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Adverse Events From Semaglutide Seen in the ED Usually GI-Related

The rate of emergency department visits for adverse events among patients dispensed semaglutide is low, with most visits involving gastrointestinal effects, acc

Tirzepatide Dispensations Increased Rapidly After Approval

After approval, tirzepatide dispensations increased markedly among adults with type 2 diabetes prescribed glucose-lowering medications (GLMs) and among adults w

Air Pollution Exposure Negatively Impacts Some Domains of Cognitive Performance

Air pollution is associated with domain-specific impacts on cognitive performance in older adults, according to a study published online March 17 in The Journal

In-Hospital Addiction Consultations Put Opioid Users On Path To Recovery

People hospitalized for opioid use can better fight their addiction if their path to recovery begins in the hospital, a new study says. Opioid users who receive

Miscommunication Between Health Workers Puts Patients At Risk Regularly

Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says. Poor communications between health care workers contributed to 25 of

ERs Treat A Gunshot Wound Every Half-Hour

U.S. emergency room doctors treat a gunshot wound every half-hour, a new study has found. What s more, firearm injuries appear to follow specific patterns throu

Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth

Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of f

Smart Shirt Might Predict Heart Problems

A smart shirt equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) can help identify folks who are at higher risk of heart disease, a new study says. The shirt monitors peo

Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher Than Lung Cancer Screening

Among individuals eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS), use of breast cancer screening (BCS) and colorectal cancer screening (CCS) is much higher than use o

Novo Nordisk Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1 mg in the US

Novo Nordisk has become aware of several hundred units of Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 mg distributed outside the Novo Nordisk authorized supply chain in t

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