Print this page Basel, Switzerland, February 13, 2019 – Novartis announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Egaten (triclabendazole) for the treatment of fascioliasis in patients six years of age and older. This makes Egaten the only FDA-approved drug for people with this disease and is expected to facilitate broader… Read More »
A person with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth has too many bacteria in their small intestine. This bacterial imbalance in the gut can cause bloating, diarrhea, and pain. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is more common than doctors previously thought. It is more likely to affect females, older adults, and people with digestive issues, such as… Read More »
A new payment model for emergency ambulance services will allow participating ambulance suppliers to partner with physicians and health systems to treat Medicare patients on the scene or through telehealth. The five-year model allows these ambulance suppliers and providers to earn up to a 5 percent payment adjustment in later years of the model based… Read More »
Eczema is a common skin condition which can be triggered during the winter months. It causes sore, red, cracked and itchy skin and can affect any part of the body. The main treatments for eczema are emollients and topical corticosteroids. But researchers have also suggested natural remedies, like turmeric, can help lessen the skin condition’s… Read More »
Biologists have been aware of the existence of disordered proteins for decades but long dismissed them as inconsequential. IDPs are so poorly understood that there is still no clear consensus on what constitutes one. In fact, for the most part, their functions remain unknown. What scientists do know is that not all disordered proteins are… Read More »
A study has found that acupressure could be a low-cost, DIY solution for a set of persistent side effects which remain after conventional treatment for breast cancer is completed. It was reported by researchers in 2016 that acupressure helped with a reduction of fatigue in breast cancer survivors. This current study examined how acupressure impacted… Read More »