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A major review of GLP-1 drugs takes a closer look at the risks and rewards

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Moderate-to-high-quality evidence from umbrella reviews on non-cardiometabolic outcomes supported associations between GLP-1 therapy and risks of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. High-quality evidence indicates a possible protective association between GLP-1 medication and infection-related outcomes, particularly serious infections. Exploratory indications also suggest a possible reduction in the risk of falls, respiratory disease events, and all-cause dementia. A … Read more

Butterfly Network Secures First FDA Clearance for Blind Sweep Ultrasound AI Device, Marks Major Advance for Women’s Health

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Butterfly Network Secures First FDA Clearance for Blind Sweep Ultrasound AI Device, Marks Major Advance for Women's Health

BURLINGTON, Mass. & New York–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Butterfly Network, Inc. (“Butterfly,” “The Company”) (NYSE: BFLY), a pioneer and leader in semiconductor-based ultrasound devices, programmable cloud software and AI, today announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its fully automated Gestational Age (GA) handheld solution. It marks an … Read more

The slow game of horse racing makes it a major factor in gambling concerns

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The slow game of horse racing makes it a major factor in gambling concerns

By Trey Nosrac Several thousand word article by McKay Coppins in the March issue The Atlantic is a difficult read. The title is Soccer, My Year as a Generator Gambler. The piece is an in-depth experience/narrative about the past, present and future of gambling. of the Cliff notes The story can be reviewed – Deliberate … Read more

Collagen supplements may offer real benefits, major reviews suggest

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Collagen supplements have become one of the best-selling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they really work? A new review of the evidence—pooling data from 113 clinical trials—suggests that for some health outcomes, the answer is probably yes. But as with nutritional science, the full picture … Read more

Why drug shortages persist in Tanzania despite major health reforms

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Why drug shortages persist in Tanzania despite major health reforms

Dar es Salaam Whenever a patient is told that medicine is out of stock at a public health facility, the same questions arise: Who is responsible and why does the problem persist despite increased government spending on health services? This concern continues to plague many citizens, especially at a time when the government has promised … Read more