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One Dead, 10 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald s Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people in 10 states, killing one and landing 10 more in the hospital.Most of the illness

Abortions Have Increased, Even in States With Bans, Report Finds

A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United States has actually increased since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.Since M

Sangamo Therapeutics Announces Alignment With FDA on Accelerated Approval Pathway for ST-920 in Fabry Disease With BLA Submission Expected in 2025

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq SGMO), a genomic medicine company, today announced the outcome of a recent successful interaction with the U.S. FDA, providin

FDA Approves Vyalev for Advanced Parkinson Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vyalev (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) for adults living with advanced Parkinson disease (PD).Vyalev is the fi

AAO: Wastage Seen With Artificial Expiration of Eye Drops in Ophthalmic Clinics

Artificial expiration dates on eye drops in ophthalmology clinics result in significant waste in terms of medication, plastic, and cost, according to a study pr

AAO: Corneal Toxicity Reported With Mirvetuximab Soravtansine

For patients receiving mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) treatment for primary gynecologic malignancies, corneal toxicity is not uncommon, but usually resolves,

First participants enrolled in first-in-human Phase I clinical trial with nociceptin (NOP) receptor agonist

AACHEN, Germany, Oct. 22, 2024 . Today, Gr nenthal announced that the first participants have been enrolled in a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial for a noc

Even Hardcore Smokers May Quit If Given Right Tools, Study Finds

Smokers find it easier to quit if they re automatically offered support, even if they didn t ask for it, a new clinical trial finds. Quit rates were higher amon

At-Home Brain Stimulation Treatment Can Safely Ease Depression

At-home brain stimulation therapy can safely and effectively treat severe to moderate depression, a new clinical trial shows. Rates of treatment response and de

USPSTF Recommends Providing Interventions to Support Breastfeeding

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends providing or referring to interventions that support breastfeeding. This recommendation forms the ba

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