Solving Clinical Trial Delays by Accelerating Patient Recruitment
Enrolling patients in clinical trials is a slow and costly process, but software companies are working to address the problem.
Mitigating AI Risks for Consumer Health Misinformation
While agencies race to put in place regulations for using artificial intelligence to reduce the spread of health misinformation, healthcare providers can help to correct this by engaging with their patients.
Myths & Facts: Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are responsible for a host of physical and mental health conditions, making it essential to dispel the myths surrounding them and to promote education and awareness about the importance of sleep health.
Update on Malaria
While malaria is no longer endemic in the United States, the mosquito-borne disease can still affect those who live in or travel to tropical areas of the globe.
First Do No Harm: Increasing Patient Safety
Patient safety is at the heart of healthcare, so it’s imperative to put in place systems and regulations to reduce patient harm.
Update on Molluscum Contagiosum
Though mostly benign, this bothersome skin disease could be dangerous for those with a compromised immune system. But while an effective, FDA-approved treatment specially formulated for the highly contagious poxvirus has eluded the disease — that’s no longer the case.
The Proven Success of Immune Globulin Therapy to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Numerous studies show the efficacy of both IVIG and SCIG for treating CIDP, making these the best treatment options for this rare neurological condition.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: The Future of Healing?
The effectiveness of this controversial therapy in treating musculoskeletal disorders and other arthritic conditions is uncertain due to mixed results. Nevertheless, the PRP industry is booming.
Coming Soon: Dried Plasma for Hemorrhagic Trauma in the Prehospital Setting
It is now well-established that prehospital transfusion of plasma, with its balanced mix of coagulation proteins, counters the hemodilution and progressive derangement of hemostatic mechanisms caused by crystalloid-based resuscitation, improving the changes of survival in severely bleed trauma victims.
The Future of Orphan Drugs: Advancements, Challenges and Hope
In the realm of healthcare and pharmaceuticals, orphan drugs have emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals suffering from rare diseases. With new technology and AI-driven analytics as drivers, these once-niche therapies are rapidly taking center stage.
