The outgoing Biden administration will propose that pricey GLP-1 obesity medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Zepbound) be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Nov 26, 2024
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Scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have discovered a key biological reason why obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, and it boils down to size—specifically ...
Nov 22, 2024
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People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization, a ...
Nov 20, 2024
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A new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death worldwide. Mayo Clinic and ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Most pediatric cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are perinatal, meaning the virus is transmitted from birthing parent to child during pregnancy or birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Assistant Professor Keiko Hatanaka of Toho University, a Ph.D. student of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), in collaboration with Professors Yoshiko Sasaki and Makoto Tanaka of Tokyo Medical and Dental University ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Many individuals worldwide suffer from chronic liver disease (CLD), which poses significant concerns for its tendency to lead to hepatocellular carcinoma or liver failure. CLD is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. ...
Aug 29, 2024
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People with chronic liver disease (CLD) have a higher likelihood of barriers to health care, according to a study recently published in Gastro Hep Advances.
Aug 29, 2024
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People suffering from cirrhosis may find some symptom relief from two accessible activities: stretching and meditation.
Aug 12, 2024
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