February 04, 2025

FDA Approves New Drug-Device Combo for Parkinson’s Symptoms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Onapgo, a continuous apomorphine hydrochloride infusion, for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adult patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

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February 04, 2025

Toxic Metals, Glyphosate Found in Girl Scout Cookies

Lab tests found glyphosate in all sampled Girl Scout cookies and toxic metals in a majority, sparking health and safety concerns.

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February 04, 2025

Health Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Data Removal

A medical advocacy group sues U.S. health agencies over the removal of public health data in response to an executive order targeting 'gender ideology extremism.' The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the removed webpages and challenges an OPM memorandum, naming the CDC, FDA, and HHS as defendants.

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February 03, 2025

Endovascular Treatment Shows Promise for Large Core Strokes

New analysis of clinical trials demonstrates significant benefits for previously excluded patient population

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February 03, 2025

Beta Blocker May Shield Women From Migraine-Linked Strokes

New research shows propranolol, a commonly used blood pressure and migraine medication, may cut ischemic stroke risk by up to 52% in women with migraines—particularly those without aura—while showing no protective effect in men.

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February 03, 2025

Rural Clinics Expand, Medicaid Coverage Stalls

Clemson University is addressing health care needs in rural South Carolina, where uninsured patients, linguistic preferences, and limited Medicaid expansion pose challenges. Learn about their initiatives to improve health care access.

KFF Health News

February 03, 2025

Vascular Access Strategies for Cardiac Arrest

No significant difference in survival or neurologic outcomes between intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was found.

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February 03, 2025

IED Shows High Psychiatric, Medical Comorbidity

95.7% of individuals with IED had at least one psychiatric diagnosis, with strong links to neurological and somatic conditions, study shows.

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February 03, 2025

Could 1-Minute Test Spot Autism Earlier?

A new computer vision test measuring children's dance-like movements distinguishes autism from ADHD with 80% accuracy, without requiring wearable sensors or manual coding.

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