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Direct-Acting Antivirals Still Underused in Hep C-Related Liver Cancer

Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) remain underutilized in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a study

Many Primary Care Docs Unaware of Biologic Asthma Meds

Biologic drugs to treat asthma have been around for two decades, but a surprising number of family doctors still aren t prescribing them to kids and adults. A n

One Death, 10 Hospitalizations in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Peaches, Plums

Peaches, nectarines and plums tainted with Listeria have caused one death and put 10 people in the hospital with food poisoning across seven states, federal off

Low Income Decreases Odds of Cardiologist Involvement in Heart Failure Hospital Care

Adults with low household income are less likely to have a cardiologist involved in their care during a hospitalization for heart failure than adults with highe

Mobile Apps Effective for Treating Moderate and Severe Depression

Mobile app interventions are effective for treating moderate and severe depression, according to a review published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Hayoung

One in Four Older Transgender Adults Contemplated Suicide in Last Year

The more different types of adverse conditions that older transgender persons face, the more likely they are to contemplate suicide, according to a study publis

For Veterans Receiving Dialysis, Unstable Housing Linked to Mortality

Unstable housing before starting dialysis is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality among veterans receiving dialysis, according to a study p

Food Insecurity in Seniors Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

For older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia and with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a st

Teen With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts

TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2023 A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suici

Hate Driving Your Cat to the Vet? FDA Just Approved a Drug for That

were noted. Because Bonqat has the potential to be diverted for misuse by people it is being approved as a prescription-only drug, the FDA said. Pet owners shou

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