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Electrocochleography, MRI most reliable for reclassifying Meniere disease

The most reliable approach to reclassifying patients with probable Meniere disease (MD) includes the combination of electrocochleography (ECochG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with MD-protocol, according to a study published…

Elana Gotkine September 6, 2024

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Time from drug approval to reimbursement longer in U.S. than some european countries

Time from approval to reimbursement of new drugs varies between countries and is shortest in Switzerland and Germany, both of which include health technology assessment decisions that are not used…

Elana Gotkine September 4, 2024

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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to increased odds of eating disorders

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased likelihood of any eating disorder, according to a review published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.…

Elana Gotkine August 17, 2024

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Data show overall ED visit rate 47 visits per 100 people in 2022

In 2022, the emergency department visit rate was 47 visits per 100 people, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Christopher Cairns, M.P.H.,…

Elana Gotkine August 16, 2024

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GLP-1 RA use linked to lower rates of hyperkalemia in type 2 diabetes

Treatment with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with lower rates of hyperkalemia and a lower rate of renin-angiotensin system inhibitor (RASi) discontinuation compared with treatment with…

Elana Gotkine August 13, 2024