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Dialysis May Not Be Worth the Trade-Off for Older Adults

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Older adults with chronic kidney failure may not benefit as much from dialysis as expected, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers found that although patients may live about a week longer, they spend more time in hospital settings.

Malaria Vaccine Candidate Could Prevent Infection During Pregnancy

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An experimental malaria vaccine could offer protection during pregnancy for up to 2 years without a booster dose, according to a randomized clinical trial conducted in Mali. The 3-dose vaccine, known as Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite (PfSPZ) vaccine, had previously been tested successfully in adults in other parts of Africa.

Study: Specific Inflammatory Biomarkers Linked to Mental Health Disorders

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Researchers have suspected that there’s a link between chronic low-grade inflammation and psychiatric disorders. Now, a recent cohort study points to specific inflammatory biomarkers that might be associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.

Combo COVID-19 and Flu mRNA Vaccine Falls Short of Total Flu Protection

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A phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of a messenger RNA (mRNA) combination vaccine for COVID-19 and influenza had mixed results, the vaccine’s manufacturers announced. The vaccine was a collaboration between BioNTech and Pfizer and was tested among more than 8000 healthy adults aged 18 to 64 years.

FDA Greenlights First At-Home Syphilis Test to Help Speed Up Diagnoses

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home test for syphilis for sale without a prescription. The test, manufactured by NOWDiagnostic and called First To Know Syphilis Test, arrives amid an 80% increase in cases in the US between 2018 and 2022, from 115 000 to 207 000 cases.

Medicare Cuts Cost of 10 Common Drugs Covered by Part D

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The US government has reached an agreement with drug companies to lower the price of 10 common prescription medications for people who are covered by Medicare Part D, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced. The 10 drugs cover a range of common conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and autoimmune disorders.

Weekend preview: Third time lucky as Women aim for FA Cup history?

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Royal Wootton Bassett Town aim to become history-makers on Sunday when they take on Torquay United in the Adobe Women's FA Cup third qualifying round (2pm kick off). Having fallen short at this stage for two consecutive years, a victory will see Bassett reach the competition first round proper for the first time ever. To achieve that feat though Bassett will need to pull of an upset win against tier five opponents. Bassett did just that to see off Ilminster Town on penalties in the previous round. Читать дальше...