Pharmaceutical News and Articles

Americans Borrowed $74 Million in 2024 to Cover Medical Costs

Thirty-one million people, or 12 percent of the U.S. adult population, borrowed 74 million last year to help pay medical costs for themselves or a family member

6.95 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Been Present at Scene of Mass Shooting

Overall, 6.95 percent of U.S. adults report being present at the scene of a mass shooting, and 2.18 percent sustained physical injuries during these incidences,

Shift Work, Night Work Increase Risk for Common Cold in Nurses

Shift work and night work are associated with an increased risk for the common cold and several other infections among nurses, according to a study published on

1990 to 2023 Saw 14 Percent Decrease in Actual Number of U.S. Births

From 1990 to 2023, there was a decrease in the number of births and in general and total fertility rates (GFRs and TFRs), according to the March 6 National Vita

Capricor Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of its Biologics License Application for Deramiocel to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne

LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne. And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests. Both red

New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans

Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began rolli

Globally, 25.2 Million Projected to Be Living With Parkinson Disease in 2050

The prevalence of Parkinson disease is projected to increase through 2050, according to a study published online March 5 in The BMJ. Using data from the Global

Opportunistic CT Bone Density Screening Improves Osteoporosis Screening Rate

Implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could increase the osteoporosis screening rate, yielding a reduction in medical costs

People With Disabilities Often Feel Disrespected by Health Care Workers

People with disabilities (PwD) are more likely to report negative experiences with the cultural responsiveness of health care providers (HCPs), according to a r