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Fact check: Canola oil has several health benefits and isn't toxic, experts say
The claim: Canola oil is toxic
Mar 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves Rinvoq for treatment of atopic dermatitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients aged 12 years and older, the manufacturer announced Friday.
Jan 19, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Testing for COVID-19 at home
The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, omicron, has heightened safety protocols and plans to help people stay safe from illness as researchers and experts learn more about the newest strain of SARS-CoV-2. This includes ...
Dec 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 studies should record women's menstrual changes, recommend researchers
Large-scale COVID-19 studies and clinical trials should collect data on menstrual changes, according to new research which evaluated current evidence. The findings, to be published in the International Journal of Epidemiology ...
Dec 2, 2021
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Genetics
Immunosuppressants linked to severe reactions in people with common genetic profile
A Stanford Medicine-led research team has identified a common genetic profile that predicts severe, potentially fatal reactions to four powerful immune-suppressing drugs. The genetic profile is found in about 20% of the general ...
Nov 23, 2021
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Q and A: What is pharmacogenomics?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot about lab tests that can look at my genetics to see how I metabolize medications. How does this work and why is it important for me to know how my body metabolizes medicine?
Oct 28, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Link between menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated
Some women say their periods change after getting a COVID-19 vaccination. In The BMJ today, Dr. Victoria Male, a reproductive specialist at Imperial College London, says a link between menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination ...
Sep 15, 2021
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Medications
REGEN-COV authorized for postexposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals
(HealthDay)—The monoclonal antibody therapy REGEN-COV was authorized for emergency use as a postexposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 in those at high risk for severe disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced ...
Aug 5, 2021
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How to safely use the right flea and tick product for your pet
(HealthDay)—When choosing and using flea and tick products for your pets, there are a number of things to consider, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Jun 28, 2021
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Medical research
Speeding up clinical trials by making drug production local
The Boston area has long been home to innovation that leads to impactful new drugs. But manufacturing those drugs for clinical trials often involves international partners and supply chains. The vulnerabilities of that system ...
Jun 11, 2021
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