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Walmart Recalls Essential Oil Spray Linked to 2 Deaths

An essential oil room spray sold at Walmart is the source of rare, but dangerous bacteria that infected and killed a woman in Georgia earlier this year, the CDC said on Friday. The agency has issued an urgent alert to doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of melioidosis, which can be difficult to […]

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In World First, Denmark Ditches AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Shot

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark on Wednesday became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine altogether, following news of its possible link to very rare blood clot cases, health authorities said. The decision will push back the scheduled conclusion of Denmark’s vaccination scheme to early August from July 25, they said. Results of investigations […]

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Intranasal Insulin Before Surgery Curbs Postoperative Delirium in Elderly

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Administration of intranasal insulin before gastrointestinal surgery helps protect against postoperative delirium in elderly patients, according to a randomized controlled trial conducted in China. Mounting evidence suggests that “nasal administration of insulin may reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium by increasing cerebral blood flow, reducing inflammation, improving sleep-wake cycle disorders, […]