Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vision-loss-a-dementia-risk-factor-what-do-the-data-say/ In 2019, 57 million people worldwide were living with dementia, a figure expected to soar to 153 million by 2050. A recent Lancet Commission report suggests that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including impaired vision. The report’s authors recommend that […]
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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/spouses-of-cancer-patients-may-be-at-increased-risk-of-suicide/ Individuals married to patients who are diagnosed with cancer had an increased risk of suicide, according to a nationwide cohort study in Denmark. A study of more than 2 million people found that spouses of cancer patients had an increased risk of attempting suicide (HR 1.28, 95% CI 1.23-1.34) and death […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/residency-tougher-than-college-football-prior-auth-mania-scalp-popping-debunked/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Former college football player Jeff Anderson, MD, thought nothing would be tougher than collegiate football camp — until he began training as a general surgery resident. “I owe it to my patients to fight for their […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mpox-risk-to-uk-low-but-medics-on-alert/ UK health chiefs say they are making plans in case a new type of mpox virus is detected in the country – but they emphasise the risk is low. It comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Wednesday that outbreaks in west and central Africa, constitute a global health […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mississippi-opioid-settlements-what-happens-next/ Hundreds of Mississippians die every year from opioid overdoses, an epidemic that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands more nationwide. In a series of historic settlement agreements, pharmaceutical companies agreed to pay about $50 billion over 18 years for their role in fueling the crisis — and Mississippi has […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/stopping-jak-inhibitor-for-severe-alopecia-areata-led-to-hair-loss/ For patients with severe alopecia areata who had meaningful hair regrowth after 1 year of oral baricitinib (Olumiant) therapy, treatment withdrawal resulted in loss of benefit in almost all patients, indicating that continued therapy is needed, a substudy of the randomized BRAVE-AA1 trial showed. At week 152, 80% of patients taking […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/t2d-fracture-risk-likely-due-to-impaired-physical-function/ Poorer physical function, not poorer bone mineral density (BMD), could be the principal reason for the increased fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a Swedish prospective observational study in JAMA Network Open. The study was conducted in more than 3000 Swedish women by Mattias Lorentzon, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/regularly-drinking-alcohol-after-60-linked-to-early-death/ Aug. 14, 2024 – People over age 60 who drink alcohol regularly are at an increased risk of early death, particularly from cancer or issues related to the heart and blood vessels. That’s according to the findings of a new, large study that was published this week by JAMA Network Open and […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-sentenced-to-24-years-17m-jury-award-ectopic-pregnancy-lawsuits/ Maryland physician Ishtiaq Malik, MD, was sentenced to 24 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting patients at an urgent care clinic. (Patch) A Connecticut woman who blamed doctors for her stillbirth 9 years ago won a $17 million jury award. (Connecticut Post) Alabama physician Jean-Francois Pittet, MD, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/kate-middleton-update-first-mask-ban-in-u-s-sudden-cardiac-arrest-survival/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Royal-watchers got a rare public video message from the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, who is expected to continue chemotherapy in the near future. (Daily Mail) The nation’s first mask ban — with exceptions for religious and health-related uses — was signed […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medicare-unveils-first-10-negotiated-drug-prices/ Sitagliptin (Januvia) saw the greatest drop in price among the list of 10 drugs whose new prices were announced Thursday under Medicare’s drug price negotiation program. The price negotiation program was passed in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The measure lowers prescription drug costs for seniors by […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/1-in-5-people-in-a-coma-may-be-aware-of-their-surroundings/ Some people in a coma seem to be able to imagine themselves swimming or walking KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images One in five people in a coma may be “locked in”, meaning they are aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate. A large study has found that some people with […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/racial-ethnic-differences-in-fracture-risk-for-postmenopausal-women-revealed/ In a diverse sample of postmenopausal women, white women had the highest rates of fractures, but other groups were not far behind, according to data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). Over a nearly 20-year period, Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and multiracial women had significantly lower risks for any clinical fracture […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bone-health-may-falter-before-nerves-in-adolescence/ TOPLINE: Adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes (T1D) show early deficits in the trabecular bone and decreased cortical porosity in the tibia, which occur before the onset of symptomatic peripheral neuropathy. METHODOLOGY: Both bone fractures and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are increasingly recognized as early complications of T1D; yet, the timing of […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/warning-over-antibiotic-resistant-cases-of-sti/ Getty Images Gonorrhoea is the second most common bacterial STI in the UK (chlamydia is the most common) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning about a small but significant rise in cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea. Most cases of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be treated quickly, but there’s […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/one-in-four-brain-injury-patients-who-appear-unresponsive-respond-covertly/ One in four severe brain injury patients had cognitive-motor dissociation detected on EEG or fMRI. Despite appearing unresponsive, these patients repeatedly showed covert consciousness. Younger age, longer time since injury, and brain trauma were associated with cognitive-motor dissociation. Cognitive-motor dissociation — a phenomenon that occurs when patients who appear unresponsive perform […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clinicians-need-more-education-on-climate-related-health-issues-expert-says/ The U.S. healthcare workforce needs better training on issues involving climate change and health, Katie Huffling, DNP, CNM, said Wednesday at the White House Climate and Health Forum. “To effectively and quickly address the climate health emergency, we need a health workforce who is educated on environmental health and is utilizing […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ftc-interim-report-shows-need-for-action-on-pbms-qa/ Rising consolidation among pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) allows the companies to profit at the expense of patients and independent pharmacists. That’s the conclusion of a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report on interim findings from the agency’s ongoing investigation of PBMs. Lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing the industry amid growing concern among […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-agent-for-chronic-gvhd-wins-fda-approval/ The FDA approved the colony stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF-1R) inhibitor axatilimab (Niktimvo) for chronic graft-versus-host-disease (cGVHD) that has failed two prior lines of systemic therapy. The approval allows use in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg. Incyte received the biologics license for the monoclonal antibody. Support for approval […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-win-for-molecularly-guided-therapy-for-cancer-of-unknown-primary/ Patients with unfavorable cancer of unknown primary (CUP) lived significantly longer without disease progression when they received molecularly guided therapy (MGT) instead of chemotherapy, according to a randomized trial. Median progression-free survival (PFS) improved from 4.4 months to 6.1 months with treatment selected on the basis of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP). […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-new-option-for-primary-biliary-cholangitis/ The FDA granted accelerated approval to seladelpar (Livdelzi) for adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare and chronic autoimmune disease of the bile ducts, drugmaker Gilead Sciences announced on Wednesday. An oral peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-delta agonist, seladelpar is indicated for use in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for patients […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-axatilimab-for-chronic-gvhd/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved axatilimab (Niktimvo, Incyte Corporation) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) who have not responded to at least two prior lines of systemic therapy and who weigh ≥ 40 kg. Chronic GVHD is a […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/who-declares-mpox-global-health-emergency/ The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The highly contagious disease – formerly known as monkeypox – has killed at least 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has now spread […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/drinking-alcohol-even-in-moderation-may-increase-your-cancer-risk/ Share on PinterestAs more evidence shows the potential health risks of alcohol consumption, public perception around drinking is shifting. Yulia Shaihudinova/Getty Images A new study found that light to moderate drinking is associated with increased cancer- and disease-related mortality in older adults. The findings corroborate mounting evidence showing the harmful effects […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/key-questions-about-valdo-calocanes-healthcare/ Nottinghamshire Police Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia three years before the killings The critical report into the mental healthcare given to Valdo Calocane – a paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham last year – is damning. In the lead-up to the attack, mental health assessments document […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-test-for-colon-cancer-panacea-or-hype/ Shaukat is a practicing gastroenterologist and researcher in colon cancer screening. Colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cancer in both men and women in the U.S., and the second most common cause of cancer death. Meanwhile, screening for CRC is both effective and cost-effective in preventing colon cancer […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/did-covid-vax-mandates-for-health-workers-increase-uptake/ State COVID-19 vaccine mandates in 2021 were linked to increased vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in states with no test-out options and among workers younger than 50 years of age, according to a cross-sectional study. In states with vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, the proportion of healthcare workers ever vaccinated against […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-grants-livdelzi-accelerated-approval-for-pbc/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for Livdelzi(seladelpar, Gilead Sciences, Inc.) for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults who fail to respond adequately to UDCA, or as monotherapy in those who can’t tolerate UDCA. Livdelzi, a selective agonist of peroxisome proliferator–activated […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/implicit-bias-trainings-are-increasingly-common-but-do-they-work/ While implicit bias trainings for healthcare providers have exploded in prevalence and popularity, most have flawed methodology and multiple translational gaps that may compromise their impact, a systematic review of 77 studies found. All the reviewed studies had at least one translational gap, reported Nao Hagiwara, PhD, of the University of […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/navigating-blood-cancer-in-its-final-stages-best-practices/ Blood cancer death rates have dipped in recent decades, dramatically boosting 5-year survival rates in leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Still, the three diseases were expected to kill more than 57,000 people in the United States in 2023 — almost 10% of all cancer deaths. As a result, hematologic specialists frequently have […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-experts-answer-4-common-questions/ Share on PinterestCan GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic affect fertility and interfere with birth control? Maryna Auramchuk/Getty Images Losing weight can increase the chance of pregnancy for those with overweight or obesity. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help people lose weight and, in turn, increase their likelihood of getting pregnant. […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-alerts-on-dramatic-rise-in-human-parvovirus-b19/ The CDC alerted healthcare providers on Tuesday to a dramatic increase in human parvovirus B19 activity in the U.S. and Europe. The proportion of people with IgM antibodies, an indicator of recent infection, has more than tripled from 2022-2024 to June 2024, from less than 3% to 10%, the agency said […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mdma-papers-retracted-school-bans-black-clothing-tiktok-and-disordered-eating/ On the heels of FDA’s rejection of midomafetamine (MDMA) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the journal Psychopharmacology retracted three papers on MDMA-assisted therapy over data integrity concerns. (New York Times) Depressive symptoms in adolescence persisted into young adulthood, a cohort study suggested. “Given this persistence, reducing the onset of depressive symptoms […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-combination-drug-for-endometrial-cancer-approved-in-eu/ The European Commission has approved a combination of an immunotherapy agent with a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor for the treatment of certain patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. Imfinzi (durvalumab, AstraZeneca) plus chemotherapy as a first-line treatment followed by Lynparza (olaparib, AstraZeneca) plus Imfinzi was approved for patients […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anti-abortion-ob-gyns-new-role-questioning-fda-recalls-padding-profits-with-pad/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Anti-Abortion Ob/Gyn Chosen for Maternal Mortality Committee The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, formed by the Department of State Health Services in 2013 to track and study maternal deaths and […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/steward-health-care-reaches-deal-to-sell-its-nationwide-physicians-network/ BOSTON — Steward Health Care said it has reached an agreement to sell its nationwide physicians network to a private equity firm. The deal comes as Steward is scheduled to go before a bankruptcy court judge Friday on its plan to sell six hospitals in Massachusetts. The Dallas-based company announced its […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-people-spreading-mpox-to-their-pets/ There’s no strong evidence that people with mpox can infect their pets, but the CDC still urges caution until more definitive analyses are done, according to a small study. Among 191 swab samples from 34 companion animals — mostly dogs and cats — only 22 (12%) tested positive for mpox virus […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-dry-fasting-help-with-metabolic-disorders-diabetes/ Dry fasting, the practice of going without food and water, has enthusiastic advocates on TikTok, X, YouTube, and other social media platforms. Devotees claim a wide range of health effects, but medical professionals advise caution to ensure that the practice does more good than harm, especially for individuals with diabetes. Purported […]
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Age at Dx, Signs Differ in Hispanics
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/age-at-dx-signs-differ-in-hispanics/ TOPLINE: Hispanic patients with dermatomyositis are diagnosed at a younger age, exhibit different clinical manifestations, and are more likely to have a different autoantibody than non-Hispanic patients, researchers report. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective cohort study included 207 adults with dermatomyositis (79.7% women) at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, from 2010 […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bleeding-better-controlled-when-protamine-is-part-of-tavr-wrap-up-routine/ With protamine routinely given at the end of transcatheter aortic valve replacement or implantation (TAVR or TAVI), patients achieved hemostasis quicker and with greater success, according to the ACE-PROTAVI trial. Successful hemostasis within 20 minutes was significantly more likely when protamine was administered routinely rather than on a selective basis after […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-spicy-foods-appeal-congressman-has-mild-stroke-indian-doctors-on-strike/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Do you dig really spicy foods? It might be because of the adrenaline rush. (NBC News) Former House majority leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) experienced a mild ischemic stroke Sunday but had no lingering symptoms, his office said. (The Hill) The Biden administration […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-happens-when-baricitinib-responders-stop-rx/ TOPLINE: Among patients with severe alopecia areata (AA) who have significant hair growth with baricitinib, continuing treatment is needed to maintain hair regrowth, according to the results of a randomized study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a treatment withdrawal substudy of a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial, BRAVE-AA1, at 70 centers in […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-eu-healthcare-destined-for-a-more-nationalist-approach/ The recently elected European Parliament now faces the task of supporting national European governments to deliver resilient health services within a context of ageing populations, stressed healthcare systems, and a health industry that is struggling to keep up with global competitors. Matthias Wismar, PhD Amid looming threats, the EU’s role in […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/intermittent-fasting-aids-weight-loss-in-prediabetes-and-t2d/ TOPLINE: In adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (T2D), intermittent fasting reduces body weight and body mass index (BMI) and improves glycemic control compared with a control diet. METHODOLOGY: Intermittent fasting may be a more flexible strategy for weight loss and cardiometabolic health improvement than calorie restriction, but data in […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brca-mutations-in-men-important-but-often-overlooked/ BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants carry well-known associations with breast and ovarian cancers in women, which has led to robust clinical guidelines for early genetic testing and risk-reduction strategies. Male carriers of BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants also face an increased risk for cancer, particularly of the prostate, pancreas, and breast. However, men […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-common-is-pediatric-emergency-mistriage/ Only one third of pediatric patients were correctly triaged at emergency departments (EDs) in a Northern California healthcare system, according to a multicenter retrospective study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers also identified gender, age, race, ethnicity, and comorbidity disparities in those who were undertriaged. The researchers found that only 34.1% of […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/half-of-patients-show-prolonged-ibs-post-gastroenteritis/ TOPLINE: Acute gastroenteritis increases the odds of developing functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with the latter lasting 1-4 years in half of patients after the infection. METHODOLOGY: Disorders of gut-brain interaction, such as IBS and FD, may arise after acute infectious gastroenteritis, but data on their postinfection prevalence […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/processed-foods-linked-to-diabetic-complications/ TOPLINE: In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), eating more ultraprocessed food (UPF) increased the overall risk for microvascular complications and for diabetic kidney disease in particular. The risk was partly mediated by biomarkers related to body weight, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. METHODOLOGY: A higher intake of UPF increases the risk […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pregnant-women-more-vulnerable-to-long-covid/ Victoria Coble, 39, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was 4 months pregnant when she started having symptoms of COVID-19. Things got much worse with the birth of her son, including intense anxiety, depression, and trouble concentrating, which expanded into nausea, chest pain, post-exertional malaise (PEM), and more. At first, she had trouble […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnosing-chronic-back-pain-in-psoriasis-uveitis-colitis/ TOPLINE: Patients with psoriasis, uveitis, or colitis who present with undiagnosed chronic back pain should be referred to a rheumatologist for the assessment of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), with MRI being a more accurate diagnostic method than clinical features. METHODOLOGY: Researchers assessed the prevalence of axSpA according to the extra-articular presentation and […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ptsd-needs-a-new-name-experts-say-heres-why/ In a bid to reduce stigma and improve treatment rates, a small group of clinicians, as well as military personnel, is lobbying the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to change the name of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to posttraumatic stress injury (PTSI) for inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/five-key-takeaways-on-first-blood-test-for-crc-screening/ In late July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first use of a liquid biopsy (blood test) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. The test, called Shield, launched commercially the first week of August and is the first blood test to be approved by the FDA as a primary […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ca-bill-mandates-state-review-of-health-care-equity-deals/ A bill pending in California’s legislature to ratchet up oversight of private equity investments in health care is receiving enthusiastic backing from consumer advocates, labor unions, and the California Medical Association but drawing heavy fire from hospitals concerned about losing a potential funding source. The legislation, sponsored by Attorney General Rob […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sexual-arousal-cream-promising-in-some-subsets-of-women/ Topical sildenafil (citrate) cream 3.6% used by healthy premenopausal women with a primary symptom of female sexual arousal disorder did not show statistically significant improvement over placebo in the coprimary or secondary endpoints over a 3-month period in new preliminary study data published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Topical sildenafil cream is […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-youth-mental-health-really-worse-today-than-it-was-decades-ago/ The covid-19 lockdowns may have hit young people particularly hard Justin Paget/Getty Images Young people’s mental health “has entered a dangerous phase” and “now might be our last chance to act”, scientists have written in the journal The Lancet. They argue that accumulating evidence indicates a steady decline in the mental […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/where-harris-and-trump-stand-on-top-issues-in-healthcare/ With this condensed primer, MedPage Today looks at the health policy records of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Abortion Harris’ Stance: Trump’s Stance: Why It Matters: According to polling by the Pew Research Center, 63% of adults in the U.S. support abortion in all or […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/well-being-declines-before-mild-cognitive-impairment/ Psychological well-being diminished before mild cognitive impairment was diagnosed. Two components had faster downturns: purpose in life and personal growth. After diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, positive relationships with others declined faster than before. Psychological well-being waned in the years before mild cognitive impairment, a study of older adults in the […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prior-authorizations-on-the-rise-in-medicare-advantage-report-finds/ Use of prior authorization in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program continues to increase, according to a report from KFF. More than 46 million prior authorization requests were submitted to Medicare Advantage insurers on behalf of Medicare Advantage enrollees in 2022, up from 37 million in 2019, the report found. However, the […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancer-deaths-in-men-projected-to-rise-93-by-2050-heres-why/ Share on PinterestA new study investigated 30 cancer types in males and projected a 93% increase in cancer-related deaths by 2050. Abdullah Durmaz/Getty Images Information about the global cancer incidence in males is currently limited. A new study investigates 30 cancer types in males and makes projected prevalence and mortality estimates […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bicep-member-matt-mcbriar-reveals-tumour-surgery/ Matt McBriar Matt McBriar said the surgery had gone well Matt McBriar, one half of Northern Irish dance music duo Bicep, has announced he is receiving treatment for a “large and pretty rare” brain tumour. The Belfast man posted about his condition on his Instagram account. He said “a large and […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medicare-medicaid-cover-only-small-number-of-prescriptions/ Share on PinterestNew research highlights which types of health insurance plans are paying for the majority of prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in the United States. Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images The majority of prescriptions in the United States for GLP-1 drug semaglutide were paid with commercial insurance. Semaglutide is […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mdma-therapies-hit-a-roadblock-whats-next/ Will psychedelic drugs like MDMA ever be approved for therapeutic uses? South Agency/Getty Images Roughly one year ago, thousands of people gathered in Denver, Colorado, for the largest psychedelic conference in history. The mood was electric, with most attendees confident that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was on the […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-are-finally-improving-prostate-cancer-diagnoses-heres-how/ An ultrasound scan showing a prostate with signs of cancer CAVALLINI JAMES/BSIP SA/Alamy As a man in my mid-50s, I am starting to think about what might be coming to haunt me in later life. One persistent worry is prostate cancer. I have a family history of it, which puts me at higher risk. […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-vaccine-coverage-still-lags-for-some-children/ Despite overall success of the CDC Vaccines for Children (VFC) initiative, vaccine coverage still lagged in multiple areas for VFC-eligible children, according to CDC data. Although almost 90% of VFC-eligible children born during 2011-2020 received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, just 61% to 65% received a combined series of […]
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Why Measles Is ‘Coming in Hot’ in 2024
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-measles-is-coming-in-hot-in-2024/ 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/il-31-drug-for-itchy-nodular-skin-disease-gets-thumbs-up-from-fda/ The FDA approved the interleukin (IL)-31 monoclonal antibody nemolizumab (Nemluvio) for treating prurigo nodularis, drugmaker Galderma announced on Tuesday. The approval stipulates use in adults with prurigo nodularis, a skin condition characterized by chronic itch, nodules covering large areas of the body, and poor sleep quality. Driven by IL-31 signaling, involved […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-the-private-sector-help-or-hinder-life-expectancy/ N. Adam Brown is a practicing emergency physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare executive. He is the founder of ABIG Health, a healthcare growth strategy firm, and a professor at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Follow Earlier this year, the CDC announced that life expectancy in the U.S. had risen […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt2-hesitance-furosemides-indication-grows-legal-fight-over-entresto-generic/ From 2022 to 2023, uptake of SGLT2 inhibitors was low in patients with a class Ia recommendation. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology) In a phase IIa study, the oral controlled metabolic accelerator drug HU6 resulted in weight loss for patients with obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, according […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eight-doctors-killed-in-brazils-horrifying-plane-crash/ Arianne Risso worked every day to help her patients battle cancer. That made it all the more heart wrenching when her life — along with that of seven other doctors — ended abruptly after a plane tumbled from the sky in Brazil. She boarded the ill-fated flight Friday in the city […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/disposable-cgm-approved-mounjaro-tied-to-reduced-mortality-benefits-of-lignins/ Medtronic announced FDA approval of its first disposable, all-in-one continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Simplera, which is half the size of the maker’s previous devices. Over a median follow-up of 10.5 months, the dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for adults with type 2 diabetes was associated with a 42% reduced risk […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/monitoring-for-tardive-dyskinesia-in-patients-on-antipsychotics/ Patients on antipsychotics need to be regularly monitored for signs of tardive dyskinesia, a medication-induced movement disorder diagnosed when the involuntary movements persist for at least a month after stopping treatment. While tardive dyskinesia is most often caused by sustained exposure to antipsychotics, any drug that significantly blocks dopamine receptors can […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/treatment-of-tardive-dyskinesia-medpage-today/ Experts and guidelines recommend vesicular monoamine 2 transporter (VMAT2) inhibitors as the best option for treating more severe cases of tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder caused by dopamine-blocking drugs. The condition, which is usually irreversible, is most typically associated with sustained antipsychotic treatment. While weaning off the offending medication can […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/virtual-palliative-care-improves-quality-of-life-in-advanced-lung-cancer/ In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Roy Herbst, MD, PhD, of Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, discusses a study presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, which showed that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer receiving palliative care via video consultation had outcomes comparable […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/melatonin-and-alzheimers-napping-parkinsons-link-an-unusual-aria-case/ Could melatonin prevent — or treat — Alzheimer’s disease? A review in Molecular Psychiatry takes a close look. Exposure to individual metals and mixtures of metals was associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis and survival. (Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry) Daytime napping frequency was tied to increased Parkinson’s disease […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/death-is-inevitable-its-time-we-learned-to-talk-about-it/ Bhaskar is a third-year medical student. Years ago, in a busy emergency department, I found myself joining my mentor at the bedside of an elderly man experiencing chest pain. After completing the physical exam, the doctor unceremoniously changed gears to abruptly ask our patient, “If your heart were to stop beating, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-nemolizumab-for-prurigo-nodularis/ On August 13, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nemolizumab for the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis (PN). A first-in-class monoclonal antibody specifically designed to inhibit interleukin (IL)-31 signaling, nemolizumab, will be available in a pre-filled pen for subcutaneous injection and will be marketed as Nemluvio. It […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-kratom-safe-researchers-say-cardiac-arrest-seizures-linked-to-use/ Share on PinterestResearchers say up to one-third of kratom users experience an adverse side effect, which could lead to cardiac arrest, liver damage, or seizures. Wirestock/Getty Images Kratom is an herbal leaf from a tropical evergreen tree that is used as a stimulant, mood enhancer, or sedative. As kratom use increases […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-urgency-over-pregnant-women-with-epilepsy-their-foetuses-and-neonates/ TOPLINE: Pregnant women with epilepsy are at higher risk for severe maternal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes, including death, according to the largest study to date of 4.5 million deliveries in five Nordic countries. METHODOLOGY: This study was a prospective cohort of 4,511,267 deliveries, of which 35,283 were to mothers with epilepsy […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/artificial-sweetener-erythritol-may-raise-the-risk-of-blood-clots/ Share on PinterestA recent study presents evidence to suggest the common artificial sweetener erythritol may increase the risk of blood clots. Mario Guti/Getty Images A recent found a connection between the artificial sweetener erythritol and an increased risk of blood clots. After consuming erythritol, participants showed a sharp spike in platelet […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/recommendations-on-managing-cutaneous-side-effects-of-icis/ WASHINGTON, DC — Cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs) in oncology patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) should be treated in as targeted a fashion as possible and with judicious usage and dosing of prednisone when deemed necessary, Blair Allais, MD, said during a session on supportive oncodermatology at the ElderDerm conference […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/benzene-in-cold-med-male-cancer-death-to-rise-93-mail-order-drugs-compromised/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Generic versions of guaifenesin (Mucinex) sold at Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart may contain the carcinogen benzene, according to a Bloomberg News analysis. (New York Post) More than half of U.S. states are reporting “very high” COVID activity levels, according to CDC wastewater […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-aids-in-diagnosis-of-solid-pancreatic-lesions/ TOPLINE: An artificial intelligence (AI) model integrating both clinical information and endoscopic ultrasonographic (EUS) images can aid in the differential diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions, new research shows. METHODOLOGY: Researchers in China used clinical information and EUS images from 439 patients with solid pancreatic lesions to train and validate an AI […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-strain-declared-a-continental-public-health-emergency/ Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health body. Scientists from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) say they are alarmed by the speed at which a new strand of […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fit-screening-cuts-colorectal-cancer-mortality-by-one-third/ TOPLINE: Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening reduces colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality by 33% overall, with a notable 42% reduction in deaths from left colon and rectal cancers, new data show. METHODOLOGY: In the United States, annual FIT screening is recommended among average-risk adults to reduce the risk for death from CRC, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-pathway-may-explain-bpa-exposure-autism-link/ Higher prenatal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is associated with a greater risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in men, potentially via the disruption of a key enzyme in the developing brain. BPA is a potent endocrine disruptor found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins and has been banned […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-control-intense-in-flight-crisis/ Emergencies happen anywhere, anytime, and sometimes medical professionals find themselves in situations where they are the only ones who can help. Is There a Doctor in the House? is a Medscape Medical News series telling these stories. My husband Scott and I were flying back to Washington state with our two kids, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/less-frequent-cisplatin-superior-in-head-neck-cancer/ TOPLINE: A long-term follow-up analysis revealed that cisplatin administered at 100 mg/m2 once every 3 weeks provides superior locoregional control and may offer longer overall survival than 30 mg/m2 cisplatin once a week in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Aside from hearing dysfunction, adverse events were similar between […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/as-cgm-benefit-data-accrue-primary-care-use-expands/ ORLANDO, Florida — As increasing data show benefit for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices beyond just insulin-treated diabetes, efforts are being made to optimize the use of CGM in primary care settings. Currently, Medicare and most private insurers cover CGM for people with diabetes who use insulin, regardless of the type […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ahs-white-paper-on-treating-posttraumatic-headache-in-youth/ The American Headache Society (AHS) has published a white paper guiding the treatment of posttraumatic headache caused by concussion in youth. The guidance document, the first of its kind, covers risk factors for prolonged recovery, along with pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management strategies, and supports an emphasis on multidisciplinary care, lead author […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gi-docs-can-play-a-critical-role-in-obesity-management/ As the prevalence of obesity grows in the United States and worldwide, more solutions are needed at more levels of care to help patients, according to a series of presentations during the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Postgraduate Course held at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) in May. Gastroenterologists can step up as […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-access-to-perinatal-mental-healthcare-needed/ Despite federal legislation improving healthcare access, concerted efforts are still needed to increase evidence-based treatment for maternal perinatal mental health issues, a large study of commercially insured mothers suggested. It found that federal legislation had variable and suboptimal effect on mental health services use by delivering mothers. In the cross-sectional study, […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pa-direct-payments-support-greater-healthcare-equity-and-access/ When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would implement direct payment to physician associates (PAs) as part of its 2022 Physician Fee schedule, many PAs rejoiced. Sondra DePalma, DHSc, PA-C, vice president of Reimbursement and Professional Practice at the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), said that prior […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-intrathecal-morphine-increase-postop-complications/ TOPLINE: Use of intrathecal morphine during surgery or labor significantly increases the risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pruritus, and urinary retention, according to a meta-analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers reviewed 168 trials involving 9917 patients who underwent various surgeries or labor under general or spinal anesthesia. They compared patients who received […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mediterranean-diet-may-help-you-feel-happier-less-stressed/ Share on PinterestNew research suggests that the Mediterranean diet may help you feel less stressed and improve your mood, too. mixetto/Getty Images The Mediterranean diet is associated with decreased feelings of stress and mental distress, according to new research. Conversely, components of the Western diet, which include fast food and sugary […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-comedian-turning-her-period-condition-into-an-edinburgh-show/ Instagram/Bella Humphries Comedian Bella Humphries says her show is “very honest” and “a bit raw at times” Telling hilarious or embarrassing stories from your personal life is something many stand-up comedians do night after night on stage. But what about turning your periods into a laughing matter? That’s what comedian Bella […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/daily-marijuana-use-may-raise-head-and-neck-cancer-risk/ Share on PinterestA new study found that heavy cannabis use is associated with a high risk of developing head and neck cancer. Jason Colston/Getty Images Cannabis use is associated with greater risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to a new study. Participants had to meet criteria for cannabis use […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/combination-oud-treatment-safe-during-pregnancy/ For pregnant persons with opioid use disorder (OUD), buprenorphine and naloxone used together were associated with similar or better neonatal and maternal outcomes versus buprenorphine alone, a large nationwide population-based cohort study found. Among Medicaid-insured pregnant persons and their linked infants, researchers led by Loreen Straub, MD, of Brigham and Women’s […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/review-of-killers-care-finds-a-series-of-errors/ Nottinghamshire Police Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia three years before the killings A review has found “a series of errors, omissions and misjudgements” in the care of a killer who stabbed three people to death in the Nottingham attacks. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-risk-dropped-with-anti-inflammatory-diet-for-certain-patients/ An anti-inflammatory diet was associated with lower dementia risk in adults with cardiometabolic diseases. Over 12 years, dementia risk was 31% lower for those who followed an anti-inflammatory diet. The diet was also tied to larger gray matter volume and fewer white matter hyperintensities. An anti-inflammatory diet was tied to a […]
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abim-revokes-two-doctors-certifications-over-covid-comments/ The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has revoked the board certification of two physicians involved in the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC). An ABIM spokesperson confirmed to MedPage Today that Paul Marik, MD, and Pierre Kory, MD, had their certifications revoked as of August 8. Marik and Kory […]