Mpox Vaccine in Teens Generates Robust Immune Response, Proves Safe
The modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic mpox vaccine (MVA-BN; Jynneos) generated robust immune responses in adolescents against mpox and was safe, ...
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No X-Ray Proof of Rare Surgical Complication Tied to GLP-1 Agonists
PHILADELPHIA -- Chest x-rays did not support the existence of an aspiration risk for surgical candidates using GLP-1 receptor agonists, ...
Sleep: Fresh insights into how we doze off may help tackle sleep conditions
When he was in need of inspiration, the inventor Thomas Edison used to take a nap in a chair while ...
Another Stab at Disease-Modifying OA Drug Hits Home in Early Study
Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee receiving an investigational chemokine inhibitor showed some improvements in pain and disability, said ...
Laser Trabeculoplasty Tops Eye Drops as Frontline Treatment for Glaucoma
CHICAGO -- Upfront laser trabeculoplasty significantly slowed glaucoma progression and vision loss as compared with eye drops, long-term follow-up from ...
Women in Ban States Are Getting Abortions at Similar Rates as Under Roe, Report Says
Women living in states with abortion bans obtained the procedure in the second half of 2023 at about the same ...
Embryo Transfer Guidelines Reduced Multiple Births Without Harming Live Birth Rate
DENVER -- After 2017 guidelines recommended single embryo transfer in most situations, the multiple birth rate dropped by 58%, according ...
What Oncologists, Patients Should Know
Many patients use cannabis to manage their cancer-related symptoms. However, research indicates that patients often do so without speaking to ...
Time to Retire TPA in Acute Ischemic Stroke?
A new analysis supports the use of intravenous (IV) tenecteplase over IV alteplase (tissue plasminogen activator) for treatment of acute ...
Liam Payne Autopsy Suggests ‘Pink Cocaine’ May Have Led to Death
Share on PinterestAn initial toxicology report revealed that former One Direction member Liam Payne had several drugs, including “pink cocaine,” ...
Why Hospital Gowns Are Ugly; Mass Food Poisoning in Maryland; Eli Lilly Files Suit
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The New York Times looks at why hospital gowns are so ...
Hospital Diagnostic Errors May Affect 7% of Patients
Diagnostic errors are common in hospitals and are largely preventable, according to a new observational study led by Anuj K. ...
Metformin May Reduce Long COVID in Non-Diabetic Population
LOS ANGELES — Metformin prescribed within a week of SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% reduction in long COVID ...
Oral Semaglutide Cuts Cardiovascular Events in T2D
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) lowered the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) by a significant 14% compared with placebo, Novo ...
Canada Debates Expansion of Involuntary Addiction Treatment
Among Canadian politicians, there is a rising interest in the involuntary treatment of homeless patients with episodes of mental illness ...
3 Key Changes for 2025
In 2025 there will be an average of 34 Medicare Advantage plans offered in each county in the United States, ...
Which TNBC Patients Benefit From Adjuvant Chemo?
TOPLINE:Patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high immune infiltration showed improved disease-free survival (DFS) with adjuvant capecitabine. These ...
Dry Eye Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
TOPLINE:Patients with dry eye disease are more than three times as likely to have mental health conditions, such as depression ...
New Tool Aims to Stop ALS Diagnosis Delays
SAVANNAH, Georgia — A new clinical education tool aims to speed the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which often ...
Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief in Psoriatic Arthritis
TOPLINE:Guselkumab administered every 8 weeks (Q8W) leads to durable improvement in disease activity along with improvements in both skin and ...
