Hospitals around the country have begun postponing treatments in the wake of a sodium bicarbonate shortage. The simple compound is used for patients whose blood has a higher acidity during surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and other vital treatments. Though drug...
Roche has unveiled its latest glucose monitoring system along with a savings plan for diabetic patients. The system, paired with a smartphone app and discounted testing strips, may help patients keep track detailed accounts of their glucose levels, which may...
VitalConnect has raised $33 million in a series C funding, which will aid in commercial development of its at-home monitoring adhesive, VitalPatch. The disposable sticker is able to monitor skin temperature, breathing rate, posture, motion (including falling), ECG,...
AstraZeneca has released phase 3 clinical trial information linking their newest asthma medication with reduced oral steroid use in patients with severe asthmatic symptoms. The drug, Benralizumab, shows a limited need for steroids, which according to an AstraZeneca...
In a move towards general cancer treatment, the FDA has approved Merck’s cancer drug for the treatment of any advanced tumor with microsatellite instability or DNA mismatch repair defects. Variants of these DNA indicators are present in genetically-linked cancers. The...
