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A new treatment protocol for euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (a dangerous condition where the blood is too acidic but blood sugar is normal) uses increased dextrose (sugar) supplementation to prevent hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar). This approach aims to make treatment safer by reducing the risk of a common and serious side effect.
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A study of nightclub deaths in the UK found that drug-related toxicity, primarily from MDMA (ecstasy), was a leading cause, accounting for 40% of fatalities at a rate of 2.4 deaths per year. This highlights a significant public health risk for young adults and underscores the urgent need for better harm reduction and safety measures in nightlife settings.
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A mobile health (mHealth) pulmonary rehabilitation program delivered via a smartphone app was found to be as effective as traditional center-based rehab for improving exercise capacity in people with COPD, and it was actually better at improving their overall health status. This offers a promising new way to deliver crucial care to patients who may have difficulty traveling to a clinic.
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