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No link between PPIs and dementia in new study
PPI use was not linked to changes in overall cognitive test scores over time.
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Low copays drive better adherence to new diabetes drugs
Regardless of patients’ socioeconmic status, copays were related to adherence.
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Severe strep infections rebound after pandemic lull
These infections fell by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic and were especially low in children.
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FDA passes on olorofim despite critical need for antifungals
There are only four antifungal classes currently available, and there are few new candidates in the pipeline.
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Therapists’ oxytocin levels tied to patient outcomes
An increase in therapists’ oxytocin in response to patients’ negative emotions may represent activation of the therapists’ caregiving system.
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Scripts surge for desiccated thyroid extract to treat hypothyroidism
Among first-time thyroid hormone prescriptions, those for DTE rose from 5.4% in 2010 to 10.2% in 2020.
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Proposal to cap Part B pay on some drugs draws opposition
MedPAC’s recommendation on Part B add-on pay for costly drugs met strong resistance, but reactions were mixed to a plan to reduce reimbursement...
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New tool uses nanotechnology to speed up diagnostic testing of infectious disease
The researchers hope that by delivering results quickly, the device will help reduce the spread of respiratory diseases and possibly save lives....
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Is education or screening better for type 1 diabetes?
Despite the impressive data from the FR1DA study, not all diabetes experts are convinced that a general screening for type 1 diabetes would be...
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West Nile virus cases rising nationwide amid mosquito season
In 2022, there were 1,126 cases, including 90 deaths.