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Sacubitril/Valsartan Safe, effective for HFpEF patients undergoing MHD

Sacubitril/Valsartan Safe, effective for HFpEF patients undergoing MHD

Global improvement in cardiac function was observed after treatment with sacubitril/valsartan, as assessed by clinical findings and echocardiographic parameters, in 247 patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) who are also living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Sacubitril is a neprilysin inhibitor and valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor (ARB) antagonist, and drug combination …

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Is Ayahuasca safe? A new study analyzes traditional South American medicine

Ayahuasca is a plant-based psychedelic substance traditionally used in indigenous shamanic practices in the Amazon. It is usually brewed into a tea and consumed in a ceremonial session led by an experienced facilitator or shaman. According to the World Ayahuasca Survey, 70% of respondents reported experiencing adverse physical effects and 55% reported experiencing adverse mental …

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The Men's Huddle creates a safe space to prioritize men's mental health

The Men’s Huddle creates a safe space to prioritize men’s mental health

The Men’s Huddle creates a safe space to prioritize men’s mental health Updated: 10:39 a.m. EST Jan 4, 2023 Hide transcript View Transcript TO OUR NEXT GUEST. HIGH POINT TONIGHT. THE HIGH POINT PACEMAKERS HOST THEIR EVENT TO HELP MEN PUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST. THEY INVITE ALL IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD TO COME AND …

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TikTok has turned a diabetes drug into a weight loss stunt.  Is it safe?

TikTok has turned a diabetes drug into a weight loss stunt. Is it safe?

A diabetes drug is facing shortages worldwide and causing health problems as social media users tout its properties as a ‘wonderful’ weight loss hack. Produced by Danish company Novo Nordisk, Ozempic is an injectable medication that regulates blood sugar and insulin. It is usually prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes, the most common type …

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Emraclidine Is Safe and Well Tolerated for the Treatment of Schizophrenia |  Medicine in 2 Minutes

Emraclidine Is Safe and Well Tolerated for the Treatment of Schizophrenia | Medicine in 2 Minutes

1. The incidence of total adverse events and specific adverse events was similar between the emraclidine and placebo groups. 2. There was an initial modest increase in heart rate and blood pressure with emraclidine that was not judged to be clinically significant at week 6. Level of evidence assessment: 1 (Excellent) Summary of the study: …

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Omnibus Bill Expands Medicare Telehealth and HDHP Telehealth Safe Harbor Flexibilities

Omnibus Bill Expands Medicare Telehealth and HDHP Telehealth Safe Harbor Flexibilities

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 On December 23, 2022, the United States Congress approved a year-end omnibus legislative package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023), which includes the 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2023 and numerous other provisions, including health policy changes. The health care provisions of this omnibus package extend key Medicare telehealth …

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How safe and effective are mental health apps?  (Retransmit)

How safe and effective are mental health apps? (Retransmit)

Earlier this week, we dug into the challenges Americans face when trying to access mental health care. The pandemic triggered a spike in depression and anxiety and quickly strained our already fragile system. When many struggled to find care, the tech world came up with a solution: fast, affordable relief via an app. At the …

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How safe and effective are mental health apps?  (Retransmit)

How safe and effective are mental health apps? (Retransmit)

Earlier this week, we dug into the challenges Americans face when trying to access mental health care. The pandemic triggered a spike in depression and anxiety and quickly strained our already fragile system. When many struggled to find care, the tech world came up with a solution: fast, affordable relief via an app. At the …

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How safe and effective are mental health apps?  (Retransmit)

How safe and effective are mental health apps? (Retransmit)

Earlier this week, we dug into the challenges Americans face when trying to access mental health care. The pandemic triggered a spike in depression and anxiety and quickly strained our already fragile system. When many struggled to find care, the tech world came up with a solution: fast, affordable relief via an app. At the …

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Nebraska Medicine treats at least 7 people for cold exposure this week

Nebraska Medicine treats at least 7 people for cold exposure this week

The dangerously cold weather remains in the subway all weekend. Sub-zero temperatures have already sent at least seven people to Nebraska Medicine for cold exposure treatments. The biggest concerns outdoors are windburn, frostbite and hypothermia, especially with the wind chills we’ve been seeing. You don’t need a weather degree to know it’s very cold outside. …

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