Brooke Shields Says Bradley Cooper Helped Her Through ‘Surreal’ Seizure Incident
LOADINGERROR LOADING Brooke Shields says actor Bradley Cooper went into full rescue mode after she had a recent health scare. Shields recalled her friend Cooper coming to her aid after she had a grand mal seizure at a restaurant in New York City before a performance of her one-woman show, “Previously Owned by Brooke Shields,” […]
Alzheimer’s Drug Wins Full FDA Approval
Lecanemab (Leqembi) became the first Alzheimer’s treatment targeted at the disease process to win full FDA approval, the agency announced today. “Today’s action is the first verification that a drug targeting the underlying disease process of Alzheimer’s disease has shown clinical benefit in this devastating disease,” said Teresa Buracchio, MD, acting director of the Office […]
This Is The Most Commonly Missed Warning Sign Of Dementia
SDI Productions via Getty Images There are a few subtle symptoms that can develop before the full onset of dementia. When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these are certainly symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s (the most common form of dementia), missing […]
FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral Drug for COVID-19
The FDA has granted full approval to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) for treating adult outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at risk for severe disease, the agency announced on Thursday. “Today’s approval demonstrates that Paxlovid has met the agency’s rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness, and that it remains an important treatment option for people […]
FDA Panel Backs Full Approval of Paxlovid for COVID-19
An FDA panel recommended the agency grant full approval to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) for treating high-risk COVID-19. By a vote of 16-1 on Thursday, the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee said the totality of evidence supports the traditional approval of the oral antiviral, which has been widely used since late 2021 under an emergency use authorization to […]
Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Says
Buprenorphine, rather than a full agonist opioid, should be used for patients taking daily opioids for chronic pain, given its lower risk for overdose or misuse, new guidelines from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) recommended. But “the guideline development group does not recommend use of opioid analgesics in the […]
Accelerated Approval Not the Finish Line, Says FDA Commissioner
Drugmakers will no longer be able to slow-walk their accelerated approvals to full regulatory approval, said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, while also fielding questions on gene therapies and the modernization of clinical trials, among other topics. Accelerated Approval When asked about the kind of data needed […]
These Comforting Illustrations Are The Perfect Balm For Overwhelmed Moms
Motherhood is full of conflicting emotions. It can be beautiful and joyful and fun, but it can also be demanding and confusing and overwhelming at the same time. In artist and poet Azalia Suhaimi’s illustrations, the Malaysia-based mother of two offers comforting reminders to parents navigating these ups and downs. Many of her illustrations, which […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Holocaust Museum To Remind Herself That Genocide Is Bad
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is attempting to present herself as someone who is not full of hate for marginalized people after receiving intense bipartisan backlash for her repeated comments comparing pandemic-era public health recommendations to the Holocaust. The Georgia Republican and QAnon conspiracy theorist said at a press conference on Monday that she was sorry […]
Self-Diagnose Anxiety: When to Seek a Medical Diagnosis
While the internet is full of self-assessment tests to self-diagnose anxiety, only a thorough clinical examination by a doctor can accurately diagnose the condition. Anxiety is a complex disorder. There are several self-assessment tests available on the internet to self-diagnose it. However, an accurate and thorough clinical examination by a doctor is important. There are […]