Health care

FDA Approves First Bronchiectasis Treatment: brensocatib (Brinsupri)

For the first time, people with bronchiectasis will have a treatment option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Insmed's daily pill, brensocatib, which will be sold under the brand name Brinsupri.

14 August 2025, 09:31

The white coat still “works” — but female doctors are often mistaken for non-doctors

The result is without surprises and with unpleasant nuances: white coats are still associated with professionalism and trust, but at the same time, female doctors in white coats are more often mistaken for nurses or assistants.

13 August 2025, 08:36

Migraine in children can now be prevented “like adults”: FDA approves Ajovy for children aged 6 and older

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) for the prevention of episodic migraine in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who weigh ≥ 45 kg. It is the first and only anti-CGRP drug approved for pediatric migraine prophylaxis.

11 August 2025, 23:13

Clinical Trials in Oncology: Why Patients Are Willing to Participate, but Rarely Given a Chance

Most people in the United States have positive attitudes toward participating in cancer clinical trials, and when a doctor actually offers this option, more than half of patients agree.

10 August 2025, 15:29

15 Things That Are ‘Stealing’ Years From Life: New Study Reveals Where Global Gaps in Longevity Come From

The vast majority of the differences in life expectancy between countries around the world are explained by just 15 priority conditions – eight communicable and maternal-child diseases (I-8) and seven noncommunicable diseases and injuries (NCD-7).

10 August 2025, 11:18

FDA Approves SetPoint Implant for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

In some patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), biological and targeted synthetic DMARDs do not work perfectly or are poorly tolerated. Against this background, the SetPoint System, an implant for neuroimmune modulation via the vagus nerve, was approved in the United States.

08 August 2025, 17:49

Health care

FDA Approves First Bronchiectasis Treatment: brensocatib (Brinsupri)

The white coat still “works” — but female doctors are often mistaken for non-doctors

Migraine in children can now be prevented “like adults”: FDA approves Ajovy for children aged 6 and older

Clinical Trials in Oncology: Why Patients Are Willing to Participate, but Rarely Given a Chance

15 Things That Are ‘Stealing’ Years From Life: New Study Reveals Where Global Gaps in Longevity Come From

FDA Approves SetPoint Implant for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

Vizz Approved by FDA for Presbyopia Treatment: First Aceclidine Drops with Rapid Effects of Up to 10 Hours

Half of Diabetes Patients Unaware of Their Diagnosis: Large-Scale Study in LMICs

Up to 60% of liver cancer cases can be prevented by combating hepatitis, alcohol and fatty liver disease

For the first time, it has been calculated that about 74,000 children are born with the hepatitis C virus every year