Healthcare construction projects require specific attention to detail. They must meet strict regulatory standards, ensure accessibility and resiliency, and incorporate sustainable design into their plans. Before work begins, the construction team must do a preliminary site inspection. This will include checking the location of electrical…

Garvan Institute and Pharmaxis Collaboration for PXS-5505 – Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, in collaboration with Australian pharmaceutical company Pharmaxis, have made a significant discovery regarding an experimental treatment for bone marrow cancer. The drug, named PXS-5505, shows promise in treating pancreatic…

In a significant scientific breakthrough on Neurodegenerative Diseases Treatment, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have unveiled a protein’s pivotal role in regenerating adult neurons within the peripheral nervous system. Unlike the central nervous system, which comprises the brain and spinal cord and has…

Telemedicine is a type of healthcare that uses electronic communication technologies to deliver medical services. It offers many benefits for patients, including less time away from work, reduced childcare or elder care responsibilities, minimal wait times, and greater privacy. However, it has limitations, like collecting…

A novel and highly mutated lineage of the COVID-19 virus, identified as BA.2.86, has recently emerged, garnering attention from global health authorities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have taken note of this new variant, which has been detected in multiple countries,…

A recent study on tanning sheds light on its connection to the body’s attempt to protect itself from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, primarily from the sun or tanning beds. Contrary to popular belief, tanning is a sign of skin damage and the body’s endeavor to repair…

U.S. health officials have issued a recommendation for infants to receive a recently approved drug to guard against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that poses a serious threat to young children and the elderly. The drug, developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, is a lab-made…

Sarepta Therapeutics, a leading biopharmaceutical company, has provided an important update on the potential approval of its groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made the decision to delay its verdict on accelerated approval for the…