(HealthDay)—Clascoterone cream, 1 percent, appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of acne, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Dermatology. Adelaide Hebert, M.D., from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and…
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Heart rate variability related to risk for incident diabetes
(HealthDay)—Altered heart rate variability (HRV) may be related to risk for incident diabetes in young Asian adults, according to a study published online April 16 in Diabetes Care. Da Young Lee, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues…
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Sustainable Period Products for Earth-Loving Menstruators
For people with periods, finding ways to make your menstrual cycle a bit more eco-friendly is a challenge — on Earth day and every day. There’s a wealth of period products out there to explore and try that go far…
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Brandenburg allows for Demos in crisis
Brandenburg allows for Demos in Corona-crisis 16.31 PM: Around four weeks after the Start of far-reaching are the restrictions of Brandenburg, the first loosening of the Corona-restrictions decided. Smaller shops are allowed to open in the state of Brandenburg as…
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Caring for cancer patients in the COVID-19 era
In Nature Medicine, the seven comprehensive cancer centers of Cancer Core Europe (CCE), including the Netherlands Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK Cambridge center, have shared how they rapidly reorganised their oncological healthcare systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this…
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Surprising number of pregnant women at NYC hospitals test positive for COVID-19
A surprising number of pregnant women delivering babies at two New York City hospitals tested positive for COVID-19 without showing symptoms, according to a new study. The findings suggest that the true rate of COVID-19 infection in the city overall…
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CDC: Five causes account for 90% percent of fetal deaths
(HealthDay)—Five causes of death accounted for 89.5 percent of fetal deaths reported during 2015 to 2017, according to a report published April 15 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Vital Statistics Report. Donna L. Hoyert, Ph.D.,…
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Romania extends coronavirus lockdown for another month
Romania on Tuesday extended its nationwide lockdown for another month in a bid to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The government will maintain previously enforced restrictions, including allowing citizens to go outside only for work and essential shopping…
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Medicare coverage varies for transgender hormone therapies
A new study has shown substantial variability in access to guideline-recommended hormone therapies for older transgender individuals insured through Medicare. The variability in Medicare coverage and out-of-pocket costs for feminizing and masculinizing therapies are detailed in an article published in…
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Ergonomic risk factors identified for surgeons
(HealthDay)—Most surgeons report being in physical pain after performing surgery, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Liyun Yang, Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues…
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