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CHEST Roundup: Diabetes in RA Patients Ups Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

— Plus: nalbuphine for IPF cough and AI for reducing lung allograft discards

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Protein Drivers of Heart Attack Risk Disproportionately Affect Women

Study suggests mechanistic underpinnings of known sex disparities in MI

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Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

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Study Suggests No Suicide Signal in Teens Prescribed GLP-1 Agonists

GLP-1 treatment was tied to lower risks of suicidal ideation, attempts vs lifestyle interventions

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Billing for Patient Messages May Have Negative Consequences, Analysis Suggests

A survey showed that physicians and patients were concerned about the effects of such fees

Study Suggests No Suicide Signal in Teens Prescribed GLP-1 Agonists

GLP-1 treatment was tied to lower risks of suicidal ideation, attempts vs lifestyle interventions

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Alzheimer's Drug in Smaller Vial Sizes Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions

Nearly 6% of lecanemab may be discarded each year

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Hospitals Unhappy With New Requirement to Report Bed Capacity and COVID Count

One group calls it "needlessly heavy-handed"

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Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too

Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care

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Novel Drug Effective Against MASH in Phase II Trial

Fatty acid synthase inhibitor targets main drivers of liver injury

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Do Lipid Values in Adolescence Improve CVD Risk Prediction?

Including lipids did not prove superior to non-laboratory-based criteria alone, study finds

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Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

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Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Emerge in Teens Months After COVID

Risk of new diabetes diagnosis was higher compared with non-COVID respiratory infections

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Pharmacist Gets Up to 15 Years in Prison for Meningitis Outbreak Deaths

More than 700 people in 20 states were sickened and dozens died, according to the CDC

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A Look at Kamala Harris' Medical History

Veep in "excellent health," doctor says, with history that includes seasonal allergies, urticaria

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Acupuncture for Sciatica: Will This Trial Finally Silence the Skeptics?

Findings from new study raise the bar

6 Hrs Ago
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Nurse in Critical Condition; JD Vance's Mom Got Obamacare; Bird Flu Cluster Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

7 Hrs Ago
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'This Was Worse Than Our National Election': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by 51˶'s reporters

Oct 13, 2024
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Older Men's Connections Often Wither When They're on Their Own

Nearly one in four men over 75 live alone, leaving them vulnerable to depression and suicide

Oct 13, 2024
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