Ginkgo biloba may reduce cognitive decline after stroke
Ginkgo biloba extract plus aspirin, compared to aspirin alone, is associated with less cognitive decline after stroke and doesn’t increase the incidence of vascular…
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No special precautions needed for flu shots in people with egg allergies
An updated practice parameter from the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters says that people with egg allergy should receive their yearly flu shot,…
Want to slow the aging process? Restrict your calories
A study shows that restricting caloric intake slows the aging process, according to an article in a special issue of Journals of Gerontology that…
FDA approves new treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
On Dec. 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved use of Nucala (mepolizumab) to treat adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis…
Healthy eating improves children’s self-esteem
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Successful gene therapy for hemophilia
A single treatment with gene therapy normalized levels of Factor VIII in patients with hemophilia as long as 1 year after the infusion, according…
FDA approves first biosimilar for certain breast, stomach cancers
On Dec. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) as a biosimilar to Herceptin (trastuzumab) for the treatment of patients…
Consumer-directed health plans have little effect on reducing unnecessary medical services
Consumer-directed health plans have little or no effect on spending on low-value services, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care. (more…)
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime, and laws restricting gun ownership for people convicted of domestic violence reduces killings of female…
Automated pressure injury assessment tool
A study in Nursing Research reports that automated pressure injury risk assessment system, which is built into an electronic health record and doesn’t require…
Ginkgo biloba may reduce cognitive decline after stroke
Ginkgo biloba extract plus aspirin, compared to aspirin alone, is associated with less cognitive decline after stroke and doesn’t increase the incidence…
No special precautions needed for flu shots in people with egg allergies
An updated practice parameter from the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters says that people with egg allergy should receive their yearly…
Want to slow the aging process? Restrict your calories
A study shows that restricting caloric intake slows the aging process, according to an article in a special issue of Journals of…
FDA approves new treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
On Dec. 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved use of Nucala (mepolizumab) to treat adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis…
Healthy eating improves children’s self-esteem
A healthy diet improves the self-esteem of children, according to a study in BMC Public Health. (more…)
Successful gene therapy for hemophilia
A single treatment with gene therapy normalized levels of Factor VIII in patients with hemophilia as long as 1 year after the…
FDA approves first biosimilar for certain breast, stomach cancers
On Dec. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) as a biosimilar to Herceptin (trastuzumab) for the treatment…
Consumer-directed health plans have little effect on reducing unnecessary medical services
Consumer-directed health plans have little or no effect on spending on low-value services, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed…
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime, and laws restricting gun ownership for people convicted of domestic violence reduces killings…
Automated pressure injury assessment tool
A study in Nursing Research reports that automated pressure injury risk assessment system, which is built into an electronic health record and…
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