The history of syphilis makes interesting reading. For a start, there’s controversy about its origins. Some believe it to have been prevalent from at least 3000BC, whereas the more popular theory links its general introduction to the world to the return of the Columbus navigators from the New World in 1493. Regardless of its actual […]
The Feverish Pricing of MS Treatments
Towards the end of March, the FDA approved two new treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS): Mayzent (siponimod) and Mavenclad (cladribine). Both represent important breakthroughs for people with certain types of MS. But they come at a cost. The wholesale acquisition cost of Mayzent is $88,500 per year. Mavenclad is $99,500 annually. Even for those with […]
Unique and Totally Interesting
Autism is a childhood condition that always seems to be surrounded by a cloud of myths and misconceptions. Myths such as it is caused by vaccination, bad parenting, or a poor diet. Misconceptions that children with autism can’t learn, don’t want to make friends, or don’t feel emotions. Not one of those is true. Nowadays, […]
Don’t Assume
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) comes in third a lot. It’s the third most common cancer in both men and women and also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. But it is also one of the most preventable cancers. Which could make you a winner. Sure, there’s some ick when it comes to CRC screening. Tests […]
Just How Did Cancer-causing Nitrosamines End Up in Our Medications?
If you take medication for blood pressure or heart failure, chances are you have been affected by, or at least heard of, the recent recall of over 75 different generics of valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan and their combinations. 75 different generics? But how can so many different manufacturers be affected when the FDA strictly oversees […]
HIV and the Hope of Becoming HIV-Free
Many people believe HIV started sometime in the 1980s in the United States. But this is not true. In fact, the first acquisition of HIV most likely happened in the 1920s, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, as a result of an adaption of the Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) that was able […]
Recognizing the Dangers of Vaccination Misinformation
Becoming a parent is a wonderful, amazing experience. But it can also be a confusing and overwhelming one too. Firstly, there’s constant worry over whether your baby is sleeping, feeding, or pooping enough or too much. Secondly, there’s a whole range of never-heard-of-before conditions to deal with such as baby acne, colic, cradle cap, diaper […]
Is there an end to high drug costs in the U.S.?
It’s no secret that drug costs for people in the U.S are anywhere from two to six times higher than other parts of the world. But why is this, and is it possible to bring costs down, which, by the way, rose again this new year. Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that there is […]
How Would You Cope Not Being Able To See?
Most of us take our vision for granted. But just take a second and imagine what your world would be like if you couldn’t see. No more reading nor watching movies, and even worse, no more focusing on the faces of the people you love. Low vision is a term used when a person’s visual […]
Have a Little Respect For Your Heart
What would you say to somebody who asked you to do 70 push-ups a minute, every hour, for the rest of your life? We could probably guess that your answer would most likely be unprintable here, or one of disbelief. But that’s what we expect our hearts to do from the day we are born […]
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