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Liver transplantation utilizing grafts donated after euthanasia is feasible, study suggests
A first comparison of liver transplantation in Canada using organs donated after medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has shown good patient survival with outcomes similar to standard organ donation. Credit: Journal of Hepatology / Parente et al. Organ donation following medical assistance in dying (MAiD), also known as euthanasia, is a relatively new practice both in North America and worldwide.…
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Health Canada approves drug that slows progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Open this photo in gallery: Sharon Cohen is the medical director of the Toronto Memory Program and one of the researchers who worked on the lecanemab clinical trials. Lecanemab is a medication designed to affect root cause of Alzheimer’s disease.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail Health Canada has for the first time approved a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer’s disease, a watershed…
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Most Americans risk Lyme disease in their own backyards by skipping simple tick prevention
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Researchers surveying over 70,000 U.S. adults and caregivers found that while awareness of Lyme disease is nearly universal, daily habits lag behind, revealing that the greatest risk often starts just steps from home. Study: Risk factors…
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Medical and mental health resources available for students | 2025 Health And Wellness
UTA Health Services is located on campus at 605 S. West St. The health center provides medical clinic, sports medicine and gynecological services. Photo by Maricela Gonzales UTA and Arlington offer a wide range of health and wellness services to support students, from health care and psychological counseling to fitness and basic needs. Here are on- and off-campus medical and…
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LMPD collects over 1,000 pounds of unused prescription medication on National Drug Take Back Day
10 TO 11,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THIS SHOWCASE. POLICE DEPARTMENTS TOOK PART IN AN EFFORT TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF UNWANTED OR UNNEEDED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. TODAY IS NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY. LMPD IS ONE OF THOUSANDS OF DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT JOINED THIS EFFORT. ONE OF THE DRUG TAKE BACK LOCATIONS IS NORTON WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ON DUTCHMANS…
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NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak—what happened in 2019 should be a warning
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The recent confirmation of new measles cases unconnected to international travel suggests the highly contagious disease has likely started spreading through communities, according to Health New Zealand. This is a stark reminder of the pending danger of a larger measles outbreak. To prevent transmission once the measles virus has been introduced, a population immunity of around…
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Five common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee
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Study unravels the genetic shield against winter vomiting disease
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the year. The infection clears up after a couple of days, but the protection it provides is short-lived, meaning…
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‘It sounds like witchcraft’: can light therapy really give you better skin, cleaner teeth, stronger joints? | Skincare
Light therapy is certainly having a moment. You can now buy glowing gadgets for everything from skin conditions and wrinkles to sore muscles and gum disease, the latest being a toothbrush enhanced with tiny red LEDs, described by its makers as “a breakthrough in at-home oral care”. Globally, the market was worth $1bn in 2024 and is projected to grow…
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Rep. Evans spreads misinformation in shutdown debate over health insurance
With the government shutdown now in its fourth week, the point of contention remains Americans’ health care premiums, which are still set to skyrocket next year. Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO) says he is opposed to extending the Biden-era tax credits that keep monthly costs low for working-class Coloradans, because, he claims, someone making $500,000 a year could still qualify for…
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