Sales of Regeneron’s lead product have been tapering off, but a handful of potential blockbusters could provide some big gains in 2017 and beyond. The pharma giant, meanwhile, also has some exciting growth drivers in its lineup, but an aging product line will make big gains difficult going forward.
Month: January 2017
5 Tough Questions for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CEO
But he’s gotten used to answering tough questions. On Thursday morning, the big drugmaker’s CEO sat down for around 40 minutes responding to nonstop questions at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Unscripted event.
Brad Zimanek: Rise of Kiffin, Sark at Bama shows Saban’s compassion
Alabama head coach Nick Saban during Media Day. The Alabama football team held media day Saturday in at Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa, Florida as they prepare to play Clemson in the CFP Championship.
Alaska’s next big crop will be … rhodiola? These farmers and researchers hope so.
With green-blue succulent leaves and bright yellow flowers, rhodiola rosea is right at home in cold climates, and since about 2009, more Alaska farmers and hobbyists have started growing and experimenting with it. More Alaska farmers are growing the Arctic plant rhodiola rosea and trying to turn it into a significant piece of the state’s agricultural industry.
Honor day by serving the aging
American will pause Jan. 16 for a national holiday and a day of remembrance, namely Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African-Americans, and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality.
Republicans Take Upper Hand in Fight to Defund Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, joined by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., right, and others, speaks during a news conference discussing women’s health care, Jan. 5, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The day after Thanksgiving, president-elect Donald Trump left Marjorie Dannenfelser a voicemail thanking her for the efforts of her volunteers, who knocked on more than one million doors on his behalf this election.
Visitation, funeral information released for Amzie Smith
Visitation and funeral services were released Saturday for Amzie Smith, the Ballard High School junior who died Friday after a year-long battle with liver cancel. According to her obituary , visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road.
New legislative session brings $500B deficit, uncertainty
… As it stands, Hickenlooper’s budget requires $500 million in transfers, cuts or delayed spending on transit, health care and other programs. All of it must comply with the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which limits the revenues the state can …
Discover Dinosaurs exhibit just right for little kids
Approach “Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED” as a thoughtful carnival and you are unlikely to be disappointed by the two-day exhibit. There are serious-looking dino robots that growl and snarl and bob their heads like meat-eating horses.
How will Congress act?
Well, folks, in the last day or two we got a glimpse of what we can look forward to with a Republican-controlled Congress emboldened by Donald Trump’s election: overreach and arrogance. The first thing they try to do is weaken oversight of ethics violations in the House.
People Are Freaking Out Over Paul Ryan Blocking Planned Parenthood Petitions
… “I was so proud to stand with Planned Parenthood today. Paul Ryan needs to know that you can’t mess with women’s health care and not expect a fight,” Planned Parenthood volunteer Morgan Burris told Teen Vogue . The stand-off between the volunteers …
Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium gains recognition
Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium Trustee Jan Klein, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health CEO Jessica Brooks, and consortium Chairman David Wyatt. The Allegheny County Schools Health Insurance Consortium was recognized last year by the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health for “Excellence in Driving Innovation in Employee Health,” and by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a Health Care Hero.
Shannen Doherty offers emotional thanks to her cancer team
Shannen Doherty has shared a heartfelt tribute to her cancer treatment team as she finishes up her latest round of radiotherapy. The Charmed star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and has shared her journey through treatment with her fans by posting photo and video updates on social media.
Shannen Doherty Posts Photo of a Maggie,a Her Radiation Therapy Machine
Shannen Doherty posted another update in her breast cancer journey, this time paying tribute to the machine used for her radiation therapy. The Charmed actress, 45, shared a black and white Instagram photo of her standing beside the large machine she calls “Maggie.”
Obama’s Minnesota legacy
From a health care overhaul to student-debt relief, President Obama’s policies had a significant impact on the lives of many Minnesotans. Minnesota was an early adopter of Obama’s health care overhaul, bringing the number of uninsured residents in the state to an all-time low.
Olivea, once signed by Giants, took 125 Vicodin a day in NFL
A former Ohio State University football player whose NFL career fell apart because of a painkiller addiction says he wants to become a college coach and help others avoid similar pitfalls now that he’s clean and has a degree. Shane Olivea told The Columbus Dispatch he was high every day following his rookie year with the San Diego Chargers.
The Three Big Reasons Republicans Can’t Replace Obamacare
Republicans are preparing to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and have promised to replace it with something that doesn’t leave more than 20 million Americans stranded without health insurance. First, Republicans say they want the replacement to be “market-based.”
Fort Campbell woman gives birth to quadruplets while battling cancer
Kayla and Sgt. Charles Gaytan are the proud parents of quadruplets born Friday afternoon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center without fertility treatment of any kind.
With chemical dependency on rise, school gets two counselors
For the first time ever, Rochester Public Schools will have a chemical dependency counselor available for students – two of them, actually. Thanks to a grant from the governor’s office, RPS was selected as a district that would receive two chemical dependency counselors to help students dealing with dependency issues – and they are positions that haven’t been previously funded, according to Denise Moody, the district’s mental health services coordinator.
Governor, legislators ready for the 2017 session
They face uncertainty as it’s unknown how big changes at the federal level could affect the state policy, particularly in the area of health care. “You tell me what the changes are, and I’ll tell you how we react,” said House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley.
Program aims to bring specialized care to more patients
Physicians and other medical experts in New Jersey are teaming up to bring more specialized care to people living in rural areas, on Medicaid and who lack comprehensive health insurance coverage. Robert Wood Johnson Partners launched the New Jersey Project ECHO Academic Medical Center Hub in fall 2016 with three remote-access “tele-mentoring” clinics.
Hospital sees bump in flu cases
… with the flu yourself, Kumar suggests wearing a face mask to help limit the spread of germs. Denton County Public Health keeps statistics on flu cases, but officials there could not be reached for comment Friday. In a statement last month, Juan …
Feed Babies Peanut-Based Foods as Early as Possible to Avoid Peanut Allergies
… years of age was recommended. All this introduction of peanuts ought to take place under the close supervision of a health professional. It is not to be done on one’s own and in a haphazard manner. Those who have peanut allergy ought to be very …
Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Spending Tripled Since 2010, OIG Reports
Payments for catastrophic coverage under Medicare Part D have more than tripled since 2010, rising past $33 billion in 2015, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General . The report identified high-priced specialty drugs as a major driver of the increase in spending.
Montana may be a model for the Medicaid work requirement
Montana State Senator Ed Buttrey is a no-nonsense businessman from Great Falls. Like a lot of Republicans, he’s not a fan of the Affordable Care Act, nor its expansion of Medicaid, the health insurance for the poor and disabled.
Measles making comeback as parents opt out of vaccines
… there was a huge spike in Texas cases in 1958 with 85,862 people infected, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Nearly 50 years later, in the year 2000, it was declared across the country that measles had been eliminated due …
Feathered friends return to Pennsylvania Farm Show
Poultry exhibits were canceled at last year’s farm show due to the threat of avian influenza. Pennsylvania lifted the ban earlier this year.
Before The Crown, there was Victoria
Julia Baird’s biography of Queen Victoria reads like a novel. It’s the story of Victoria, told, as best as possible, from her own perspective.
Diversicare Leasing Corp Elliott Nursing Rehabilitation Center Omega…
… Wayne Adams, filed a complaint against Diversicare alleging that she had suffered an accelerated deterioration of her health as a result of Diversicare’s wrongful conduct, including recurring pressure ulcers, an ankle fracture, urinary tract …
President Obama gives preview of farewell address in weekly address
… up to half of Americans who have a preexisting condition, and secured new rights and protections for everybody with health insurance. Together, we’ve brought home most of our brave troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, and took bin Laden and thousands …
No, Defunding Planned Parenthood Won’t Cause Women To Die
… because the abortion giant will not receive $500 million from the government. I’ve depended on Planned Parenthood for health care, and I’m not alone. Women will die from preventable causes. #IStandWithPP https://t.co/noOwT3BfaH How many women will …
‘F**k W/Out Fear’ Says L.A. LGBT Center’s New PrEP Campaign
… HIV-gay and bi youth of color and trans women-are some of the least likely to know about PrEP. A recent study by APLA Health has revealed that black and Latino youth are actually the least likely to know about PrEP, and less than 10% are using it. …
Microsoft pioneer Ric Weiland’s huge bequest changed science, society
… off many strains of HIV, now being used in “Hutch”-led prevention research – could be used for a cure as well. Oregon Health & Science University’s Nancy Haigwood showed that the antibodies, given to baby monkeys just one day after exposure to HIV …
Bed bug and cockroach infestation costing family more than sanity
Old scars dot the eight-year-old’s entire body after months of living with a bed bug infestation at her west Edmonton housing complex. “We’ve lost everything.
Two new H7N9 cases reported in south China
… people who had close contact with the patients have not tested positive for the virus as of Friday. Local health sectors have conducted investigations, risk evaluations and disinfected possible areas of transmission to prevent the virus from …
Ed Sheeran’s 12 Most Provocative Lyrics
Ed Sheeran is back with two new songs that have been taking the world by storm, topping iTunes and garnering a combined 10 million views less than 24 hours of being released Friday . But while “Shape of You” is making some fans want to hit the dance floor and “Castle on the Hill” has others belting out its passionate chorus, what listeners may not have realized upon the first few listens is just how PG-13 some of the lyrics are.
Claims Of HIV Contamination In Thai Canned Fruits Baseless
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has rubbished claims that canned fruits from Thailand contain Human Immunodeficiency Virus . He said HIV lived in human body fluid and could not live in canned food which had undergone high temperature heat treatment.
Community rallies behind beloved ailing LHS teacher
For more than 30 years, Ernie Descheneaux has shared his kindhearted nature with students and faculty at Lowell High School. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor last fall, it’s the community’s turn to return the kindness.
Chad Bettis now cancer-free, prepares for spring training
… area. “I feel really good. Looks like we’re going to be right on schedule for spring training.” His clean bill of health does come with the stipulation that he has to go through routine blood tests every three months or so, just to make sure the …
Selective laser nano-thermolysis of human leukemia cells with…
To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Background and Objective Previously reported studies on laser nano-thermolysis of cancerous cells demonstrated insufficient efficacy and specificity of malignant cell damage.