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Medicare Advantage beneficiaries sue Humana over algorithm use
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Obstetrician who sterilised woman without consent is suspended for 12 months
Consultant obstetrician David Sim has been suspended for 12 months from the UK medical register after sterilizing a woman without her consent in Northern Ireland. He believed the patient wanted…
A Wearable to Manage Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms: Interview with Lucy Jung, CEO at Charco Neurotech
Charco Neurotech has developed CUE1, a non-invasive wearable device to aid Parkinson's patients in managing their symptoms. The device provides vibratory action to targeted regions, inspired by 19th-century observations showing…
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A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) among US veterans. PCC refers to persistent symptoms after COVID-19, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and altered senses.…
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A recent randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of Abbots' TriClip system for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) of tricuspid valve in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) showed improvements in…
Wasabi For Cognitive Health? Researchers Say It Could Improve Memory
A study found that a supplement containing 6-MSITC, the main bioactive compound in wasabi, improved short-term and long-term memory in healthy participants above 60. The trial involved 72 participants split…
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A study by Tel Aviv University found that mothers devote only 25% of their attention to their toddlers while using smartphones, which can impair child development. Mothers talked less with…
Prostanil capsules – ingredients, opinions, forum, price, where to buy, lazada – Philippines
Prostanil capsules are designed to treat prostate enlargement, which is a common condition in men over 50 years old. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that produces semen, and its…
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A study has been conducted to investigate the safety and effectiveness of auricular acupuncture for treating depression. The results shed light on this alternative treatment method. The research suggests that…
Sanofi Abandons Deal for Rare Disease Drug Amid FTC’s Monopoly Concerns
Sanofi is backing out of a deal to license Maze Therapeutics' experimental drug for Pompe disease after the Federal Trade Commission accused the transaction of being anti-competitive. The FTC claimed…
Irish College of Opthalmologists Winter Meeting & Montgomery Lecture
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Phototherapy and Systemic Therapy in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a magnetic hydrogel wound dressing that contains two different regenerative cell types. The dressing is stimulated by an external magnetic field,…
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Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths reported this year, according to the World Health Organization. The…
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects 3.3 million adults in the U.S. and is marked by severe fatigue that limits a person's activity. The first nationally representative survey conducted by the…
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TensioCare capsules – ingredients, opinions, forum, price, where to buy, lazada – Philippines
TensioCare is a product that emphasizes the importance of knowing one's blood pressure and regularly monitoring it, as high blood pressure often goes unrecognized for a long time. It is…
No role of Low-Dose Naltrexone for Pain Relief in Fibromyalgia
A study found that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) does not provide pain relief for fibromyalgia. The researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial and found that LDN did not significantly reduce pain…
Privia Medical Group Teams Up with Iron Health To Advance OB/GYN Care
Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast has partnered with Iron Health to launch Privia Wellness, a program offering medication management and nutrition support for women. Privia Health helps independent providers manage…
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A post hoc analysis of pooled data from three double-blind, placebo-controlled trials shows that the treatment abrocitinib is a safe and effective option for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis across…
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Privia Health-backed Texas medical group launches OB/GYN initiative
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Researchers from the Organoid Group and the Rare Cancers Genomics Team have created a new model for studying neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the lab. The researchers found that some types…
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New COVID Variant JN.1 Could Disrupt Holiday Plans
Experts are concerned about the rise of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1, especially as the holiday season approaches. The 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine appears to work against this variant, but vaccine…
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