Category:Health

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-silent-threat-to-older-adults-kidneys/ TOPLINE: Older adults show an increase in creatinine and cystatin C levels after exposure to extreme heat in a dry setting despite staying hydrated; however, changes in these kidney function biomarkers are much more modest in a humid setting and in young adults. METHODOLOGY: Older adults are vulnerable to heat-related morbidity […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/olympians-biles-osaka-and-phelps-spoke-up-on-mental-health-has-anything-changed/ Lydia Jacoby was a breakout star in the pool for the United States at the last Summer Games, earning a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and a relay silver. Part of what comes to mind from those heady days in Tokyo? “People talking about post-Olympic depression,” she said. She was […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/phenotypic-shift-varied-vasculopathy-noted-in-ipah/ Approximately half of adults with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) had nonplexiform vasculopathy characterized in part by severe pulmonary microvascular remodeling, based on data from 50 individuals. The clinical phenotype of IPAH was historically described as a rapidly progressive rare disease in young women and characterized by plexiform lesions, wrote Esther […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eco-anxiety-and-patients-need-for-mental-health-support/ It is no secret that the accelerating climate change increasingly threatens patients’ mental health and psychosocial well-being, leading to psychologic distress, anxiety, depression, grief, and suicidal behavior. This relationship is evidenced by the emergence of new terms such as “eco-anxiety.” During the recent Days of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neurology, a session brought […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sugar-may-drive-dementia-german-medical-societies-warn/ On World Brain Day (July 22, 2024), the German Society of Neurology (DGN) and the German Brain Foundation pointed out that too much sugar can harm the brain. The current results of the Global Burden of Diseases study shows that stroke and dementia are among the top 10 causes of death. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doesnt-fit-anything-i-trained-for-treating-chronic-lyme/ WASHINGTON — Advancing treatment for what has been variably called chronic Lyme and posttreatment Lyme disease (PTLD) is under the eyes of a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) committee of experts for the first time — a year after the NASEM shone a spotlight on the need to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/state-gun-laws-linked-to-lower-youth-suicide-rates/ TOPLINE: States with mandatory waiting periods for gun purchases or laws designed to prevent children from accessing firearms have lower suicide rates than states without such regulations. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed the correlation between state firearm laws and childhood firearm mortality rates using data from the RAND State Firearm Law Database and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/poverty-causally-linked-to-mental-illness-and-vice-versa/ There is a bidirectional, causal relationship between mental illness and poverty, new research showed. “This study indicates that certain mental health problems can make a person’s financial situation uncertain. But conversely, we also see that poverty can lead to mental health problems,” study investigator Marco Boks, MD, PhD, corresponding author, Amsterdam […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/low-alcohol-use-offers-no-clear-health-benefits/ Do people who drink alcohol in moderation have a greater risk of early death than people who abstain? For years, a drink or two a day appeared to be linked to health benefits. But recently, scientists pointed out flaws in some of the studies that led to those conclusions, and public […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/waiting-for-therapy-theres-an-app-for-that/ TOPLINE: Smartphone apps, including those using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, showed comparable efficacy in reducing depression, anxiety, and suicidality in patients with psychiatric conditions waiting for appointments with psychiatrists or therapists. METHODOLOGY: Participants were adults aged 18 years or older seeking outpatient psychiatric services from several mental and behavioral […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medical-debt-delays-care-for-those-with-depression-anxiety/ TOPLINE: Medical debt significantly affects US adults with depression and anxiety, with over 27% delaying or forgoing mental health care. Those burdened with medical debt are twice as likely to delay or skip care compared with those without debt. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed 2022 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tiktok-star-midwifemillar-pushed-out-of-job-by-jealous-colleagues/ BBC Lara Basini-Millar claims she was subject to a “witch hunt” by fellow midwives A midwife who makes popular videos on TikTok advising women about giving birth claims she was bullied out of her job by “jealous” colleagues. Lara Basini-Millar, who posts under the name midwifemillar, said a “clique” of fellow […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/low-rates-of-pediatric-lipid-screening-in-the-united-states/ TOPLINE: Only 11.3% of US youths aged 9-21 years are screened for lipid levels, with nearly one in three showing abnormal results. The prevalence of screening increases with age and body mass index (BMI), but fewer than one in five youths with obesity are screened. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-and-care-regulator-not-fit-for-purpose/ Getty The body responsible for regulating NHS and care services in England is not fit for purpose, the health secretary says. Wes Streeting’s intervention comes after an independent review found significant failings at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), according to headline findings released by the government. The CQC inspects everything from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/man-in-hospital-for-months-despite-being-medically-fit-to-leave/ BBC Matthew Sharp has been unable to leave hospital for nearly a year A disabled man has spent nearly 10 months in a busy general hospital because no suitable home has been found for him in the community. Matthew Sharp, who has a range of complex conditions, says he has been […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/north-korean-charged-in-cyberattacks-on-american-hospitals/ A North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American healthcare providers, NASA, U.S. military bases, and international entities, stealing sensitive information and installing ransomware to fund more attacks, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. The indictment of Rim Jong Hyok by a grand jury in Kansas […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sirolimus-balloons-show-promise-in-treating-coronary-in-stent-restenosis/ For interventionalists hoping that a new generation of coronary balloons might improve treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR), contemporary registry data were encouraging. In a propensity score-matched analysis of 335 pairs of patients with ISR lesions, clinical outcomes were similar 2 years after treatment with thin-strut drug-eluting stents (DES) or the Magic […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/initial-ect-seizure-length-tied-to-depression-remission/ Longer seizures during the first electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) session was linked with a greater likelihood of remission in major depressive disorder, a population-based cohort study suggested. In an adjusted model, patients who had an initial seizure duration of at least 30 seconds had a twofold higher odds of remission compared with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-acting-cabotegravir-appears-safe-in-pregnancy/ HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA; Apretude) appeared safe during pregnancy among cisgender women, according to an analysis of the HPTN 084 open-label extension trial. Composite poor pregnancy outcomes were reported in 33% of pregnancies with active CAB-LA use, 38% with prior CAB-LA use, and 27% with no […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-panel-supports-more-clarity-in-nsclc-perioperative-immunotherapy-trials/ The FDA should require clinical trials in perioperative therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to address the individual contributions of neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment to outcomes, an advisory committee unanimously recommended. By an 11-0 vote, the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) agreed with the FDA staff position that standard two-arm […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pesticides-may-raise-your-risk-as-much-as-smoking/ Share on PinterestEnvironmental pesticide exposure due to industrial agriculture may potentially increase the risk of cancer as much as smoking, a new study suggests. ArtMarie/Getty Images Environmental pesticide exposure due to industrial agriculture potentially increases cancer risk to a degree similar to smoking. In a new study, researchers correlated cancer rates […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-risk-drops-with-shingrix-vaccine/ The recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 17% increase in time without a dementia diagnosis, compared with the live vaccine. This translated into 164 additional days without a dementia diagnosis. The findings support hypotheses about shingles vaccination and dementia prevention. The recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/poor-neighborhood-more-than-race-predicts-greater-lupus-skin-severity/ People with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) living in areas marked by poverty tended to have more severe manifestations, a study in Philadelphia found, whereas associations with racial identity were relatively weak. Odds of showing moderate to severe skin damage, as quantified with the Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tiktoks-uv-index-tanning-craze-can-increase-your-skin-cancer-risk/ Share on PinterestTikTok’s new sunbathing trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan, which can lead to wrinkles and increase the risk of skin cancer. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images TikTok’s latest harmful trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan. Being […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gynecology-queries-surged-after-barbie-movie-release/ Following the release of the “Barbie” movie last summer, search queries about gynecology surged while searches for actual appointments remained stagnant, a cross-sectional study found. At the end of the movie, Margot Robbie in the titular role of Barbie walks into an office building and declares, “I’m here to see my […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-new-gerd-treatment-for-heartburn-relief/ Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved vonoprazan (Voquezna), a new daily treatment for heartburn associated with GERD in adults. andreswd/Getty Images The FDA approved vonoprazan (Voquezna) as a daily treatment for heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. GERD is a condition in which acidic stomach contents flow […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/evidence-mounts-that-shingles-vaccines-protect-against-dementia/ The Shingrix shingles vaccine ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy The latest shingles vaccine may delay or possibly even prevent the onset of dementia more effectively than an older version. Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to dementia protection before. Now, it seems that a vaccine called Shingrix, which has been available since […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/chatbots-crushed-usmle-step-3-docs-use-ai-to-fight-insurers-ai-for-nurses/ Welcome to MedAI Roundup, highlighting the latest news and research in healthcare-related artificial intelligence each month. Former FDA Director Scott Gottlieb, MD, and colleagues pitted several chatbots against each other in taking the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3. Here’s how they fared. (CNBC) Physicians are increasingly turning to generative […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/faucis-hopes-for-d-c-be-prepared-and-stick-to-the-evidence/ In this exclusive video interview, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, talks to Anthony Fauci, MD, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about his new memoir, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service. In this video, Fauci discusses how the U.S. might approach a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-want-you-doctor-to-help-get-out-the-vote/ Martin, Bhatia, and Dawes are all involved with organizations at the intersection of health and civic engagement. Last month, JAMA Health Forum published our nationwide study examining the impact of over 700 hospitals and clinics involved in voter registration during the 2020 election. The findings underscore a transformative approach to voter […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/newer-shingles-vaccine-linked-to-delayed-dementia-diagnosis/ Receipt of a newer recombinant version of a shingles vaccine is associated with a significant delay in dementia diagnosis in older adults, a new study suggests.  The study builds on previous observations of a reduction in dementia risk with the older live shingles vaccine and reports a delay in dementia diagnosis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/after-a-neuro-disorder-stole-her-voice-rep-jennifer-wexton-takes-it-back/ When Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) rises Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, she will be using a voice she thought was gone forever. After a rare neurological disorder robbed her of her ability to speak clearly, Wexton has been given her voice back […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/twice-yearly-prep-gives-huge-100-protection/ Twice-yearly injections are 100% effective in preventing new infections, according to the final results from the PURPOSE 1 trial of lenacapavir. For weeks, the HIV community has been talking about this highly anticipated clinical trial and whether the strong — and to many, surprising — interim results would hold at final […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurse-miss-kansas-goes-viral-doctor-reacts-to-it-outage-otc-zofran/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Cardiothoracic ICU nurse Alexis Smith, who is also Miss Kansas 2024, went viral for advocating for healthy relationships and calling out her alleged abuser on the pageant stage. “Your lips need sunscreen too!” said @dermatologysurgeon, sharing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/slow-release-buprenorphine-safe-in-mild-oud-withdrawal/ TOPLINE:  Injectable, extended-release buprenorphine was deemed safe for patients experiencing minimal to mild opioid withdrawal (COWS scores 4-7), making the drug a viable and safe treatment option, according to a study published in JAMA Network. METHODOLOGY: The study was conducted in four emergency departments of adult patients with moderate to severe […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mace-risk-similar-among-biologics-for-psoriasis-psa/ TOPLINE: Rates of major adverse cardiovascular events do not differ significantly among individual biologics used for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a database analysis finds.  METHODOLOGY: Data from the TriNetX health records database included 32,758 patients treated with TNF inhibitors (TNFi, 62.9%), interleukin-17 inhibitors (IL-17i, 15.4%), IL-23i (10.7%), and IL-12i/IL-23i (10.7%). […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mental-health-and-diabetic-complications-a-two-way-link/ TOPLINE: Mental health disorders increase the likelihood of developing chronic diabetic complications and vice versa across all age groups in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODOLOGY: Understanding the relative timing and association between chronic diabetic complications and mental health disorders may aid in improving diabetes […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/next-berlin-patient-adds-to-small-but-growing-number-of-people-cured-of-hiv/ A seventh patient has achieved sustained HIV remission after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, according to a new case report. What is especially notable about this patient is that he received a transplant with a single, rather than double, mutation of the CCR5 gene (CCR5 wild type [WT]/Δ32), reported Christian Gaebler, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/peds-fellow-fired-after-child-porn-charges-jury-awards-doc-2m-nurse-gets-9-years/ Christopher Sheerer, DO, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiology fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital, who was accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, was fired from his job. (NBC Boston) A jury awarded former California prison psychiatrist Anthony Coppola, MD, almost $2 million in a case in which he claimed the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-are-germans-getting-heavier/ Germany is getting heavier. Does that mean that Germans are eating much more? It’s not that simple, said Dr Thomas Ellrott, a physician and director of the Institute for Nutritional Psychology at the University of Göttingen. “There is a mismatch between energy intake and energy expenditure.” On one hand, Germans have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-shingles-vaccine-may-help-delay-dementia-study-suggests/ Being vaccinated against shingles may also help delay getting a dementia diagnosis – a study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests. The work builds on previous suggestions that a shingles jab may have this unintended benefit. Researchers compared some 100,000 people who had a new shingles jab to a similar group […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mask-study-shows-benefit-trumps-comments-on-disabled-olympic-athletes-have-covid/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduced the risk of self-reported symptoms consistent with a respiratory infection by 3.2% over a 14-day period. (BMJ) The White House said President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 election race […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-diets-linked-to-improved-cognition-slowed-brain-aging/ An intermittent fasting (IF) diet and a standard healthy living (HL) diet focused on healthy foods both lead to weight loss, reduced insulin resistance (IR), and slowed brain aging in older overweight adults with IR, new research showed. However, neither diet has an effect on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers. Although investigators […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/striving-for-less-steroid-use/ VIENNA — Now, 75 years after the first presentations were made on the “sensational” effects of cortisone in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), glucocorticoids (GCs) are still highly relevant and widely used in the management of RA and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. “It makes me smile because this is such […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/conduct-disorder-tied-to-brain-structure-differences/ Youth with conduct disorder (CD) have extensive brain structure differences, new research showed. In findings that illuminate the differences in areas of the brain critical for emotional processing and decision making, investigators found lower cortical surface area and reduced volume in the limbic and striatal regions of the brain, as well […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-stocks-drop-to-unprecedentedly-low-levels-in-england/ Getty Images The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate, after blood stocks dropped to “unprecedently low” levels in England. Officials said it follows a “perfect storm” of unfilled appointments at donor centres and increased demand following a cyber-attack which has affected services in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/could-resistin-predict-pah-severity-or-death/ Increased levels of the cytokine resistin were significantly associated with an increased risk for death in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), based on data from more than 1000 individuals. Resistin, a cytokine expressed in adipocytes, has been associated with poor clinical outcomes in heart failure and cardiovascular disease, wrote Li […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baseline-bone-pain-predicts-survival-in-mets-prostate-cancer/ TOPLINE: Patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and baseline bone pain at diagnosis have worse overall survival compared to those without bone pain, a post hoc study found. METHODOLOGY: Prostate cancer often metastasizes to the bones, leading to pain and a reduced quality of life. While the relationship between bone pain […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adverse-events-differ-between-two-second-line-psoriasis-rxs/ TOPLINE: More gastrointestinal and nervous symptom adverse events (AEs) are linked to apremilast than deucravacitinib, which is associated with more cutaneous AEs, according to a retrospective comparison using US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data. METHODOLOGY: To evaluate the adverse events associated with apremilast, an oral phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor, and deucravacitinib, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-collagen-valve-could-treat-pediatric-heart-disease/ A valve made of human collagen derived from cell cultures opens up new possibilities for treating pediatric heart diseases, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. Two Types of Reconstruction Researchers from the BioTis laboratory (Inserm/University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France) have developed a pulmonary valve using human collagen. Such […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/common-eye-disorder-may-be-linked-to-maternal-hypertension/ TOPLINE: Children whose mothers have a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy (HDP) may have an increased risk for strabismus, including exophoria and intermittent exotropia, new research shows. Preeclampsia and poorly controlled blood pressure may confer the greatest risk.  METHODOLOGY: Researchers in China conducted a population-based cohort study involving 3117 children born between […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-less-invasive-often-overlooked-option-in-cardiac-surgery/ Compared with traditional replacement valves, sutureless valves placed through minimally invasive cardiac surgery have less data supporting their use but offer unique features that might make them the preferred option for certain patients, reported specialists. Two valves placed by minimally invasive surgery received regulatory approval 8 years ago, but they are […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/primary-care-meets-artificial-intelligence/ Within the next few years, patients will go to their primary care facility for a medical problem. They’ll be greeted by a nonhuman who speaks in the language of their choice. Based upon the initial interview, which will be taken in note form, the patient will be diagnosed, and a prescription […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-age-affects-teprotumumab-tx-in-thyroid-eye-disease/ TOPLINE: A study reveals nearly a quarter of patients treated with teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease require re-treatment within a year, and older patients are more likely to require additional treatment. METHODOLOGY: The retrospective analysis included 119 patients (mean age, 54 years; 76.5% women) from three centers in the United States […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-many-studies-wrongly-claim-its-healthy-to-drink-a-little-alcohol/ Drinking alcohol isn’t good for you, but it is often a sociable activity Violeta Stoimenova/Getty Images Drinking even small amounts of alcohol reduces your life expectancy, rigorous studies show. Only those with serious flaws suggest that moderate drinking is beneficial. That’s the conclusion of a review of 107 studies looking at […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/physicians-cite-barriers-in-addiction-care-study-reveals/ Physicians who fail to help patients suffering from addiction blame their institutions and their own limitations in skill, knowledge, available brainpower, and faith that interventions will help patients, a systematic review found. Researchers analyzed 283 international studies with data from 66,732 physicians who were asked about their reluctance to address addiction […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abortion-now-controlled-dangerous-substances/ Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive healthcare to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use approved by the FDA is to take the pills to induce […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-way-to-get-teens-mental-health-care/ Lauren Opladen remembers the agonizing wait all too well. At age 17, struggling with paralyzing depression after losing her brother to suicide and her father to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, her teacher suggested she seek help. So, she did. But she had to spend 3 days inside an emergency department at the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mhc-1-opathies-linked-to-ancient-retrovirus-infections/ SEATTLE — The genetic vulnerability to psoriasis and related autoimmune diseases may be traceable to evolutionary pressure to resist ancient infections by retroviruses. The theory is that variations in major histocompatibility complex class 1 (MHC-1) proteins, which play a key role in presenting pathogen-derived peptides to CD8+ T cells, may have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/persistent-anxiety-tied-to-future-dementia/ Persistent anxiety in older adults significantly increased the risk of all-cause dementia, particularly in those younger than 70. Chronic and new-onset anxiety were associated with higher risk of dementia, while people with resolved anxiety had similar risk of dementia as those without anxiety. The findings suggest that managing anxiety may be […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sprains-strains-and-acl-tears-these-are-nfl-players-most-common-injuries/ Touchdowns and torn ligaments. Hail Marys and hamstring pulls. Tackles and turf toe. Injuries can play as big a role in an NFL team’s successes or failures as the best game plans. “That’s part of the game,” New York Jets coach Robert Saleh said after quarterback Aaron Rodgers was lost for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eight-year-adhd-backlog-in-many-parts-of-uk-bbc-finds/ BBC Nelly Naylor (top left), Rob Reiss (bottom left), Katie Drinkwater (centre), and Louise Nichols (top right) are just some of many thousands who have been waiting for an assessment It would take more than eight years for the NHS to see all adult patients waiting for ADHD assessments in many […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/these-athletes-werent-doping-their-genes-made-it-look-like-they-did/ Testing for performance-enhancing drugs is expected by elite athletes as they arrive in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, but what happens if a red-flag result for doping isn’t one at all? This appeared to be the case for two athletes whose previous doping allegations — and contrasting findings years later […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/twice-yearly-injection-yields-zero-hiv-infections-for-high-risk-women-in-trial/ The long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug lenacapavir (Sunlenca) was highly effective in preventing HIV infection in cisgender women in high-risk countries, according to an interim analysis of the phase III PURPOSE 1 trial. Among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa and Uganda, preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with lenacapavir every 26 weeks […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trauma-patients-without-insurance-taken-off-life-support-sooner-study-finds/ Critically injured trauma patients without insurance had a higher risk of being taken off life-saving care sooner than their insured counterparts, according to findings from a retrospective cohort study of more than 300,000 U.S. adults. After adjustment for patient and hospital characteristics, those without insurance had significantly earlier withdrawal of life-sustaining […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/digital-therapies-compared-summertime-sadness-spravato-monotherapy-under-review/ Three different digital therapeutics, including SilverCloud and Headspace, showed generally similar improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms after 6 weeks in a randomized clinical trial. (JAMA Network Open) Can seasonal depression happen in the summer, too? (The Hill) Among nursing home residents, CYP2D6-metabolized opioids used with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants — like fluoxetine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/volunteering-would-feel-good-even-if-it-didnt-have-health-benefits-but-it-does/ After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week for the National Mental Health Alliance, an organization for relatives of people with mental illness. Altogether, Kellert, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-zombie-law-that-threatens-abortion-access/ Despite abortion bans across the country, total abortion numbers are on the rise. This is a testament to the tenacity of patients and the people working to support them — including abortion funds providing support with money, travel, and childcare, and providers working long hours, traveling, and leaning into innovations in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-slushy-drinks-dangerous-for-small-children/ In February of this year, headlines splashed across U.K. media: “Boy, four, hallucinated and clawed at his face after drinking slushy, mother says,” “Mum’s plea as ‘unconscious’ tot hospitalized after slurping iced slushy drink,” “My 3-Year-Old Son Nearly Died From Drinking a Slushy; Now I Want Them Banned.” According to these […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/many-tattoo-inks-are-contaminated-with-bacteria-researchers-say/ Share on PinterestThe overall risk of bacterial infection from being tattooed is low, but tighter regulations on tattoo ink could help prevent adverse events. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images Many types of sealed tattoo inks were found to contain harmful bacteria, according to a new study. Multiple species of bacteria were detected, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/these-states-rank-highest-and-lowest/ Share on PinterestA new report details which states provide the highest and lowest quality healthcare for women. South Agency/Getty Images A new state-by-state report ranking women’s healthcare has been released. It finds that the overturning of Roe v. Wade has made getting reproductive care difficult. Also, women are dying from preventable […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-it-improve-skin-health-and-sleep/ Share on PinterestCan TikTok’s popular Morning Shed trend really help improve your skin health and quality of sleep? Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy United The Morning Shed is a growing trend on TikTok. It involves starting your day by shedding layers of beauty and wellness products you apply before bed. Experts say the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/shambolic-medical-meeting-davita-whistleblower-suit-fda-mum-on-mdma/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. A ‘Shambolic’ Medical Conference A Nature reporter went inside a predatory medical conference, an experience described in the investigation as “shambolic.” The reporter attended the “25th Global Nephrology, Urology and Kidney Failure […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dr-scotus-will-now-see-your-next-patient/ Ron Harman King is CEO of Vanguard Communications, a healthcare marketing and practice management consulting firm, and author of “The Totally Wired Doctor: Social Media, the Internet & Marketing Technology for Medical Practice.” In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, JD, MS, explores the Supreme Court’s troubling trend of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ptsd-ran-high-among-physicians-during-covid-19-pandemic/ Nearly 1 in 5 physicians experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review and meta-analysis. In an analysis of 57 studies, the estimated pooled prevalence of PTSD among physicians was 18.3%, a figure more than 3 times higher than the general population, Manish Sood, MD, of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-much-exercise-do-children-really-need-and-what-type/ monkeybusinessimages/Get​ty Images I wasn’t a sporty child. Neither of my parents did any exercise, and if they thought I was keeping fit at school, they were wrong. In hindsight, this was a big mistake, as it is becoming increasingly clear that physical activity is hugely important for a child’s cognitive and physical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/republican-lawmakers-want-the-cdc-to-stay-in-its-lane/ Republican lawmakers argued that the CDC has overstepped its mission and needs to narrow its scope to communicable diseases during a hearing of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on Tuesday. The proposed House Appropriations Subcommittee Fiscal Year 2025 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-fast-do-we-get-out-of-shape-and-is-there-a-way-to-slow-the-loss/ 24K-Production/Getty Images Falling off track from your workout routine is inevitable. Life happens. You go on a trip. You sprain your ankle or start a new job. Then, once you find the time to resume training, you feel weak and out of breath. It can seem like all your good work […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/woman-needed-hiv-test-after-gp-used-old-genital-swab/ Science Photo Library A woman had to be tested for HIV after being given a vaginal examination with a swab already used on another patient, the health ombudsman has said. After the examination, at her GP surgery in Batley, Yorkshire, for a pre-existing health condition, the 40-year-old was told an old […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-may-now-know-how-the-placebo-effect-relieves-pain/ A section of a mouse brain viewed on a slide Stu Gray / Alamy A newly identified brain pathway in mice could explain why placebos, or interventions designed to have no therapeutic effect, still relieve pain. Developing drugs that target this pathway may lead to safer alternatives to pain medications like […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-first-orally-dissolving-birth-control-pill/ The FDA has approved the first orally disintegrating birth control pill, the agency announced on Tuesday. Branded as Femlyv, the product uses active ingredients — norethindrone acetate (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) — that have been approved in a swallowable form for more than half a century. “Femlyv is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/treat-heart-failure-more-like-cancer/ Early intensive uptitration of neurohormonal blockade therapy in patients with acute heart failure improves congestion and reduces longer term negative outcomes, a new analysis of the STRONG-HF trial suggested. Jan Biegus, lead author of the study from the Institute of Heart Diseases in Wroclaw, Poland, said in an interview that the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-to-use-psychology-to-hack-your-mind-and-fall-in-love-with-exercise/ If the idea of exercise seems more attractive to you than the reality, you will identify with Jessica Howard. She had always nurtured the vague intention of running a marathon, but had struggled to get off the sofa. “I didn’t run, I didn’t move,” she recalls. “I was a couch potato.” […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/skin-cancer-varies-with-sexual-orientation-study-finds/ Lifetime skin cancer prevalence in sexual minority (SM) Americans varied by race, ethnicity, and individual sexual identity compared with that in heterosexual peers, according to a large cross-sectional study. Addressing dynamics of each SM subgroup will require increasingly tailored prevention, screening, and research efforts, the study authors said. “We identified specific […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/who-upgrades-carcinogenicity-of-talc-and-acrylonitrile/ The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has reclassified talc from “possibly” to “probably” carcinogenic and reclassified acrylonitrile from “possibly carcinogenic” to “carcinogenic” to humans.  At a meeting last month in Lyon, France, 29 scientists from 13 countries that make up the IARC […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trumps-health-bidens-whereabouts-the-doctors-who-most-want-to-leave-their-jobs/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The age and health spotlight is pivoting to former president Donald Trump, who is now the oldest presidential nominee in history. (Washington Post) President Joe Biden’s health — and pulse — was questioned by some Republicans who asked why he remained out […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-skinny-on-what-we-know-about-the-microbiome-and-obesity/ As human microbiome studies proliferate, scientists are uncovering ways in which it can influence inflammation, chronic diseases, and even obesity. These findings are leading to promising clinical applications, such as the successful use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treating Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). However, there’s so much more to learn, said […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-anti-vegf-injections-might-increase-visual-acuity/ STOCKHOLM — A real-world analysis of retrospective data showed that administering more anti-VEGF injections over a 5-year time span to treat macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) was associated with greater improvements in visual acuity. The research team concluded that this demonstrates a need for more durable treatments and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/shifting-insulin-meal-timing-cuts-hospital-hypoglycemia/ TOPLINE: In a single-center study, shifting the timing of nutritional insulin from pre- to post-prandial reduced the risk for hypoglycemia without affecting rates of severe hyperglycemia or hospital length of stay. METHODOLOGY: The retrospective study performed at a community hospital evaluated adult inpatients receiving nutritional insulin. On June 28, 2019, hospital […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-criteria-flag-memory-disorder-often-mistaken-for-ad/ Proposed clinical criteria for a memory loss disorder that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), have been published. The new criteria for limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome (LANS) provide a framework for neurologists and other experts to classify the condition and offer a more precise diagnosis and potential treatments. “In our […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-pcsk9s-nearing-market-will-help-meet-cholesterol-targets/ The market for proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors to lower cholesterol is taking off with several new drugs being introduced or nearing the market, which will increase competition and enable more patients to reach low-density lipoprotein (LDL) goals, experts said. One new anti-PCSK9 agent — lerodalcibep from LIB Therapeutics […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-treating-high-blood-pressure-curb-dementia-risk/ High blood pressure is an established risk factor for neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. Long-standing evidence shows that treating hypertension can reduce its vascular consequences, but whether that is true for neurodegeneration is less clear. Valentin Fuster, MD, president of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York City told Medscape Medical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dangers-of-intramuscular-fat-tissue-are-often-underestimated/ The health consequences of excess visceral fat tissue are well known. But there is another type of fat accumulation in the body that increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In Molecular Aspects of Medicine, researchers warned that the dangers arising from intramuscular fat tissue are often underestimated. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-the-gut-microbiome-might-influence-diabetes-risk/ TOPLINE: Researchers identified diverse gut microbial features linked to type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggesting the gut microbiome’s significant role in its pathogenesis and potential for diagnostic biomarkers. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 8117 metagenomes from 10 cohorts across the United States, Europe, Israel, and China. Participants (mean age, 57.9 years; […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-soliris-biosimilar-approved-for-pnh-in-the-united-states/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two biosimilars to Soliris for the treatment of two rare diseases — paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a debilitating and potentially deadly blood disorder, and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome. The first, Bkemv (eculizumab-aeeb, Amgen), was approved in May, and the second, Epysqli (eculizumab-aagh, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-millions-are-trying-fda-authorized-alternatives/ Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/investigational-once-monthly-injectable-boosts-response-rate-in-acromegaly/ An investigational treatment for acromegaly — also known as gigantism — was safe and boosted biochemical control, according to final topline findings of the phase III ACROINNOVA 2 study. Meeting the primary endpoint of the 52-week, long-term safety and extension study, once-monthly octreotide subcutaneous depot (CAM2029) was well-tolerated and had a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mainstream-medicine-still-reluctant-to-order-lipid-panels-for-kids/ The practice of lipid screening in children still hasn’t taken off despite guideline recommendations to do so as early as age 9 years, according to a large cross-sectional study. U.S. records show that the prevalence of documented lipid screening of outpatients ages 9 to 21 years was a low 11.3% from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-ronny-jackson-have-an-active-medical-license/ The only medical report on former President Donald Trump’s condition after an attempted assassination comes from his former White House doctor, Rep. Ronny Jackson, MD, (R-Texas) — which has prompted scrutiny of Jackson’s medical credentials. Jackson holds an active license in Florida, according to the state’s online license verification system. However, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/delgocitinib-effective-for-hand-eczema-in-phase-3-studies/ TOPLINE: Topical delgocitinib, a pan-Janus kinase inhibitor, was well tolerated and reduced the severity and symptoms of disease in patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema, in two phase 3 trials. METHODOLOGY: Two randomized, multinational, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled, phase 3 trials, DELTA 1 (n = 487) and DELTA 2 (n = […]