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Inside the bruising battle to purge race from a kidney disease calculator

STAT

And they were definitely failing. Oddly, he thought, a different number labeled “if not African American” read even lower: 31. There it was on James Cannon’s lab report, two tiny words: African American. The words sat next to a number estimating how badly Cannon’s kidneys were failing.

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Top 5 Alcohol and Medication Interactions

Med Ed 101

How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It’s definitely information that could come up on a board exam at some point throughout your career! Below is a table listing the top 5 alcohol and medication interactions.

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Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?

The Checkup by Singlecare

That’s why paying attention to the ingredients on the nutrition label is crucial. The bottom line Bread can definitely be part of a healthy diet if you have diabetesthe key is to choose a low-GI option like multigrain and be mindful of your portion sizes. Busse suggests checking the sugar content of your bread.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g., 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g.,

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Traditional Meat Industry’s Beef With Alternative Protein Continues with the FAIR on Labels Act

The FDA Law Blog

Many individual states have pursued some type of legislation to restrict the use of traditional meat terminology for the labeling of APPs. Many states have proposed but failed to enact legislation regulating the labeling of APPs, in some cases due to concerns of potential legal challenges based on federal preemption claims.

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STAT+: Experts critique flawed system for monitoring drugs’ side effects in wake of asthma drug report

STAT

I think there are definitely situations for many drugs where you can say, no, we’re not really at the right balance, and the FDA should be taking a more aggressive stance in promoting patient safety. Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S. “Are we at the right balance?

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Could Ozempic prevent heart attack and stroke?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic has also shown promise as a weight-loss medication and is often prescribed off-label for this purpose. Ni points out that while GLP-1s show potential in the prevention of heart disease, especially among individuals who are overweight and obese, more research is needed to establish definitive guidelines.

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