The FDA approved the gene therapy Zolgensma to treat children with a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. The drug costs $2.125 million for a one-time treatment, CBS News reported.
from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2ZFHnVR
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
One Dead In Atlanta Hotel Legionnaires' Outbreak
Another 61 probable cases of the disease have been identified, according to Nancy Nydam, director of communications at Georgia Department of Public Health, CNN reported.
from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2YvQsnr
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
Novartis Hid Manipulated Data While Seeking Approval for $2.1 Million Treatment
By KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2M3PJn4
Surgical Procedure Aims to Delay Menopause
Ten British women have undergone a first-of-a-kind surgery that could delay menopause by up to 20 years.
from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2Ysq5Pu
Routine Test for Pancreatic Cancer Not Warranted
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Tuesday reaffirmed its prior recommendation against routine screening for pancreatic cancer.
from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2MJSc5s
