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- Medicine Blog
- October 3, 2024
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Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It
New research has linked drinking more than four cups of coffee a day with a 37% higher risk of stroke. Frequent consumption of carbonated beverages was also linked with increased stroke risk by 22% and fruit juice and drinks by 37%. However, consuming three to four cups of tea a day lowered the overall risk of stroke by 27% to 29%, though adding milk may offset…
- Medicine Blog
- October 3, 2024
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3 More Benefits GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Provide in Addition to Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications are most often used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, new research has found that they may have other applications. They may help lower the risk of opioid overdose as well as early death. They might also help reduce the symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have gained popularity in recent years…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
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Ozempic Maker Sued Over Claims the Drug Led to Woman’s Colon Removal
A woman is suing the maker of Ozempic after she says severe side effects led to the removal of her colon. She claims she was not warned that this was a potential side effect of the drug. However, drug maker Novo Nordisk states that the information is on the product label. Experts say GLP-1 drugs can sometimes slow the gastrointestinal tract too much. If patients experience…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
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What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts
Antibiotics are some of the most powerful tools in medicine. They’re prescribed to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, such as urinary tract infections, most ear infections, strep throat and bacterial pneumonia. But just because they’re so effective doesn’t mean they’re meant to treat every cough, ache and sniffle. So when do you actually need to take an antibiotic? And do you really have…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
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Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here’s how to make the most of your virtual appointment.
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine says that telehealth may be just as effective as in-person primary care visits when it comes to addressing a patient’s needs. The Kaiser Permanente Division of Research study, which looked at the health records of over 1.5 million adult patients between April 2021 and December 2021, tracked when people returned to their primary care doctor for a second,…
- Medicine Blog
- September 11, 2024
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Women Will Be Notified Of Breast Density After a Mammogram: What to Know
The FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density. Breast density is considered a risk factor for breast cancer and can make it difficult to detect signs of cancer. Dietary and lifestyle modifications may help reduce breast density, but more importantly, they help lower a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. Mammograms are the gold standard for breast cancer…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
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The placebo effect is real. Here’s how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.
Recently, a team of researchers set out to study the antidepressant effects of ketamine — and stumbled upon a medical phenomenon. The double-blind study at Stanford’s School of Medicine recruited patients undergoing planned surgery, who also suffered from depression. All agreed to receive ketamine while under anesthesia and report the effects on their mood during recovery. “We were interested as anesthesiologists in optimizing patients before their…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
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Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.
Why might someone use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, acetaminophen has long been a go-to over-the-counter drug for anyone expecting. Taking Tylenol or generic acetaminophen can relieve pain and, important, fever. “Acetaminophen or Tylenol is recommended if the pregnant patient has fever and or severe pain,” says Dr. Abdulla Al-Khan, vice chair and director of…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
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Another Study Links Ozempic, Wegovy to Suicidal Thoughts. Debate Over Safety Continues
The authors of a new study identified a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation. They found that people who use semaglutide and medication for mental health conditions may face a higher risk. Other research has found little to no association between semaglutide use and suicidal thoughts. More research in this area is needed since studies on GLP-1 drug use and suicidal ideation have yielded conflicting…
- Medicine Blog
- August 23, 2024
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Mounjaro, Zepbound Lowers Diabetes Risk By 94%, Eli Lilly Trial Shows
In a new clinical trial, the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide was effective in helping people maintain weight loss over a 3-year period. Researchers reported the resulting weight loss also lowered participants’ risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. Experts agree these medications are effective, but encourage a long-term commitment to weight loss through a healthy diet and regular exercise. A new clinical trial presents more…
