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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

Participants with two to three and three or more poor sleep characteristics have 1.6- and 2.6-year older brain age

Vyloy is the first and only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the United States

Hypertension increased with age, from 23.4 percent for those aged 18 to 39 years to 71.6 percent for those aged 60 years and older

Grade B recommendation is based on evidence review showing higher rates of breastfeeding with support interventions