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FDA Allows Use of Kisqali for Early Breast Cancer

Women with early stage breast cancer may now take Kisquali, a medication already approved for advanced disease, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s expanded approval of the treatment, drug maker Novartis announced Tuesday. “The FDA approval of Kisqali for this… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on September 18, 2024

Therapy Dogs Ease Stress for Nurses, Doctors, Too

Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of healthcare workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among a small group of workers at two surgical and two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 18, 2024

Musk’s Neuralink Vision Implant Gets FDA Nod

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation. The FDA’s breakthrough tag is given to certain medical devices that provide… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on September 17, 2024