FDA allows Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Jan 05, 2024
The plan would let Florida buy selected drugs in bulk from Canada, following FDA review.
First OTC continuous blood glucose monitor cleared for marketing by FDA
Mar 06, 2024
The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 or more years who have type 2 diabetes but do not take insulin.
Texan has contracted H5N1 bird flu; CDC calls threat to public ‘low’
Apr 01, 2024
An unnamed person in Texas had been diagnosed with the H5N1 avian flu after close contact with infected dairy cattle, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.
Changes in work environment can cut cardiometabolic risk
Nov 15, 2023
The findings were seen for interventions in the long-term care and information technology sectors that reduce work-family conflict.
Disease knowledge limited among individuals with type 2 diabetes
Mar 13, 2024
The item with lowest percentage of correct answers (4.4%) was related to identification of signs of ketoacidosis.
FDA says marijuana should be reclassified as less risky drug
Jan 16, 2024
Currently, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, a category that includes heroin and LSD.
Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Sep 27, 2023
The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.
Higher, lower HDL cholesterol linked to increased risk for dementia
Oct 04, 2023
An increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was seen in association with higher and lower versus middle quintile of HDL-C.
Risk for CKD, CVD lower for adults with evidence of type 2 diabetes remission
Jan 26, 2024
Significantly lower risks of chronic kidney disease and composite cardiovascular disease measure were seen for those with any remission.
Nonphysician-implemented multifaceted intervention beneficial in HTN
Jun 20, 2024
Significant reductions were seen in total cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also were seen for those younger than 60 years.