Month: August 2024

US Undercounts Bird Flu in Cattle as Farmers Shun Testing

The U.S. bird-flu outbreak in dairy cattle is much larger than official figures suggest due to farmers’ reluctance to test their animals and risk the economic consequences of a positive result, according to Reuters interviews with dairy experts, veterinarians, and farmers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 15, 2024

1 in 4 Comatose Brain-Injured Patients Show Covert Awareness

Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says. About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies aren’t… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 15, 2024

Medicare Deals Could Save $6B in Popular Drug Costs

The U.S. government will save $6 billion in the first year from new prices the Biden administration has negotiated down by as much as 79% on 10 top-selling prescription drugs for the Medicare health program for older Americans, officials said Thursday. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on August 15, 2024