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FDA Approves Combo of Opdivo Plus Yervoy for Advanced Liver Cancer
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Pfizer Ends Testing of Obesity Pill After Possible Liver Injury
Pfizer has stopped developing a once-daily pill to treat obesity after a person in a clinical trial showed signs of a possible liver injury. The company said the injury went away after the person stopped taking the drug, called danuglipron, The Associated Press reported. The pill was in early testing to help determine the best… read on > read on >
New Antibiotic May Be Effective in Treating Gonorrhea
A newly approved antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections may also help fight drug-resistant gonorrhea, a new study shows. The medication, called gepotidacin, could become the first new gonorrhea treatment since the 1990s. In an international study of more than 600 people, researchers found that it worked just as well as current standard treatments. “Gepotidacin… read on > read on >
Smart Shirt Might Predict Heart Problems
A “smart shirt” equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) can help identify folks who are at higher risk of heart disease, a new study says. The shirt monitors people’s heart rate recovery after exercise, tracking the time it takes for their heart to return to a normal rhythm. “The heart’s response to exercise provides us with… read on > read on >
Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth
Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of firearm violence, researchers report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. These neighborhoods subsequently experience higher rates of tooth loss. And these effects increase: For every additional… read on > read on >
Miscommunication Between Health Workers Puts Patients At Risk Regularly
Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says. Poor communications between health care workers contributed to 25% of hospital incidents that put patients’ safety at risk, researchers reported April 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. What’s more, miscommunication was the sole cause of patient endangerment in 1 out of… read on > read on >
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors’ Brain Health, Study Says
It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true – regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and dementia, at least among those present at the dawn of the tech revolution. Everyday use of… read on > read on >
FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Some Animal Testing
New strategy aims to enhance drug safety, expedite evaluation process, and decrease animal experimentation read on >
CDC Denies Milwaukee’s Request for Help on Lead in Schools
When officials in Wisconsin’s largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city schools, the answer wasn’t what they expected. The CDC said no — because it no longer has the staff to help. “I sincerely regret to inform you that due… read on > read on >
Fisher-Price Recalls 253,000 Baby Toys Over Choking Risk
Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). An additional 4,500 toys sold in Canada have also been recalled, according to a report from CBS News. The recall involves the “Brunch & Go” stroller toy, a set of make-believe… read on > read on >