Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survival
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
The study— led by researchers at UT Southwestern... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Colon Cancer Blood Test 83% Accurate in Spotting Tumors
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report.
The test— which could be an option for people who want to avoid... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Taking'Study Drugs' Like Adderall Could Be Gateway to More Drug Abuse
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble.
Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the United States about drugs commonly used by... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Female Whales Undergo Menopause, and Scientists Now Know Why
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2024 -- Why humans, five whale species and some chimpanzees are the only known mammals to go through menopause has long been a mystery.Now, researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. think they ' ve found the answer:... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Using Tap Water for Your Nasal Rinse? Beware Amoeba Dangers
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or " nasal rinsing " to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don ' t follow standard advice to avoid using tap water, and that ' s leading to sometimes... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Study Questions'Rising' Level of U.S. Maternal Deaths
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- For years, U.S. health officials have been sounding the alarm over a steady rise in pregnancy-related deaths among American women, with numbers that appeared to far outstrip those of other wealthy nations.However, the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Biden Administration Calls for Greater Access to Overdose Antidote
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- The White House on Wednesday launched a nationwide call for more training and better access to the lifesaving opioid overdose drug naloxone.Called the Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose, the initiative urges ... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Cyberattack Leaves Health Care Providers Reeling Weeks Later
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Following a cyberattack on the largest health insurer in the United States last month, health care providers continue to scramble as insurance payments and prescription orders continue to be disrupted and physicians... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Weight-Loss Surgery Could Be Lifesaver for Folks Needing New Kidneys
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Weight-loss surgery may help patients struggling with obesity and kidney failure become eligible for a lifesaving transplant, researchers report.Obesity is a key reason why some kidney patients are turned down for a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Cosmetic Surgery Leaves 1 in 8 Patients With Chronic Post-Op Pain
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Norwegians are increasingly asking surgeons for a nip, tuck or implant, and many — especially men — have pain that lingers long after their procedure, a new survey shows.Researchers asked 1,746 adults in Norway... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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1 in 6 Gun Deaths for Women Occur In or Around Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- A woman ' s risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows.About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths in women of childbearing age occurred during pregnancy or... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Precautions Needed When Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Undergo Anesthesia
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Nurses who specialize in anesthesia have issued new guidelines to reduce the risk that patients taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy throw up during surgery. " These medications have exploded in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Depression May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Researchers are zeroing in on the reasons why women who battle depression may be more likely than men to develop heart disease.A study published March 12 in the journal JACC: Asia underscores the need to tailor... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Youth Baseball Can Lead to Overuse Injuries: What Parents Need to Know
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.Dr. Mark Cohen is a hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Midwest... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Use of Legal'Delta-8-THC' Is Rising Among Teens - Is it Safe?
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 -- They ' re cheap, easy to buy and now new research shows they have become the buzz of choice for American teens.
Delta-8-THC products, which include gummies and vapes, are legal in 22 states and Washington, D.C. There is no... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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