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Blood Test Can Predict Recovery From Spinal Cord Paralysis

An experimental blood test might be able to help doctors predict whether someone will recover their mobility following a spinal cord injury. The test looks for

FDA Approves Qfitlia to Cut Bleeding Episodes in Patients With Hemophilia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult

Lawmakers Want School Meal Programs to Allow Whole Milk Again

Whole and 2 percent milk may be coming back to school lunch trays, more than a decade after being removed to help reduce childhood obesity, The Associated Press

Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Might Protect Against Dementia, Alzheimer's

Lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer s disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cho

FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration s (FDA) top tobacco regulator, Brian King, has been placed on leave as part of a large wave of cuts across federal health

ACC: Semaglutide Beneficial in Patients With T2DM and Peripheral Artery Disease

For patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes, semaglutide use is associated with increased walking distance, according to a study

AGA Finds No Clear Evidence for or Against AI-Assisted Colonoscopy

is made for the use of computer-aided detection (CADe) systems for the detection of colorectal polyps during colonoscopy. Shahnaz Sultan, M.D., from the Univers

ACC: 1999 to 2022 Saw Increase in Maternal Mortality Due to CVD

From 1999 to 2022, there was a considerable increase in maternal mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual mee

ACC: Cardiac Arrest Incidence at Long-Distance Races Remains Stable

Despite increased participation in U.S. long-distance running races, cardiac arrest incidence remains stable, according to a study published online March 30 in

ACC: Microplastic Exposure Tied to Chronic Disease Prevalence

Microplastic exposure may increase the risk for chronic diseases, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, he

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