FDA recognizes leucovorin to treat autistic children speech related deficits.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will add an indication to leucovorin for treating speech-related deficits associated with autism, RFK announced Monday….
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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report
When children are exposed to acetaminophen — also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol — during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) including autism and ADHD, according to a new study.
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Women Physicians Respond To Trump’s Announcement On Tylenol And Autism
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Yesterday, President Trump told the American public that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism, a claim that contradicts established science. This morning, I asked a community of women physician experts for their…
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With little proof, Trump links Tylenol to autism and touts a treatment
Just six months ago, the Trump administration promised to find the cause of autism. On September 22, top U.S. health officials announced both a cause and a treatment — though neither is on solid scientific footing, and no data were…
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A New Approach To Treating Cytomegalovirus
In this case, one arm of the antibody binds to an infected cell carrying cytomegalovirus proteins. The other arm attaches directly to a T cell. The antibody acts as a physical bridge, pulling the T cell into close contact with the infected cell…
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A Virologist Explains The Importance Of Preventing Hepatitis B
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Recent discussions by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) about potentially delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns…
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Amid Job Market Uncertainty, Healthcare Offers Career Opportunities
Healthcare is a large and growing industry in the U.S., offering opportunities for professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds amid a difficult overall job market.
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As concerns increase about the outlook for the U.S. job…
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Treating High Cholesterol Could Become A One-And-Done Treatment
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If you asked me to name the most transformative medicines ever developed, one would quickly come…
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Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation
Pharmaceutical innovation saves lives. But not every “new” drug is truly new.
Patents are designed to reward breakthrough inventions by granting the inventors temporary monopoly rights to recoup the costs of research and development and…
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Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Most people know roughly what kind of lifestyle they should be living to stay healthy.
Think regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep. Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to…