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Blood, CSF Marker Detects Parkinsonian Disorders

— Enzyme also identified preclinical Lewy body disease

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FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

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Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

Sep 20, 2023
Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

Sep 19, 2023
Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Say

Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear

Sep 18, 2023
Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

Direct-to-Consumer Lab Tests Raise Ethical Questions, Researchers Say

Privacy policies, terms of sale often are unclear

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Complete Plaque Regression in Peyronie's Disease

Observation of complete plaque regression with multimodal therapy may be a first

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Teen Develops Persistent, Spreading Arm Swelling After a Fall

Is it "just" a hematoma or something more sinister?

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Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

Sep 18, 2023
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Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

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Sep 16, 2023
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Many Medicare Patients Travel 50-Plus Miles for Neurology Visits

Telemedicine can improve access to care, researchers argue

Sep 15, 2023
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Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Blood Cancer Risk in Women

Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest

Sep 15, 2023
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Flu-Like Symptoms, Then Amputation; Docs Charge for Emails; Wait List for Psilocybin

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 15, 2023
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Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Toxic Substance, CDC Says

A toddler landed in the emergency department after consuming the product

Sep 14, 2023
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Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults

But biopsy should still remain standard, expert advised

Sep 14, 2023
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Opinion
What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

Sep 13, 2023
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New iPhone Radiation Concerns; Man Dies After Raw Oysters; PBM Market Tightens

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 13, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective

Sep 12, 2023
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CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All

Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity

Sep 12, 2023
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Dementia Risk Tied to Sedentary Lifestyle

Ten hours or more a day of sedentary behavior raised risk of incident dementia

Sep 12, 2023
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DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

Sep 12, 2023
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Here's Another Racial-Ethnic Disparity in Back Pain Care

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

Sep 12, 2023
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