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Evolocumab effective for primary prevention in patients with atherosclerosis, diabetes

Evolocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, reduced risk for major adverse CV events in people with no history of heart attack or stroke already taking a statin or other LDL-lowering therapy, according to topline ...
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Despite weak evidence in studies, pelvic exams still play a role in the ED

The pelvic exam should still be performed in certain situations in the ED, even amid conflicting research, a speaker at OMED said.Technological advancements, such as high-resolution ultrasounds, ...
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FDA approved generic abortion pill before government shutdown

The FDA has approved a generic form of the abortion pill mifepristone on Sept. 30, just before the government shutdown.The new generic formulation is manufactured by Evita Solutions. It is the second ...
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FDA approves lurbinectedin, atezolizumab combination for small cell lung cancer

The FDA approved the combination of lurbinectedin and atezolizumab as first-line maintenance treatment for certain adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.This indication of lurbinectedin ...
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Remote music therapy may benefit older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment

Remotely delivered music therapy may positively impact neuropsychiatric symptoms and improve overall quality of life for older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers, ...
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‘Power to make change’: Advocacy needed to preserve access to IVF

Health care professionals can play a role in advocacy for reproductive and fertility access, a speaker said at the Power of ...
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Intensive Mediterranean diet may yield significant improvement in psoriasis symptoms

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet significantly improved disease severity among patients with psoriasis, independent of weight loss, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology. “Although there ...
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DefEYE, subsidiary of Verséa Health, launches as independent company

DefEYE Inc., previously a subsidiary of Verséa Health operating as Verséa Ophthalmics, announced its launch as an independent company, according to a press release. DefEYE launched with a portfolio of ...
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Paternal smoking during puberty linked to epigenetic age acceleration in daughters

Paternal smoking during puberty was linked to epigenetic age acceleration in female offspring determined via three epigenetic clocks, according to data presented at the European Respiratory Society ...
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Specialists share views on use of cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic membranes

Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.
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Contaminated cloves found during investigation of radioactive shrimp

The FDA detected radioactive contamination in a second food product imported from Indonesia during its recent investigation of radioactive shrimp.After identifying shrimp contaminated with Cesium-137 ...
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Healio, CEDARS/ASPENS announce mentorship program for young ophthalmologists

Healio and CEDARS/ASPENS, a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, will launch an exclusive mentorship program at OSN New York in November. According to a press release, the ...