Surgery reduces accident risk in sleep apnea patients

Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their condition may lessen their risk of such accidents compared with using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device at night or receiving no treatment.

Novel Drug OK’d for Ulcerative Colitis

The FDA approved mirikizumab (Omvoh) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, manufacturer Eli Lilly announced on Thursday. The injectable

October 28, 2023

Oldest Person Dies; University of California Mask Ban; Ground Cinnamon Recall

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The world’s oldest person — Spaniard Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the U.S. —

August 21, 2024

Anti-Vaxxer Gets 5 Years for Encouraging Terrorism During the Pandemic

LONDON — An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians, and public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic was

November 13, 2024

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