University of Iowa

Heather Schacht Reisinger and Dana Dailey from the University of Iowa will present on FM-TIPS, an NIH trial exploring TENS with physical therapy for fibromyalgia pain, at the PCT Grand Rounds on January 10, 2025.

High physical activity levels reduce risk of 19 chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Researchers advocate for doctors to discuss exercise habits with patients, suggesting brief surveys and counseling. Insurers often reimburse for exercise counseling, supporting its integration into healthcare.

High-dose IV vitamin C with chemotherapy doubled metastatic pancreatic cancer patients' survival to 16 months. A novel treatment for triple-negative breast cancer showed a 66% pathological complete response rate. Research on enzalutamide-resistant prostate cancer identified EZH2's role, suggesting new therapeutic strategies.

Althea Jordan, 73, battles late-stage Alzheimer’s with her family’s support. Cultural misconceptions and systemic racism hinder early diagnosis and treatment access for Black and Latino communities, despite increasing Alzheimer’s cases and available treatments.

The Transdermal Drug Delivery Pipeline Report, 2024 Update, offers comprehensive insights into pipeline products, development stages, clinical trials, and key companies shaping the transdermal drug delivery market.