New research finds trans teens have high satisfaction with gender care
NPR Health
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The survey published in JAMA Pediatrics showed that trans teens taking puberty blockers or hormones had very low rates of regret.
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Medical Music Mondays: The Pinworm Shuffle
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Pinworms! Ahhhhh! They itch at night and they’re scary. Fortunately they are easy to treat and eradicate. They’re still gross. Lyrics [Intro] Pinworms makin me itch Pinworms son of a… WOAH! [Verse] Nocturnal anal pruritus Emergence of the white worm Even steadfast parents Are beginning to squirm But fret not and don’t cry There’s a treatment for you Pyrantel pamoate and repeat in two weeks That’s what we’ll do!
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Medical Cannabis Revisted: A Podcast with David Casarett and Eloise Theisen
GeriPal
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. It can mean many things, including a specific type of plant, the chemicals in the plant, synthetic analogs, or products that have these components. The doses of the most widely discussed pharmacologically active ingredients, THC and CBD, vary by product, and the onset and bioavailability vary by how it is delivered.
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Plum Health
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health.
Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need
NPR Health
OCTOBER 25, 2024
As more states ban gender care for youth, doctors and clinics in Minnesota are building up capacity to help the influx of trans patients who are traveling or moving to the state for care.
A Reversal on Sequencing? Proposed Legislation Would Allow Patenting of Naturally Occurring Genes
FDA Law Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By Gail H. Javitt & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — A recent blog post focused on the potentially negative implications of the proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) for manufacturers of generic drugs and biosimilar products. The concerns raised by PERA are not limited to these industries, however. Rather, developers of diagnostic tests and, indeed of any product that relies on free access to gene sequence and other biomarker information, should pay also close attention, as PERA would
The Importance of Regular Physical Exams
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. These exams allow us to monitor your overall health, identify potential problems early, and provide personalized guidance for improving your lifestyle. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health.
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Egypt has been fighting malaria for nearly 100 years. WHO declares a country malaria-free when the disease has not been present for at least three consecutive years before the designation.
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1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
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E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, federal health officials said. (Image credit: Gene J.
McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak
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A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of contamination.
McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak
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A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, restaurant chain officials said.
Bring Out Your Meds! Bring Out Your Meds!
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By Larry K. Houck — Eric Idle, as a body collector, immortalized the phrase, “Bring out your dead! Bring out your dead!” in the 1975 comedy classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) would do well to update that phrase as “Bring out your meds! Bring out your meds!” to call attention to the 26th National Prescription Take Back Day.
The CDC now recommends that people 50 and older get vaccinated against pneumonia
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The number of people that have been diagnosed with a pneumonia-causing bacteria has increased over the past six months. Older people are at higher risk of pneumococcal diseases like pneumonia and menningitis.
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