(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced melanoma, response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is similar for those with and without preexisting autoimmune disease (AID), according to a study published online Feb. 16 […]
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Type 2 diabetes drug shows promise against obesity, study suggests. But it’s expensive
A new drug has been found to be so effective against obesity that it may help patients avoid consequences such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published in […]
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Type 2 diabetes symptoms: High blood sugar levels may show up on your big toe
Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for […]
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White House says must do everything possible to stop Ebola outbreaks in Africa
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Tuesday […]
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Delayed medical treatment of high-impact injuries: A lesson from the Syrian civil war
Following the civil war outbreak in Syria nearly ten years ago, Israel began admitting wounded Syrians into the country for humanitarian medical treatment. In accordance with the Israeli government’s decision, […]
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Robotic Total Gastrectomy Pricier, but Has Advantages Over Laparoscopic Approach
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In experienced hands, robotic total gastrectomy has advantages for the surgeon and patient, but is costlier than traditional laparoscopic surgery, according to a study from […]
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Boy Mom! Bethany Hamilton Welcomes Son Micah: 'Amazing Blessing'
Bethany Hamilton is now a mom of three boys! The surfer, 31, announced on Tuesday that she welcomed her third child, son Micah, with husband Adam Dirks on Valentine's Day: […]
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South Africa Launches Inoculations With J&J’s Vaccine Implementation Study
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s drugs regulator said on Monday it had approved an implementation study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way to start the country’s […]
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Psoriasis Registry Study Finds Normal Pregnancy Outcomes
Women with psoriasis can expect healthy pregnancy outcomes at a rate similar to that of the general population, according to one of the largest studies to examine the issue to […]
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Study demonstrates the reasons to screen children with cancer for inherited cancer genes
Because cancers in children are rare, many details about their biology remain unknown. In the field of cancer genetics, there’s a limited understanding of how inherited genetic changes may contribute […]
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