Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. LONDON — AstraZeneca said Friday that a breast cancer pill failed in a pivotal trial testing it as a first-line therapy in advanced tumors, a result that could limit the use of the … [Read more…]
It can feel overwhelming to select a fertility clinic. After all, the practice you choose is responsible for making your dream of parenthood come true. You want a clinic with the right blend of experience, services, and support. In short, you want the best fertility clinic in Philadelphia. Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) Philadelphia offers information … [Read more…]
1. Start with easy clothes If you’re teaching a child to dress themselves, don’t make life harder than it needs to be. When they’re learning, choose softer, stretchy jersey fabrics that are easier to pull, tug and manoeuvre. Slightly looser clothes can also be much easier for little hands to deal with than stiff or … [Read more…]
Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. Novo Nordisk has stopped two trials of a drug that aims to tame inflammation as a way to improve cardiovascular health, another blow for the approach. The company said it had halted the … [Read more…]
When you’re struggling to conceive, selecting a fertility clinic is a big decision. You’re choosing the people who will stand by your side to help you start or grow your family. As a result, you want to feel confident that you’re working with the best fertility clinic in Los Angeles. To help you select the … [Read more…]
The NHS is now rolling out at-home HPV testing across England, giving some people the option to collect their own sample at home. In a nutshell – Nearly four million women will initially be offered a free HPV home test kit because they have not attended cervical screening after previous invitations. Cancer Research UK’s chief … [Read more…]
Adobe Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100. Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the … [Read more…]
If you are researching IVF in Philadelphia, success rate data is probably one of the first things you have looked for. Philadelphia is home to some of the country’s most established fertility programs, and every one of them is required by federal law to report annual cycle outcomes to SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) … [Read more…]
When we talk about celebrities and menopause, the conversation tends to focus on the symptoms we already know about: hot flashes, night sweats, changing periods and mood swings. But perimenopause can involve a much wider range of symptoms and experiences, many of which women may not realize are connected to changing hormones. That’s what makes … [Read more…]
When it comes to predicting heart attacks and strokes, what matters the most: a number, a picture, or both? It depends on the patient, two new trials say, adding to previous research exploring the value of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans when combined with risk measured by the newly adopted PREVENT calculator. Both tools assess … [Read more…]