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Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/female-nephrologists-find-barriers-to-achieving-goals-in-academic-medicine/ Inequities persisted among female nephrologists at U.S. academic institutions, with barriers to advancement and burnout among the reasons many felt a lack of satisfaction, an interim analysis of survey data showed. Among 32 women included in the online study, gender bias, lack of mentorship, and family responsibilities were identified as dominant […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-wants-better-pregnancy-safety-data-on-approved-drugs/ The FDA on Friday issued guidance for manufacturers collecting postmarketing data on the safety of approved drugs and biologics in pregnancy, with the goal of better understanding potential risks for the pregnant patient and fetus. “Currently many medical products may be recommended to pregnant women by healthcare providers in spite of […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/sacroiliac-bone-edema-overrated-as-diagnostic-marker-of-spondyloarthritis/ MRI-detected sacroiliac bone marrow edema is a key diagnostic marker for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), but its value in ruling out other causes of patients’ symptoms depends on how common it may be in non-axSpA conditions, and its general prevalence is not well known. This study drew on data from a large, […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/oncologist-on-hantavirus-cruise-bile-duct-cancer-drug-okd-untreated-lung-cancers/ Oregon oncologist Stephen Kornfeld, MD, was a passenger on the MV Hondius but ended up treating hantavirus patients when the ship’s onboard physician became seriously ill. (CNN) The FDA announced approval of zenocutuzumab (Bizengri) for previously treated advanced, unresectable, or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma in patients who harbor a NRG1 gene fusion. And […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dupilumab-improves-esophageal-distensibility-in-eosinophilic-esophagitis/ The monoclonal antibody dupilumab (Dupixent) led to significant improvements in esophageal distensibility among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, the randomized REMODEL trial showed. At 24 weeks, patients taking dupilumab had an absolute change in esophageal distensibility plateau diameter from baseline of 1.28 mm versus -0.01 mm in those receiving placebo (least squares […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tirofiban-after-lytic-helps-select-acute-ischemic-stroke-patients/ Intravenous thrombolysis, while promoting clot dissolution in acute ischemic stroke, can paradoxically trigger platelet activation. For such patients with an inadequate response to thrombolysis and whose occluded vessels size makes them poor candidates for endovascular thrombectomy, adjunctive IV tirofiban improved functional outcomes compared with placebo in a randomized trial. The trial […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/factor-xia-tied-to-benefit-beyond-stroke-prevention/ Results from the OCEANIC-STROKE trial show that the investigational Factor XIa inhibitor, asundexian, not only reduces the recurrent ischaemic stroke risk, but when they do occur, they are less likely to be disabling or fatal. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/factor-xia-inhibition-tied-benefit-beyond-stroke-prevention-2026a1000ewf?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 15:59:00 Copyright for […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-anatomy-of-a-fractured-global-response/ The post Hantavirus: Anatomy of a Fractured Global Response first appeared on News Health. —- Author : News Health Publish date : 2026-05-08 16:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. —- 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/in-severe-scabies-standard-dose-ivermectin-superior-to-high-dose/ Severe scabies doesn’t respond to the usual treatment for classic scabies due to the abundance of skin mites. A randomized trial showed that a higher dose of oral ivermectin was not superior to a standard dose for cure of severe scabies. Adherence was high in both treatment groups, with most patients […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nice-recommends-givinostat-for-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/ NICE has recommended givinostat for all DMD types, offering around 530 patients a drug that may delay disease progression by up to 5 years. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nice-recommends-givinostat-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-2026a1000evj?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 14:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post NICE Recommends […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gastric-sleeve-endoscopy-continues-weight-loss-after-glp-1s/ Researchers link the minimally invasive procedure to significantly greater total weight loss compared to lifestyle modification alone at 1 year after stopping GLP-1 therapy. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/gastric-sleeve-endoscopy-helps-patients-maintain-weight-loss-2026a1000ew3?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 12:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Gastric Sleeve […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/massive-pacemaker-recall-after-deaths-u-s-doc-on-hantavirus-cruise-deadly-misinfo/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FDA issued a notice about Boston Scientific’s massive recall of Accolade, Essentio, Proponent, and other pacemakers affected by a software issue linked to four deaths and over 2,500 serious injuries. The corrective action urges patients to have the software upgraded at […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/neanderthal-kneeprint-found-next-to-mysterious-stalagmite-circle/ Bruniquel cave in France contains circular structures made of broken stalagmites Etienne FABRE/SSAC Around 175,000 years ago, Neanderthals ventured deep inside a cave in what is now France, broke off stalagmites and used them to build mysterious circular structures. Later on, bears moved in and obliterated almost all of the footprints […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/real-world-use-of-upadacitinib-effective-in-perianal-crohns/ Upadacitinib is effective in inducing clinical response and remission and is generally well tolerated in patients with perianal Crohn’s disease, a real-world study shows. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/upadacitinib-effective-perianal-crohns-real-world-data-show-2026a1000ejg?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Real-World Use […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-mathematician-who-doesnt-exist/ A secret society of mathematicians has been working under a pseudonym for nearly a century Shutterstock/Stephen Ray Chapman One of the most important mathematicians in the world has been working for almost a century, producing dozens of books totalling thousands of pages that have served as a guiding light for the […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-global-story-the-ai-chatbot-users-falling-into-delusional-spirals/ Available for over a year **Warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, suicide and upsetting scenes** In just the last few years, AI chatbots have become routine aspects of many people’s everyday lives. They are being used as search engines, agony aunts, and sources of companionship. In rare cases though, […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/il-23-inhibitors-linked-to-lower-psa-risk-in-psoriasis-study/ A comparative analysis identifies the top IL-23 inhibitors that were least likely to be associated with the development of psoriatic arthritis in patients with psoriasis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/il-23-inhibitors-linked-lower-3-year-psoriatic-arthritis-2026a1000eur?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 10:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post IL-23 […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ped-subspecialty-training-changes-raise-concerns-questions/ The American Board of Pediatrics’ new subspecialty training model aims to improve readiness for practice as well as flexibility in training pathways but brings concerns about implementation. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pediatric-subspecialty-training-changes-generate-mix-2026a1000etq?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 09:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-neurology-roundup-april-2026/ A monthly snapshot of FDA activity involving therapies for the prevention and treatment of neurologic diseases. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-neurology-roundup-april-2026-2026a1000etv?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 07:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post FDA Neurology Roundup: April 2026 first appeared on News Health. […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/could-ai-copilots-reduce-clinician-documentation-time/ Ambient AI systems may reduce documentation demands and allow physicians to spend more time interacting directly with patients during their visits. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/could-ai-copilots-reduce-clinician-documentation-time-2026a1000ets?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 07:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Could AI Copilots Reduce Clinician […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ethiopian-womans-joy-at-rare-quintuplets-after-12-years-trying-for-a-baby/ The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c893y34zlv0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 06:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/migraine-tied-to-lower-dementia-alzheimers-risk/ Migraine is linked to a 30% lower risk for dementia and a 42% lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease than not having migraine, a new cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/migraine-tied-lower-dementia-alzheimers-risk-2026a1000et8?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 05:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/university-explores-endometriosis-and-cancer-link/ The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m2n2rg0xlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-08 04:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post University explores endometriosis and cancer link first appeared on News Health. —- […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fdas-new-playbook-lots-of-media-announcements-but-not-much-rulemaking/ In one of his first major announcements as health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called a news conference to unveil a plan to “phase out” synthetic food dyes. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, opened the event by saying his agency was “removing all petroleum-based food dyes” from U.S. foods. But […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/5-year-data-support-top-down-therapy-in-crohns-disease/ A “top-down” approach of early aggressive therapy for Crohn’s disease continued to achieve better outcomes versus a conventional accelerated “step-up” approach, long-term follow-up data from the PROFILE trial showed. At 5-year follow-up, six Crohn’s disease-related abdominal surgeries occurred among patients who received a top-down approach of immunosuppression with the TNF inhibitor […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/epa-will-move-forward-with-plans-to-propose-weakening-some-biden-era-pfas-limits/ The Trump administration will soon propose softening Biden-era limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, delaying but keeping tough standards for two common types and rescinding limits on some rarer forms of the substance, according to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official. The proposal will start the formal process of rolling […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/experts-raise-concerns-over-use-of-ect-in-australia/ Experts have raised concerns about Australia’s use of involuntary ECT, but some are adamant about its impact on people with severe mental illness. Medscape News Australia Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/experts-raise-concerns-over-use-ect-australia-2026a1000et5?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 21:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Experts Raise Concerns […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tip-of-the-iceberg-study-uncovers-ai-fabricated-citations-in-research-papers/ Fabricated references to research that does not exist are an increasing problem, an analysis of biomedical research papers showed. About one in 2,828 papers contained at least one fabricated reference in 2023, and by 2025, this had increased to one in 458, and to one in 277 papers in the first […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-outbreak-not-the-next-covid-but-still-cause-for-concern/ The cruise ship-related hantavirus outbreak is not going to be the next COVID-like global pandemic, but experts are still concerned by the potential number of people exposed — particularly during a flight from St. Helena to Johannesburg that carried a symptomatic passenger. “Other people were sitting close to that passenger and […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/one-blood-marker-is-tied-to-cognition-and-mortality-in-people-who-live-past-100/ Neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a measure of neuronal injury. Higher blood NfL levels in centenarians correlated with lower cognitive scores and increased mortality rates. NfL may reflect complex systemic interactions that influence mortality, researchers suggested. Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a measure of neuronal injury, emerged as a key blood-based biomarker […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-verdict-on-low-dose-lithium-for-cognitive-preservation/ Researchers hoped results from the latest trial on low-dose lithium would settle the question of lithium’s potential to preserve cognitive function. It didn’t. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/verdict-low-dose-lithium-cognitive-preservation-2026a1000esx?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 20:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post A Verdict on […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cms-mulls-auto-enrolling-seniors-into-medicare-advantage/ When your patients turn 65, will they automatically be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or accountable care organization (ACO)? That idea is now on the Trump administration’s radar. CMS is currently mulling a plan that would automatically enroll beneficiaries into either Medicare Advantage plans — in which private insurers contract […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/erectile-dysfunction-drugs-linked-to-lower-glaucoma-risk-in-men/ DENVER — Men using phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED) had a modestly lower risk of glaucoma, according to a study reported here. During 3 years of follow-up, men taking PDE-5 inhibitors had a reduced likelihood for glaucoma suspect (risk factors) and open-angle glaucoma (OAG). The absolute difference […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-outbreak-will-not-cause-a-covid-style-pandemic-says-who/ Medics escort a person with a suspected hantavirus infection to an ambulance after being flown to Amsterdam, the Netherlands Peter Dejong/Associated Press/Alamy The outbreak of hantavirus on board the cruise ship MV Hondius is unlikely to become an epidemic, the World Health Organization announced today. In a press briefing, a panel […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-who-chief-says-public-health-risk-is-low/ The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c4g0908drwpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 14:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low first […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-gps-help-end-hiv-transmission-by-2030/ England is close to its HIV targets — but experts say general practice holds the key to reaching those still undiagnosed. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-gps-help-end-hiv-transmission-2030-2026a1000eqw?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 16:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Can GPs Help End HIV […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/coffees-mood-boosting-effects-arent-just-down-to-caffeine/ Coffee can influence our mood and microbiome Artem Varnitsin / Alamy Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can lead to improvements in mood and cognitive performance, possibly through their effects on the gut microbiome. Scientists have long known that coffee can influence digestion, cognition and mood, thanks partly to interactions with gut […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/trivalent-mrna-flu-shot-more-effective-than-standard-vaccines/ An investigational trivalent mRNA-based vaccine reduced confirmed flu illness by 26.6% through the end of the flu season compared with approved standard-dose vaccines in a randomized trial among adults ages 50 and older. The mRNA vaccine led to more adverse events, particularly injection-site pain and fatigue, but most were transient and […]

Source link : https://health365.info/can-peptide-injections-assist-other-folks-get-well-from-accidents-right-heres-what-you-wish-to-have-to-understand/ It’s tricky to steer clear of the present hype in regards to the well being advantages of injecting peptides. Even though those elements – necessarily, artificial bits of protein in resolution – have lengthy made the rounds within the health international, their recognition has exploded. Social media influencers, podcasters, wellness clinics […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-expands-stelara-approval-liver-cancer-blood-test-pharmacotherapy-for-masld/ The FDA expanded the approval of ustekinumab (Stelara) in Crohn’s disease to include the treatment of kids as young as 2 years, Johnson & Johnson announced. High clinical remission rates (98%) at approximately 5 years were reported with guselkumab (Tremfya) maintenance in Crohn’s disease, long-term follow-up of the phase II GALAXI-1 […]

Source link : https://health365.info/you-recognize-workout-is-just-right-for-you-so-why-is-it-so-laborious-to-position-it-into-observe/ Bodily job is without doubt one of the maximum tough well being equipment other people need to reinforce temper, power and sleep, even after only some classes. However the true superpower of an lively way of life is what it might probably do for well being and high quality of existence […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/seven-britons-left-hantavirus-ship-mid-voyage/ Seven Britons are among the 29 passengers who disembarked the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius mid-voyage, two of whom are self-isolating at home in the UK. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/seven-britons-left-hantavirus-ship-mid-voyage-2026a1000er5?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 13:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Seven Britons Left […]

Source link : https://health365.info/trumps-new-coalie-mascot-and-fable-of-clean-beautiful-coal-have-a-protracted-historical-past-in-promoting/ If you happen to apply the Trump management’s social media posts, it’s possible you’ll spot its new mascot: a cool animated film lump of coal with giant eyes and babylike options. “Coalie” sparked a backlash nearly once Internal Secretary Doug Burgum debuted it for the Place of work of Floor Mining […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/obinutuzumab-cuts-chronic-gvhd-after-transplant/ Researchers compared outcomes of individuals who had a stem cell transplantation who were randomly assigned to receive obinutuzumab or placebo after their transplantation. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/obinutuzumab-cuts-chronic-gvhd-after-transplant-2026a1000eqr?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 12:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Obinutuzumab Cuts Chronic […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tegoprazan-triumphs-over-ppi-for-erosive-esophagitis/ Tegoprazan is superior to the proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole for healing erosive esophagitis as early as week 2, but one expert finds these results underwhelming. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tegoprazan-triumphs-over-ppi-erosive-esophagitis-2026a1000eon?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 09:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Tegoprazan […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/black-children-missing-out-on-dermatology-specialty-care/ While AD, acne, and HS were more common among Black children, they were less likely than other racial groups to receive dermatology care across all studied conditions in a multicenter US study. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/black-children-missing-out-dermatology-specialty-care-2026a1000epu?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-07 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/il-6-inhibitor-shows-promise-in-diabetic-macular-edema/ DENVER — Targeting an inflammatory pathway in diabetic macular edema (DME), in addition to angiogenesis, led to greater improvement in visual acuity and retinal anatomy, a randomized trial showed. Single-agent ranibizumab (Lucentis) improved best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by 9.4 letters at 44-48 weeks, which increased to 12.8 letters with the […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nutrition-strategies-to-induce-remission-in-ibd/ Targeted dietary therapies can induce remission in 50%-80% of IBD patients; discover which protocols — EEN, CDED, and whole food approaches — are showing clinical promise. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nutrition-strategies-induce-remission-ibd-2026a1000emj?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 19:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dating-over-50-is-probably-on-the-rise-but-we-know-little-about-it/ Research on love has largely neglected romance in later life Alejandro Munoz/Alamy We know almost nothing about how dating differs for older adults compared with earlier in life, a scientific conference on love has heard. But despite a lack of data, there are reasons to believe dating in later life is […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/safety-data-on-the-novel-pancreatic-cancer-drug-available-by-early-access/ The investigational pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib demonstrated promising efficacy and was associated with high-grade treatment-related adverse events in about a third of previously treated patients in a phase I/II study. The FDA recently said that it was allowing the drug’s maker to initiate an expanded access program, after the company announced […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/severe-scabies-no-added-benefit-with-higher-ivermectin-dose/ Higher-dose ivermectin combined with permethrin does not improve cure rates compared with standard dosing in adults with severe scabies, study shows. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/higher-ivermectin-dose-has-no-added-benefit-severe-scabies-2026a1000ejc?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 21:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Severe Scabies: No Added Benefit […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ketamine-quickly-reduced-suicidal-and-depressive-symptoms-meta-analysis-suggests/ This systematic review and meta-analysis included 26 randomized trials and assessed the effects of ketamine infusion on suicidal and depressive symptoms in patients with a major depressive episode. Among over 1,100 patients, those who received a single ketamine infusion had a significant reduction in suicidal symptoms compared with a control group […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-leaves-cape-verde-after-three-evacuated/ A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y093d5n9ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 19:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated first […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/some-hantavirus-cruise-passengers-are-back-in-the-u-s/ More than two dozen passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship disembarked almost 2 weeks ago, several sources confirmed to MedPage Today, and Americans who were among them are now back on U.S. soil. A total of 26 passengers disembarked the MV Hondius at St. Helena on April 24, […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-migraine-drugs-guard-against-glaucoma-cgrp-inhibitors-show-promise/ Migraine patients taking CGRP inhibitors had a 25% lower risk of developing glaucoma within 3 years. Only monoclonal antibody CGRP inhibitors, not CGRP receptor antagonists, were linked with reduced glaucoma risk. CGRP inhibitors may lower glaucoma risk by regulating intraocular pressure, the researchers hypothesized. People who used calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/two-britons-self-isolating-in-uk-after-leaving-hantavirus-cruise-ship-early/ They do not have symptoms but contacted health officials after being on the MV Hondius cruise ship struck by the outbreak. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wepl8we90o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 20:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/psych-trial-halted-after-death-curbing-phone-addiction-most-worried-racial-group/ The FDA halted patient enrollment in a phase III trial of evenamide in treatment-resistant schizophrenia following the sudden death of a participant, Newron Pharmaceuticals said. Magnetic seizure therapy achieved similar remission rates to electroconvulsive therapy in patients with bipolar depression, but was better tolerated and had less worsening of autobiographical memory, […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/i-didnt-know-how-much-i-struggled-with-my-autism-at-school/ Rapper Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, has long been open about his mental health difficulties and has joined up with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy which reports seven in 10 men don’t seek support until they hit crisis point. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c809y5nn2dyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : […]

Source link : https://health365.info/testosterone-might-lend-a-hand-prohibit-mind-tumor-expansion-in-males/ In a brand new Nationwide Institutes of Well being (NIH)-funded find out about, scientists at Cleveland Health center came upon that hormones related to male building might play a key position in restricting the expansion of mind tumors in males. The analysis crew discovered that the lack of androgen hormones, comparable […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/get-your-hands-off-my-patients/ The number one rule of emergency medicine is that you never get to do anything uninterrupted. I hear a shout from one of the rooms: “Help!” I tap a paramedic on the shoulder, address him by name, and ask, “Can you check on them?” My phone rings again. My patient needs […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-is-the-andes-strain-of-hantavirus/ The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in two passengers who were taken to South Africa, according to the country’s health minister Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cqxp099yl8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 16:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post What is the Andes Strain […]

Source link : https://health365.info/scientific-trials-which-are-if-truth-be-told-advertising-ploys-focused-on-docs-how-seeding-trials-put-benefit-over-sufferers/ Some scientific trials aren’t designed to respond to medical questions. They’re designed to marketplace medicine. In our not too long ago revealed analysis, my workforce and I analyzed over 34,000 industry-funded trials and located that loads of research throughout seven clinical fields had been most probably designed to advertise a drug […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/vegf-inhibitor-implant-preserves-visual-acuity-retinal-anatomy-in-wet-amd/ DENVER — A sustained-release VEGF inhibitor implant outperformed standard anti-VEGF therapy for maintaining visual acuity in neovascular, or wet, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), showed a randomized trial reported here. Among patients with good baseline visual acuity, 74.1% maintained that status at 36 weeks with the axitinib implant OTX-TKI as compared with […]

Source link : https://health365.info/16-quiet-indicators-your-frame-might-be-soliciting-for-extra-vitamins/ From exhaustion and mind fog to brittle nails and coffee temper, your frame is also looking to inform you one thing vital You might be getting sufficient sleep, however nonetheless get up exhausted. Your pores and skin feels boring. Your hair turns out thinner. You can not center of attention the […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-do-if-you-are-choking/ Choking is an emergency — and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you’re alone, including physical actions to help and how to call for help if you can’t speak. Plus, his advice on anti-choking devices — and why they’re not recommended by the NHS. Watch […]

Source link : https://health365.info/sleep-apnea-compromises-way-over-a-just-right-night-times-leisure-2-neuroscientists-define-the-hazards-and-the-will-for-higher-analysis/ Annual clinical checkups most often duvet the fundamentals: vitamin, workout and psychological state. Strangely, many number one care suppliers fail to invite about one of the crucial elementary participants to well-being: sleep. We’re two neuroscientists who learn about sleep and reminiscence. We now have each skilled this omission with our personal […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-living-donors-can-teach-us-about-lifestyle-motivation/ People who make behavior changes to benefit others may be more likely to succeed. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/what-living-donors-can-teach-us-about-lifestyle-motivation-2026a1000eic?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 10:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post What Living Donors Can Teach Us About Lifestyle Motivation first appeared on […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/uk-leads-global-bird-flu-vaccine-trial/ The UK will provide three-quarters of the volunteers for an international mRNA vaccine trial against H5N1 bird flu, with 26 recruitment sites across the country. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/uk-leads-global-bird-flu-vaccine-trial-2026a1000eiy?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 11:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post UK […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-is-the-cruise-ship-hantavirus-and-how-does-it-spread/ The Andes strain of the virus has been confirmed in some passengers, which can rarely be passed from person to person. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r8j1l6j0go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 11:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post What is the cruise ship hantavirus and how […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ramadan-fasting-how-to-keep-diabetic-patients-safe/ Most people with diabetes can fast safely with 3-4 months of pre-Ramadan planning, individualized risk assessment, and medication adjustments — yet 40% lack education. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ramadan-fasting-how-keep-diabetic-patients-safe-2026a1000ehw?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 09:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Ramadan Fasting: […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/histamine-fails-to-predict-omalizumab-response-in-urticaria/ In patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, intracellular histamine content of basophils does not predict response to omalizumab treatment. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/basophil-histamine-content-fails-predict-response-omalizumab-2026a1000ehc?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 08:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Histamine Fails to Predict Omalizumab Response in Urticaria […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mums-choir-leader-baffled-by-park-fee-structure/ A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city’s parks. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrpykmm0x5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 05:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Mums’ choir leader ‘baffled’ by park fee structure first appeared on News Health. —- […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/consultants-didnt-help-us-nonprofit-hospitals-study/ An analysis of more than 300 nonprofit hospitals that used costly management consultants found no evidence that the consultants saved money or improved patient care. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/study-questions-value-management-consultants-us-nonprofit-2026a1000eh4?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 07:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Consultants […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cervical-cancer-screening-gaps-persist-after-65-years-of-age/ Most women requiring continued cervical cancer screening — including those at high risk — do not continue screening after 65 years of age. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cervical-cancer-screening-gaps-persist-after-65-years-age-2026a1000egi?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 05:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Cervical Cancer Screening […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/most-nmibc-recurrences-seen-in-bcg-exposed-patients/ A large real-world study examines outcomes and treatment patterns among patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer treated with BCG. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/most-nmibc-recurrences-seen-bcg-exposed-patients-2026a1000eg6?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-06 04:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Most NMIBC Recurrences Seen in BCG-Exposed Patients first […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hospital-shootings-became-more-common-over-25-years/ From 2000 to 2024, hospital-based shootings increased from 6 to 34 events per year, representing a 6.4% increase each year. Increases were steeper in more recent years, with the number of shootings growing from 14 to 34 events between 2012 and 2024, an increase of 8.4% each year. The results underscore […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-launches-effort-to-encourage-antidepressant-deprescribing/ Clinicians need to do more to help wean patients off of antidepressants, according to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “The U.S. doesn’t just face a mental health crisis; we face a dependency crisis driven by overmedication,” Kennedy said Monday at a MAHA Institute conference. “One in six adults takes an […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/is-chronic-vulvar-pain-being-missed-undertreated-in-black-and-hispanic-patients/ WASHINGTON — Racial and ethnic disparities persist in the management of vulvodynia, a retrospective cohort study found. Black and Hispanic patients were more frequently prescribed general pain relievers for chronic vulvar pain while white and non-Hispanic patients were more likely to receive more targeted therapies, reported Mitali Sharma, BS, of the […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/extinct-relative-of-koalas-discovered-in-western-australia/ An artist’s impression of the Western Australian koala WA Museum Australia was once home to a second species of koala that lived only in the west of the continent, where it became extinct around 30,000 years ago. Today, there is only one koala species: Phascolarctos cinereus. It is found almost exclusively […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-a-u-s-study-found-about-the-shingles-vaccine-and-dementia/ Older U.S. adults who received the recombinant shingles vaccine had a lower incidence rate of dementia than their peers. Receiving the recombinant zoster vaccine also was linked to reduced risks of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. The analysis assessed dementia risk with the current two-dose shingles shot in the U.S., unlike […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cruise-ship-with-hantavirus-outbreak-to-sail-to-canary-islands/ Spain’s health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pypvjx1ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 21:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands first appeared on […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-looks-at-glp-1-use-in-pregnancy-and-gestational-weight-gain/ WASHINGTON — GLP-1 receptor agonist use for weight loss early in pregnancy was associated with a lower likelihood that gestational weight gain would be below recommended levels, according to a retrospective cohort study. For women taking GLP-1 drugs for weight management, there was a significant decrease in the odds of gestational […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/home-based-neuromodulator-shows-promise-for-suppressing-ventricular-arrhythmias/ A device for home-based stellate ganglion phototherapy (SGP) was used daily for managing ventricular arrhythmia in 28 Japanese patients. The number of antitachycardia pacing or ICD shocks fell to a median zero events during a month of at-home SGP therapy. While one in four individuals reported a warm sensation at the […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-raises-questions-about-effects-risks-of-drugs-for-geographic-atrophy/ DENVER — An analysis of real-world data suggested that use of complement inhibitors to treat geographic atrophy (GA) is associated with an increase in incidence of exudative age-related macular degeneration (eAMD) and progression to subfoveal GA. Patients treated for a year had a roughly fourfold increased risk of developing eAMD as […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-plans-made-for-britons-aboard/ Seven suspected cases have been identified aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, including three deaths, as evacuation plans proceed. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/hantavirus-cruise-ship-plans-made-britons-aboard-2026a1000eee?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 16:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Hantavirus Cruise Ship: Plans Made for Britons […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/heres-what-medical-marijuana-can-do-for-older-patients/ Older patients represent the group in which cannabis use is increasing most rapidly. The rates of use in this population doubled from 2005 to 2015 and roughly doubled once again from 2015 to 2018. As of 2023, roughly 7% of adults 65 and older reported using the drug in the past […]

Source link : https://health365.info/how-place-of-work-rigidity-hijacks-the-worried-machine-to-motive-complications-%E2%88%92-and-a-neurologists-information-to-managing-them/ Many of us end the workday now not simply drained however stressed out. Their thoughts helps to keep racing, their frame feels traumatic, or even in moments that are meant to be restful they really feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay of their thoughts, unfinished duties resurface, and their […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/vision-correction-procedure-linked-to-higher-level-of-neuroticism-traits/ DENVER — Adults opting for small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery to improve vision exhibited increased levels of neuroticism, which could have implications for counseling and patient satisfaction, investigators in a study from Hong Kong concluded. A comparison of scores on the Big Five Inventory showed that patients choosing SMILE trended […]

Source link : https://health365.info/pollen-hypersensitive-reactions-are-brutal-this-12-months-a-health-care-provider-explains-why-and-the-right-way-to-to-find-reduction/ Spring approach stunning flora, aromatic lilacs – and loads of tree pollen coating vehicles and environment off sneezing, wheezing and complications. As an allergist and immunologist on the College of Colorado Faculty of Medication, I assist sufferers with seasonal hypersensitive reactions and related allergic illnesses set up their stipulations, and one […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dolly-partons-health-update-rfk-jr-s-new-podcast-novel-deadly-opioid-class/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Country music icon Dolly Parton cancelled all upcoming Las Vegas shows due to health issues, discussing her kidney stones and other problems, saying “everything I have is treatable.” (AP) There are now seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases on a cruise ship, […]

Source link : https://health365.info/in-rural-appalachia-abortion-tablet-gives-reproductive-selection-and-privateness-%E2%88%92-however-police-might-see-a-criminal-offense/ A 35-year-old Kentucky lady used to be arrested in overdue 2025, accused of taking abortion capsules that she ordered on-line. The gestational age and standing of the being pregnant is unknown. However Kentucky, like nearly all of Southern states that comprise Appalachian counties, has an entire abortion ban. Mifepristone is a […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/using-magnetic-pulses-to-rewire-the-postpartum-brain/ Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is already FDA approved for major depressive disorder. Researchers think it could offer drug-free relief for moms. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/magnetic-brain-stimulation-may-fill-postpartum-treatment-gap-2026a1000ec5?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 11:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Using Magnetic Pulses to Rewire […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/why-normal-ldl-cholesterol-may-not-be-safe-for-future-moms/ Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, yet they are typically only monitored once a pregnancy is underway. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-normal-ldl-cholesterol-may-not-be-safe-future-moms-2026a1000eaj?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 07:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Why ‘Normal’ LDL […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/first-dual-flu-covid-vaccine-mcombriax-wins-eu-approval/ mCombriax demonstrates strong immunogenicity across age groups, exceeding comparator vaccines for multiple influenza strains and SARS-CoV-2 targets. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/first-dual-flu-covid-vaccine-mcombriax-wins-eu-approval-2026a1000ebe?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 09:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post First Dual Flu-COVID Vaccine, mCombriax, Wins EU Approval first […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-cryopreserved-testicular-tissue-enable-fertility/ New findings indicate that reimplanted childhood testicular tissue can produce sperm in adulthood, supporting experimental fertility preservation strategies. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-cryopreserved-testicular-tissue-enable-fertility-2026a1000eb0?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-05-05 08:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Can Cryopreserved Testicular Tissue Enable Fertility? first appeared […]

Source link : https://health365.info/aspire-trial-explores-survival-advantages-of-including-chemotherapy-to-straightforward-prostate-most-cancers-remedy/ The Alliance for Medical Trials in Oncology is now enrolling sufferers within the ASPIRE trial (A032302)-a large-scale, segment III medical find out about investigating whether or not including chemotherapy to present same old remedies extends survival for males with complex prostate most cancers. “ASPIRE is designed to answer a critical question […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/colonoscopy-trial-highlights-strengths-weaknesses-in-benefits/ Updated findings from a European randomized trial continued to show that colonoscopy screening significantly reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence, but its impact on CRC mortality was less clear. At 13 years of follow-up, the incidence of CRC was 1.46% among participants who underwent colonoscopy screening versus 1.80% in the no-screening group, […]

Source link : https://health365.info/find-out-about-uncovers-lost-sight-of-disaster-of-paternal-deaths-after-childbirth/ It took the easier a part of a century for maternal mortality to be identified, forgotten and in spite of everything identified once more as an pressing public well being disaster in the US. By contrast, analysis presentations fathers – in particular males of their 20s via early 40s – die […]

Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/game-changer-wegovy-cuts-heavy-drinking-in-alcohol-addiction-trial/ In a placebo-controlled randomized trial, adults with obesity and alcohol use disorder had a greater drop in heavy drinking days with semaglutide. Semaglutide was also associated with decreases in overall alcohol consumption and craving scores and improved biological markers of liver health. The researchers suggested the GLP-1 receptor agonist could help […]

Source link : https://health365.info/early-chemical-publicity-connected-to-sperm-abnormalities-in-males/ An estimated 7% of all males are suffering from infertility. A couple of animal research indicated that publicity to continual environmental chemical substances in early existence can negatively affect male reproductive well being, and now a human learn about suggests the similar. Environmental well being epidemiologist Melissa Perry and a devoted analysis crew (see complete checklist of authors underneath) have carried out considered one of first human research suggesting prenatal adolescence chemical publicity was once related to sperm […]