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SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII Nasal Spray to Treat Depressive Symptoms in Adults Approved

SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray, taken with an oral antidepressant, to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with acute suicidal ideation or behavior.

ENVIRON

Lung Cancer: It’s Not Just Cigarettes.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide in men and the second leading cause in women. Five pro tips on how you can reduce your risk of lung cancer.

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UNDERSTANDING

Preparing for: Abdominal Hysterectomy

Prepare yourself for a Robotic Hysterectomy by learning more about what the procedure entails.

DISEASES

How To Respond To A Family Member Steeped In Addiction

A personal tale of two choices, and when the hardest decision is the honorable one.

Is My Drink Plotting My Downfall? Xylitol Explained

I thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week. But then I saw scary...

Restrictive practices in medicine are holding high-income countries back

A paper in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is part of a pattern: middle-income countries do a lot of primary care...

Inadequate or Unqualified Therapy Because of Low Medicaid Reimbursement?

Reimbursement rates shouldn’t determine whether or not someone receives adequate treatment for anything, including mental health therapy. But, too often, rates are so abysmally...

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SAFETY

Who Not To Trust: A List of 10 Covid-19 Charlatans and “Medical” Snake-Oil Salesmen

The list below will highlight, by name, some of the most prominent purveyors of Covid-19 falsehoods. You may have already fallen for their self-serving propaganda.

CARDIO

GLP‑1 Medications in Later Life: Why the “Miracle Shot” Needs a Senior‑Specific Safety Lens

When GLP-1 medications like semaglutide began to gain attention, many people saw them as a breakthrough. For some people, these drugs help lower blood sugar,...

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QUACK ALERTS

Dr. Edgar Suter on Medika’s Quack Scale

Dr. Edgar Suter scores 4 out of 5 on Medika's Quack Scale. We recommend seeking alternate medical care for a trustworthy and reputable source.