The NHS at 75: Overcoming the Major Hurdles Confronting the U.K.’s Healthcare System
July 6, 2023 : The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) is commemorating its 75th anniversary while grappling with significant challenges.
Rampant Surge of ‘Zombie Drug’ Tranq Leaves a Trail of Death and Devastation in the US
July 5, 2023 : The United States is grappling with the alarming emergence of a highly dangerous drug, Tranq, causing severe harm and fatalities among its users. Tranq, scientifically called xylazine, has infiltrated the illicit drug market, contaminating substances like heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and even widely abused prescription pills such as Xanax.
COPD: A Rising Health Concern with Preventive Measures
July 3, 2023 : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) poses a significant health risk globally, contributing to increasing morbidity and mortality rates.
Cancer Mortality Disparities Highlight Healthcare Access Challenges for Hispanic Population
July 3, 2023 : A recent study published in JAMA Oncology reveals a concerning trend of rising death rates from certain cancers among Hispanic men and women. At the same time, the rest of the population experienced a decline in mortality rates.
Senior Doctors in England Vote to Strike Next Month
June 29, 2023 : Senior doctors in England’s public hospitals have voted to stage a two-day strike in July, adding to junior doctors’ existing five-day industrial action.
Biopharma Confronts Dual Challenges: Massive Patent Cliff and Imminent Price Controls
June 26, 2023 : The biopharmaceutical industry has achieved remarkable productivity recently, approving 287 new medicines from 2017 to 2022. These include treatments for various diseases such as cancers, rare diseases, diabetes, obesity, and even Alzheimer’s.
Teaching healthcare workers about a prescription of drug that decreases alcohol cravings
June 22, 2023 : Educating health care workers about a drug that reduces alcohol cravings increase the likelihood that patients with alcohol use disorder will be prescribed the drug, new University of Missouri research finds.
Healthcare billing and claims automation startup Outbound AI gets $16M
June 22, 2023 : Outbound AI announced Wednesday $16 million in fresh funding to advance the rollout of its artificial intelligence tools that help healthcare teams interact with insurance companies and automate administrative work during the claims process.
Alba Health, a Start-Up Focused on Children’s Gut Health, Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
June 21, 2023 : Alba Health, a Danish-Swedish start-up focused on providing digital gut health support for children, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Voima Ventures.
Nanomaterials Revolutionize Healthcare and Electronics, Paving the Way for the Future
June 15, 2023 : According to a research report by Skyquest, the global nanomaterials market is projected to reach a value of USD 32.83 billion by 2030.
