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Healthcare Concerns Arise in South Georgia Amidst OB/GYN Provider Shortage A debate has ignited in South Georgia concerning the availability of women’s healthcare services. The discussion centers on a local hospital system, Phoebe Putney Health System, and claims of a growing shortage of OB/GYN providers in the region. This issue came to light after a […]

A young boy from East London living with a rare and debilitating skin condition is experiencing renewed hope thanks to his participation in a clinical trial for a potential breakthrough treatment. Gabrielius Misurenkovas, aged 12, was diagnosed with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in infancy, a genetic disorder characterised by extremely fragile skin that is […]

A young boy from East London living with a rare and debilitating skin condition has experienced newfound hope thanks to his participation in a clinical trial. The trial is investigating a potential treatment for his genetic disorder, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). Gabrielius Misurenkovas, 12, was diagnosed with RDEB, an inflammatory disease, in infancy. Even […]

Earnings Call Insights: Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX) Q2 2025 Management View CEO Dwight H. Egan reported continued progress on the Co-DX PCR point-of-care platform, stating, “We remain on track to initiate clinical evaluations for all tests in our pipeline during 2025.” Egan highlighted imminent clinical evaluations for the COVID-19 test and noted additional pipeline tests including […]

In the world of fat activism, the “O-words”—overweight and obesity—are expressly verboten. That’s because advocates and “fat studies” scholars want to destigmatize and accommodate fatness—their preferred term—and push back against the view that overweight or obese people are somehow abnormal or diseased. Now a third problematic O-word has emerged: Ozempic. From the perspective of these […]

The tragic collapse and death of American thoroughbred racehorse Practical Move after a morning gallop in October 2023, suspected to be caused by sudden cardiac death, highlights a crucial link between animal and human health. This echoes the harrowing experience of footballer Fabrice Muamba, who collapsed during an FA Cup match in 2012 due to […]

Common Maternal Infections During Pregnancy: New Research Offers Reassurance Extensive research, drawing upon nationwide data from Denmark, suggests that routine infections experienced by expectant mothers are unlikely to significantly impact their children’s cognitive abilities later in life. This comprehensive study, one of the largest of its kind, analysed the academic performance and intelligence quotient (IQ) […]

Pharmaceutical giant Lilly’s recent announcement to more than double the price of Mounjaro in the UK has caused considerable concern among those using the drug for weight loss. Effective from September 1st, the wholesale cost of a month’s supply of the highest dose has risen sharply from £122 to £330. Lilly justified the increase by […]

Ireland’s Cancer Landscape and Early Detection Ireland is facing a significant public health challenge as it ranks second in the European Union for the rate of new cancer diagnoses. According to recent data from the European Commission, over 24,000 new cases are reported each year. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for increased awareness, […]