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Serepta to FDA: Will Ship Gene Therapy Despite Deaths
Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics said late Friday it won't comply with a request from the Food and Drug Administration to halt all shipments of its gene therapy following the death of a third patient receiving one of its treatments for muscular dystrophy.
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FDA Advisers Vote Against PTSD Combo Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's panel of independent advisers on Friday voted against the efficacy of Otsuka Pharma's drug when used in combination with Viatris' Zoloft for the treatment of adults with PTSD. The panel voted 10-1 to say the available data does not...
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Dr. Crandall: Trump's Leg Swelling Common With Flying
After being examined for swelling in the legs, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to a White House announcement. This condition, in which valves inside certain veins don't work the way they should, allowing blood to pool or...
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Man Pulled Into MRI Machine in Exam Room
A man remains hospitalized in New York after he was pulled into an MRI machine because he walked into the exam room wearing a large chain necklace, police said.
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Report: FDA to Stop Shipments of Gene Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will request Sarepta Therapeutics to voluntarily stop all shipments of its gene therapy, Elevidys, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.Shares of the company extended losses and were down nearly 35% in afternoon...
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Five Best Fruits to Eat With Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, with questions about what to eat and how to manage daily meals often at the forefront. Many people think that because fruits contain a lot of sugar that they are off limits for people with diabetes. However, according to Health,...
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Best Brain Foods for Those Over 40
Our brains undergo changes with age, just like our bodies. According to HuffPost Life, these changes may include a decrease in neurotransmitter levels, and an increase in oxidative stress and inflammation which can lead to cognitive decline. Dr. Alexander Zubkov, a...
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Study Raises Questions About Zero-Calorie Sweetener Erythritol
A recently released peer-reviewed study from the University of Colorado Boulder has raised questions about the vascular safety of erythritol, a zero-calorie sweetener found in many diet beverages and low-carb foods.
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Poor Oral Health Linked to Chronic Health Problems
Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other signs of poor oral health also were more likely to have elevated blood sugar, high cholesterol and...
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Depression Risk Greater With Premature Menopause
Some women have a greater risk of depression as they go through premature menopause, according to a new study. Premature menopause occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40, researchers said in background notes. The condition has been linked with a more...
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What to Know About Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what's called chronic venous insufficiency. It's a fairly common condition among older adults but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes of swelling in the legs. Here are some things to...
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Doctor: Trump Has 'Chronic Venous Insufficiency'
President Donald Trump's recent medical exam sought to provide answers for the reportedly noticeable swelling in his ankles and bruising on his hand in recent days.
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What's the Difference Between an M.D. and a D.O.?
You may see different letters after your doctor's name indicating what kind of a physician he or she is. The Dr. title is the same, but the terms Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) refer to the type of medical school the physician attended,...
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Study: Few Babies Getting RSV Antibody Shot
A new antibody shot that protects babies against RSV infection could be struggling to gain traction, researchers report. Only about a third (35%) of babies eligible for nirsevimab got the injection during the 2023-24 RSV season, researchers reported today in the journal...
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FDA Approves Pre-Filled Version of Shingles Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a pre-filled syringe version of GSK's blockbuster shingles vaccine Shingrix, providing patients a more convenient option to receive the shot, the company said on Thursday. Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash...
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New Ways of Preserving More Hearts for Transplants
Two university hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies - advances that could help recover would-be heart donations that too often go unused. The new research aims to overcome barriers for using organs from someone who...
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Belly Fat Increases Stress Incontinence Risk
Middle-aged women with more belly fat have a higher risk for stress urinary incontinence, a recent study says. Fat around the waist and visceral organs increases by 33% a woman's risk of leaking when she sneezes, coughs or exerts herself, researchers reported in the journal...
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Bristol Myers, Pfizer to Sell Blood Thinner Eliquis Directly to Patients
Drugmakers Bristol Myers and Pfizer said on Thursday that they will make their blood thinner, Eliquis, available directly to cash-paying patients at discounted rate through a new program. Eligible patients will be able to buy the drug directly through the Eliquis 360...
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Playing a Musical Instrument Might Slow Brain Aging
Want to help maintain your brain health as you age? Then pick up a guitar, start tickling a piano's ivories or join a band. Playing an instrument can promote a youthful pattern of brain activity, researchers reported July 15 in the journal PLOS Biology. Specifically, older...
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Three-Person DNA Spares Babies of Genetic Disease
Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, researchers reported Wednesday. Most DNA is found in the nucleus of our cells, and...
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Not All Farmers Market Produce Is Fresh
If you love the thought of buying farm-fresh produce at your local farmers market, be prepared to do your homework. Not all the vegetables and fruit on the stand are picked at their peak of perfection, locally grown, or organic, as stated, warns HuffPost Life. Here are some...
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Why Lack of Sleep Makes You Crave Junk Food
When you don't get enough sleep, your brain sends signals to your body that make you crave sugary, greasy foods. Without sound slumber, this can trigger a vicious cycle leading not only to disruptive hunger signals, but also to weak self-control, impaired glucose...
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FDA Raises Efficacy Concerns for PTSD Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's reviewers have raised efficacy concerns over Otsuka Pharma's combination drug for adults with PTSD, citing inconsistent trial results and a modest treatment effect that may not be clinically meaningful. The FDA staff reviewers'...
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Children Don't Ease Loneliness of Losing a Spouse
Adult children aren't likely to fill the void left by the loss of a spouse, a new study says. Becoming widowed might cause a stronger bond between the remaining parent and their children, but these bonds don't appear to ease the loneliness left by loss, researchers reported...
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Common Cause of High Blood Pressure Overlooked
Doctors are regularly overlooking a common hormone-driven cause of high blood pressure, a new paper warns. As many as 30% of high blood pressure patients seen by heart specialists and 14% of those seen in primary care have a condition called primary aldosteronism,...