Two batches of the prescription birth control Tydemy have been recalled over fears that their reduced potency could result in unexpected pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration issued its warning to consumers on Tuesday, following a July 29 voluntary recall by the drugmaker. Lupin Pharmaceuticals reported that testing showed the pills had decreased levels of the inactive … Read more
CNN — A new European study on colonoscopies – the largest of its kind – has complicated results, and it’s left some people wondering whether they should have the procedure to screen for colon cancer. “I think the most important message is that colon cancer screening is effective, and you should get screened,” Dr. Jason … Read more
In a recently published study British Medical Journal (BMJ)Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a fourth dose of vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among long-term care residents. Study: Effectiveness of the fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine against the Omicron variant among long-term care residents in Ontario, Canada: a trial negative design study. Image … Read more