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Health probe after child allegedly given wrong medicine at clinic
A COMPLAINT has been lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Northern Cape Department of Health after a seven-year-old patient was reportedly issued the wrong medication at the Masakhane Clinic in Bloemanda. Homestead resident Rashida Joubyer said her daughter, who suffers from asthma, was prescribed medication for her condition but was instead given three sets of…
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What it is, how it spreads and how to stop it
Rift Valley fever tissue. Credit: Public Domain Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers. As a researcher, I have contributed to several studies on this mosquito-borne…
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FDA-Approved Eye Drops Offer a New Alternative to Reading Glasses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new type of prescription eye drops for age-related blurry vision, which could last long enough to get some people through an entire workday without reading glasses. Vizz, the once-daily eye drops, are the first aceclidine-based solution to be approved for presbyopia, or age-related blurry vision, a condition that impacts 128…
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National Rural Health Day Digital Toolkit
National Rural Health Day: November 20, 2025Celebrate with us November 17-21 The AHA celebrates its rural and small members every day, but we are particularly proud to recognize them on Nov. 20, National Rural Health Day! Throughout the week of Nov. 17-21, the AHA, along with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, the National Rural Health Association,…
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How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
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: A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers by unleashing a potent interferon-driven immune surge that transforms resistant tumors into immunotherapy-ready targets. Study: SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines…
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How Will Ozempic and Wegovy Sales Aid NVO’s Upcoming Q3 Results?
Novo Nordisk NVO is a dominant player in the cardiometabolic space, mainly due to the encouraging uptake of its blockbuster semaglutide-based (GLP-1) drugs — Ozempic (for type II diabetes [T2D]) and Wegovy (for obesity). Together, the drugs generated DKK 101.41 billion in the first half of 2025, representing about 65% of NVO’s total sales. Investors will be most keen to know…
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HIV prevention jab approved for use in England and Wales. Here’s how it works
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The first ever injectable drug that can prevent HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales. The drug, cabotegravir, would benefit an estimated 1,000 people at risk of HIV in England and Wales. It offers a long-acting alternative to other existing preventive HIV drugs, which are only available as pills and usually must be…
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The FDA Is Hiding the Names of Drugs Made in Contaminated Factories — ProPublica
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Hidden Drug Names: For decades, the FDA has blacked out the names of generic drugs on inspection reports for foreign factories that were found to have safety and quality violations. Patients in the Dark: The practice…
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U of U Health CEO inducted into the National Academy of Medicine – @theU
As chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Carter also led his department’s efforts to create novel personalized gene and cell-based therapies in other brain disorders. One project led by Carter and a team of collaborators was a ‘first in man’ approach to replace dopamine-producing brain cells lost in Parkinson’s disease by turning a patient’s own skin…
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Dietary fat dictates seasonal eating rhythms, study finds
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: A new study from UC San Francisco shows that our natural eating patterns are more closely tied to seasonal rhythms than previously thought. Next time you’re tempted to raid the pantry for snacks loaded with saturated…
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