Imagine your child is dying. There's a drug that promises hope, promises to stop your baby's illness dead in its tracks. But this dream medicine is out of reach because it costs around $2 million, … [Read more...] about Ultra-expensive medicine a desperate need for thousands of babies around the world
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COVID-19 treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
If Priscila Medina had gotten COVID-19 a year ago, she would have had no treatments proven safe and effective to try. But when the 30-year-old nurse arrived at a Long Island hospital last month, so … [Read more...] about COVID-19 treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
WASHINGTON – Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow the spread of tumors.But how often do those initial results translate … [Read more...] about FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap
Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
In an effort to fight insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in the Florida Keys.U.K.-based biotechnology company Oxitec has … [Read more...] about Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes
Possible coronavirus treatment leaves lupus patients with new challenges: ‘There are backorders’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.When Kristen Renton, an actress based in Valencia, Calif., began experiencing symptoms of lupus — an … [Read more...] about Possible coronavirus treatment leaves lupus patients with new challenges: ‘There are backorders’
Possible coronavirus treatment leaves lupus patients with new challenges: ‘There are backorders’
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.When Kristen Renton, an actress based in Valencia, Calif., began experiencing symptoms of lupus — an … [Read more...] about Possible coronavirus treatment leaves lupus patients with new challenges: ‘There are backorders’
Drugs being tested for coronavirus should be used by prescription only, doc warns
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.As officials begin clinical trials for several coronavirus treatments, antimalarial medications and other … [Read more...] about Drugs being tested for coronavirus should be used by prescription only, doc warns
FDA announces coronavirus-related drug shortage in US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first coronavirus-related drug shortage in the U.S., but did not reveal which product is being affected and said there are alternatives … [Read more...] about FDA announces coronavirus-related drug shortage in US
How some states are taking unusual action to lower prescription drug prices
Amid the issue of high prescription drug prices in the United States, “pharmaceutical tourism” is starting to become a new way out: unusual action for access to lower prescription drug … [Read more...] about How some states are taking unusual action to lower prescription drug prices
How some states are taking unusual action to lower prescription drug prices
Amid the issue of high prescription drug prices in the United States, “pharmaceutical tourism” is starting to become a new way out: unusual action for access to lower prescription drug … [Read more...] about How some states are taking unusual action to lower prescription drug prices
