Daniel Gyllhem 
A major milestone was crossed on Friday, as health advisers frequently endorsed the full approval of Leqembi, a highly anticipated Alzheimer’s drug. The roads are now paved for insurance coverage to be provided to seniors in the US who suffer from early stages of this debilitating disease. Leqembi had previously only received conditional approval by …
The shortage of cancer treatment drugs carboplatin and cisplatin in the United States is an ongoing issue leading to delayed or modified treatment plans for patients. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recently surveyed 27 affiliated centers and found that while 100% of centers are still treating patients with cisplatin without any delays or claim …
Eisai and Biogen’s drug Leqembi, aimed at treating Alzheimer’s, has received unanimous support from a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), indicating full approval is expected this summer. The advisors voted 6-0 in success of Eisai’s data, which showed a substantial clinical benefit for patients. While the FDA is not …
As of late, I’ve found myself struggling with how to handle my friend “V”. While she is undeniably sweet, she has a tendency to talk incessantly, primarily about herself. Despite having been friends for years, it is only recently that I’ve realized that our conversations revolve around her monologues, with little to no interest in …
Dr. Sonja Stribling’s life journey is a story of courage, resilience, and enduring strength. Having been raised in a challenging environment, Sonja had to learn to fend for herself from an early age. Her traumatic experiences, including giving birth at 15, being raped, and experiencing combat tours in Iraq, led to her developing post-traumatic stress …
Marks & Spencer has decided to remove use-by dates from their milk and will instead use best before dates, encouraging customers to rely on a sniff test to determine if their milk has gone sour. The change is an effort to reduce waste, as around 490 million pints of milk, worth £270 million, are wasted …
Rarely discussed is a situation where unpredictable and seemingly irrational politics helped save millions of vulnerable and impoverished people. Justin Sandefur, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, examined the record of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in a recent blog post. The program, initiated by President George W. Bush, …