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Abington Neurological Associates administered PA’s first infusion of an Alzheimer’s medication in 2023. The treatment is now available in a self-injecting pen
Leqembi, the first medication to treat the memory disorder, is now available in a self-injecting pen, TIME Magazine reported. Described as “the first at-home treatment for Alzheimer’s”, the drug was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. From TIME’s coverage: The self-injectable version works in a similar way to the auto-injector pens that deliver weight-loss drugs…
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Ifinatamab deruxtecan demonstrates high response rate in previously treated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Patients diagnosed with recurrent or progressive extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) may benefit from treatment with ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd), a B7-H3–directed antibody–drug conjugate, according to data presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Barcelona, Spain. New data from the Phase II, IDeate-Lung01…
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Wake County Health Alert | NC Department of Health and Human Services confirms case of tuberculosis at Raleigh high school
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health has confirmed a case of tuberculosis in Wake County. Officials said a person with an active case of tuberculosis was present at Leesville High School last week. The NCDHHS said it is working with Wake County Schools to identify anyone who may have…
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GLP-1 Drugs Help Prevent Hospitalization, Early Death
Share on PinterestWeight loss drugs could help improve health outcomes in people with heart failure. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers report that the weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 40% in people with a common type of heart failure. Experts say this large cohort study strengthens the case for using these…
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Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer
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: Head and neck cancer remains a major global health challenge, ranking among the six most common cancers worldwide and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year. A growing body of evidence now points to an…
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Ethical foraging and herbal healing take root in Northern Ontario
From swampy milkweed buds that taste like capers to stir-fried hosta shoots, Heather Arbour is showing that forests are full of flavor. Her monthly forage walks combine education, sustainability, and a touch of culinary adventure Heather Arbour jokes that if she had a bumper sticker, it would read, “Caution: Will brake for herbs.” Arbour is the brains behind the Frolicking…
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What actually happens in your brain when you change your mind?
Credit: Google DeepMind from Pexels Imagine a game show where the host asks the contestant to randomly pick one option out of three: A, B or C. After the contestant chooses, say, option B, the host reveals one of the remaining choices (say C) does not contain the prize. In the final step, the contestant is asked whether they want…
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The 4 Stages of Uterine Cancer—and What Each One Means
Uterine or endometrial cancer is cancer that occurs in the uterus or the endometrial lining of the uterus. The risk of uterine cancer increases with age, with most cases occurring after menopause. People with diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure are also at higher risk. The Global Cancer Statistics Report has found that uterine cancer is the sixth most prevalent cancer…
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XHANCE: New FDA-approved nasal device offers relief for chronic sinusitis
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — One in eight U.S. adults struggle to breathe and battle the persistent pain and discomfort of chronic sinusitis. Even with sprays, irrigations and pills, a staggering 80% of people can’t find relief. Now, there’s a potentially game-changing approach. What is chronic sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis is a condition where inflammation of the sinus lining causes debilitating symptoms.…
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WHO expands essential medicines lists with new cancer and diabetes treatments
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: Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), adding new treatments for various types of cancer and for diabetes with associated…
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