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Brazzein, now FDA-approved, emerges as a zero-calorie sweetener potentially safe for diabetic and obese populations, requiring further study to validate its health impacts.

Recent research indicates an incremental risk of cardiomyopathy associated with extended stimulant use in ADHD treatment among young adults. Notably, this risk peaks at eight years of therapy, reinforcing the need for vigilant cardiovascular monitoring.

In a recent study, 91% of patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia achieved independence from transfusions following treatment with Exagamglogene Autotemcel.

Rapunzel syndrome, though rare, presents significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment, involving both psychiatric and gastrointestinal expertise. Understanding its clinical and psychological aspects is vital for effective management.

In a controlled trial conducted over a six-month period in Mali, subcutaneous administration of the monoclonal antibody L9LS to children aged 6 to 10 achieved an efficacy rate of up to 77% in preventing clinical malaria.

Recent CDC findings have confirmed the first known cases of HIV transmission through nonsterile microneedling procedures at an unlicensed spa, highlighting significant lapses in infection control practices.