47-year-olds statin treatment left him unable to walk

Leading cardiologist says there are concerns over statins Mark Freeman, 47, has been taking statins for four years to keep his cholesterol in check. He had “no problems whatsoever” with the commonly prescribed drugs for years until he started suffering from troubling side effects in April 2020. Worryingly, he claims that the medication left him with a rare muscle eating […]

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FDA Approves Arexvy

FDA Approves Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine for Older Adults May 3, 2023 — GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted) for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals 60 […]

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Intensive blood pressure control linked to lower risk of left ventricular conduction disease

Heart conduction disorders can often lead to serious or fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure. Left ventricular conduction disease occurs when there is an electrical blockage of the heart's normal electrical conduction system. Treatment to lessen its effects involves implanting a permanent pacemaker, but there have been no proven preventive strategies for this condition. In a study […]

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Researchers develop CAR T cells that fight prostate cancer in bone

Prostate cancer frequently metastasizes to the bone and is incurable. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers are working to identify new treatment options for this subset of patients. In a new article published today in Science Advances, a team of Moffitt scientists demonstrates that chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy is an effective antitumor approach in mouse models of bone metastatic […]

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Donanemab Slows Alzheimers Progression in Topline Data

The investigational anti-amyloid drug donanemab (Eli Lilly) significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in a phase 3 study of adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to topline results hailed as highly encouraging by experts. Donanemab met the primary endpoint, change from baseline until 18 months on the integrated Alzheimer’s Disease Rating Scale (iADRS), and all secondary endpoints measuring […]

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Virtual consulting can significantly cut carbon footprint in health care, new study suggests

Virtual consulting is a new and emerging contributor to environmentally sustainable health care, according to findings of new research published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to virtual consulting, leading to its growing use. As health systems across the world strive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, a critical question arises: what is […]

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Jon Bon Jovi Shares Thoughts on Son Jake's Engagement to Millie Bobby Brown: 'I Don't Know That Age Matters'

Jon Bon Jovi is speaking on his son Jake Bongiovi’s engagement to Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, and his reaction to his 20-year-old proposing to the 19-year-old actress may surprise you. Related story Donald Trump Reportedly Made This Very Specific Plea to Melania Following His Arrest During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” show on Tuesday, Andy Cohen […]

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