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28.03.2024 16:46
The rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has quadrupled since 2002, with fentanyl playing a major role in this increase. Experts attribute this surge to the contamination of illegal cocaine supplies with fentanyl. In 2022, drug overdose fatalities approached 108,000, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In that year, unintentional injuries, including drug
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28.03.2024 10:51
Nearly two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Supreme Court is set to consider limitations on mifepristone, a key drug in medication abortion. Doctors and advocates are voicing concerns over potential restrictions following the Court's upcoming hearing. In the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs decision, 14 states have imposed total abortion bans, affecting medication abortion access.
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28.03.2024 10:40
Opill, the inaugural birth control pill to be sold over the counter, has recently become available in select Walgreens stores. Additionally, it can be ordered online from various outlets including Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, and its own website. For the first time in the U.S., people can buy birth control pills like they would common pain relievers, although some states have already allowed
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27.03.2024 23:19
Introduction Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease primarily manifesting on the skin, affecting millions globally. It is characterized by rapid skin cell proliferation leading to thickened, red patches covered with silvery scales. This non-contagious condition varies in severity, distribution, and duration, and profoundly impacts patients' quality of life. What is psoriasis?
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27.03.2024 08:07
In November 2020, Victor Sharrah from Clarksville, Tennessee, began perceiving people's faces as demonic, with distorted features like stretched ears, noses, and mouths, and deep grooves on their faces. At 59, Sharrah believed he had entered a world of demons, describing the experience as terrifying. Diagnosed with prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), a rare neurological disorder, Sharrah experiences
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27.03.2024 08:01
Medicare has announced it will cover the medication Wegovy for patients at higher risk of cardiovascular issues like heart attacks and strokes. This decision could enable access to this costly but effective weight loss drug for millions. Traditionally, Medicare, serving over 65 million Americans, hasn't covered weight loss medications. However, the recent FDA approval expansion for Wegovy, to
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26.03.2024 15:35
Recent research published in Nature suggests a link between a type of bacteria known for causing dental plaque and a form of resistant colorectal cancer. Found in half of the tested tumors, this bacterium may protect cancer cells from treatment drugs, opening potential avenues for new treatment and screening methods. Colon cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with rising rates
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26.03.2024 15:29
Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man, recently underwent a groundbreaking medical procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston where he received a genetically modified pig kidney. Slayman, who had been on dialysis due to kidney failure, participated in this pioneering four-hour surgery last Saturday, led by Dr. Winfred Williams of Mass General's nephrology division. This historic event
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26.03.2024 15:08
The concept of prescribing fruits and vegetables as a means to improve health is gaining traction in the U.S. with numerous programs offering free produce to participants. These initiatives, known as produce prescription programs, are designed to address heart disease and obesity-related health issues by supplying free fruit and vegetable bundles regularly, home delivery of fresh produce, or
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26.03.2024 07:48
Introduction Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta, leading to hallmark motor and non-motor symptoms. Affecting millions globally, PD's incidence increases with age, presenting significant healthcare challenges. This disorder's pathophysiology involves complex
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