Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died, which could make it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and young adults. According to a news release from the Illinois Department of Health, 22… Read More: Illinois patient’s death may be first in US from vaping »
FDA Approves Xenleta (lefamulin) to Treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) Print this page DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nabriva Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: NBRV), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the commercialization and development of innovative anti-infective agents to treat serious infections, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved… Read More: FDA Approves Xenleta (lefamulin) to Treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) »
As a member of the cancer community, I hear a ton of stories about disastrous trips to the doctor and not having needs met. I’m always shocked by these reports, as I have had nothing but great doctors throughout my cancer care – even including the urologist who took a testicle from me. While you… Read More: The Undiscussed Reality of Privilege in Healthcare »
Teen survives after car lands on his head during near-fatal crash Medical Mysteries and Marvels: Juan Spence had been riding in his friend’s car when it crashed, and after being ejected from his seat, the car actually landed on his body, and then his head. Doctors put his chances of survival at just five percent.… Read More: Baby born by C-section after parents involved in ‘scary’ car… »