Medications
FDA approves first over-the-counter nasal spray for opioid overdoses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the over-the-counter use of a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.
Mar 29, 2023
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Health
Commentary: Passive vaping—it's time we see it like secondhand smoke and stand up for the right to clean air
A medical student of mine recently said he loved the smell of vanilla in the house he shared with friends who vaped. "That's OK, right?" he asked. "Well no," I said, "If you can smell the vanilla you are probably getting ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi
Deaths from pregnancy complications have become more prevalent in Mississippi, and racial disparities in the health of those who give birth have widened in recent years, according to a report released Thursday by the state's ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Cardiology
Advocating for developmental care for infants with complex congenital heart disease
Developmental disorders, disabilities, and delays are common outcomes for infants with complex congenital heart disease. Targeting early factors influencing these conditions after birth and during neonatal hospitalization ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
US congressional report slams FDA approval of Alzheimer's drug
The US Food and Drug Administration's approval process for a controversial drug used to treat Alzheimer's was "rife with irregularities," a congressional report said Thursday.
Dec 29, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
States that restrict abortions have more maternal, infant deaths
In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds.
Dec 14, 2022
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Health
New approach for drug and alcohol services proposed
People who have sought help for drugs and alcohol should be actively involved when developing new services according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Nov 29, 2022
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Medications
Defense Department health plan cuts its pharmacy network by nearly 15,000 outlets
Doris Spatz takes a once-a-day pill, Kisqali, to keep her metastatic breast cancer in check. As a patient in the Defense Department health system, she can fill routine prescriptions at a military pharmacy without a copay ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Health
New survey suggests little progress against U.S. teen vaping
The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there's been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids.
Oct 6, 2022
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Medical research
How a patient partnership is propelling cancer research
In the fall of 2018, cancer researcher Corrie Painter began presenting some intriguing early results from a new study on a rare and deadly cancer known as angiosarcoma. She and her fellow scientists hoped that by sharing ...
Sep 14, 2022
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