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Sep

2023

CDC: Overdose deaths from counterfeit drugs on the rise

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A new report from CDC finds that in recent years, the number of people who overdosed and died from counterfeit prescription drugs has more than doubled. From mid-2019 to the end of 2021, overdose deaths involving counterfeit drugs increased from 2% to 4.7%.

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Sep

2023

Postnatal SSRI treatment could benefit both mother and child

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Findings from a recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggest that postnatal SSRI treatment may bring benefits in the long term to not only mothers, but also their offspring.

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Aug

2023

USPSTF’s new PrEP recommendation aims for more choices, greater impact

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According to a new recommendation statement published in JAMA, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends PrEP for those at high risk of contracting HIV to comprise newer antiretroviral drugs, including a long-acting option.

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Aug

2023

Is PPI use connected to dementia risk?

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The prolonged use of PPI drugs, which are designed to control acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders, may raise the risk of dementia, according to a new study in Neurology.

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Aug

2023

CDC: MMR vaccinations fall for children

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According to new CDC data, the rate of vaccinations against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) for kindergarteners has fallen below the optimum target rate of 95% for the second year in a row, declining to 93%.

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