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Hip Replacement Alternative Keeps Patients Active

Jason Cutter had been feeling pain in his hips for years, and it had started to put a dent in his activities as an amateur hockey player and outdoorsman. Cutter, 50, chalked up his hip problems to aging, insufficient stretching and strain from the heavy tool belts he wore… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on April 17, 2025

Lilly Pill Leads to 8 Percent Weight Loss in Trial

Eli Lilly said on Thursday its experimental pill, orforglipron, led to a weight loss of nearly 8% at the highest dose and lowered blood sugar for overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes in a late-stage trial. Shares of the company jumped nearly 13% in premarket… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 17, 2025

Expert Panel Makes RSV, Meningitis Vaccines Recs

A federal panel of experts on Wednesday recommended an expansion of RSV vaccinations for adults and a new combination shot as another option to protect teens against meningitis. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices also voted to recommend a shot to protect… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 16, 2025