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Hearing Loss May Signal Early Parkinson's Disease

— Early interventions with hearing aids attenuated the risk

9 Hrs Ago
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Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye Cancer

Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say

9 Hrs Ago
How Do Younger People Fare With Stool Tests for CRC Screening?

Retrospective study answers questions raised in shift to screening at age 45

9 Hrs Ago
New Strategies for Geographic Atrophy Show Early Promise

Drug targeting junctional zone reduces GA growth by 48% in 3 months, oral agent moderately active

9 Hrs Ago
Few Teens Regret Gender-Affirming Medical Care, Survey Shows

Only 4% reported regret after receiving puberty blockers, gender-affirming hormones

10 Hrs Ago
New Strategies for Geographic Atrophy Show Early Promise

Drug targeting junctional zone reduces GA growth by 48% in 3 months, oral agent moderately active

Few Teens Regret Gender-Affirming Medical Care, Survey Shows

Only 4% reported regret after receiving puberty blockers, gender-affirming hormones

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Novel At-Home Test Diagnoses STIs With 'Lab-Equivalent' Accuracy

But is it ready for prime time?

10 Hrs Ago
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Workers at 7 CVS Pharmacies in California Strike for Better Pay and Healthcare

Picketing is planned until negotiations resume on Wednesday

Oct 21, 2024
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Hundreds More Infants Died After Dobbs Ruling

Nationwide findings mirror those from research after Texas banned early pregnancy abortion

Oct 21, 2024
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Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

Oct 21, 2024
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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

Oct 21, 2024
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Potentially Large Cost Savings With Home-Based OCT for Neovascular AMD

Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care

Oct 21, 2024
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Daily Oral Edaravone for ALS No Better Than On/Off Regimen

Changes in CAFS, ALSFRS-R scores comparable at 48 weeks

Oct 21, 2024
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Psychologist Behind the 'Stanford Prison Experiment' Dies at 91

Philip Zimbardo was criticized for becoming an active participant in controversial study

Oct 21, 2024
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Stroke Prevention Guideline Adds Recs for GLP-1 Drugs, Gender-Affirming Care

Recommendation updates also address social determinants of health

Oct 21, 2024
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Late ED Doc's Secret Life; Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida; COVID Vaccine Lawsuit

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Oct 21, 2024
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Case Study: What Is the Cause of This Right-Sided Numbness, Headache, and Blurred Vision?

Clinicians consider brain tumor or abscess, before finding the completely unrelated cause

Oct 21, 2024
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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

Private insurers would have to cover all prescribed contraceptives without cost-sharing

Oct 21, 2024
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Case Study: Teenage Girl's Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain

Extensive investigation was needed to unravel the complications of the condition

Oct 21, 2024
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Preeclampsia Flagged by Common Lab Values

Can the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio help with early identification?

Oct 20, 2024
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