People have been overdosing on semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, because — surprise, surprise — they’re taking too much of it. As the Los Angeles Times reports, semaglutide overdoses have doubled every year since 2020 as the drug has surged in popularity.Scientists Intrigued By Battery That Stores Energy in Hot RocksTeslas Have...
Month: <span>December 2023</span>
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines (International PCOS Network, 2023)
Clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) from the International PCOS Network were published in October 2023 in Fertility and Sterility.[1] The diagnosis of PCOS is made on the basis of two of the following three criteria: (1) clinical and/or biochemical evidence of hyperandrogenism, (2) ovulatory dysfunction, and (3)...
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Elagolix Curbs Heavy Bleeding Linked to Uterine Leiomyomas
Once-daily monotherapy with elagolix significantly reduced heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine leiomyomas compared to a placebo, based on data from 82 individuals. Uterine leiomyomas are common in premenopausal women, and 60% experience heavy menstrual bleeding, but nonsurgical options as an alternative to hysterectomy are limited, wrote Eric Brown, MD, of Gyn-Care, Atlanta, Georgia,...
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A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain. But Will It Be Used?
SAN DIEGO — Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn’t the right drug for Patti Schulte, a rheumatoid arthritis patient the physician saw at her Millersville, Maryland, practice. Schulte’s swollen, painful joints hadn’t responded to Enbrel or Humira, two drugs in the same class. But the insurer insisted, so Schulte went on Remicade. It didn’t work either....
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5 Foods to Avoid If You Have Hemorrhoids (and 3 to Try Instead)
Karla Robinson, MDWritten by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD TommL/E+ via Getty Images Key takeaways: If you have hemorrhoids, you know that a hemorrhoid flare can derail your week. As soon as you feel the itching and burning sensation coming on, you likely break out all your hemorrhoid treatment supplies....
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Study: Spinal cord stimulation a potential new way to treat depression
by University of Cincinnati Romo-Nava received a patent for the noninvasive spinal cord stimulation device in 2020. Credit: Colleen Kelley/UC Marketing + Brand. A pilot clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers at the Lindner Center of HOPE found electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is feasible, well-tolerated and shows therapeutic potential to treat depression....
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Dark Chocolate: A Delicious Ally in Cardiovascular Health By: BNN Correspondents The old adage, “Let food be thy medicine” finds a contemporary affirmation in recent scientific findings that link the consumption of dark chocolate to a reduction in the risk of future cardiovascular diseases. The rich, bittersweet treat, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee, is...
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Molecular jackhammers’ ‘good vibrations’ eradicate cancer cells
Light-induced whole-molecule vibration can rupture melanoma cells’ membrane The Beach Boys’ iconic hit single “Good Vibrations” takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when...
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How Long Does a Cold Last, and What Are the Stages?
Written by Dan Wagener, MA | Reviewed by Angela Dunn, MD, MPH Key takeaways: LightFieldStudios/iStock via Getty Images Even though catching a cold can come as a surprise, common colds typically show up in specific stages. Knowing the stages of a cold can help you act quickly. This way, you can prevent spreading it and...
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Clot-busting “millirobots” corkscrew their way through blood vessels
By Ben Coxworth n this X-ray image, one of the millirobots (bright spot at center right) can be seen making its way through a blood vessel connecting two kidneys and an aortaUniversity of Twente While some blood clots can be removed via a flexible tool that’s inserted into the affected vein or artery, others are much...