AHA Calls for Cognitive Screening for Stroke Survivors, Essential for Treatment

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Screening for cognitive impairment should be integrated into the multidisciplinary care for stroke survivors, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). “Cognitive impairment after stroke is very common, is associated…

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AI Tool That Identifies Cancer By Analyzing Scans Found to Be Accurate

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Doctors, scientists, and researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of accurately identifying cancer, a breakthrough they believe could expedite disease diagnosis and accelerate patient treatment. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide,…

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Tinnitus After COVID-19 Vaccination Reported Among Some Patients

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Imagine constantly hearing a sound like “eeeeeeeeeeeeeee” in your ear or ears. That’s what tinnitus can be like. A Facebook group called “Tinnitus and Hearing Loss/Impairment after COVID vaccination” with over 3.9K members highlights the…

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Bird Flu H5N1 Worst-Ever Outbreak in US Affecting Birds in Wild

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The US is currently facing its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, also known as avian influenza, and a new study suggests that the strain could become endemic in the country. “This outbreak is wiping out…

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California Remains the Worst Air-Quality State Along With Neighboring Western States

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A report published by the American Lung Association on Wednesday highlighted worsening air quality in California and other Western states, exacerbated by heat, drought, and wildfires, with communities of color disproportionately affected by pollution. According…

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Moderna Company Shares Decline Despite Development in Cancer Vaccine Trials

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Shares of Moderna experienced a decline on Monday as investors analyzed new trial findings concerning the personalized cancer vaccine being developed in collaboration with Merck. Merck’s stock, in contrast, remained relatively stable. According to the…

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Wyoming Ban on Abortion Overturned Due to Obamacare Amendment From 2012

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Abortion is legal again in Wyoming, oddly enough due to a state constitutional amendment driven by conservatives opposed to Obamacare over a decade ago. On Wednesday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens temporarily blocked…

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Military Personnel Lawsuit Against 3M for Defective Combat Earplugs

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Former U.S. Army infantry officer Nathan Frei, who served actively from 2011 to 2015, recalls undergoing rigorous training involving loud noises such as gunfire and explosions, during which he relied on standard-issue earplugs made by…

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EPA Proposes Nationwide Restriction on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed on Tuesday its initial nationwide restrictions on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, driven by findings that these substances pose more significant health risks than previously understood, even at levels…

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Neuralink Competitor Science Reveals Platform for Line-up of Medical Devices

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Biotechnology startup Science, a competitor to Neuralink, revealed its new platform on Monday designed to streamline the development and production of medical devices for other companies. Named Science Foundry, this platform grants access to over…

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Biden Warns of GOP Plans to Cut Access to Federal Health-Care

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U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver a strong critique of Republican policies during a speech in Virginia Beach on Tuesday afternoon, warning of GOP plans to reduce access to federal health-care programs. Speaking at the…

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FDA Recommends Use of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine Despite Potential Risks

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The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisors recommended on Tuesday what could become the world’s first RSV vaccine, a shot from Pfizer for adults aged 60 and older, despite safety concerns following two trial participants…

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Shortage of Adderall for ADHD Patients Blamed on DEA and FDA Rules

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A nationwide shortage of Adderall has left many patients struggling to manage their attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). From all indications, supplies are likely to remain scarce for several more months. The blame for these…

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CDC Advises Adults at Risk to Take Vaccine for mpox Future Outbreaks

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisors on Wednesday unanimously recommended administering the two-dose Jynneos vaccine to adults at risk of mpox in the event of future outbreaks, following last year’s unprecedented epidemic.…

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Brain Implant Project Backed By Bezos and Gates Testing Initial Devices

Synchron Brain Computer Interface Device

In a Brooklyn lab filled with 3D printers and even a makeshift pickleball court, employees at a brain interface startup called Synchron are developing technology aimed at transforming daily life for individuals with paralysis. The…

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Senator John Fetterman to Remain in Treatment for Clinical Depression

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Senator John Fetterman, Democrat from Pennsylvania, will undergo inpatient hospital care for several weeks as he seeks treatment for clinical depression, according to a senior staffer for the senator. The expected duration of Fetterman’s hospitalization…

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US Senators Call for Expansion of Medicare for Alzheimer’s Disease

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On Friday, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Medicare to expand its coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), citing concerns that current restrictions delay crucial care for patients…

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FDA Recommends Use of Narcan to Reverse Opioid Overdose

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The Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisors unanimously recommended on Wednesday expanding access to the nasal spray Narcan for over-the-counter use to reverse opioid overdoses, potentially making this life-saving treatment more widely available. Emergent BioSolutions’…

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Republicans in Favor of Lawsuit Against FDA Approval of Abortion Pill

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Democratic and Republican attorneys general clashed on Friday in opposing arguments over efforts by anti-abortion physicians to remove the abortion pill, mifepristone, from the U.S. market. Leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general, New York…

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Singapore to Allow No Mask-Wearing in Airports, Ease in COVID Regulations

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Singapore announced on Thursday that it will permit non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without needing a negative pre-departure test starting from February 13, 2023, according to health authorities. The Ministry of Health also…

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Pfizer Earnings Went Past $100 Billion in 2022 During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic propelled Pfizer’s earnings to a record $100 billion last year, with nearly $57 billion driven by its vaccine and antiviral pill Paxlovid, the company reported on Tuesday. The vaccine contributed $37.8…

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Pfizer Expects A Decline in Revenue As COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Decreases

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On Tuesday, Pfizer issued its sales guidance for 2023, projecting revenues between $67 billion and $71 billion, which marks a decline from its record-breaking performance in 2022. In 2022, the pharmaceutical giant achieved a milestone…

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CDC Wants Individuals to Take Additional Precaution Following Spreading Omicron

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a recommendation on Friday advising individuals with weakened immune systems to take additional precautions against Covid-19, following the emergence of dominant omicron subvariants that have rendered a…

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