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December 24, 2024
The use of bulky lead aprons in dental offices may soon become obsolete, depending on your location. On Thursday, the biggest dental organization in the country announced that it will no longer suggest the employment of lead aprons and thyroid collars for patients undergoing dental X-rays. There are two primary factors driving this change. The
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A recent study conducted in the United States found that the most recent variants of COVID-19 vaccines were able to prevent symptomatic infection in adults with an efficacy rate of 54%. This is the first study in the U.S. to evaluate the effectiveness of these vaccines. Last year, the shots were released with the intention
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A recent study suggests that women are at a significantly higher risk than men for developing autoimmune disorders, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells. This research may offer insight into the underlying reasons for this disparity. According to a report by Stanford University researchers on Thursday, the focus is on
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“Prioritizing effective diagnostics and treatments is key,” stated Senator Tim Kaine. On Wednesday, experienced legislators and healthcare specialists stated that the US is in a favorable position to advance in the development of innovative methods for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. The country is ready to capitalize on emerging technologies. However, they also highlighted a
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Senator Tim Kaine (on the right) stated that he is actively working towards renewing a program aimed at assisting those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This was captured by Rod Lamkey Jr. for POLITICO. Sen. Tim Kaine Representative (D-Va.) has identified a potential solution to pass Alzheimer’s legislation to the president for approval. During a POLITICO
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The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that eBay, a major online retailer, has agreed to pay $59 million as part of a settlement for selling thousands of pill press machines on their platform. The machines have the ability to produce fake pills that closely resemble legitimate prescription pills, but may contain dangerous additives such as
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According to federal health officials, military members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 faced a 20% increased risk of developing certain types of cancer compared to those stationed at other locations. This information was revealed in a highly anticipated study on the base’s polluted drinking water in North Carolina. Federal health
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A jury in Tennessee has found six individuals guilty of breaking federal laws by obstructing the entrance to a reproductive health clinic near Nashville in an anti-abortion protest that took place nearly three years ago. The jury’s ruling, announced on Tuesday evening following a trial that lasted a week, is the most recent update in
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Following an internal evaluation, Biogen concluded that it would be more beneficial to allocate its resources towards the development of alternative drug candidates. | Steven Senne/AP By Lauren Gardner 01/31/2024 11:47 AM EST Updated: 01/31/2024 02:44 PM EST Biogen, a pharmaceutical company, announced on Wednesday that they will no longer pursue the development and promotion
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Biogen has announced that it will discontinue sales of its Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm. This drug was previously expected to be a major success, but faced setbacks after its initial release. On Wednesday, the pharmaceutical company announced that it will discontinue a trial for the medication required for complete authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
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