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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-deadly-mosquito-virus-has-massachusetts-towns-urging-vigilance/ A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. Four other towns are urging people to avoid going outdoors at night. They’re concerned about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). State health officials announced last week a man in his 80s had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hepatitis-c-reinfection-common-among-treated-injection-drug-users/ Among injection drug users treated for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, rates of reinfection were high soon after sustained virologic response but decreased with longer follow-up, according to a secondary analysis of the randomized HERO trial. Of 415 participants followed for up to 42 months, the overall reinfection rate was 11.4 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/king-charles-cancer-covid-vax-now-or-later-was-rfk-jr-a-drug-dealer/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. People close to King Charles III are concerned his packed schedule could affect his cancer recovery. (Daily Beast) Nebraskans will vote on two competing abortion ballot measures in November: one to enshrine a right to abortion and another to limit it to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-old-is-too-old-for-a-colonoscopy/ Guidelines say screening and surveillance can end at age 75, but many people continue to receive colonoscopies well after that time. Is there an optimal time to stop? Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-old-too-old-colonoscopy-2024a1000fkn?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-08-26 13:27:54 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sequential-ce-dbe-approach-detects-cd-related-complications/ TOPLINE: Capsule endoscopy (CE) and double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) identify complications beyond the reach of conventional bidirectional endoscopy in patients with persistent symptoms of celiac disease. METHODOLOGY: Guidelines recommend CE followed by device-assisted enteroscopy for the diagnosis and monitoring of nonresponsive or refractory celiac disease, although real-world evidence suggests that many practices […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lobectomy-doesnt-raise-reoperation-rates-in-thyroid-cancer/ TOPLINE: Although the 2015 American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines led to an increase in thyroid lobectomies being performed, it did not result in high rates of early or late reoperation. METHODOLOGY: The 2015 ATA guidelines advocated using either thyroid lobectomy or total thyroidectomy for patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer, which […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-over-the-counter-continuous-glucose-monitor-launches/ The first — but not the last — over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is now available for people older than 18 years who don’t use insulin and who aren’t at a risk for hypoglycemia. Dexcom’s Stelo is designed specifically for people with type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin or who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-neurology-patient-advocacy-groups-wield-too-much-power/ Advocacy groups for patients with neurologic disorders have become a common feature in the landscape of drug and device development and federal research funding allocation. On Capitol Hill, advocates have racked up some impressive legislative wins that aim to set a federal agenda for developing new medications. At the US Food […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cld-portends-worse-outcomes-in-acute-pancreatitis/ TOPLINE:  In patients with acute pancreatitis, concomitant chronic liver disease (CLD) more than doubles the odds of in-hospital mortality and leads to higher rates of systemic and local complications. METHODOLOGY: Given the overlapping risk factors and potential for coexistence, it is important to address the gap in current knowledge regarding the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-changes-imminent-timeline-unclear/ After years of debate and disagreement, could an improved, more user-friendly version of iPLEDGE be on the horizon? iPLEDGE, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-required Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program launched in 2010, aims to manage the risks for the teratogenic acne drug isotretinoin and prevent fetal exposure. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-battle-against-recurrent-utis-in-welsh-women/ TOPLINE: The prevalence of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) and the use of antibiotics for prevention are substantial among women in Wales, particularly among those over the age of 57 years. A high level of resistance to two recommended antibiotics was observed, suggesting that more frequent urine cultures could better guide […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tyk2-inhibitor-shows-promise-for-moderate-severe-psoriasis/ TOPLINE: Zasocitinib , a tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, at oral doses of ≥ 5 mg led to greater skin clearance than placebo over a period of 12 weeks, in a phase 2b study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a phase 2b, randomized, double-blind trial to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-do-you-get-patients-to-exercise/ We know exercise can be a powerful medical intervention. Now scientists are finally starting to understand why. A recent study in rats found that exercise positively changes virtually every tissue in the body. The research was part of a large National Institutes of Health initiative called MoTrPAC (Molecular Transducers of Physical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/black-candidates-move-up-kidney-transplant-waiting-list/ More than half of Black kidney transplant candidates have already benefited from a new race-neutral policy for estimating kidney function, according to recent national data. Between January 5, 2023, and August 9, 2024, 16,258 Black kidney transplant candidates had an average of 2.3 years added to their wait time, according to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-oral-health-reveal-child-abuse/ TOPLINE: Researchers detail best practices for pediatricians in evaluating dental indications of child abuse and how to work with other physicians to detect and report these incidents. METHODOLOGY: Approximately 323,000 children in the United States were identified as having experienced physical abuse in 2006, the most recent year evaluated, according to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-vaccine-does-not-raise-risk-for-congenital-anomalies/ Infection with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for complications and miscarriage. That is why vaccination against COVID-19 is recommended for pregnant women. Initial data have not shown an increase in the risk for complications related to the vaccine. A new study of the risk for congenital anomalies […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-protein-is-advantageous-for-elderly-patients-with-ckd/ In older individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a higher intake of animal or plant protein is associated with reduced mortality. This finding comes from an analysis of three cohorts from Spain and Sweden, the results of which were published in JAMA Network Open. In old age, our protein requirement increases. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-certainly-happen-in-patients-who-are-not-surfers-what-we-heard-this-week/ “It can certainly happen in patients who are not surfers.” — Matthew Gorski, MD, of Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, on the risk for pterygium, an ultraviolet radiation-induced eye condition commonly referred to as “surfer’s eye.” “If there are a lot of different pathogens, which antibiotic do you use?” […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-global-fight-against-infection-driven-cancers/ 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. Not long ago, I spoke with a friend who currently heads the Infectious Diseases and Oncology Research Institute (IDORI) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-bird-flu-outbreak-is-spreading-in-u-s-cows-scientists-are-hunting-for-answers/ AMES, Iowa — At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fenced-in fields. A milking barn sits in the distance with a tractor parked alongside. But the people who work there are not farmers, and other buildings look more like what you’d find at a modern […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-glp-1-drug-was-tied-to-a-signal-of-suicidal-thoughts/ 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/fauci-was-hospitalized-with-infection/ Anthony Fauci, MD, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson confirmed Saturday. Fauci is expected to make a full recovery, the spokesperson said on condition […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/amino-acids-may-protect-kidneys-during-surgery-edta-for-chelation-therapy/ 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/how-should-unethical-legacies-in-medical-history-be-handled/ Lazarus is an adjunct professor of psychiatry. In 2021, Congress ordered the Defense Department to look into renaming military bases, ships, and anything else that was named in honor of Confederate figures. The Naming Commission recommended changing the names of nine Army bases and Navy ships. Even more recently, my college […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/expert-epidemiologists-on-everything-covid/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alarm-over-pharma-china-link-taking-screening-to-the-people-agriculture-and-cancer/ Members of a House committee sent FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, a letter urging the agency to take a closer look at some pharma companies’ “alarming practice” of working with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. (BioSpace) Regeneron announced that the FDA declined to approve linvoseltamab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma at the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-miss-for-steroid-toting-red-blood-cells-in-ataxia-telangiectasia/ Monthly infusions of an investigational product that encapsulates dexamethasone sodium phosphate into autologous erythrocytes (EryDex) appeared safe but did not significantly improve neurological symptoms in children with ataxia telangiectasia, an international phase III trial found. Among 164 kids with the rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder, EryDex showed no difference compared with placebo […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-urges-updated-covid-flu-vaccination-in-september-or-october/ Following Thursday’s FDA authorization of the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, recommended that every individual 6 months and older should get the updated vaccine. “We continue to see a lot of COVID-19 activity across the country right now,” Cohen told reporters in a joint press […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ryan-reynolds-on-fathers-early-parkinsons-signs-his-family-missed/ Share on PinterestActor Ryan Reynolds is opening up about his late father’s journey with Parkinson’s disease and the early symptoms his family missed before diagnosis. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Ryan Reynolds is speaking out about his father’s life with Parkinson’s disease nine years after his death. Reynolds says he hopes to raise […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/5-healthy-recipes-to-try/ Share on PinterestCucumber salad recipes are going viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views, thanks in part to content creators like Logan Moffitt (a.k.a. “the Cucumber King”). Liudmyla Chuhunova/Getty Images Cucumber salads and recipes are going viral on TikTok thanks to creators like Logan Moffitt (a.k.a. “the Cucumber King”). Cucumbers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/5-ways-tiktoks-very-demure-very-mindful-trend-can-improve-health/ Share on PinterestWhile TikTok’s viral “very demure, very mindful” meme trend may be taking a lighthearted approach to living more mindfully, health experts say it can also provide significant health benefits. Drazen_/Getty Images The “very demure, very mindful” trend is taking over TikTok. This trend encourages people to take a mindful […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-know-about-risk-in-u-s/ Share on PinterestTransmission of mpox in Europe is ‘highly likely,’ but the risk to the U.S. remains very low. Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images The growing mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding African countries prompted the WHO to declare a global public health emergency. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/boy-meets-world-star-danielle-fishel-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/ Share on Pinterest“Boy Meets World” actor Danielle Fishel revealed she has been diagnosed with a very early stage of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Actor Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence on “Boy Meets World,” revealed she was diagnosed with a very early stage […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/federal-lawsuit-challenges-mask-ban-in-suburban-new-york-county/ A disability rights organization is challenging a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public except for health and religious reasons, arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities. The federal class action lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights of New York on behalf of individuals with disabilities, seeks […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hpv-vaccine-coverage-in-teens-stalled-for-second-straight-year-cdc-says/ Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage among teens remained stalled for a second consecutive year since the pandemic, CDC data showed. In 2023, 76.8% of adolescents ages 13 to 17 years had received one or more doses of the HPV vaccine and 61.4% were fully up-to-date on the vaccine series, similar to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/another-study-links-semaglutide-to-suicidal-thoughts/ Share on PinterestA new study found a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation, adding to an ongoing debate over the safety of GLP-1 drugs. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images The authors of a new study identified a link between semaglutide use and suicidal ideation. They found that people who use semaglutide and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eating-2-slices-of-ham-a-day-may-increase-risk-15/ Share on PinterestRegularly eating red and processed meats could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by 15%, new research suggests. Lisa Schaetzle/Getty Images A large study has found a link between red and processed meats and type 2 diabetes. People who ate these meats had an increased risk of developing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fact-checking-false-or-misleading-claims-made-during-the-democratic-convention/ The Democrats’ star-studded, 4-day convention drew to a close as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the party’s nomination for president. The festivities were high on entertainment and praise for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. But while most speakers stuck to the script — and the facts — […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tirzepatide-reduces-diabetes-risk-by-94/ Share on PinterestThe latest results from an Eli Lilly clinical trial show tirzepatide lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 94%. Scott Olson/Getty Images In a new clinical trial, the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide was effective in helping people maintain weight loss over a 3-year period. Researchers reported […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/6-health-benefits-trending-on-tiktok/ Share on PinterestSeveral reported health benefits associated with drinking baking soda water may be trending on TikTok, but health experts say only a few are supported by scientific evidence. look casting/Getty Images Baking soda is generating discussions on TikTok because of its reported health benefits, including weight loss, endurance, and cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/engineered-bacteria-destroy-antibiotic-resistance-dna-in-wastewater/ Shewanella oneidensis bacteria could remove antibiotic resistance genes from wastewater Ella Maru Studio/Science Photo Library Bacteria engineered to destroy DNA can remove more than 99 per cent of genes that confer antibiotic resistance from wastewater. Treating wastewater with this method could help slow the spread of antibiotic resistance. Disease-causing bacteria can […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/i-mean-how-hard-is-that-what-we-heard-this-week/ “All they have to do is go into the Open Payments database. I mean, how hard is that?” — Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, of New York University School of Medicine’s Grossman division of medical ethics, on authors disclosing conflicts of interest. “We need to do more.” — Debra Houry, MD, MPH, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-its-like-providing-care-for-mental-health-at-the-olympics/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-gps-launch-work-to-rule-action-but-is-it-a-step-too-far/ Other Dr Tom Gorman says GPs are doing extra work that they are not paid to do GPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a lack of funding. It threatens to bring chaos to the system. Surgeries are taking […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-a-common-lab-test-diagnose-long-covid/ 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/plant-animal-fats-and-cv-death-mortality-in-english-speaking-countries/ 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/people-with-adhd-are-turning-to-ai-apps-to-help-with-tasks-experts-express-caution/ Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can impact her ability to concentrate. So, she turned to artificial intelligence (AI). The app Claude helps […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mpox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2024-outbreak/ Illustration of the mpox virus Getty Images/Science Photo Library The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern over an ongoing outbreak of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – in Central and West Africa. This is the second time in two years that the disease […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/parvovirus-cases-rising-cdc-warns-heres-whos-at-highest-risk/ Share on PinterestPregnant people and immunocompromised individuals face the highest risk of complications from human parvovirus B-19 infection. skaman306/Getty Images The CDC issued an alert over rising human parvovirus B19 cases, also known as “fifth disease” and “slapped-cheek disease.” Most cases are generally mild and occur in children, leading to a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-know-about-the-doctors-charged-in-matthew-perrys-death/ Two California doctors were among the five defendants charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, who died of a fatal ketamine overdose last October. Here’s what we know about the physicians. ‘Dr. P’ Salvador Plasencia, MD, of Santa Monica, who also goes by “Dr. P,” was arrested and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/states-universal-newborn-screening-for-congenital-cmv-shows-promise/ Minnesota’s new universal newborn screening program for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) identified infants with neurologic abnormalities and those at risk for permanent hearing loss who otherwise might have been missed by routine care or targeted screening, according to data from the state’s health department. From February 2023, when the program began, to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/confirmed-antitumor-activity-with-t-dxd-for-her2-positive-metastatic-crc/ The antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd, Enhertu) proved active in a phase II study of advanced HER2-positive colorectal cancer (CRC). Almost 40% of patients treated with the recommended dose had objective responses and almost half had stable disease. The patients had a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 5.8 months and overall […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/shingles-tied-to-long-term-cognitive-changes/ Herpes zoster was associated with an elevated risk of long-term subjective cognitive decline. The analysis followed 150,000 healthcare professionals in three cohorts for over a decade. Risk was higher among APOE4 carriers in men but not women. Herpes zoster (shingles) was tied to an elevated risk of subjective cognitive decline, an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medicare-lowers-prices-38-to-79-on-10-common-prescription-drugs/ Share on PinterestMedicare has negotiated price cuts ranging from 38% to 79% for 10 common prescription drugs. Maskot/Getty Images Medicare announced negotiated prices for 10 prescription drugs, ranging from 38% to 79% discounts on the drug list prices. Price negotiation resulted from a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/beyond-childless-cat-ladies-vance-has-long-been-on-quest-to-encourage-more-births/ One of the catchphrases of this election came from a moment 3 years ago when Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance mocked Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats he accused of being anti-family and called them “childless cat ladies.” The Harris campaign and her Democratic allies seized on the comments […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-medicares-negotiated-drug-price-list-worth-celebrating-depends-on-whom-you-ask/ Physician and consumer groups expressed positive responses to Medicare’s release Thursday of its price list for the first 10 negotiated drugs under its Drug Price Negotiation program, but the pharmaceutical industry was not so pleased. “This administration’s effort to make care more affordable and improve patient access to necessary medications is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-expands-durvalumab-label-to-operable-lung-cancer/ The FDA expanded the labeling of the immunotherapy durvalumab (Imfinzi) on Thursday to include the perioperative treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Approved in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy during the neoadjuvant phase and as monotherapy during the adjuvant phase, the PD-L1 inhibitor is specifically indicated for tumors that are […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-first-syphilis-screening-test-for-at-home-use/ The FDA on Friday granted marketing authorization to NOWDiagnostics for the first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis screening test. The authorization follows last year’s authorization of the first at-home sample collection test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, which was the first FDA-authorized at-home test for any sexually transmitted infection other than HIV. “We continue […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-support-for-early-detection-cancer-in-men-rising-diet-drives-colon-cancer/ A call for Congressional support for development of new tests that do a better job of detecting cancer early. (U.S. News & World Report) Conventional and minimally invasive nipple-sparing surgery for breast cancer led to similar complication rates, meaning the choice can be determined by patient preference and specific needs. (JAMA […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/real-housewives-star-projectile-vomited-drinking-alcohol-on-ozempic/ Share on PinterestReal Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury is sharing how she experienced severe side effects from Ozempic after drinking a small amount of alcohol while she was on the GLP-1 drug. Mindy Small/Getty Images Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Stanbury revealed that she “projectile vomited” at a bar […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/life-as-an-olympic-doctor/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/too-much-caffeine-raises-blood-pressure-heart-disease-risk/ Share on PinterestResearchers say consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Verelly/Getty Images Researchers report that consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease. They say excessive caffeine from coffee, tea, energy drinks, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surviving-russian-prison-evan-gershkovichs-health-after-incarceration/ Alexandrova is an expert in Russian history and culture. Parker is a licensed professional counselor. On August 1, 2024, Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist covering Russia for the Wall Street Journal, was released as a result of the largest prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia since the Cold War. Others […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dont-overlook-bone-health-in-coeliac-disease/ TOPLINE: Patients with coeliac disease commonly have osteoporosis and sustain fractures. The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) may help target bone health testing in this population. METHODOLOGY:  Investigators conducted a retrospective cohort study of 593 adult patients in the United Kingdom with biopsy-confirmed coeliac disease. All underwent dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/uncovering-why-studying-diverse-populations-is-crucial-to-alzheimers-research/ The DAWN study is an international, multi-site initiative to expand Alzheimer’s disease genetic research in underrepresented African ancestry populations and Latino groups. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Margaret Pericak-Vance, PhD, director of the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/research-promises-better-diabetic-retinopathy-management/ STOCKHOLM — At the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2024 Annual Meeting, researchers discussed how insights into potential risk factors and new treatments could improve outcomes for patients with diabetic retinopathy. Jennifer Lim, MD Jennifer Lim, MD, an ophthalmologist and director of the Retina Service at the University of Illinois […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpod-today-journal-disclosure-policies-doc-fights-insurance-iud-pain-treatment/ The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody. Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week’s biggest healthcare stories. I’m your host, Rachael Robertson. Today, we are talking with Cheryl Clark about how major medical journals’ conflict […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/utis-still-not-routinely-captured-in-patient-records/ Although UTI screening has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, medical record coding lags behind. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/utis-still-not-routinely-captured-patient-records-2024a1000ezd?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-08-16 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-08-16 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/snl-alums-inoperable-cancer-viral-toddler-checkup-rocket-fuel-chemical-in-food/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. “Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson, 65, now has inoperable cancer; she revealed a breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. (People) The first case outside of Africa of the clade I mpox has been reported in Sweden, the country’s public health agency said. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-neoadjuvant-adjuvant-durvalumab-for-nsclc/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved durvalumab (Imfinzi; AstraZeneca) both before and after surgery in patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without EGFR mutations or ALK rearrangements. The agency approved durvalumab alongside platinum-containing chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting and as monotherapy in the adjuvant setting. The […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-ras-reduce-hyperkalemia-risk-prolong-rasi-use/ TOPLINE: In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with lower rates of hyperkalemia and sustained use of guideline-recommended renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASis) compared with the use of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is). METHODOLOGY: Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte complication in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-proms-enhance-cancer-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into cancer care was associated with improved overall survival and health-related quality-of-life (QoL) in the short-term, though not emergency department visits or hospitalizations, a recent meta-analysis found.  METHODOLOGY: A growing body of evidence suggests that incorporating PROMs — patients’ assessments of their own symptom burden […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-glasgow-coma-scale-predict-brain-injury/ TOPLINE: The prehospital Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) fails to diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI) in patients with hemorrhage and shock. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a post hoc, secondary analysis using data from three randomized prehospital clinical trials: PAMPer, STAAMP, and PPOWER. A total of 1490 patients were included and categorized into two […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/costa-coffee-hot-chocolate-death-allergy-process-failure-blamed/ A teenage girl with a severe dairy allergy died after drinking a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows’ milk due to a “failure to follow the processes in place to discuss allergies”, a coroner has ruled. Hannah Jacobs, 13, of Barking, east London, died within hours of sipping the drink […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-data-shed-light-on-type-1-diabetes-male-predominance/ MADRID, Spain — New research sheds light on the male predominance in type 1 diabetes, finding that the risk between men and women diverges around age 10 years.  Data from more than 200,000 first-degree relatives of people with type 1 diabetes who were screened for type 1 diabetes risk in the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/family-size-dog-ownership-may-lower-risk-of-crohns-disease/ People who live with at least two other people in their first year of life and have a dog during childhood may be at reduced risk of developing Crohn’s disease (CD), according to investigators. Those who live with a pet bird may be more likely to develop CD, although few participants […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-orofacial-changes-in-scleroderma/ CARLSBAD, California — In 2003, researchers asked 303 patients with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) what bothered them most about their disease from an aesthetic standpoint: Orofacial features, such as thin lips and mouth furrows, or non-facial features, such as fingertip ulceration and waxy changes to the skin. Respondents expressed significant concern about […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/travellers-advised-to-consider-vaccine/ Travellers should consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they will be visting affected areas in Africa, new advice says. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has updated its recommendations in response to outbreaks of a new strain of the virus. Other continents, including Europe, can expect some cases […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/low-dose-droperidol-is-safe-and-effective-for-ed-use/ TOPLINE: Droperidol, when administered intravenously at doses below 2.5 mg in the emergency department (ED) for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, is effective in symptom management and associated with minimal adverse events, with only a small percentage of patients experiencing mild side effects and no major complications reported. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-drug-is-best-in-nsaid-or-aspirin-induced-bowel-injury/ TOPLINE: Misoprostol is highly effective in treating small bowel injuries caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or aspirin, whereas rebamipide offers modest protection against such injuries, according to a meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: An increasing number of individuals have been using NSAIDs or aspirin to manage and prevent cardiovascular, rheumatic, or spinal diseases, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hip-fractures-in-patients-with-dementia-to-operate-or-not/ In the case of a hip fracture, operating on a patient with dementia can be a difficult decision to make. Indeed, surgery exposes patients with dementia to a higher mortality rate, more delirium and postoperative complications, and a greater loss of mobility than patients of the same age without cognitive impairments. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medtronic-revamps-its-continuous-glucose-monitor-platform/ Medtronic Diabetes has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device and has also partnered with Abbott Diabetes Care for a future CGM device to work with Medtronic products. On July 29, 2024, the FDA approved Medtronic’s Simplera CGM device, designed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-should-umbilical-cord-ph-trigger-intensive-observation/ TOPLINE: Umbilical cord pH levels < 7.2 may increase the risk for adverse neonatal outcomes, a Danish national cohort study shows. Severe acidosis has typically been thought to occur < 7.0. Reconsideration of the threshold for more intensive observation may be warranted, according to the study authors. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/arts-and-crafts-seem-to-boost-well-being-more-than-employment/ Creative hobbies provide us with a sense of self-expression and progress Botany vision/Alamy Engaging in arts and crafts boosts your mental well-being and improves the sense that life is worthwhile. These activities have a positive effect that is as strong or stronger than the mental health improvements that come with being […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-every-provider-needs-to-know-about-type-1-diabetes/ In July 2024, a 33-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes was boating on a hot day when her insulin delivery device slipped off. By the time she was able to exit the river, she was clearly ill, and an ambulance was called. The hospital was at capacity. Lying in the hallway, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/journal-conflict-of-interest-disclosure-policies-are-all-over-the-map/ The nation’s leading medical journals have widely varying policies regarding the conflicts of interest they require authors to disclose, a MedPage Today survey found. Not only are the time periods for which conflicts should be disclosed different; none of the responding journals said they routinely conduct independent checks, such as reviewing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/in-hospital-infections-antimicrobial-resistance-declined-over-13-years/ Over a period of 13 years, hospital-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance declined simultaneously for common pathogens at U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, according to a large retrospective cohort study. During 2007 through 2019, the overall infection incidence of nine common pathogens declined with an average annual percentage change (AAPC) of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/7-healthy-things-tiktok-gets-right-about-cottage-cheese/ Share on PinterestThanks to viral posts on TikTok, the popularity of cottage cheese is skyrocketing. Lauri Patterson/Getty Images Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese can be a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-implant-helps-als-patient-quickly-restore-conversational-communication/ A novel brain implant helped an ALS patient with severe dysarthria communicate quickly. Another ALS patient was able use her brain-computer interface for about 7 years. Both studies reveal the rapid progress made in restoring communication. A brain-computer interface (BCI) surgically implanted in a 45-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-have-tools-to-solve-the-opioid-crisis-so-why-arent-they-used/ An opioid treatment clinic in Vermont Jordan Silverman/Getty Early in August, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a sixth medication for reversing opioid overdoses. The product, call Zurnai, is an automatic injection of the drug nalmefene, produced by Purdue Pharma – the same pharmaceutical company that helped fuel the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/infected-blood-compensation-payouts-on-the-way/ The government has announced it will push ahead with compensation payments to infected blood victims. The previous government had announced the scheme in May following publication of the public inquiry report into the scandal. Campaigners had feared the payouts might be delayed because of the election being called shortly after that […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-more-people-are-overdosing-on-weight-loss-drugs/ Share on PinterestThe FDA warns that overdoses related to compounded forms of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are on the rise. Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images Overdoses related to compounded forms of semaglutide (Ozempic) and other GLP-1 drugs are on the rise. The FDA warns that incorrect dosing is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-medicare-advantage-changes-would-a-trump-or-harris-administration-make/ Policy experts and former health officials cast their predictions on what health policy changes to expect from the next administration during an online panel discussion hosted by the healthcare consulting and advisory firm Avalere Health on Wednesday. Medicare Advantage, Medicare Former HHS Secretary Alex Azar argued that Democrats may soon regret […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/untreated-high-blood-pressure-may-raise-your-risk-by-42/ Share on PinterestUntreated high blood pressure may significantly raise your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. FreshSplash/Getty Images A new study has found a link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s risk. People with untreated high blood pressure were at greater risk for the disease. High blood pressure […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-suggests-no-overall-increased-risk-of-ms-relapse-after-covid-boosters/ Overall, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not at increased risk of relapse after receiving booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a large nationwide study in France. Among over 100,000 patients with MS, there was no increased risk of relapse after one, two, or three booster doses of COVID […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ive-seen-the-extreme-pain-of-iud-insertion/ Bhaskar is a third-year medical student. The guidelines recently issued by the CDC regarding intrauterine device (IUD) insertion mark a significant, albeit overdue, milestone in recognizing and addressing the pain experienced by women undergoing this procedure. While the guidelines are somewhat vague, their publication is a crucial step forward in the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-is-mpox-a-global-emergency-again-so-soon-after-the-last-one/ Transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (green) found within cells (blue) NIAID Just over a year after the last mpox outbreak was deemed to no longer be a global emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has once again sounded its highest alarm, declaring Central Africa’s mpox surge a public health […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/benefits-of-adjuvant-rt-for-early-breast-cancer-limited-to-first-10-years/ Adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) for early breast cancer protected against ipsilateral recurrence for 10 years after treatment but not thereafter, according to long-term follow-up from a randomized trial. After a median follow-up of 17.5 years, patients treated with adjuvant RT had a 61% lower risk of ipsilateral recurrence. However, the overall difference […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-calls-them-recalls-yet-many-devices-often-stay-in-use/ In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac device— “a Class I recall, the most serious type,” the FDA said. “Use of this device may cause serious injuries or death,” an FDA notice about the recall said. But neither the manufacturer nor the FDA actually recalled […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/filling-the-healthcare-gap-by-recruiting-nursing-students/ Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, innovative strategies are emerging to attract the next generation of healthcare heroes. From holistic admission processes to dual degree programs, the race is on to fill the healthcare gap by redefining how we recruit nursing students. The problem: Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities are […]