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ISSCR updates guidelines to address advances in stem cell-based embryo models
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: The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) released an update of its 2021 Guidelines for Stem Cell Research and Clinical Translation today. The targeted update addresses significant advances in the development and application of human…
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Broad COVID-19 vaccination makes economic sense, especially for older adults, modeling study finds
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels As the nation gears up for the rollout of an updated COVID-19 vaccine, a new study shows the economic benefits of continued broad vaccination in adults. In fact, the country would ultimately save more money than it would spend on vaccinating every person over age 65 with a single dose of an updated mRNA vaccine against…
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Intermittent Antiretroviral Therapy Can Work as Well as Daily Treatment
Switching to intermittent antiretroviral treatment—such as taking weekends off—can work as well as daily medication for people with well-controlled HIV, according to a study presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) in Rwanda. This strategy could help stretch limited drug supplies, but another trial showed that it’s a risky approach for adolescents. “For countries with…
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Essentia and community leaders highlight 25000 referral milestone for vital programs services
During the spring of 2021, Essentia Health partnered with various local and statewide organizations to launch a program addressing health-related social needs. Over the past four years, Essentia’s community health team has seen significant success through this initiative with over 25,000 referrals made, linking individuals to community-based programs and services. Resourceful is a program that helps people facing challenges —…
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Popular Drug Caused Patient’s Breast Cancer Says New Lawsuit
Image by Mohamad Azaam. Bridgett Brown, a resident of California, developed breast cancer from using brand-name and generic versions of the antipsychotics Risperdal (risperidone) and Zyprexa (olanzapine) says a new lawsuit from the Wisner Baum law firm. Neither Brown or her two prescribing physicians knew or “had reason to know” that the drugs could cause breast cancer since the drug manufacturers “obfuscated…
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AI advances virtual MRI imaging offer safer and more accurate tumor detection
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: During magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, contrast agents, such as the rare metal gadolinium, can pose potential health risks. Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have spent years developing contrast-free scanning technology and successfully developed AI-powered…
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Best practices for GI endoscopy during pregnancy
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is rarely performed during pregnancy—accounting for just 0.4% of procedures—there are times when it is urgently needed. A new review by physician-scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, offers experience-informed and, where possible, evidence-based recommendations to guide gastroenterologists in providing safe, effective care to…
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Is GLP-1 microdosing for weight loss safe and effective?
Share on PinterestWhat should you know about GLP-1 microdosing for weight loss? Image credit: picture alliance/Getty Images Over the last few years, the popularity of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss has greatly increased. More than half of Americans taking GLP-1s say it was difficult to afford. Online health platform Noom recently launched its Noom Microdose GLP-1Rx Program to reportedly…
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Doctors warned against prescribing painkiller tied to drug-deaths
Doctors have been warned about the dangers of prescribing a whole class of painkillers after they were linked to Scotland’s drugs-death crisis. Scientists have long been worried that medicines such as pregabalin — dubbed the “new Valium” or even “Bud”, like the beer — are finding their way on to the black market across the UK. Now they are warning…
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HEPA filtration reduces blood pressure for highway residents
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: New research reveals that a simple home air purifier could be a powerful tool for cutting high blood pressure and protecting heart health for people exposed to highway pollution. Study: Effect of HEPA Filtration Air Purifiers on…
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