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Laundry Detergent Pods May Pose Poisoning Risk
Laundry detergent pods may be convenient, but they may also pose the threat of poisoning to children.
Abnormal Heartbeat Rx May Pose Major Bleeding Risk
When the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved dabigatran in 2010, it highlighted the medication's ability to prevent stroke. Since then, some have raised concerns that the blood-thinning medication may cause severe bleeding.
Doctor-Patient Communication May Improve End-of-Life Care
As older people with illnesses near the end of their lives, patients and families face tough personal and medical decisions. But clear and detailed doctor-patient communication could improve end-of-life care for these patients, a new study found.
FDA Approves Combo Treatment for Hepatitis C
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new combination treatment for hepatitis C infection Wednesday.
Irregular Shift Work May Slow Brain Function
Several past studies have found health impacts of working irregular shifts, such as an increased risk for heart disease. And a new study may have found some negative long-term mental effects of shift work.
Hepatitis C Rx Gets Additional Approval as Combo Treatment with Sofosbuvir
Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP (Janssen) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OLYSIO® (simeprevir), a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, in combination with sofosbuvir as an all-oral, interferon- and ribavirin-free treatment option for genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection in adult patients as part of a combination antiviral treatment regimen.
Guinea, Sierra Leone Seeing More Ebola Cases
After reports last week that the rate of new Ebola cases in Liberia was slowing, new reports indicated a spike in cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, Texas, where a few cases broke out in October, hasn't seen a new case in 21 days.
Happiness and Well-Being May Extend Life Span
Past research has found that depression and stress can shorten patients' life spans. But can happiness and life satisfaction extend them?
PTSD May Raise Risk of Premature Birth
Premature birth can lead to serious health consequences for newborns. And new research shows that the mother's mental health status may raise the risk of early delivery.
Minor Cosmetic Skin Procedures Had Few Complications
Cosmetic skin procedures have become more common in recent years. But are they dangerous? Probably not, a new study suggests.
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