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Red Cross Issues Blood Shortage Alert as Summer Heat Cuts Donations

This summer s blistering temperatures have helped prompt an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross has warned.Heat waves affected almost 100 blood dri

More Than 1 in 4 Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers

More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll

FDA Approves Tecelra as First Gene Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tecelra (afamitresgene autoleucel), a gene therapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastati

Alopecia Tied to Higher Prevalence of Autoimmune, Psychiatric Comorbidities

Patients with alopecia areata (AA) have a higher prevalence of autoimmune and psychiatric comorbidities at time of diagnosis as well as a higher risk for new-on

Study Reveals MASLD, MetALD Responsible for One-Third of ICU Cirrhosis Cases

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)-related and metabolic and alcohol-related liver disease (MetALD)-related cirrhosis is responsib

Restrictive State Firearm Policies Cut Firearm Mortality

State-level restrictive firearm policies are associated with substantial reductions in firearm mortality, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA

AI-Enabled Device Allows Novices to Accurately Estimate Gestational Age

Novice users with no prior training in ultrasonography can accurately estimate gestational age (GA) with an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled device for firs

Vestibular Neurectomy Effective for Severe Meniere Disease

Vestibular neurectomy is an effective vertigo treatment in patients with severe Meniere disease, according to a study published online June 7 in the Journal of

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