Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have been working wonders in terms of shedding pounds for many people, but a study shows that they’re still not as effective as surgery when it comes to weight loss – and it’s not even…
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Levetiracetam information updated to include studies that suggest no link to autism
The summary of product characteristics (SmPC) for the antiepileptic medicine Keppra (levetiracetam; UCB Pharma) has been updated to include clinical trials that did not suggest an increased risk of autism or intellectual disability in children…
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One dose of either a bivalent or nonavalent HPV vaccine provides protection against HPV16 or HPV18 infection and is not inferior to two doses
After 5 years of follow-up of a double-blind, randomised, controlled ESCUDDO study, a single dose of either a bivalent or nonavalent HPV vaccine provided similar protection to that of two doses, which is the standard regimen for adolescents….
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Early research shows benefits of social media break — Harvard Gazette
If you’ve ever thought a break from social media might be good for your head space, new research suggests you’re onto something.
In a study of young adults published in JAMA Network Open, those who participated in a one-week social media…
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Difference in kidney function tests predicts health risks
December 16, 2025
At a Glance
- People with chronic kidney disease faced a higher risk of death and serious health problems when two tests of kidney function did not…
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A key to long-term HIV control
December 16, 2025
At a Glance
- Two NIH-funded studies linked sustained suppression of HIV after experimental treatments to a certain type of immune cell.
- The…
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Arsenic reduction linked to lower risk of death
December 16, 2025
At a Glance
- Reduced exposure to arsenic in drinking water was linked to fewer deaths from chronic disease, including cancer and cardiovascular…
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Kidney Safe IBD Treatment: A Guide for Prescribers Treating CKD
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review article gave an overview of renal metabolism and evidence-based practice guidelines for each class of medications used to treatinflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients withchronic kidney disease (CKD) , including end-stage kidney…Continue Reading
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American College of Cardiology highlights the cardiovascular risks of various cancer treatments – Cardiovascular Business
- American College of Cardiology highlights the cardiovascular risks of various cancer treatments Cardiovascular Business
- ACC Issues Guidance For Managing CV Risks Associated With Cancer Treatments American College of Cardiology
- Sarju Ganatra: New…
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Christmas is peak kidney stone season. Blame dehydration, the heat and all that food
Christmas in Australia is a great time to spend enjoying the outdoors, with plenty of good food and drink.
But such a combination contributes to this time of year being the peak season for kidney stones.
But what exactly are kidney…
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