Tag: medicine

FDA Publishes List of Essential Medicines

October 31, 2020

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues our work to address the current pandemic, we are also looking ahead to prepare for the next potential public health emergency. A recent executive order directed the agency, in consultation with federal partners, to identify a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures and critical inputs that are medically necessary to have … More FDA Publishes List of Essential Medicines

Vaccine Targeting Deadly Melanoma Shows Early Promise

August 11, 2019

Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer and has been on the rise for 30 years. Dr. Eddie Fatakhov, M.D. has some words of wisdom to share with us in this guest posting below. While only accounting for about 1% of skin cancer cases, melanoma is extremely aggressive and causes the largest proportion … More Vaccine Targeting Deadly Melanoma Shows Early Promise

Nevada Pushing Last Minute ‘Equal Rights’ Bill That Will Harm Biological Women

June 3, 2019

At almost literally the 11th hour, with only 4 days left in the Nevada State Legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro slyly introduced SJR 8, a bill dubbed the “Nevada State Equal Rights Amendment.” Legislators pushing this bill have done so under the cover of darkness. They claim they are promoting this amendment to … More Nevada Pushing Last Minute ‘Equal Rights’ Bill That Will Harm Biological Women

5 Key Health Exams Millennials Should Have in 2019

January 8, 2019

With more and more millennials skipping out on annual health exams in favor of a quick, as needed, visit to an urgent care facility, doctors fear the largest generation in America, may overlook serious health issues. There are 83 million Americans between age 22 and 37 and according to a November 2018 survey by the … More 5 Key Health Exams Millennials Should Have in 2019

President Trump’s Health Care Leaves Us With 4 Big Questions

May 23, 2018

Four big questions about Trump’s drug price plan.Healthcare analysts and industry groups still don’t know what to expect from the Trump administration’s plan to combat high drug prices, a week after the president announced what he deemed the “most sweeping action in history to lower the price of prescription drugs.” Trump’s blueprint laid out a … More President Trump’s Health Care Leaves Us With 4 Big Questions

Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Urgently Seeks African American Volunteers

April 23, 2018

More than 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. Experts say that African Americans are two to three times more likely than white Americans to develop the disease. A momentous scientific study focused on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, and tracking it over time, seeks healthy … More Landmark Alzheimer’s Study Urgently Seeks African American Volunteers

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to use The Wand® Computer Assisted Anesthesia

September 13, 2017

Milestone Scientific Inc. , a medical company that develops and commercializes a growing portfolio of proprietary injection technologies, today announced that the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will now utilize The Wand® computer assisted anesthesia system for its pediatric patients. In addition, The Wand® will be incorporated into the curriculum for the Pediatric Residency Program. The Children’s … More Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to use The Wand® Computer Assisted Anesthesia

Over The Counter Medicine Cabinet Essentials For This Summer

July 20, 2017

Summer is a time to enjoy the warm weather, flaunt your bod and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. However, the hot season means natural elements that can hinder anyone’s well-being, making it imperative your medicine cabinet is stocked with the most essential, over-the-counter, at-home first aid products and medications. Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., … More Over The Counter Medicine Cabinet Essentials For This Summer

FDA Approves New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

July 11, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age five years and older with sickle cell disease to reduce severe complications associated with the blood disorder.  “Endari is the first treatment approved for patients with sickle cell disease in almost 20 years,” said Richard Pazdur, M.D., acting director of the … More FDA Approves New Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease