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By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the finalization of a rule that declares any detectable amount of the toxin in a home or child care center …

Reduction of 75 and 77 percent seen in estimated mean monthly attack rate with 25-mg, 50-mg NTLA-2002 versus placebo

FAR was one of only two markers that were significant in predicting both PE and PE with severe features

Higher odds of hospital death, higher adjusted total cost, and longer hospital stays seen for patients with malnutrition

Findings show higher risk for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tear and detachment, anterior vitrectomy, and glaucoma surgery

Significant treatment benefits seen at 18 months; in addition, risk for experiencing subsequent end points lower with valacyclovir

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division that oversees medical devices.The appointment of a new director for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health comes at a …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United States has actually increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Since March 2023, the #WeCount report found a small, consistent increase in abortion rates. …

Risk for ischemic heart disease elevated even at exposure levels below the current regulatory limit of 10 µg/L

Highest rates of SCD seen for patients with schizophrenic disease; 10-year excess loss of life expected for 18-year-olds with psychiatric disorder