February 10, 2025- A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, according to UPMC. An intervention, which involves electrical stimulation of the sensory spinal nerves, can gradually reawaken functionally silent motor neurons in the spinal cord … [Read more...]

February 10, 2025- Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CBS News. Close to 8% of visits for respiratory illness to outpatient providers, including urgent cares and doctors offices, reported to the CDC this … [Read more...]

February 10, 2025- While most individuals recognize the necessity of ADA compliance in practices and clinics, prioritizing new equipment can be challenging given the many daily expenses a facility incurs, according to MTI. As recently as 2024, most practices remain non-compliant with ADA standards regarding examination chairs. A study conducted in March 2024 revealed that fewer … [Read more...]

February 10, 2025- Duquesne University and CVS Pharmacy have introduced an innovative new education support program as part of their efforts to help address the national pharmacist shortage, especially in underrepresented areas, remove barriers to obtaining higher education and provide resources for affordable professional advancement. Through the Tuition Advantage … [Read more...]

February 10, 2025- BD announced that for the sixth consecutive year, medication management technology from BD has been named Best in KLAS. The BD Pyxis™ MedStation ES was honored with the 2025 Best in KLAS award for Automated Dispensing Cabinets and the BD Alaris™ Infusion System was honored in the Smart Pumps – Traditional category. This recognition underscores BD’s market … [Read more...]

February 7, 2025- New survey results and a film released by Abbott highlight how everyday comments like these may affect people living with diabetes. People living with diabetes – which now includes 1 in 6 adults in America – face many barriers to receiving care. Survey data reveal that the misconceptions and stereotypes around the condition can weigh heavily on the minds of … [Read more...]

February 7, 2025- McKesson Corporation announced that the McKesson board of directors has elected Lynne Doughtie and Dr. Julie Gerberding to join the board, effective February 3, 2025. Ms. Doughtie will serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee, and Dr. Gerberding will serve on the Compliance Committee and the Compensation and Talent Committee. With these … [Read more...]

February 7, 2025- BD announced results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter which ended December 31, 2024. Recent highlights include that the company announced the BD board authorized the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of BD common stock in addition to the shares that remain available under the board's previous authorization in 2021. BD … [Read more...]

February 7, 2025- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., announced the launch of the international CorEvitas Adolescent Alopecia Areata (AA) Registry, addressing a critical unmet need for real-world, adolescent-specific evidence and data related to this autoimmune disease, which causes patchy or complete hair loss on the scalp and other areas of the body. Data collected will enable … [Read more...]

February 7, 2024- For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus, according to CBS News. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this week compared to the week before. Recent data from the CDC show there have been more than 20 million cases, 250,000 hospitalizations … [Read more...]