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Nursing Open

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Double shifts double late-night cortisol levels of nurses

Nurses working double shifts had nearly 2x higher midnight cortisol levels vs. those working single shifts, suggesting circadian disruption and increased physiologic stress. . .

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Neurology

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High-dose flu shot linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk

Stronger influenza vaccination may offer added neuroprotection for adults 65 and older. . .

Government Health Agency News

FDA

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FDA OKs 5-month dosing option for Eylea HD in wAMD and DME

The label update allows Eylea HD dosing up to every 20 weeks in wet age related macular degeneration (wAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). . .

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Endocr Pract

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AACE refreshes its type 2 diabetes algorithm for 2026

Weight-first care, fewer misdiagnoses, and sharper comorbidity guidance headline the latest update. . .

Government Health Agency News

FDA

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FDA clears first generic dapagliflozin tablets

Approval covers select indications for adults with type 2 diabetes. . .

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Gastroenterology

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Celiac gluten exposure during kissing reduced by a sip of water

Gluten transfer through kissing is possible, but exposure is typically minimal and can be reduced with a simple step. . .

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JAMA Netw Open

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Brain stimulation device boosts PTSD response to psychotherapy

In severe combat-related PTSD, adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to intensive psychotherapy increased clinically significant improvement rates vs. psychotherapy alone. . .

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PLOS One

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Social support, sleep, and pain key to older adult mental health

Mental health was better when older adults had strong social support, were married, felt spiritually engaged, and had no chronic pain or sleep problems. . .

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PLOS One

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Lack of physical activity, poor sleep tied to dementia risk

A meta-analysis found that regular physical activity and optimal sleep were associated with lower dementia risk, while too little or too much sleep and prolonged sitting were linked to higher risk. . .

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