Health Highlights: March 6, 2023
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Cell injection therapy shows promise against chronic back pain. An injection that helps regenerate spinal discs has lasting benefits, results from an extended clinical trial show. Read more
Though often prescribed, diuretics may not help prevent kidney stones. While the lowest rate of recurrence was seen in patients on the highest dose of the drug, research showed no statistically significant difference when compared to people who got a placebo. Read more
Timing of melanoma chemo may be crucial to outcomes. Giving an immune-system therapy both before and after surgery for advanced melanoma dramatically improves outcomes. Read more
Nexletol could be alternative cholesterol med for those who can't handle statins. Not everyone can tolerate statins, but a new study finds the medication reduced the combined rate of cardiovascular events by 13%. Read more
Walgreens will stop selling abortion pill in 20 states. The controversial move by the retail giant comes after it received a warning letter from Republican attorneys general in those states. Read more
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