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FTC Sues Top Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Insulin Prices

— The three companies process about 80% of prescriptions in the U.S.

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FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

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FDA Rejects NK1R Antagonist for Gastroparesis

Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies

Sep 19, 2024
Opinion
Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

Sep 19, 2024
Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

Sep 19, 2024
Opinion
Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?

GLP-1 drugs have the potential to reduce healthcare costs in unexpected ways

Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

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Complete Plaque Regression in Peyronie's Disease

Observation of complete plaque regression with multimodal therapy may be a first

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Teen Develops Persistent, Spreading Arm Swelling After a Fall

Is it "just" a hematoma or something more sinister?

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Older Migraine Drugs More Effective Than Newer Ones, Analysis Suggests

Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say

Sep 18, 2024
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The Importance of Putting Penicillin Allergy Labels to the Test

"It's really safe to think about direct penicillin challenges," says researcher

Sep 18, 2024
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Coffee and Heart, Metabolic Risks; What Drives Doctors Away; Ozempic for $100?

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Sep 18, 2024
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Over Half of Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension Unaware of Their Condition

CDC researcher shares alarming stats and some engagement opportunities

Sep 17, 2024
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Novel Plant-Based Estrogen Cuts Menopause Symptoms

E4Comfort II trial also found improvements in quality of life and markers of bone health

Sep 17, 2024
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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Reduce Development of Advanced Cancers

Retrospective study suggests benefits over digital mammography

Sep 17, 2024
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Alcohol and Food Poisoning; Texas Sells Body Parts; Rise in Virus Tied to Paralysis

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Sep 17, 2024
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Intimate Partner Violence Tied to Working Memory Decline Into Menopause

No association between earlier violence and processing speed, verbal memory

Sep 16, 2024
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GLP-1 Drugs in MASLD Tied to Lower Risk of Cirrhosis, Death

Limited benefit seen in patients with established cirrhosis, however

Sep 16, 2024
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Opinion
Immediate Test Result Access: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Answering patients' questions and addressing their anxieties can be challenging

Sep 16, 2024
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What Factors Predict Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss With GLP-1 Agonists?

Researcher discusses weight outcomes for those taking semaglutide or liraglutide

Sep 16, 2024
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Opinion
Haunting Questions About a Lethal American Virus

How long has Sin Nombre hantavirus lived in North America?

Sep 15, 2024
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Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs

Sep 14, 2024
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