Making Sense of the Suicide Epidemic
Despite education and intervention efforts, suicide rates are at a global all-time high. As surviving loved ones suffer, public health officials struggle to find solutions to a problem that is both pervasive and complex.
Grifols’ AMBAR Study Findings: Albumin Plasma Exchange May Reduce Progression of Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
Findings from Grifols’ Phase IIb Alzheimer Management by Albumin Replacement (AMBAR) clinical trial found long-term plasmapheresis with albumin replacement reduced disease progression in a prespecified subset of patients with AD of moderate severity.
Myths and Facts: Autoimmune Disorders
Until more is discovered about the causes of autoimmune disorders, these chronic but sometimes fatal disorders will continue to increase in numbers of diseases and individuals affected.
Study Finds Asthma Treatments for Kids More Likely to Fail Without Flu Shot
New research shows an annual influenza (flu) shot is crucial for children with asthma.
The Evolution of Medical Aid in Dying
The right-to-die movement advocating the passage of state legislation to allow medical aid in dying is gaining momentum.
Study Shows Fever During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Autism at Birth
Researchers at Columbia University in New York have found children born to mothers who experience fever, especially multiple fevers, during the second trimester of pregnancy are at increased risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Growing Old with HIV
Private and public healthcare challenges grow as an aging population grapples with the ramifications of increasing numbers of HIV-positive senior citizens.
BCG Vaccine Could Permanently Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
Results of a new clinical trial show that the bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine could permanently reverse advanced type 1 diabetes in mice.
Addressing Central Pain Syndrome
Central pain syndrome affects several million people worldwide, yet this condition wasn’t fully understood until recently, and there are still many challenges concerning diagnosis and treatment.
Interventions in the Treatment and Prevention of Adult Cancer Cachexia
Studies are shedding light on this long-misunderstood and devastating condition that may soon have approved treatments to help prolong cancer patients’ lives.