TOPLINE: In a case series of 17 men with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, 47.1% had a family history of alopecia. METHODOLOGY: Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a type of scarring alopecia, most often affects women of African descent, and published data on the demographics, clinical findings, and medical histories of CCCA in men are limited. Researchers retrospectively […]

The influenza (flu) virus is constantly undergoing a process of evolution and adaptation through acquiring new mutations. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have added a new layer of understanding to explain why and how flu viruses change. The “survival of the accessible” model provides a complementary view to the more widely recognized “survival […]

If you’re a store or website owner, one of your biggest goals is likely to increase customer conversions. After all, successful conversion rate optimization can make a world of difference when it comes to growing your business. What if we say you can take your struggling to store to a successful one by just making […]

Use of GLP-1 agonists, such as semaglutide, surged among US adults with type 2 diabetes in recent years, through March 2022, and dethroned DPP-4 inhibitors as the top incretin-based drug class, according to a retrospective review of insurance-claims data from more than 1 million individuals. By January-March 2022, 56.6% of US adults with type 2 […]

The host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to Z,” now in […]

As a dedicated digital marketer, you pour countless hours into gathering data, conducting market research, and fine-tuning your client’s marketing campaigns. Your goal is to develop extremely powerful strategies that engage with the target audience and deliver exceptional results. In this dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, one marketing tool has consistently risen above the rest: video […]

Up to one in four patients who undergo metabolic/bariatric surgery have less than 20% weight loss and patients need additional strategies to help them reach their goals. In the new BARI-OPTIMISE trial, patients with poor weight loss after such surgery were randomized to the GLP-1 agonist liraglutide 3.0 mg/day or placebo. Liraglutide was safe and well-tolerated and […]

Recently, a study conducted by researchers from Peking University and Oxford Population Health shed light on the susceptibility of Chinese men to 60 diseases related to alcohol consumption. The study, titled “Alcohol consumption and risks of more than 200 diseases in Chinese men,” was published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine. Alcohol consumption poses a […]

In 2023, the renowned toy company Mattel, famous for creating the iconic Barbie doll, faced challenging times amidst a competitive market. However, a recent development has the potential to reshape the company’s trajectory and revitalize its brand presence: the release of the much-anticipated Barbie movie. This article explores how this cinematic venture has impacted Mattel’s […]

(Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc said on Friday it was stopping a late-stage trial of its blood cancer combination treatment following an analysis that showed it would not be effective. The company was studying antibody magrolimab in combination with a type of chemotherapy called azacitidine for the treatment of patients with a higher risk of […]