Category Archives: News

GARNET Pathogen Filter to Treat Sepsis: Exclusive with Nisha Varma, COO of BOA Biomedical

Sepsis is caused by an uncontrolled spread of infectious pathogens and release of toxins that can lead to systemic inflammation, multi-organ failure, and even death. The pathogens responsible for causing sepsis are usually difficult to identify, and patients are routinely treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. However, dead pathogens remaining in the bloodstream still release toxic… Read More »

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Experts share their top products to keep hay fever at bay

Suffering with itchy eyes, a runny nose or constant sneezing? You’re not alone — pollen season is well underway, making the walks and outdoor gatherings that were formerly the highlights of lockdown living a nuisance. As the country continues to open up, it’s increasingly important to get allergies under control, though experts note it is… Read More »

To the Bat Cave: In Search of Covid’s Origins, Scientists Reignite Polarizing Debate on Wuhan ‘Lab Leak’

Once dismissed as a conspiracy theory, the idea that the covid virus escaped from a Chinese lab is gaining high-profile attention. As it does, reputations of renowned scientists are at risk — and so is their personal safety. At the center of the storm is Peter Daszak, whose EcoHealth Alliance has worked directly with Chinese… Read More »

HHS orders 6 drugmakers to repay providers for violating 340B

Dive Brief: HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration called out six pharmaceutical companies Tuesday for violating rules under the 340B drug discount program, ordering them to repay affected providers for previous overcharges and warning of more penalties if they don’t comply. In July 2020 some drugmakers stopped giving the 340B ceiling price on their products… Read More »

‘It’s important to discuss and get to the bottom of painful toilet troubles’

Since receiving a reader’s email about chronic diarrhoea, I’ve had more worried messages. It is a cause of embarrassment for many people but it’s so difficult to live with and, if ­accompanied by pain, as in ulcerative colitis, can be debilitating. So it is important to discuss it and find out what is to blame.… Read More »