adderall Abuse Risks Becoming Another Opioid Crisis, DEA Says: The fast rise of prescriptions for Adderall and other stimulants, along with rampant online ...
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Fake Botox has sickened patients nationwide. Here's what to know — and what to avoid
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'I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at 34 after ignoring embarrassing symptom': Jelena Tompkins, from Colorado, US, was diagnosed with a stage 3 colorectal ...
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‘Blame her’: Meghan’s big Archie, Lili fear: Meghan Markle is reportedly worried about the long-term impacts of her childrens’ separation from their father’s ...
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Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
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How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper: Weight loss drugs aren't covered by insurance for North Carolina's state employees ...
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FDA Recalls Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries: Two medical devices that mechanically pump blood to the heart have caused hundreds of injuries and more ...
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Boy told he had 'growing pains' has rare cancer with 50/50 chance of survival: Dylan, from St Neots in Cambridgeshire, was taken to his GP several times over the ...
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Leicester to Northampton rugby match ball walk raising charity funds: Friends and family of Phillip Grisewood are walking 36 miles to raise awareness of cancer.
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Construction worker denied income insurance claim after battling cancer and severe COVID infection
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Amid syphilis surge, doctors call for more testing during pregnancy: A coalition of obstetricians is recommending routine blood screening at the first prenatal ...
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Spectrum Podcast: Why dancing is good for your brain and health: No matter whether in the club, at a family celebration or in a sports class: If you shake a leg ...
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Kate Middleton health update: Princess of Wales' cancer recovery is 'going well': Kate Middleton's cancer recovery is "going well," says an expert ...
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Some pharmacists fear jail time over murky abortion laws : In states with abortion bans, there's little guidance for dispensing the FDA-approved drug misoprostol ...
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Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians: As a shortage of growth hormone used to treat rare diseases in children drags on ...
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Her Symptoms Were Getting Worse. Then She Joined a Clinical Trial
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Opinion | Medical Skepticism Is On the Rise. Here’s How Doctors Are Responding.: Skepticism and distrust of health practitioners is on the rise ...
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Why Is There a Tick Vaccine For Dogs and Not Humans?: Certain concerns have hindered development, but several Lyme prevention drugs are currently being tested in ...
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What are symptoms of fake Botox illness? What to know about CDC warning: Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are ...
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PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar': More than 230 cases of the soda cans were affected by the recall.
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/pepsico-recalls-sugar-free-schweppes-ginger-ale-full-109325575
Peter Attia’s Quest to Live Long and Prosper: The average American celebrates just one healthy birthday after the age of sixty-five. In “Outlive: The Science and ...
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FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries: The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II ...
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