Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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What is Exosome Therapy?

Family Integrative Medicine

Exosome therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in regenerative medicine and supportive modalities for various health conditions. It uses tiny vesicles released by cells that contain proteins, lipids, RNA, and other molecules. These exosomes play a role in cell communication and can influence various biological processes.

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FDA’s Proposal to Remove Oral Phenylephrine from the OTC Monograph Isn’t a Surprise but What is Left “Over-the-Counter”?

FDA Law Blog

By Deborah L. Livornese & JP Ellison — On November 8, 2024, FDA issued a proposed order to remove the oral decongestant ingredient phenylephrine (including both phenylephrine hydrochloride and phenylephrine bitartrate) (collectively, PE) from the OTC monograph on the basis of a lack of effectiveness. FDA also noted that it has concluded that no safety signal was identified for oral PE at doses permitted under the monograph.

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More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it

NPR Health

More people are getting cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and surviving, thanks to rapid advancement in care. Many will have decades of life ahead of them, which means they face greater and more complex challenges in survivorship. Lourdes Monje is navigating these waters at age 29.

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Medical Music Mondays: Palpable Olive Season

PEMBlog

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is such a down home diagnosis. You bring your baby home and then their weight goes down. Also the ultrasound measurements are a muscle wall greater than 3mm thick and a channel length greater than 14mm. 3 and 14 – 3.14, pi. Get it? Did you read this far? Lyrics [verse] Across the room The vomit goes It’s on the wall And my clothes Have a slice of pie – it’s on the menu Projectile emesis – does that offend you?

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A human bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time

NPR Health

A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.

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Patrick Dempsey aims to raise awareness of cancer disparities and encourage screening

NPR Health

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with actor Patrick Dempsey about his efforts to raise money for cancer treatment and prevention.

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What does a 2nd Trump term mean for the Affordable Care Act?

NPR Health

President-elect Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to get rid of the Affordable Care Act during his first term. What action will he take this time around?

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