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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

WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks in Africa Global Health Emergency as New Form of Virus Spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading. Few vaccine doses are available on the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 14, 2024