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Primary Surgery for Ovarian Cancer Scores a Win -- Sort Of
(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Upfront surgery for advanced ovarian cancer failed to improve overall survival (OS) versus interval debulking but did improve progression-free survival (PFS) for the f
Read MoreNine ways to avoid food poisoning: microbiologists’ tips for safe, healthy eating
We all have questionable kitchen habits – experts break down how to avoid spreading pathogens at homeBuy an exclusive print from our Well Actually seriesDo you use the same kitchen sponge for days o
Read MoreSemaglutide Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Older adults taking GLP-1 receptor agonists, primarily semaglutide (Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy), had a small uptick in their risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degen
Read MoreDoctor Sues Over Spicy Dish; Physician Arrested for Protesting; Husel Back in Court
(MedPage Today) -- California neurologist Harjasleen Walia, MD, sued a restaurant alleging a dish was so spicy it burned her vocal cords, esophagus, and the inside of her right nostril.
Read MoreGLP-1 drugs may be linked to elevated risk of serious eye disease, study finds
While overall risk of macular degeneration remained low, a study suggests that GLP-1 drugs may have increased that risk in people with diabetes.
Read MoreFour States Ask F.D.A. to Lift Special Restrictions on Abortion Pill
The states consider it a move to force the F.D.A. to review and acknowledge extensive research showing the pill’s safety.
Read MoreThe Ethical Minefield of Testing Infants for Incurable Diseases
Screening can now determine their risk for an ever-growing list of conditions — including ones we can’t do much about.
Read MoreDual-Energy CT Boosts Diagnostic Accuracy in Arthritis
(MedPage Today) -- Contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT (CE-DECT) helped to diagnose patients with painful and/or inflamed hand joints, researchers said.
Read MoreKennedy Says ‘Charlatans’ Are No Reason to Block Unproven Stem Cell Treatments
The U.S. health secretary said people should have access to experimental therapies including unregulated stem cells. But some methods have resulted in blindness, tumors and other injuries.
Read MoreDo You Have Obamacare? Tell Us About It.
As Republicans weigh steep cuts to the program, Times reporters want to hear from people who rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage.
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