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Orladeyo (berotralstat) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults and some children. Orladeyo comes as a capsule that’s taken by mouth once per day. The dosage can vary. Orladeyo is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent...

Orladeyo dosage

Tavalisse (fostamatinib) is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed to treat low platelet levels due to chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults. Tavalisse comes as an oral tablet that’s typically taken twice per day. Tavalisse belongs to a drug class called kinase inhibitors. Tavalisse is not available in a generic...

Tavalisse dosage

Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for a type of bladder cancer in adults. Padcev comes as an intravenous (IV) infusion that’s given by a healthcare professional. The dosage can vary if other treatments are given along with Padcev. Padcev is approved by the Food...

Padcev dosage

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

How Are Endometrial Cancer and Endometriosis Different?. “Sister Act” star Whoopi Goldberg, 68, says she didn’t know anything about endometriosis, a benign condition affecting the uterus that can cause intense pain, until an odd smell and a urinary tract infection caused her to see her doctor where it was discovered.

After Years of Pain, Comedian Whoopi Goldberg, 68, Says Cottage Cheese Helped Finally Lead To Getting Endometriosis Treatment

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43-year-old actress Olivia Munn, after she was diagnosed last year with breast cancer, underwent a hysterectomy, removing her uterus, with additional surgeries to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries (oophorectomy) to avoid taking an estrogen-suppressing drug, but is surgery enough to keep the disease from coming back?

Actress Olivia Munn, 43, Opted for Surgery to Avoid Taking an Estrogen-Suppressing Drug– Hysterectomy Often Not Enough to Keep Hormone-Fueled Cancer from Coming Back?

Ozempic pens have built-in counters and windows to help you know when your pen is empty. An Ozempic pen typically contains four doses, and you should always store it under certain conditions. Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication for people with type 2 diabetes. It helps to manage your blood...

How do I know when my Ozempic pen is empty?

Mounjaro can be injected at any time of the day. You can inject it at a time that best suits you and when you’re most likely to remember. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It’s prescribed along with a diet and exercise plan. Doctors may prescribe the drug off-label to help with weight loss.

What's the best time of day to take Mounjaro?

Being consistently lonely over a long period of time significantly increases one’s risk of having a stroke, finds a new study. Loneliness may increase the risk of strokes through three general pathways: physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial. There are many reasons people may be lonely, some of which are internal...

Feeling consistently lonely may increase stroke risk

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be both inconvenient and distressing. Several treatment options are available depending on the cause, a person’s health, and whether the person plans to have children. This...

Treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding

San Diego, CA

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a global study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, a drug known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients diagnosed with obesity. The results, published in the June 21, 2024 online edition of New England Journal of Medicine, highlight the treatment’s potential to improve the quality of life for millions worldwide affected by OSA.

Diabetes Drug Tirzepatide Shows Promise as First Effective Therapy for Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients

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Simple exercises performed during rounds of chemotherapy can help people avoid nerve damage normally associated with the cancer-killing drugs, a new study suggests.

Exercise might help prevent nerve damage from chemotherapy

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Cocoa consumption appeared to lower blood pressure overall, as well as bad cholesterol and blood sugar, according to a new meta-study.

Cocoa may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol risk

ORLANDO — Adults with type 2 diabetes experienced a reduction in HbA1c within 3 months of starting continuous glucose monitoring, regardless of insulin therapy, a presenter reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. In findings from a retrospective analysis of data from the Optum Market Clarity database, adults...

Sustained reduction in HbA1c for adults with type 2 diabetes after starting CGM

Approval of Skyrizi marks the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease of similar severity, according to AbbVie. The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). According to the company, this approval makes Skyrizi the first IL-23 specific inhibitor to be approved for both UC and Crohn disease classified as moderate-to-severe. The approval was based on results from the INSPIRE Induction study and the COMMAND Maintenance study. In addition to the approved indications for UC and Crohn disease, Skyrizi also has been approved for active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.1.

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a term for cancers that begin in the colon or rectum. Determining the stage of colorectal cancer is important because it helps determine treatment options and, ultimately, the prognosis of the disease. This article will review the stages of colorectal cancer, how each stage is determined,...

Colorectal Cancer Stages and Treatment Effectiveness

Once-daily treatment with Gain Therapeutics‘ GT-02287 rescued motor function and cognitive performance in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease associated with mutations in the GBA1 gene. “These data further confirm our conviction that GT-02287 can slow or stop progression of Parkinson’s disease and given the cognitive decline observed...

GT-02287 rescues motor, cognitive function in Parkinson’s mice

Wakix (pitolisant) is a brand-name tablet that’s prescribed for excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden, brief loss of muscle strength (cataplexy). The cost of the drug, with and without insurance, may vary. whether Wakix has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below) To find...

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Truqap dosage

Truqap (capivasertib) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to treat a certain type of breast cancer in adults. Truqap comes as an oral tablet that’s typically...

Truqap dosage

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