Sleep disorders
FDA says repaired sleep apnea machines still carry health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning about certain sleep apnea machines made by Philips Respironics.
Apr 10, 2023
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Cardiology
Novel drug shows promise for alleviating both heart failure and the sleep apnea associated with it
A novel drug is showing promise for alleviating heart failure, a common condition associated with sleep apnea and a reduced lifespan. The drug, known as AF-130, was tested in an animal model at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Health
Study: Mediterranean and low fat diet programs lower risk of death and heart attack in patients at risk
Mediterranean and low fat dietary programs reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomized trials of seven popular ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Medications
Lawmakers want to tighten access to veterinary drug xylazine, often mixed with fentanyl
Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.
Mar 29, 2023
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Cardiology
In vitro 3D-engineered heart tissue that monitors drug-induced cardiotoxicity
Cardiotoxicity is a clinical condition that arises from using pharmaceutical agents such as antibiotics, which result in harmful effects on the heart, ultimately compromising its functional capacity. The left ventricle's ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Medications
Study: Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
The risk of long-term health problems, hospitalization and death after a COVID-19 infection diminishes among those who take the antiviral drug Paxlovid within five days after testing positive, according to an analysis of ...
Mar 24, 2023
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Medications
Novel drug makes mice skinny even on sugary, fatty diet
Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have developed a small-molecule drug that prevents weight gain and adverse liver changes in mice fed a high-sugar, high-fat ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Medications
Bempedoic acid improves outcomes in statin-intolerant patients
The cholesterol-lowering drug bempedoic acid reduced the combined rate of major adverse cardiovascular events by 13%, meeting its primary endpoint in a large study of patients with high cholesterol who were unable to tolerate ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Cardiology
Ultrasound device that calms nerves in the kidney may offer new treatment option for hypertension
A device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys may be able to help some people get their blood pressure under control.
Feb 28, 2023
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Addiction
FDA takes action against animal tranquilizer tied to fatal overdoses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it has taken action to restrict imports of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine to prevent illicit use of the drug.
Feb 28, 2023
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