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What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat

This post was originally published on this siteThe first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. State officials released a bulletin on Feb. 9 detailing that an elderly man contracted the virus in Sept. 2023, likely from an infected stray cat who scratched him. The man, […]

Cardiologist answers some of the top heart health questions on Google for American Heart Month

This post was originally published on this sitePeople are curious about heart health — and for good reason. Heart disease remains the leading killer of men and women in the U.S. — each year, around 695,000 people die from cardiovascular conditions, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For American Heart Month, Dr. […]

AI-designed drug for inflammatory bowel disease enters human clinical trials: ‘A significant need’

This post was originally published on this siteInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) impacts 1.6 million people in the U.S. — and a new artificial intelligence-generated drug could help alleviate symptoms. Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven biotech company based in Hong Kong and in New York City, recently announced that its new AI-designed IBD drug — ISM5411 — […]

AI-designed drug for inflammatory bowel disease enters human clinical trials: ‘A significant need’

This post was originally published on this siteInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) impacts 1.6 million people in the U.S. — and a new artificial intelligence-generated drug could help alleviate symptoms. Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven biotech company based in Hong Kong and in New York City, recently announced that its new AI-designed IBD drug — ISM5411 — […]

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

This post was originally published on this siteIf you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, you might be wondering if it’s necessary to take an antiviral medication, such as Paxlovid. Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) gained full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 25, 2023.  Another drug, Lagevrio (molnupiravir), is authorized for […]

These 8 health screenings should be on your calendar for 2024, according to doctors

This post was originally published on this siteBeyond the common resolutions involving diet and exercise, the New Year is a great time to take stock of recommended health screenings and get them on the calendar, experts say. Each person’s screening decisions will depend on individual factors such as gender, medical conditions, family history and other […]

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