Emergency department visit rates because of an opioid overdose increased by 28.5% across the U.S. in 2020, compared to 2018 and 2019, recent Mayo Clinic…
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A minimally invasive, coin-sized implantable device was effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, researchers found. In a prospective, single-arm, open-label study funded by the…
The effectiveness of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine steadily declines over time, dropping to about 84% for vaccinated people about four to six months after getting their…
Using advanced imaging technology, Mayo Clinic scientists have provided an unprecedented understanding of the BRCA1-BARD1 protein complex, which is often mutated in patients with breast…
Exposure to immunosuppressive monotherapies in utero did not increase serious infection risks in young children born to mothers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the…
While the Olympic games were cancelled due to the pandemic last year, Japan and host city Tokyo ironically are experiencing higher COVID-19 case numbers than…
Triglyceride-lowering treatments should be considered for reducing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk among people with persistent hypertriglyceridemia, according to updated guidance. The 2018 American cholesterol…
Almost half of women with moderate or severe acne had appearance-related concerns that affected their social, professional, and personal lives, including behavior-altering effects, a small…
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in adolescence set patients up for increased risks of a myriad of related complications in early adulthood, a follow-up…
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases in fully vaccinated healthcare workers were rare, and generally were associated with the individual’s immune response to the vaccine in the early…