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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/haunting-questions-about-a-lethal-american-virus/ Claire Panosian Dunavan is a professor of medicine and infectious diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a past-president of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Glowing embers cascading from Glacier Point. The ancient granite of Tuolumne Meadows. The Mist Trail leading to Vernal Falls. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/retifanlimab-chemo-combo-boosts-pfs-in-advanced-squamous-cell-anal-cancer/ Combining retifanlimab (Zynyz) with standard-of-care chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in treatment-naïve patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC), according to phase III trial results. PFS was 9.3 months for patients treated with the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody versus 7.4 months for those treated […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-option-to-treat-intermediate-hepatocellular-carcinoma/ BARCELONA — Adding lenvatinib and pembrolizumab to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) led to a significant improvement in progression-free survival in patients with intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma compared with TACE plus placebo, according to findings from the first interim analysis of the phase 3 LEAP-012 study. The results, presented here at the European Society […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-many-of-us-will-end-up-being-diagnosed/ BBC The number of people taking ADHD medication is at a record high – and the NHS is feeling the strain as it tries to diagnose and treat the condition. Since 2015, the number of patients in England prescribed drugs to treat ADHD has nearly trebled, and BBC research suggests that […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hormone-therapy-reduced-insulin-resistance-in-healthy-postmenopausal-women/ CHICAGO — Hormone therapy for menopause symptoms reduced insulin resistance in healthy postmenopausal women, a systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials showed. Insulin resistance, measured by the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), which uses fasting glucose and insulin levels, was significantly reduced in a pooled hormone therapy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-did-the-fda-warn-about-a-hot-flash-drug/ The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/another-win-for-antibody-drug-conjugate-in-her2-breast-cancer-with-brain-mets/ Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu, T-DXd) therapy produced “substantial and durable” overall and intracranial clinical activity in patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer, according to data from the DESTINY-Breast12 trial. Patients had stable and active brain metastases at baseline in the phase IIIb/IV study. The estimated overall median progression-free survival (PFS) was 17.3 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doublet-immunotherapy-disappoints-in-gastric-cancer-study/ BARCELONA — The combination of standard FOLFOX chemotherapy with doublet immunotherapy did not improve progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy alone in patients with HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, a new study shows. Results of the phase 2 AIO-STO-0417 (MOONLIGHT) trial were disappointing, given that the combination of FOLFOX and nivolumab monotherapy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-survival-gain-with-preoperative-crt-plus-perioperative-chemo-for-gastric-cancer/ Adding preoperative chemoradiotherapy to perioperative chemotherapy failed to boost survival, versus perioperative chemotherapy alone, in resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma, according to TOPGEAR data. At a median follow-up of 67 months in the phase III trial, there were no significant differences between groups in terms of overall survival (OS) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/screening-after-false-positive-mammograms-rsv-vaccination-and-hospitalization/ TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-dfs-benefit-with-adjuvant-durvalumab-in-early-nsclc/ Adjuvant durvalumab (Imfinzi) provided no significant improvement in disease-free survival compared with placebo following resection in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to findings from the phase 3 BR.31 trial. In the overall population, median disease-free survival (DFS) was about 6 months longer in the durvalumab arm, but […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/our-patients-with-disabilities-face-unique-environmental-risks/ Lowe Taylor is a physiatrist. In 2018, I was a young medical resident working on a spinal cord injury unit at the Palo Alto Veterans Administration (VA) when the fast-moving Camp Fire decimated the town of Paradise, California. The unit was filled with veterans with varying degrees of severe physical disability, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/debate-settled-on-preop-chemoradiation-in-gastric-cancer/ BARCELONA – Adding preoperative chemoradiation to standard-of-care perioperative chemotherapy did not improve overall or progression-free survival in patients with resectable adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction, according to findings from the phase 3 TOPGEAR study. Results of the study, reported at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and published […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-lebrikizumab-for-atopic-dermatitis/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted interleukin (IL)-13 inhibitor lebrikizumab (Ebglyss) for the treatment of adults and children age 12 years and older who have moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) that is not well controlled, despite treatment with topical prescription therapies. Candidates for the injectable drug must […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/parents-urged-to-have-young-children-immunised/ The NHS is urging parents and carers of two and three-year-olds to schedule a flu vaccine for their children ahead of an expected surge in respiratory illnesses this winter. School-age children, kids in clinical risk groups and pregnant women are among the groups also eligible to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-u-s-falls-short-in-improving-qol-for-older-people-with-hiv/ In 2022, none of the 5 quality-of-life (QoL) goals set by the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) were met for adults with HIV ages 50 or older, and if the trend continues, it’s unlikely 2025 NHAS goals will be met either, according to CDC data. In this population of persons with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ers-roundup-air-filtration-succeeds-in-reducing-infections/ Research presented at the annual European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress in Vienna included studies on air filtration for reducing infections in day care, betamethasone for kids hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and the association between asthma in women and the use of fertility treatment. Cleaner Air Cuts Monthly Infection Rate at […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-data-for-glp-1-pill-faers-tirzepatide-reports-ai-diabetes-voice-screening/ Studies presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) annual meeting in Madrid included early data for oral amycretin, safety data for tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and voice screening for diabetes. Early Data for Oral Amycretin Twelve weeks of daily oral treatment with an investigational compound yielded significant weight […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ocalivas-takedown-by-fda-panel/ Without sufficient data to work with, FDA advisors were strongly inclined against giving full approval of obeticholic acid (Ocaliva or OCA) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). On Friday, the agency’s Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee members voted 10-1 (with three abstentions) that the farnesoid X receptor agonist did not have a favorable […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lebrikizumab-wins-fda-approval-for-eczema/ The FDA approved lebrikizumab (Ebglyss) for treating atopic dermatitis in adults and children ages 12 years and up, drugmaker Eli Lilly announced on Friday. Approval of the injectable interleukin (IL)-13 inhibitor stipulates use with or without topical corticosteroids for patients with moderate-to-severe cases of the chronic skin condition that is not […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hhs-proposes-rule-to-increase-access-to-kidney-liver-transplants-in-hiv-patients/ A proposed rule from the Biden administration seeks to eliminate barriers to organ transplantation in the HIV community. If finalized, the proposed rule, announced by the administration on Thursday, would remove clinical research and institutional review board (IRB) requirements for transplanting kidneys and livers from donors with HIV to recipients who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-jennifer-aniston-neuron-and-other-brain-complexities/ Nothing teaches us how the brain works like neurosurgery, maintains Theodore Schwartz, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. “We tend to think about neuroscientists, neurologists, and philosophers as the people who try to figure out the relationship between the brain and the mind — how the brain creates […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hormone-therapy-use-for-menopause-has-remained-low-since-2007/ CHICAGO — The use of hormone therapy for menopause in the U.S. has remained low since 2007 when it first dropped, according to an analysis of insurance claims data. The prevalence of hormone therapy use among women over 40 was 4.6% in 2007, and declined consistently to a low of 1.8% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/kourtney-kardashians-lemme-brand-launching-weight-loss-supplements/ Share on PinterestKourtney Kardashian’s vitamin and supplement brand, Lemme, is launching a line of weight loss supplements, including an “all-natural” GLP-1 Ozempic-like alternative. Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images Lemme, the supplement brand founded by Kourtney Kardashian Barker, is releasing an “all-natural” weight loss supplement called Lemme GLP-1 Daily. In spite of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-pfs-benefit-with-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-rechallenge-in-renal-cell-carcinoma/ The addition of nivolumab (Opdivo) to tivozanib (Fotivda) compared with tivozanib alone failed to improve outcomes as second- or third-line treatment for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who progressed after immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy, according to results from the phase III TiNivo-2 trial. At a median follow-up of 12 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/black-women-are-25-more-likely-to-have-unnecessary-c-sections/ Share on PinterestAn alarming new report shows that Black women are 25% more likely to undergo a C-section than white women FG Trade/Getty Images An alarming new report reveals racial disparities in unnecessary C-section rates in New Jersey hospitals. The data show that Black women are 25% more likely to undergo […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/8-hour-eating-window-improved-glycemic-control-small-study-shows/ Eating within an 8-hour window improved glycemic variability in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, an interim analysis of a randomized crossover study of 15 people showed. Compared with eating over 14+ hours per day, eating only within an 8-hour window over 3 days significantly increased time spent in euglycemia […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-okays-subcutaneous-ocrelizumab-for-ms/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a subcutaneous formulation of the anti-CD20 antibody ocrelizumab (Ocrevus Zunovo, Genentech) for treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).  The subcutaneous (SC) injection can be administered by a healthcare professional in approximately 10 minutes and is the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/encouraging-early-data-for-mrna-vaccine-in-glioblastoma/ BARCELONA — In a first-in-human clinical trial, an investigational messenger RNA (mRNA)-based cancer vaccine for glioblastoma induced tumor-associated antigen-specific T-cell responses in more than three quarters of patients and had an acceptable safety profile.  “These early data are encouraging,” Ghazaleh Tabatabai, MD, PhD, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany, said in a news […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gene-therapy-shows-promise-in-rare-eye-disease-that-causes-early-blindness/ A subretinal gene therapy was well tolerated 1 year after treatment, with no drug-related serious adverse events, in a small group of patients with Leber congenital amaurosis 1 (LCA1), a rare inherited retinal disorder that causes blindness in early childhood, a phase I/II study suggested. Among the 15 adults and children […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-blast-steward-health-cares-greed-it-ruins-you/ Witnesses described the impact that Steward Health Care’s greed and mismanagement has had on patients and healthcare workers during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on Thursday. Ellen MacInnis, RN, a former Steward nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, said she was present at hundreds […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/feds-rarely-punish-hospitals-for-turning-away-pregnant-patients/ As the pregnant woman’s contractions rolled in every 2 minutes, staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dispatched an ambulance to send her elsewhere. Just 2 minutes later, she gave birth to a 6-pound baby girl in the cab of the ambulance down the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/direct-to-consumer-drugs-big-pharmas-digital-health-play/ N. Adam Brown is a practicing emergency physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare executive. He is the founder of ABIG Health, a healthcare growth strategy firm, and a professor at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Follow More than a quarter of a century ago, the FDA eased regulations to make […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tv-junk-food-ads-to-be-banned-before-9pm-from-next-year/ A ban on junk food adverts being shown on TV before 21:00 will come into force on 1 October 2025, the government has confirmed. Labour said the watershed on junk food advertising would be enforced alongside a total ban on paid-for online adverts, both aimed at tackling childhood obesity. The Conservatives […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/semaglutide-reduces-mace-death-in-impaired-kidney-function/ MADRID, Spain — Semaglutide (Wegovy) prevents major cardiac events including death in adults with overweight/obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD), both with and without impaired kidney function, a subgroup analysis of the Semaglutide Effects on Cardiovascular Outcomes in People With Overweight or Obesity (SELECT) trial shows.  Participants with impaired kidney function treated […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/1-in-5-overdose-deaths-in-2022-had-unrelated-mental-illness/ TOPLINE: In 2022, nearly 22% of people who died of drug overdose had a non-substance–related mental health disorder (MHD), new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. Investigators say the findings point to the need for incorporating mental health care in overdose prevention efforts. METHODOLOGY: The […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/traffic-noise-air-pollution-linked-to-infertility-risk/ TOPLINE: Long-term exposure to particulate matter 35 years and possibly in men aged > 37 years. METHODOLOGY: This nationwide prospective cohort study […] Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-09-13 13:20:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trumps-ivf-pledge-nurse-rescues-trapped-man-whos-getting-vaccinated/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former President Donald Trump’s pledge for free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments is angering certain pillars of Republicans. (Politico) African countries recorded 107 mpox-related deaths and 3,160 new cases in the past week. (AP) Approximately 21% of adults 50 and older used […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-it-time-for-universal-suicide-screening/ US suicide rates have reached alarming levels, with data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing a 37% increase from 2000 to 2022. Nearly 49,000 people died by suicide in 2022 alone, translating to one death every 11 minutes.  The increase has prompted calls for expansion of universal suicide […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-multiple-sclerosis-protect-against-alzheimers/ TOPLINE:  Amyloid pathology typical of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is 50% lower in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in those without the condition, an analysis of plasma biomarker data shows. Investigators say the findings indicate a potential protective effect of MS against AD. METHODOLOGY: Researchers recruited 100 patients with MS (mean […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-gen-med-students-rely-on-grit-to-navigate-challenges/ Catherine Havemann, MD, is the first in her family to graduate from college. When she first arrived at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, she encountered an “unknown and shocking” spectrum of wealth and privilege. Although one of her undergraduate advisors discouraged Havemann from entering medicine, two other advisors, themselves former […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-if-a-virus-could-reverse-antibiotic-resistance/ Peering through his microscope in 1910, Franco-Canadian microbiologist Félix d’Hérelle noticed some “clear spots” in his bacterial cultures, an anomaly that turned out to be viruses preying on the bacteria. Years later, d’Hérelle would come to use these viruses, which he called bacteriophages, to treat patients plagued with dysentery after World […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/laughter-comic-relief-for-dry-eyes/ A little levity may bring relief to dry eyes, according to a new study, which found laughter therapy was as effective as eye drops in improving ocular surface disease index scores and tear film stability in patients with symptomatic dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/laughter-comic-relief-dry-eyes-2024a1000gns?src=rss Author : […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tirzepatide-real-world-safety-profile-reassuring-so-far/ MADRID — Real-world data on tirzepatide (Eli Lilly and Company) from a large population database suggest a safety profile of the drug consistent with that in clinical trials and similar to that of anti-obesity glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, with the key caveat of a relatively short reporting period, a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nsaids-dont-reduce-pain-from-iud-placement/ Research on pain management during placement of intrauterine devices (IUD) is lacking, but most studies so far indicate that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are not effective, according to a poster presented at Pain Week 2024 in Las Vegas. Roughly 79% of the 14 studies included in the systematic review found NSAIDs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt-2-inhibitors-reduce-dementia-risk-vs-dpp-4-inhibitors/ Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease than those receiving dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, with the benefits appearing to increase over time, findings from a large population-based study showed. “SGLT-2 inhibitors might prevent dementia, providing greater […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/biosimilar-matches-aflibercept-for-diabetic-macular-edema/ TOPLINE: A biosimilar demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to aflibercept in treating diabetic macular edema. The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor was one of two aflibercept biosimilars approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in May. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a double-masked, randomized trial with 355 participants at 77 centers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/asthma-and-type-2-diabetes-have-bidirectional-relationship/ TOPLINE:  A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 million individuals reports that there is a bidirectional association between asthma and type 2 diabetes (T2D) and that asthma severity, rather than duration, is linked to an elevated risk for T2D. METHODOLOGY: Although emerging evidence suggested the relationship between asthma and T2D may […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/consensus-defines-key-aspects-of-atopic-dermatitis-flares/ TOPLINE: In a consensus survey study, participants with atopic dermatitis (AD) agreed on a patient-centered definition of AD flare, which most agreed would help when communicating with their healthcare providers (HCPs). METHODOLOGY: To develop a patient-centered definition of AD flare, researchers used a modified eDelphi method, which involved a focus group […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/at-least-20-of-us-adults-living-with-obesity-in-every-state/ Obesity prevalence in the United States “remains high,” according to newly released population data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data, updated this week, showed the proportions of adults with a body mass index ≥ 30, based on self-reported weight and height in 2023 from the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/for-which-adults-are-rsv-vaccinations-cost-effective/ Vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can reduce hospitalization and costs for older adults, and vaccination programs focused on patients with underlying medical conditions appear to be the most cost-effective, according to a new study in Canada. For instance, vaccinating patients aged 70 years and older who have one or more […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-combined-face-and-eye-transplant-performed/ In a groundbreaking procedure, a team of surgeons from New York University Langone Health successfully performed the first combined face and eye transplant on a patient with extensive craniofacial tissue loss after an electrical accident. The highly complex surgery lasted for 21 hours and involved more than 140 surgeons, nurses, and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt2-inhibitor-reduces-risk-for-dementia-alzheimers-in-t2d/ MADRID — Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) show significant reductions in the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, compared with those treated with other antidiabetic drugs, results from a large population-based cohort show. “This was the largest […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ed-may-herald-underlying-chronic-disease/ At age 57, a senior scientific researcher in Santa Barbara, California, complained of chronic erectile dysfunction (ED) in what had been a sexually active marriage. “I just couldn’t get an erection, let alone sustain one. Apart from that, I maybe felt a bit tired but generally okay,” he said. Though seemingly […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-test-could-diagnose-als-with-up-to-97-per-cent-accuracy/ Biomarkers in blood can point towards certain conditions Evgeniy Salov/Alamy Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could one day be diagnosed with a blood test, after researchers have linked eight genetic markers to the condition. People with ALS – the most common form of motor neuron disease – experience problems with walking, speaking, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trends-from-2008-to-2022/ TOPLINE: Adults with cirrhosis make four times more emergency department (ED) visits per year, with post-ED 90-day mortality rates being more than double those of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from Optum’s deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart Database, covering 38,419,650 patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-warning-on-hot-flash-drug/ The FDA warned that fezolinetant (Veozah), a hormone-free pill for moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause, could cause rare but serious liver injury. If women experience any signs or symptoms suggesting liver injury, they should stop fezolinetant, the agency said. Symptoms include new-onset fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, jaundice, pale […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/single-dose-of-mpox-vaccine-series-appears-to-give-partial-protection/ One dose of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) mpox vaccine was moderately effective in preventing mpox infections, according to a Canadian observational, emulated target trial. Among 3,204 men who received a first dose of the MVA-BN vaccine, 21 were diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed mpox versus 50 out of 3,204 who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/3-treatments-are-most-effective-new-research-finds/ Share on PinterestA new review of 300 prior studies has identified the three most effective treatments that can help people stop smoking. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images A new review of more than 300 prior studies has identified the best tools to quit smoking. The research looked at a variety of medications and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/citizens-jury-backs-assisted-dying-law-change/ Getty Images The first “citizens’ jury” on assisted dying in England has backed a change in the law to allow people who are terminally ill to end their life. A jury of 28 people concluded it should be an option for those judged to have capacity to make their own decisions. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cautious-optimism-for-surgical-laa-closure-for-people-without-afib/ Adding prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure to planned cardiac surgery was linked to lower stroke risk for patients without atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF), based on a meta-analysis. Pooling six observational and randomized studies turned up significantly decreased risk of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) with LAA occlusion (LAAO) compared with controls […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inhaled-antibiotic-for-bronchiectasis-shows-benefit-and-then-it-doesnt/ In a pair of identical randomized trials, an old antibiotic in a novel nebulized formulation showed mixed results on benefits for patients with bronchiectasis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, but investigators say they identified the culprit behind negative results in the one trial. In the PROMIS-I trial, the mean annual exacerbation rate […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tirzepatide-yields-greater-weight-loss-in-women-than-men/ Women tended to reap greater weight loss from tirzepatide (Zepbound), a subgroup analysis of the SURMOUNT trials found. Across all studies and doses, females lost up to 24.6% of body weight from baseline whereas men lost a maximum of 18.1% of weight from baseline (P Author : News Health Publish date […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mental-health-parity-rule-lauded-by-healthcare-groups/ Reviews were generally positive for the final version of the mental health parity rule that the Biden administration released on Monday. “The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) has been the law for more than a decade and a half, but its protections and benefits for people seeking mental […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/full-sequence-of-missouri-patients-h5-bird-flu-may-not-be-available/ The concentration of viral RNA obtained from the Missouri patient who contracted H5 bird flu without any known exposure was so low that a full genetic sequence may not be available, federal health officials said. The CDC has been unable to sequence the neuraminidase gene of the virus, and thus continues […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-software-to-convert-apple-airpods-into-hearing-aids/ The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter software that can convert compatible versions of Apple AirPods Pro earphones into a hearing aid, the agency said Thursday. Customizable to individual hearing needs, the Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) amplifies sound for adults with mild or moderate hearing impairment. According to the FDA, an estimated […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/apple-watch-10-can-help-detect-sleep-apnea-how-it-works/ Share on PinterestApple announced that pending FDA approval, recent versions of the company’s popular smartwatches will soon get features that can detect and track sleep apnea events. pocketlight/Getty Images Apple has announced a new sleep apnea detection feature on its Apple Watch 10. The detection algorithm is based on advanced machine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fdas-new-breast-density-rule-could-help-detect-breast-cancer-earlier/ Share on PinterestThe FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density, which is a breast cancer risk factor. Johnny Greig/Getty Images The FDA’s new breast density rule will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has dense breasts. Breast density is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-exercising-regularly-can-promote-healthier-belly-fat/ Share on PinterestA new study suggests that regular exercise could improve how the body stores fat. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers say that regular exercise could promote healthful changes to how the body stores fat. In a small study, people with overweight and obesity who exercised stored less damaging subcutaneous fat […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-dose-prescription-amphetamine-tied-to-psychosis-risk/ Teenagers and young adults taking high doses of prescription amphetamines may face a greater than fivefold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania, a new analysis suggests.  The risk was highest with doses of ≥ 30 mg of dextroamphetamine, which corresponds to 40 mg of Adderall, investigators found. There was no […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/docs-react-to-debate-the-dose-makes-the-poison-how-do-you-come-home-from-a-shift/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “When I’m trying to read an EKG.” Healthcare professionals took to X to share medical memes tied to Tuesday night’s presidential debate, including those featuring Vice President Kamala Harris’ facial expressions. Meanwhile, physicians fact-checked former President […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-expands-approval-of-il-23-drug-to-ulcerative-colitis/ The FDA expanded the indications for guselkumab (Tremfya) to include adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, Johnson & Johnson announced on Wednesday. Approval of the dual-acting interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor in ulcerative colitis was based on findings from QUASAR, an ongoing phase IIb/III induction and maintenance program involving patients with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-women-had-their-tubes-tied-after-roe-v-wade-was-overturned/ More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, a new study shows, and the biggest increases were in states that ban abortion. A research letter published Wednesday in JAMA examined insurance claims data from 2021 and 2022 for around 4.8 million women who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-a-california-oncologist-making-850k-spends-money/ Welcome to the MedPage Today “Med Money Journals,” providing readers a look into the finances of doctors, nurses, medical students, PAs, NPs, and others practicing medicine. Each post offers information about one person’s financial background, wages, and spending over a 7-day period. Anonymously share your own Med Money Journal. Job: Oncologist […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancer-diagnoses-still-lagging-cancer-and-family-health-new-type-of-lung-cancer/ Rates of cancer diagnosis still have not returned to expected levels following COVID-related disruptions. (University of Kentucky, JAMA Network Open) A new cancer diagnosis may affect the physical and mental health of patients’ family members. (Cancer) In laboratory studies, a drug that inhibits cholesterol production has shown the ability to kill […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/common-ground-healthcare-policies-both-trump-and-harris-can-support/ Midha is a medical student. Tuesday’s presidential debate covered primarily non-healthcare policy topics, but at least some airtime was given to the contentious issues of abortion and the COVID response, as well as a brief re-litigation of the now-14-year-old Affordable Care Act. Yet, despite former President Donald Trump and Vice President […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-wouldnt-say-whether-hed-veto-a-national-abortion-ban-during-debate/ Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined to say during this week’s debate if he would veto a national abortion ban if he were elected again — a question that has lingered as the Republican nominee has shifted his stances on the crucial election issue. In Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cardiologist-gets-4-to-8-years-nurses-accused-killer-charged-spine-surgery-suit/ New York cardiologist Frank Pollaro, MD, was sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison after admitting to having child porn on his laptop. Pollaro was previously registered as a sex offender for a similar charge from 8 years ago. (News 12) A 27-year-old man has been accused of killing Melissa […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baveno-vi-criteria-may-cut-need-for-endoscopies-in-cirrhosis/ Compared with endoscopy, the Baveno VI criteria present a noninvasive and cost-effective method to detect high-risk varices in patients with Child-Pugh A cirrhosis, according to new research. Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to be the gold standard for detecting varices, the Baveno VI criteria combine liver stiffness and platelet count values […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/remarkable-weight-loss-with-novel-oral-combo-in-phase-1/ MADRID — Amycretin, a dual pathway, oral weight loss drug, led to up to 13% body weight loss in participants with overweight or obesity according to phase 1, first-in-human study data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 annual meeting. Body weight loss was “remarkable for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/icodec-semaglutide-combo-shows-benefit-in-type-2-diabetes/ MADRID — Novo Nordisk’s investigational once-weekly combination of insulin icodec plus semaglutide (IcoSema) could benefit people with type 2 diabetes who don’t reach target glycemic goals with either single agent alone, new research suggests. Data for three 52-week multicenter randomized open-label trials from the company’s phase 3a COMBINE program were presented […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sports-doc-sex-abuse-probe-corpse-in-hospital-catering-oven-herpes-vax-flop/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Indiana University is investigating a sports doctor for alleged sexual abuse inflicted on former men’s basketball players. (IndyStar) Neighborhood suicide rates tracked with poor local health insurance coverage, broadband internet access, and income, according to CDC data. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/belimumab-hits-newer-remission-low-disease-activity-metrics/ TOPLINE: A greater proportion of patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treated with belimumab plus standard therapy achieved the newest definitions for remission and low disease activity compared with those treated with placebo plus standard therapy, with benefits observed as early as week 28 for remission and week 8 for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-talk-of-nhs-reforms-may-give-you-a-sense-of-deja-vu/ Getty Images Across more than 150 pages, NHS surgeon and independent peer Lord Darzi sets out in clear, painstaking detail the failings of the NHS in England. But that is the easy bit – fixing it is an altogether different challenge. The government is promising the “biggest reimagining” of the NHS […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gi-targeted-bitter-hop-extract-curbs-hunger-food-cravings/ TOPLINE: A gastrointestinal (GI)-targeted bitter hop extract reduced hunger and food cravings, as well as post-fast ad libitum energy intake, among women undergoing a 24-hour, water-only fast in a small, randomized crossover trial. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, crossover study with 30 normal-weight women ages 18-40 with BMIs of 18.5-25. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-are-the-best-practices/ Research offers promising insights into the ideal frontline therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), but there are continued unmet needs in the relapsed/refractory setting, blood cancer specialists told colleagues.  In the frontline setting, findings suggest that regimens should differ significantly on the basis of whether patients are older or younger, whereas […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/montana-hospital-to-pay-10-8m-to-settle-cancer-fraud-suit/ As the deadline nears for a Montana healthcare system to pay what has been called a “jaw-dropping” settlement of nearly $11 million dollars to resolve an alleged violation of the False Claims Act, the legal troubles for the oncologist at the center of the case are ongoing and escalating. On August […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tusa-rav-not-better-than-docetaxel-for-nsclc/ SAN DIEGO — The novel antibody-drug conjugate tusamitamab ravtansine (tusa rav, Sanofi) did not demonstrate greater efficacy than docetaxel in treating advanced nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to the final results of a study. These findings, which were presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) 2024 on […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-minimal-access-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-a-safer-option/ TOPLINE: In patients with early breast cancer, the overall complication rates were similar among those who underwent minimal access nipple-sparing mastectomies and those who underwent conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy, but the rates of specific complications varied. Given that both procedures appear safe overall, the choice may be guided by patients’ preference. METHODOLOGY: […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eating-fruits-and-oats-ups-type-1-diabetes-risk-in-kids/ TOPLINE: MADRID — In children with a genetic susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D), a higher consumption of oats, fruits, or rye may increase the risk for T1D and islet autoimmunity by the age of 6 years, while eating berries may reduce the risk. METHODOLOGY: An increase in the incidence of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-vs-late-fast-window-is-one-more-effective/ MADRID — A daily 8-hour eating window controls blood glucose whether followed early or late in the day by people at risk for type 2 diabetes, showed a time-restricted eating (TRE) study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 Annual Meeting. The study, examining shifting the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/expert-warns-of-ai-pitfalls-in-dermatology/ HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — When Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, began reviewing responses to an exploratory survey she and her colleagues created on dermatologists’ use of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT in clinical practice, she was both surprised and alarmed. Of the 134 respondents who completed the survey, 87 (65%) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-doubles-cardiomyopathy-detection-in-pregnant-women/ TOPLINE:  Artificial intelligence (AI)–guided screening using digital stethoscopes doubled the detection of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) in pregnant and postpartum women in Nigeria. Cardiomyopathy during pregnancy and postpartum is challenging to diagnose due to symptom overlap with normal pregnancy changes. AI-guided screening showed a significant improvement in diagnosis rates compared […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-benefit-to-anticoagulation-after-stemi-revascularization/ LONDON — There appears to be no advantage for continuing anticoagulation treatment after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to the results of a large randomized controlled trial presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 on August 31. Updated data from the RIGHT […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-investigates-tampons-for-potential-lead-and-metal-risks/ September 11, 2024 — The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday. The move follows the publication earlier this year of concerning laboratory test results that detected the presence of more than a dozen metals in a variety of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ultra-processed-doesnt-always-mean-bad-heres-how-to-tell/ September 11, 2024 — You may have been warned that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on your health. But not all of them are created equal. A new study out of The Lancet Regional Health — Americas looked at different types of ultra-processed foods and found that some were even linked with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetic-complications-increase-risk-for-periodontitis/ TOPLINE: Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy are associated with a higher risk for moderate/severe periodontitis. Dyslipidemia further increases this risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive management in patients with diabetes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Health in Central Denmark study, including 15,922 participants with type 2 diabetes. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hormone-therapy-can-benefit-women-into-their-80s/ Hormone therapy (HT) can help women manage menopause symptoms into their 80s, and the reasons are varied, according to a retrospective analysis being presented at the annual meeting of The Menopause Society. “It’s important to know that this is a preselected group of women who had no contraindications to continuing their […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-car-t-best-be-used-in-early-mm-relapse/ HOUSTON — Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T) has emerged as a game changer for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), but questions remain as to how — and when — the immunotherapy will best be used for patients who experience disease relapse. Will CAR T be best used in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reports-safety-data-in-children-on-jak-inhibitors/ TOPLINE: Reports of blood and lymphatic disorders were higher in pediatric patients treated with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors than in adults in a review of US and Canadian adverse event (AE) data, which also found that acne was the most common skin-related AE in children, and serious AEs were less common. […]