Category: healthcare
Toronto hospital performs first Canadian heart transplant after circulatory death
Canada’s first heart transplant using a donor after circulatory death could boost transplants by 30 per cent, giving more patients a second chance at life.
Asthma and COPD inhalers linked to 24.9 million tonnes of US carbon emissions
A study shows asthma and COPD inhalers, especially metered-dose types with HFA propellants, generated 24. 9 million tonnes of CO2 in the US (20142024), equivalent to emissions from 530, 000 cars and USD 5. 7 billion in social costs. Dry and soft mist inhalers are far less harmful.
Roivant’s Brepocitinib Phase 3 Dermatomyositis Trial Hits Primary and All Key Secondary Endpoints
Roivant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:ROIV) is one of the best stocks to buy under $20. On September 17, Roivant and Priovant Therapeutics announced positive results from the Phase 3 VALOR study, a 52-week placebo-controlled trial evaluating the once-daily oral drug brepocitinib in patients with dermatomyositis/DM. This trial enrolled 241 subjects globally and is noted as the […]
Enzyme-based kidney conversion allows transplant from type A to universal type O
Type-O patients can only receive type-O organs, yet type-O kidneys are often given to other blood types due to their universal compatibility.
Ozempic launching soon in India: Is this weight-loss drug safe?
Ozempic launching soon in India: Is this weight-loss drug safe?
How ‘Scrubs’ balances comedy, drama, and heartfelt moments
“Scrubs” masterfully combines comedy and drama, showcasing the lives of medical professionals through witty dialogue and heartfelt moments, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.