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The Lower Your Blood Pressure, the Lower Your Heart Risks

The risk for cardiovascular disease may begin to increase at blood pressure levels well below the currently defined guidelines. A study in JAMA Cardiology included 1,457 people, average age 58, who were free of cardiovascular disease and otherwise quite healthy — they didn’t smoke and had healthy cholesterol and blood glucose levels, and none were… Read More: The Lower Your Blood Pressure, the Lower Your Heart Risks »

Proteus Digital Health, once valued at $1.5 billion, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Proteus Digital Health CEO Andrew Thompson Qin Chen | CNBC Proteus Digital Health has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a filing late Monday.  The Silicon Valley company develops ingestible sensors that communicate when medicines are taken, plus a wearable patch that monitors the response. At one point, the “smart pill” maker was… Read More: Proteus Digital Health, once valued at $1.5 billion, files for… »

FDA pulls emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine, the drug touted by Trump as COVID-19 remedy

The Food and Drug Administration has rescinded authorizations for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, promoted by President Trump as coronavirus treatments, as evidence begins to show the drugs may be harmful. “We now believe that the suggested dosing regimens for [ hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine] as detailed in the Fact Sheets are unlikely to produce an antiviral effect,”… Read More: FDA pulls emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine, the drug touted… »

Rejuvenate Your Body: Guide to Understanding Regenerative Medicine

Advertisements The regenerative medicine market is booming right now. Its global valuation is expected to reach $ 48.97 billion USD by the year 2025. Never heard of this type of medicine before? Not sure what it is or whether it’s a good option for you? If you have questions about it, you’ve come to the… Read More: Rejuvenate Your Body: Guide to Understanding Regenerative Medicine »