Ask Our Experts January 21, 2025 Advancing cervical cancer screening: What you need to know Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to claim the lives of thousands of women each year—many in the prime of their lives. With groundbreaking advancements in … Read More
Ask Our Experts January 21, 2025 Breaking ground in obesity care: new FDA approvals and innovations in weight management Obesity is a well-established risk factor for numerous chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, certain cancers, and obstructive sleep apnea. Evidence suggests that effective obesity treatment could potentially … Read More
Ask Our Experts January 21, 2025 What to know about combined, at-home COVID-19 and Flu testing This winter, navigating respiratory illnesses just got easier with the FDA’s authorization of the first at-home combination tests for SARS-CoV-2 and the flu. Healgen® Scientific’s Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test simplifies … Read More
Ask Our Experts January 21, 2025 FDA approves nasal spray for emergency allergic reactions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved neffy®, the first-ever nasal spray form of epinephrine, offering a needle-free alternative for treating severe, life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. This innovation may encourage timely … Read More
Ask Our Experts October 8, 2024 New FDA rule requires breast density information in mammogram results Nearly half of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which can make it more difficult to detect cancer by mammography and can increase breast cancer risk. As of September 2024, the … Read More
Ask Our Experts August 27, 2024 What to know about Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition There are over 7,000 rare diseases that affect very small numbers of patients around the world. Due to the rarity of these conditions, it can be difficult to conduct the research needed to better understand them and to develop effective treatments. One rare disease that has recently come into the spotlight is called Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). In 2022, global superstar Celine Dion revealed that she had been diagnosed with SPS, which had caused her to stop performing. This year, she released a documentary shedding light on her struggles with SPS symptoms and raising awareness. Read More