With greater understanding of genetics and characteristics of diseases, biologic drugs are emerging as a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. This post from The Guardian highlights how the treatments for cancers and Alzheimer's are on the verge of a breakthrough. The practice of medicine can be hit-and-miss: however good a drug is, it is unlikely to work well on everybody with ... Continue Reading
Real Value of Costly Cancer Drugs and Tips on Preventing Cancers
An article questioning the huge price difference in the cost of cancer drugs between US and some developing countries and offering relatively simple risk-reduction strategies. Gleevec, a drug used to treat leukemia, costs $70,000 a year in the US but only $2,500 in India. This costly gap exists thanks to US patents that prevent competitors from making and selling lower cost ... Continue Reading