New Delivery Robot Debuts in Hawaii at Straub Benioff Medical Center
Medical teams at Straub Benioff Medical Center recently gained an innovative teammate that truly delivers. Pharm2-D2 is Straub Benioff’s new service robot that safely and securely moves medication from the medical center’s pharmacy to nursing stations for patients in the hospital. Straub Benioff is the first medical center in Hawaii to utilize this autonomous robot, […]
FDA OKs Another Injectable for Rare Kidney Disorder
Nedosiran (Rivfloza), a once-monthly RNA interference (RNAi) injection, gained FDA approval for certain patients with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1), drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday. The lactate dehydrogenase A-directed small interfering RNA is indicated to lower urinary oxalate levels in patients ages 9 years and older with relatively preserved kidney function, defined as an eGFR […]
FDA Relents, Approves Novel Antidepressant After Many Rejections
After multiple prior rejections, gepirone hydrochloride extended-release (ER; Exxua) gained FDA approval for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, drugmaker Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals announced. Gepirone ER is the first approved antidepressant that selectively targets the serotonin 1A receptor, which regulates mood and emotion. The drug was approved based on data from two 8-week […]
Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns
Keto and other low carbohydrate diets have gained popularity for type 2 diabetes in adults, but there are safety concerns for young people, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautioned. Restricting carbohydrates in young people at risk for or with diabetes raises concerns for growth deceleration, nutritional deficiencies, poor bone health, nutritional ketosis, and disordered […]
FDA Greenlights First Condom Specifically for Anal Intercourse
The first condoms specifically indicated for use during anal sex gained a thumbs up from the FDA, the agency announced on Wednesday. One Male Condoms, manufactured by Global Protection of Boston, received marketing authorization to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal intercourse, including HIV. The move could improve public health efforts to reduce STIs, […]
Small but mighty: Microgreens go from trendy vegetables to functional food: Study suggests ‘gourmet’ sprouts have potential to help provide global nutrition security
Starting decades ago as fashionable, high-value gourmet greens, today microgreens have gained popularity among consumers for their nutritional profile and high content of antioxidant compounds. Now, a new study suggests that the tiny plants have the potential to help provide global nutrition security. As part of a project titled, “Food Resilience in the Face of […]