The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Recognition of telehealth as an effective strategy for delivering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) has raised hopes for improving access to this treatment in settings with limited transportation or when time constraints compromise regular […]
Endometriosis, a prevalent gynecological condition, is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and infertility in affected women. The pathogenesis of endometriosis remains elusive, and effective treatments are […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms caused by smoking cessation are […]
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have conducted a longitudinal study on an individual carrying the presenilin 2 (PSEN2) p.Asn141Ile mutation, a genetic variant known to cause dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease […]
Take a look around your home and you’ll find yourself surrounded by familiar comforts—photos of family and friends on the wall, well-worn sneakers by the door, a shelf adorned with travel mementos. Objects like these […]
Bariatric surgery is safe and induces substantial weight loss that reduces the need for diabetes medications, a Monash University and University of Sydney-led Australian study has found.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
After nearly a decade of almost year-over-year increases in overdose deaths, the tide may finally be turning in Philadelphia.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents passed away. One box was labeled—either ironically or genuinely—”toothpick holders and other treasures.” Inside were many keepsakes from moments now lost to […]
Rates of major bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage are similar for apixaban and dabigatran versus aspirin, while rates are higher for rivaroxaban, according to a review published online Feb. 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.This […]
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