New Covid strain XBB.1.18, nicknamed arcturus, is quickly spreading across the U.S., but experts are warning that pink eye and high fever, two symptoms of the new variant, are particularly present among children.
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What To Know About ‘Arcturus’: New Covid Variant Causing Pink Eye
New Covid strain XBB.1.18, nicknamed arcturus, is quickly spreading across the U.S., but experts are warning that pink eye and high fever, two symptoms of the new variant, are particularly present among children.
What To Know About ‘Arcturus’: New Covid Variant Causing Pink Eye
Arcturus (or XBB.1.16) is the second most prevalent subvariant, making up 9.6% of all U.S. Covid cases.
CAR T Therapy Dramatically Reduces Risk Of Relapse For Multiple Myeloma
A CAR T therapy produced by J&J and Legend Biotech significantly reduces risk of relapse for multiple myeloma patients who have received one to three previous lines of treatment, according to early study results.
Resurrection Of Covid Antibody Therapy: IgG3 Fc Fusion To The Rescue
Recent studies indicate the previously unknown protective value of non-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
New Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer—The Most Lethal Of Cancers—Offers Hope
“I’ve never been more hopeful about the possibility of improving the survival rate for this disease,” said researcher Sana Karam, who noted the animal study could change the way doctors treat the condition in the “near future.”
Why Antibiotics Fail—And How We Can Do Better
A new way of testing for effective antibiotics shows greater accuracy and expands our treatment options for resistant bacteria.
Eli Lilly Pushes For Fast-Track Approval Of Mounjaro As Weight-Loss Drug
Late-stage trials suggest Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold under Mounjaro, could be a more effective obesity drug that Ozempic or Wegovy, and the company expects a regulatory decision by the end of the year.
Empowering Patients And Caregivers: A Solution To Healthcare’s Looming Crisis
Aging population and physician shortages will cause a healthcare crisis. The power balance in healthcare is shifting, empowering patients and caregivers can help. To boost resilience, organizations must expand their definition of care and use tech for …
A Nehiyô Two-Spirit Physician’s Reflections On Providing Indigenous Interventions In Modern Medicine
“I am first and foremost a Nehiyô Two-Spirit person and citizen of my Indigenous nation. Then I am a physician. That is how I practice medicine.”
