Columbus, OH

In January 2023, Baxter announced plans to spin its renal care and acute therapies units into an independent, publicly traded company. It said at the time that it expected the company to stand alone in the next 12 to 18 months. In July of last year, Baxter picked “Vantive” as the name of the proposed business.

Baxter strikes $3.8B agreement to sell kidney care business to Carlyle Group

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert for parents and caregivers regarding several infant formula products that are non-compliant with federal safety standards. The products in question include Crecelac and Farmalac brand formulas, which have been linked to serious health risks for infants. The alert...

FDA issues safety alert for infant formula over health risks

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial done performed in the the United Kingdom June 2014 to October 2017), enrolled 207 adult patients with symptomatic, radiographic KOA and knee pain (severity ≥4 out of 10) on most days in the past 3 months, after an inadequate response to analgesic medications.

Pain Reduction with Methotrexate in Knee Osteoarthritis

Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

Homestead, FL

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If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

California State

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CALIFORNIA – California residents whose information was compromised in a U-Haul data breach that occurred in September 2022 or December 2023 are eligible to collect $100. The moving company agreed to settle in a $5 million class action lawsuit.

Californians can collect $100 from U-Haul for class action settlement

102.5 The Bone

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new nasal spray that will be an alternative to EpiPen for people who have severe allergic reactions. The medication is called Neffy, an epinephrine spray that can help stop the effects of a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, to food, medications and insect stings, The Washington Post reported.

FDA approves nasal spray alternative to EpiPen

Two recent developments in Alzheimer’s disease research offer new hope for patients living with the disease, and their families. Among those, in June, Tiziana Life Sciences received Food and Drug Administration clearance to use intranasal foralumab in its first patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease under the FDA’s expanded access investigational new drug program.

FDA clears nasal spray for moderate Alzheimer’s disease in first patient

Everyday Health

Neffy offers an alternative to EpiPens, which people with serious allergies carry in case of a life-threatening anaphylaxis reaction.

The First Needle-Free Alternative to the EpiPen Is a Potentially Lifesaving Nasal Spray

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

New Jersey State

Texas State

Motherly

The recall impacts infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B stores in 12 states.

Recall issued on infant formula sold at CVS and H-E-B due to elevated vitamin D levels

NBC News

The Food and Drug Administration has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray as the first needle-free emergency treatment for potentially fatal allergic reactions, the agency said on Friday. The spray, which will be sold under the brand name Neffy, is seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors like...

FDA approves nasal spray as first needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Late last year, Samara Maloney, one of the Caribbean’s most beloved social media influencers, passed away unexpectedly from a ruptured brain aneurysm, plummeting the...

Neurologists Speak Out: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From A Brain Aneurysm

Medtronic said Monday it received Food and Drug Administration approval for deep brain stimulation (DBS) technology that is implanted while the patient is under general anesthetic. Surgeons traditionally perform DBS procedures, a treatment for medical conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, while the patient is awake. However, a series of...

Medtronic wins FDA approval for asleep deep brain stimulation

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

For decades, sodium restriction has been a cornerstone in the management of heart failure, driven by the belief that reducing salt intake helps control fluid retention and improve outcomes. Heart failure is marked by the activation of the renin-angiotensin and noradrenergic systems, leading to fluid retention. Consequently, limiting sodium intake has been seen as a way to mitigate these effects and reduce edema and other complications associated with heart failure.

Salt restriction in heart failure

The spleen tyrosine kinase pathway was upregulated in patients that had severe toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. This signature accurately identified 60% of patients with toxicities. Researchers identified a gene signature that can predict which group of patients with melanoma will experience severe immune-related adverse events when treated with...

Gene signature predicts severe adverse events from ICI therapy for melanoma

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Carlyle to acquire Baxter’s kidney care business for $3.8bn

The Carlyle Group has agreed to purchase Baxter International’s Kidney Care segment for $3.8...

Carlyle to acquire Baxter’s kidney care business for $3.8bn

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