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What Are The Long-Term Side Effects Of Invega?

Invega (paliperidone) is a medication that is used to reduce the symptoms of certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It’s also known as a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Invega is considered as a treatment option for patients presenting with agitation and/or aggression. Schizophrenia requires long-term treatment, even when symptoms have […]

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Study: Proton Pump Inhibitors May Cause An Elevated Risk For Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery

According to the findings of a study presented at ASN Kidney Week, patients who took proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) before undergoing cardiac surgery were more likely to develop acute kidney injury (AKI) and to die during hospitalization.  PPIs are one of the most common groups of medications prescribed by health care providers. They’re used to […]

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Surgical Staples Removal: Here’s What You Should Know

Around 12 million wounds are treated each year in emergency departments in the United States. When it comes to wound closure, doctors consider two major options depending on the body part that’s affected: stitches or surgical staples. For minor wounds, suturing is the most common method of closure. However, doctors have been leaning more on […]

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Are Organic Pesticides Safer Than Conventional?

Many consumers want to go organic nowadays. After all, people are becoming more conscious of their food choices. The shift towards going organic is mainly because of the growing concern that individuals may end up with health problems because of accidentally consuming produce with traces of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Indeed, there’s enough evidence on […]

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Is Risperidone Safe For Dementia Patients?

Over 40 million people live with dementia worldwide, and this number is expected to triple by 2050. The condition is more common in people over the age of 65 or older. However, with the steadily increasing elderly population in many countries, dementia represents a growing and important public health issue. The first line of treatment […]

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SoClean Sues Philips For Misleading Consumers Regarding CPAP Product Recall

SoClean Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against Dutch medical device manufacturer Philips claiming that the company is deceiving the public by wrongly blaming the SoClean ozone cleaning machines for faulty design that led to the recall of millions of Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices.  The lawsuit was filed on October 12, 2021, in the […]

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Eli Lilly Starts Application Process for Alzheimer’s Drug

Eli Lilly & Co. has begun asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve it’s much anticipated experimental Alzheimer’s drug called donanemab.  The company is said to expect a decision from the regulatory agency by the second half of 2022. Lilly is also planning for a head-to-head study comparing its donanemab to Biogen’s […]

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