Those over age 65 who self-reported as socially isolated were more likely to have a future hospital admission or emergency
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Scientists use two powerful immunotherapies to eradicate solid tumors
City of Hope scientists have combined two potent immunotherapies—an oncolytic virus and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy—to target
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Longer bisphosphonate use may up atypical femur fracture risk
(HealthDay)—Longer duration of bisphosphonate use is associated with an increased risk for atypical femur fracture, according to a study published
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Goodbye, brain scrapers: COVID-19 tests now use gentler nose swabs
Early COVID-19 images of swabbing from Wuhan, China, looked more like an Ebola news story—health-care workers fully encased in personal
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Opioid use can trigger deafness, study finds
Opioid use, particularly in high doses, can cause deafness, according to Rutgers researchers. The study, published in The Journal of
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New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to 'do not use' list
CDC advises having a face mask, hand sanitizer, and tissues when venturing out Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
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EU body recommends use of remdesivir to treat coronavirus
The European Medicines Agency said Thursday it has recommended authorising the use of the anti-viral drug remdesivir to treat the
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Cannabis may be a safer alternative for people who use drugs during sex
Not everyone is a fan of rock ‘n’ roll but, for many people, sex and drugs make a great combination.
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Youth-inspired program increases bike helmet use by urban children
To reduce the number of traumatic brain injuries in children, a team of health care professionals at the Johns Hopkins
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Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for therapeutic purposes
Most people at high risk of overdose in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside who use cannabis do so for pain relief and
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