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Lamotrigine, Mexiletine Show Similar Benefits for Nondystrophic Myotonias
No serious adverse events seen with either treatment in eight-week crossover trial,
Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Arrival
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY. Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its...
Multiple Surgeries Tied to Worsening Brain Health
Findings seen for both cognitive decline and neurodegeneration
Online Tool Enhances Decision-Making for Timing of Breast Reconstruction
More patients using online aid satisfied after surgery than those receiving informational leaflet
Dronabinol Safe, Effective for Alzheimer Disease With Agitation
Authors are optimistic about the 'repurposing' of FDA-approved dronabinol
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Common in U.S. High School Students
ACEs contribute substantially to suicide attempts, seriously considering attempting suicide, prescription opioid misuse
Regular Fish Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Tinnitus in Women
Findings seen for tuna fish, light-meat fish, or shellfish
Most Pediatric Opioid Exposures Occur in Young Child’s Home
Grandparents and pets were other sources of opioid exposures
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sept. 28-Oct. 1
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1...
Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery Tied to Reduced Risk for Pancreatic Cancer in Those With Obesity
Reduced risk was more pronounced in those with type 2 diabetes, but was also seen in those without T2D
COVID-19 Hospitalization Equivalent to Coronary Artery Disease for MACE Risk
Risk for thrombotic events higher in individuals with non-O blood types to a greater extent than those with blood type O
Improper Arm Position When Measuring BP Can Overestimate Readings
Commonly used positions with arm supported on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate BP
Social Risk Factors Tied to Lower Odds of Receiving Preventive Services
Every unit increase in social risk associated with decreased odds of receiving mammography, Pap test, flu or pneumococcal vaccine, and colonoscopy
AI May Identify Women at Risk for Future Breast Cancer
Authors say the technology may be useful for personalizing screening
Cilta-Cel Treatment Safe, Effective for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Progression-free survival was not reached after a median 13 months of follow-up