Category:Health

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-bp-linked-to-faster-visual-field-progression-in-glaucoma/ Higher mean blood pressure (BP) levels were associated with faster rates of visual field progression in patients with glaucoma, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among 985 patients, the interaction terms of higher mean BP and higher standard deviation of BP were associated with faster annual mean deviation changes for both […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-potential-reason-behind-covid-vaccines-waning-benefit/ The inability of COVID vaccines to reach the long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow may explain their waning protection compared with vaccines for influenza or tetanus, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, study author Frances Eun-Hyung Lee, MD, of Emory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mek-inhibitor-scores-big-win-in-adults-children-with-neurofibromatosis-type-1/ Almost half of adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) responded to the investigational MEK inhibitor mirdametinib, a large multicenter study of the rare condition showed. Overall, 53 of 114 patients met response criteria, defined as ≥20% reduction in target plexiform neurofibroma (PN) volume on consecutive MRI scans. Responses occurred […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/response-duration-after-stopping-enfortumab-vedotin-in-bladder-cancer/ Patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who achieved a complete response after more than 8.5 months of single-agent enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) were able to be off treatment for over 2 years before needing to restart therapy, according to retrospective data presented at the recent European Society for Medical Oncology annual congress in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-often-do-doctors-use-new-weight-loss-drugs-in-kids/ This story is part of a series called “Ozempic: Weighing the Risks and Benefits.” It was produced in part through a grant from the NIHCM Foundation. When Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, attended a holiday party thrown by two patients she was treating for obesity, she noticed something unusual about […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/big-comeback-for-myeloma-drug-diy-cancer-therapy-gut-clues-to-bladder-cancer/ GSK announced that belantamab mafodotin (Blenrep) plus bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone improved overall survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma as compared with daratumumab (Darzalex) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone, coming full circle in a bid to return to the U.S. market after withdrawal in 2022. China-based BeiGene announced a rebranding as BeOne Medicines. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nmo-drug-looks-good-for-igg4-related-disease/ WASHINGTON — Patients with IgG4-related disease appeared to benefit from inebilizumab (Uplizna), currently approved for neuromyelitis optica (NMO), in a pivotal clinical trial. Just 10% of patients treated with the drug in the 135-person phase III study developed disease flares during 1 year of follow-up, compared with 60% of a placebo […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurse-suicides-high-during-the-pandemic-but-feared-surge-never-materialized/ Female nurses’ suicide risk remained higher but didn’t worsen through the COVID-19 pandemic compared with other women, according to a large retrospective cohort study. Female nurses had 21% and 41% higher suicide rates than their general population counterparts in the pre-pandemic years of 2018 and 2019, respectively, found researchers led by […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/group-sues-tennessee-over-racial-requirements-for-medical-boards/ A nonprofit dedicated to opposing diversity initiatives in medicine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirements surrounding the racial makeup of key medical boards in Tennessee. The Virginia-based Do No Harm filed the lawsuit earlier this month, marking the second legal battle the group has launched in the Volunteer State […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/an-update-on-therapeutics-for-covid-19/ Although the general population now has at least some immunity against COVID-19, the consequences of severe disease are frequently overlooked for certain patient populations, such as those with comorbidities or immune compromise. However, new research into COVID prophylaxis and therapeutics offers some hope that novel treatments may be on the horizon. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/betsi-move-some-vascular-surgeries-to-england-after-incident/ Getty Images A major surgery which between 10 and 15 patients have each year at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd will no longer take place at the hospital Some major operations will no longer be going ahead in north Wales, a health board has announced. Betsi Cadwaladr health board said it was pausing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/europe-rejects-cinainu-alopecia-kizfizo-neuroblastoma/ Europe’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended refusal of marketing authorizations for: Cinainu (allium/citrus/Paullinia/cacao), an herbal medicine intended to treat moderate to severe alopecia areata in children and adolescents Kizfizo (temozolomide) for the treatment of neuroblastoma in children older than 1 year Herbal Extracts Cinainu contains herbal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-recommends-vilobelimabfor-ards-induced-by-sars-cov-2/ Following a consultation with its emergency task force, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has backed a drug for adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by the SARS‑CoV-2 virus. As a result, the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended granting a marketing authorization “under exceptional circumstances” […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-lung-cancer-drugs-recommended-by-ema/ The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended eight medicines for approval this month, including two cancer drugs for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).  Repotrectinib for Advanced Cancers The regulatory body’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) supported granting a conditional marketing authorization for repotrectinib (Augtyro). The drug is intended […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/leqembi-okayed-for-subset-of-early-alzheimers-patients/ The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA’s) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting marketing authorization for Leqembi (lecanemab) to treat mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease, following a re-examination of the clinical data. The recommendation is only for patients who have one or no copies of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-primary-biliary-cholangitis-progression-and-symptoms/ Once clinical suspicion has been established for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), the “serologic hallmark” of the autoimmune disease are anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), present in approximately 90% to 95% of all patients. In fact, positive results for AMA in a patient with cholestasis is enough for diagnosis of PBC without a liver […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/primary-biliary-cholangitis-incidence-and-prevalence-growing/ Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has typically been considered a rare condition, with a pooled global estimated incidence of two per 100,000 people per year and an estimated prevalence of 15 per 100,000 people per year. But both its incidence and prevalence have been increasing, and it’s the most common cholestatic disease […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eyenovia-to-discontinue-late-stage-study-for-eye-drug/ (Reuters) -Eyenovia said on Friday it would terminate a late-stage study for its experimental drug-device combination to treat an eye disease after failing the main goal of slowing the progression of the condition. The disease, called pediatric progressive myopia, causes near-sightedness in early childhood, which worsens as the person grows. An […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/from-mexico-city-to-the-heights-of-leukemia-medicine/ If the name of leukemia specialist Jorge Cortes, MD, appears any more often in PubMed, they’ll need to name a wing after him.  Jorge Cortes, MD Over 30 years, Cortes has led or co-authored hundreds of studies, including many trials of landmark drugs to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). His work […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ct-scan-and-antibiotic-usage-trends-for-diverticulitis/ TOPLINE: Despite lower admission rates, the incidence of diverticulitis has increased over 8 years in the United States, along with an increased use of CT scans and a shift to penicillin-based antibiotics, a study found. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Epic Cosmos database of 186,138,130 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-topical-retinoids-are-key-to-every-acne-regimen/ LAS VEGAS — No matter which treatment regimen is recommended for patients with acne, it should always include a topical retinoid, according to dermatologist Hilary Baldwin, MD. Hilary Baldwin, MD Patients with successfully treated acne typically use an average of 2.53 different medications, Baldwin, director of the Acne Treatment & Research […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-than-800-million-people-worldwide-have-diabetes/ TOPLINE: Since 1990, the largest increase in diabetes prevalence has occurred in low-income and middle-income countries, whereas improvements in treatment have been greatest in high-income and industrialized nations and some emerging economies, especially in Latin America. These trends have widened the global gap in diabetes prevalence and treatment, with an increasing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pcos-linked-to-reduced-fertility-and-later-childbirth/ TOPLINE: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have 26% higher nulliparity rates and give birth at more advanced ages despite similar family aspirations and higher rates of fertility treatment. Later PCOS diagnosis is associated with double the rate of advanced maternal age at childbirth. METHODOLOGY: A prospective cohort study followed 14,247 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/air-pollution-raises-risk-for-spontaneous-preterm-birth/ TOPLINE: Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for spontaneous preterm birth, with peak vulnerability in the second trimester. Lower socioeconomic status, limited green space exposure, and extreme heat amplify this risk, whereas living around more trees provides protective effects. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-antibiotics-worsen-lung-immunity-during-flu/ TOPLINE: Antibiotic use during influenza infection increases lung eosinophils, impairing immunity against secondary bacterial pneumonia. This study highlights the detrimental effects of antibiotics on lung health during viral infections. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a murine model study to evaluate the impact of antibiotic use during influenza infection on lung immunity. Mice were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nirsevimab-resistance-mutations-rare-in-rsv-study-shows/ Nirsevimab (Beyfortus), an antibody targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is indicated for newborns and infants to prevent bronchiolitis. Available since September 2023, its widespread use may lead to resistance mutations. However, according to the French POLYRES study on prospective monitoring of nirsevimab, published recently in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, these mutations […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/one-stop-shops-for-patients-with-brca-mutations/ In 2012, a $25 million donation established the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. For years, the Basser Center was touted as the only comprehensive center for the research, treatment, and prevention of cancers related to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, which carry associations with cancers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-diabetes-and-dementia-in-long-term-care/ VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Conditions like diabetes and dementia are common in patients who are admitted to long-term care facilities, but aggressive management of these conditions in long-term care residents is not recommended, according to a presentation given at the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) 2024. Hospitalizations for hypoglycemia are risky for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/reassuring-data-on-glp-1-ras-and-pancreatic-cancer-risk/ PHILADELPHIA — New research provides more evidence that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) do not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. Instead, the large electronic health record (EHR) analysis of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) found those taking GLP-1 RAs had a significantly lower risk for pancreatic cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/davina-mccall-to-have-surgery-for-rare-brain-tumour/ Davina McCall is having surgery to remove a brain tumour, she has revealed. The TV presenter posted a video on Instagram to say she had been diagnosed with a rare type of benign tumour called a colloid cyst. A benign tumour is not cancerous, but such cysts tend to grow slowly, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-patients-dont-show-up/ For decades, no-show patients have proven to be a costly problem for physicians. In fact, missed appointments lead to a staggering $150 billion impact on the US healthcare system annually. The reasons patients opt out of appointments are as individual as the patient and include concerns about healthcare costs, long wait […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inevitable-that-ai-will-be-integrated-into-medical-care/ Medscape’s 2024 survey of over 5000 practicing clinicians from six European countries has showed there is more enthusiasm than apprehension about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. However, many doctors have reasonable concerns, and the survey reveals a worrying knowledge gap among physicians. Experts predict that it is inevitable […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-is-it-best-to-quit/ TOPLINE: Starting smoking cessation treatment within 9 months of a cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival across various cancer types, with the greatest survival benefit observed among patients who began the process within 6 months of their diagnosis.  METHODOLOGY: The 2020 Surgeon General’s report and recent evidence indicate that quitting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-and-early-predictor-of-future-dementia/ Signs of frailty may signal future dementia more than a decade before cognitive symptoms occur, in new findings that may provide a potential opportunity to identify high-risk populations for targeted enrollment in clinical trials of dementia prevention and treatment. Results of an international study assessing frailty trajectories showed frailty levels notably […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/not-all-women-get-the-same-cancer-care/ Socioeconomic factors and education levels significantly affect access to cancer screening and best-suited care for women in Europe, according to a recently published report by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO). The report said inequalities in screening and care are prevalent among marginalized communities such as minority ethnic groups and LGBTQ+ people. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/frequent-ed-visits-and-risk-for-severe-maternal-morbidity/ TOPLINE: Pregnant individuals, particularly younger and Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black women, with four or more visits to the emergency department (ED) in the United States are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM) at the time of birth. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cohort study using data from the Massachusetts Pregnancy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/larger-study-supports-safety-of-tetracyclines-during-early-pregnancy/ The link between first trimester tetracycline exposure and major congenital malformations (MCMs) was not supported by a large cohort study based on Sweden’s national registers. Incidence of any MCM diagnosed in the first year of life reached 39.75 cases per 1,000 exposed infants versus a similar 38.76 cases per 1,000 unexposed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-cannot-provide-care-with-our-hands-tied-behind-our-backs/ While pledging to “make America healthy again,” President-elect Donald Trump gave former environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — whose curriculum vitae includes neither scientific background nor a medical degree — carte blanche to “go wild” on health under his administration. These two announcements seem incompatible with each other. Aside from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-selected-to-lead-hhs/ (MedPage Today) — Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the president-elect announced. The move is expected to send a jolt through the medical and public health community… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/112913 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:24:36 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adding-hipec-boosts-survival-in-recurrent-ovarian-cancer/ Adding hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to cytoreductive surgery significantly improved overall survival (OS) in women with platinum-sensitive, recurrent epithelial ovarian carcinoma, a phase III randomized trial showed. In over 400 women at first epithelial ovarian cancer recurrence, those who received HIPEC had a median OS of 54.3 months compared with 45.8 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-brain-delivered-gene-therapy-approved-for-aadc-deficiency/ The FDA granted accelerated approval to eladocagene exuparvovec (Kebilidi) to treat children and adults with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, the agency announced Thursday. The treatment is the first approved gene therapy for AADC deficiency, the FDA said. People with this rare disorder have decreased AADC activity that causes severe […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/faricimab-vs-aflibercept-in-diabetic-macular-edema/ Intraretinal hyperreflective foci, intraretinal hard exudates, and epiretinal membrane formation were lower after treatment with faricimab (Vabysmo) compared with aflibercept (Eylea) for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), according to an analysis presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Jennifer Lim, MD, of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/weight-loss-medications-may-also-ease-chronic-pain/ Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising alternative to opioids Source link : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2456295-weight-loss-medications-may-also-ease-chronic-pain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Author : Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:34:00 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/debunking-fluoride-misinfo-mummy-gets-ct-scan-come-quit-my-np-job-with-me/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on X that President-elect Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water, @epidemiologistkat took to TikTok to dispel misinformation about fluoride and emphasize its health benefits. Ob/gyn Karen […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/evidence-of-resistance-to-standard-malaria-therapy-for-severe-cases/ Partial resistance to artemisinin, the recommended treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, occurred in Ugandan children with severe disease who were treated with the drug, and some treated patients had recurrence of their infection, according to a small prospective study. Artemisinin partial resistance — defined as a half-life for parasite clearance of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/accuracy-of-skin-cancer-diagnosis-varies-by-physician-exam-method/ The accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis varied by lesion type, physician specialty and experience, and examination method, with the greatest accuracy observed for dermatologists using dermoscopy, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Across 100 studies, experienced dermatologists had 5.7-fold higher odds of accurate diagnosis of melanoma using dermoscopy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-react-to-texas-rule-requiring-them-to-ask-about-immigration-status/ A new Texas rule that requires hospitals to ask patients about immigration status has raised concern about further straining trust between physicians and their patients, according to experts who spoke with MedPage Today. “As a doctor who has chosen to work in safety net hospitals, which are designed to care for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sdpa-marks-its-30th-year-of-supporting-physician-associates/ LAS VEGAS — As Amber Blair, PA-C, delivered her presidential address to members of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) at its annual fall meeting, she reflected on the growth of the organization since its founding in 1994 by Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA. Back then, the organization had just […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/birth-control-and-abortion-pill-requests-have-surged-since-trump-won-the-election/ Hours after Donald Trump was elected president for the second time, Clayton Alfonso, MD, had two messages from patients seeking to replace their intrauterine devices (IUDs). Over the next few days, three women inquired about getting their tubes tied. All of them said the election was the reason they were making […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-fda-rules-for-tv-drug-ads-simpler-language-and-no-distractions/ The ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking, or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look, as new rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications’ risks and side effects. The FDA spent more than 15 years crafting the guidelines, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alarming-surge-in-alcohol-related-liver-transplants-in-younger-adults/ Rates of alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants surged over the past two decades, with particularly steep increases among younger adults in recent years, an analysis of U.S. data showed. From 2005 to 2021, hospitalizations for AILD doubled from 63 to 129 per 100,000 women, while increasing from 187 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/13m-award-for-covid-vax-refuser-doc-sentenced-for-threats-to-blow-up-hospital/ A federal jury awarded $13 million to a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan who said she was fired for refusing the COVID shot. (CBS Detroit) Omar Marar, MD, who threatened to blow up a Michigan hospital, was sentenced to 6 months of probation. Marar reportedly was in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surgeons-billed-2-billion-for-unnecessary-spine-surgeries-report/ More than 200,000 Medicare patients with back pain underwent $2 billion worth of unnecessary surgeries, including spinal fusion and/or laminectomy or vertebroplasty, over a recent 3-year period, according to an analysis of Medicare claims data from the Lown Institute. If unnecessary, such procedures put patients at risk of blood clots, pneumonia, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/infection-plus-pollution-equals-increased-alzheimers-risk/ The combination of a history of infections and exposure to traffic-related air pollution increased the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by 177% in adults aged 60-75 years, based on data from approximately 100,000 individuals. A growing evidence base suggests that vulnerability to infections plays a role in the development of AD, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/folic-acid-to-be-added-to-flour-to-help-stop-birth-defects/ Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic acid to flour could prevent around 200 cases of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, every year, and improve the health of pregnant women, says the government, which is giving […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/state-medical-boards-lax-when-it-comes-to-doctor-discipline/ State medical boards aren’t doing enough to discipline potentially dangerous doctors, according to a report from Public Citizen. On average, the rate of serious disciplinary actions such as license revocation was 0.81 per 1,000 doctors, a 12% decrease from the previous report (0.92 per 1,000 doctors), according to Robert Oshel, PhD, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/full-house-stars-cancer-fluoride-fears-go-mainstream-florida-doctor-arrested/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. “Full House” actor Dave Coulier, 65, revealed he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. (People) The latest tally of the McDonald’s onion E. coli outbreak reports that at least 104 were sickened and 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC. Thanks to Robert F. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baby-milk-prices-punish-those-who-dont-breastfeed/ Clare Smyrell Clare Smyrell says it feels “petty” to ban special offers on formula The high price of baby formula makes parents feel “punished” for not breastfeeding, mums and dads have told the BBC. The cost of baby milk has surged in recent years, while retailers in the UK are not […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/risk-score-predicts-gi-bleeding-among-post-pci-patients/ PHILADELPHIA — Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among patients on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) remains risky in terms of morbidity and mortality, but the Predicting Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Stent Implantation and Subsequent Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (PRECISE-DAPT) score could help predict that risk, according to a study […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-state-law-will-restrict-health-insurers-use-of-ai/ California is taking aim at algorithms used by insurers to make prior authorization and other coverage decisions with a new law that will put limitations on how artificial intelligence (AI)–generated formulas are employed. The state also will start requiring providers to inform consumers when patient communications are generated by AI. The […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-approach-to-avoid-health-risks-from-wildfire-smoke/ Some pulmonologists and other experts are not breathing easy over projections of a potential global health crisis due to wildfires. The United Nations projects a 14% global increase in extreme fires by 2030, a 30% jump by the end of 2050, and a 50% increase by the end of the century. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/burden-of-noninfectious-uveitis-on-quality-of-life/ TOPLINE: Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) significantly affects quality of life (QOL), with both adult and pediatric patients having lower scores on measures of physical and mental health-related QOL (HRQOL) than people without the eye condition. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 10 studies involving adult and pediatric patients with NIU. Data were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sex-complicates-stroke-risk-scoring-in-af/ The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) caused a stir when they recommended in their latest atrial fibrillation (AF) management guideline that gender no longer be included in the decision to initiate oral anticoagulation therapy. The move aims to level the playing field between men and women and follows a more nuanced […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-prescribing-decisions-compounded-or-brand-name/ The decision to prescribe a compounded or brand-name glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication for obesity treatment was never simple, but recent developments have complicated it further. Both Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to place their GLP-1 medications, tirzepatide and semaglutide, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brca1-2-carriers-face-higher-risk-for-second-primary-cancer/ TOPLINE: Survivors of breast cancer who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variants face increased risks for second primary cancers, including contralateral breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and colorectal cancer. The 10-year cumulative risk for contralateral breast cancer, for instance, was 16% in BRCA1 carriers and 12% in BRCA2 carriers. METHODOLOGY: The risk […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gps-should-play-a-role/ Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that triggers a local immuno-inflammatory response, potentially leading to periodontal tissue destruction and tooth loss. Affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide, periodontitis is recognized as a significant public health issue. It is also linked to a number of other conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/workplace-violence-common-in-urban-eds/ TOPLINE: A new study has found that workplace violence (WPV) is common among healthcare workers in urban emergency departments (EDs), with 25% involving physical violence. Nurses and younger workers are at higher risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study over 2 months in 2023 in the ED of a large urban […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-long-term-health-risks-in-thyroid-cancer-survivors/ CHICAGO — New research is illuminating the long-term health consequences faced by patients with thyroid cancer in areas related to fertility, bone health, and cardiovascular disease. According to researchers, thyroid cancer may increase the likelihood that women, but not men, are later diagnosed with infertility. Additionally, although patients with thyroid cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/semaglutide-2-4-mg-could-cut-medical-costs-for-some/ SAN ANTONIO — Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) was associated with a 22% reduction in annual medical costs in people with overweight/obesity and heart failure, new research from Novo Nordisk found. The significant year-to-year reduction of more than $6500 in total medical costs suggests that the drug “can be an attractive treatment […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prenatal-stress-tied-to-higher-risk-for-childhood-epilepsy/ Persistent prenatal distress is associated with a significantly increased risk for epilepsy in offspring, a new study showed.  Investigators emphasized that the risk was only slightly elevated, indicating that most infants born to mothers experiencing moderate stress will not develop epilepsy.  Yuto Arai, MD The findings confirm more general reports of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pharmacies-vote-to-reduce-services-in-first-protest-action/ MARK MARLOW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock This is the first time pharmacists have voted to take action in their history Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/charity-calls-for-prostate-cancer-testing-of-high-risk-men/ Getty Images Screening men born with a high risk of developing prostate cancer, once they reach the age of 45, makes financial sense, a cancer charity says. But Prostate Cancer Research also acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men. There is no prostate-cancer screening programme in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/perioperative-anti-pd-1-in-soft-tissue-sarcoma-boosts-disease-free-survival/ Adding a PD-1 inhibitor to standard of care improved disease-free survival (DFS) in stage III soft-tissue sarcoma of the extremity, a randomized trial showed. In patients with mostly undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas, 2-year DFS with the addition of preoperative and postoperative pembrolizumab (Keytruda) infusions reached 67%, as compared with 52% with standard […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gabapentinoids-tied-to-hip-fractures-in-older-adults/ Gabapentinoids — pregabalin and gabapentin — were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip fracture remained high after adjusting for other central nervous system medications. Gabapentinoids — gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) — were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-trump-adopt-the-current-ftcs-antitrust-posture/ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Chair Lina Khan took an aggressive approach to tackling anticompetitive behavior in the healthcare space. MedPage Today asked policy experts and physicians whether a Trump administration would continue down that same path. “With respect to competition, it has actually been really heartening to see the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/air-pollution-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk/ Exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a population-based cohort study of more than 400,000 births at one major California health system. Spontaneous preterm birth positively correlated with exposure to particulate matter 2.5 μm or less in diameter (PM2.5) (adjusted odds ratio […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/targeted-combination-shows-promise-in-metastatic-kidney-cancer/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than half of patients with newly diagnosed metastatic kidney cancer responded to a novel drug combination, which held disease progression at bay for 2 years, a small multicenter clinical study showed. Frontline treatment with pazopanib (Votrient) plus bevacizumab (Avastin) led to an objective response rate (ORR) of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-there-some-words-that-doctors-should-never-use/ Some “never-words” should not be used in conversations with seriously ill patients, according to a group warning against language that shuts down patient questions, offends, or limits decision-making. A physician may say, “Your mother needs to be intubated” or “she needs a transplant,” which can effectively shut down a patient or […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-drugs-could-help-people-with-alcohol-use-disorder/ Some GLP-1 receptor agonists may hold promise as treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a Swedish observational study suggested. Among more than 200,000 individuals with AUD, those taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) had a 36% reduced risk for AUD-related hospitalization compared with those not taking a GLP-1 agent (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rsv-severity-deaths-on-par-with-flu-and-covid/ In the years before the introduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, the virus was linked with substantial hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths among adults, according to a cross-sectional analysis of CDC data. Adjusted analysis showed estimated RSV-associated hospitalization rates ranging from 48.9 per 100,000 adults during […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/stroke-risk-is-changing-with-the-climate/ The world endured its hottest summer on record in 2024, and the transition to fall brought devastation from multiple hurricanes in the U.S. The growing effects of climate change are widespread and becoming more severe. Now, new research is making it apparent that my field of neurointerventional surgery must confront the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/frailty-tied-to-future-dementia/ Frailty was tied to a higher risk of future dementia in older adults. Trajectories rose more rapidly 4 to 9 years before dementia onset. The analysis included 30,000 participants in the U.S. and U.K. Frailty — a measure of health deficits in multiple body systems — was tied to future risk […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/1-in-5-adults-report-anxiety-depression-new-esketamine-warning-autism-dx-up-175/ One in five adults said they experienced any symptoms of anxiety or depression in a 2-week period, according to a 2022 CDC survey. The FDA added a warning to the label of esketamine nasal spray (Spravato), noting that long-term cognitive and memory impairments have been reported with ketamine misuse or abuse. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-weekly-oral-hiv-drug-safe-in-early-trial-of-healthy-volunteers/ Data from a phase Ia clinical trial of an oral, long-acting integrase inhibitor (GS-1720) in development for HIV demonstrated promising safety in healthy adults without HIV. The findings were presented at the recent IDWeek annual meeting in Los Angeles. In this MedPage Today video, Joseph Eron, MD, of the University of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-overdose-deaths-are-down-giving-experts-hope-for-an-enduring-decline/ The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to provisional CDC data released Wednesday. That’s down 14% from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mounting-evidence-points-to-air-pollution-as-a-cause-of-eczema/ Air pollution is hard to avoid, particularly for city dwellers Ron Adar/Alamy Air pollution is increasingly being linked to a raised risk of eczema, with the latest study showing a clear relationship between the exposure and the skin condition. Vehicles and power plants release pollutant particles with a diameter of 2.5 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/electronic-symptom-screening-in-kids-with-cancer-boosts-quality-of-care/ Symptom screening improved symptom scores among children with cancer compared with usual care, two randomized trials showed. Among 445 patients in one trial, the mean 8-week Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool (SSPedi) score (range 0-60, with higher scores indicating more bothersome symptoms) was 7.9 in patients who underwent symptom screening three […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alzheimers-researcher-placed-on-leave-war-on-drug-recovery-lax-coroner-oversight/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Alzheimer’s Researcher Faces Scrutiny Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher and the head of a major neuroscience institute at the University of Southern California (USC), was placed on an indefinite […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hallucinogens-tied-to-striking-increased-risk-of-ssd/ Emergency department (ED) visits related to hallucinogen use are linked to a 21-fold increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD), results of a large population-based study show. Daniel T. Myran, MD Results of the cohort study that included nearly a million people: Those with no history of psychosis who had an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trumps-age-is-it-a-risk/ When president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term he will become the oldest president ever inaugurated — raising questions as to whether the 78-year-old is at risk of a major health event while in office. S. Jay Olshansky, PhD, of the University of Illinois Chicago, and colleagues previously […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sti-epidemic-slows-as-new-syphilis-and-gonorrhea-cases-fall-in-the-u-s/ The U.S. syphilis epidemic slowed dramatically last year, gonorrhea cases fell, and chlamydia cases remained below prepandemic levels, according to federal data released Tuesday. The numbers represented some good news about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which experienced some alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/targeted-magnetic-stimulation-slows-alzheimers-progression-in-phase-ii-study/ A personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) protocol, designed to stimulate the precuneus within the default mode network, was well tolerated and significantly slowed clinical decline in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to data from a small phase II trial presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) annual meeting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-we-now-think-the-myopia-epidemic-can-be-slowed-or-even-reversed/ I vividly remember getting my first pair of glasses as a child. My mum is very near-sighted and dispatched me to the optician every year. My older sister was diagnosed at around the age of 8 and I prayed I wouldn’t follow suit for fear of being made fun of, but […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wounds-in-fentanyl-users-exposed-to-xylazine-described/ TOPLINE: A case series highlights the features of severe, necrotic skin wounds among hospitalized adults associated with xylazine exposure, including 9% that involved exposed deep structures such as bone or tendon. METHODOLOGY: The alpha-2 agonist xylazine, a veterinary sedative, is increasingly detected in fentanyl used illicitly in the United States and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/patients-with-cushing-syndrome-face-higher-glaucoma-risk/ TOPLINE: Patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) have a higher risk for glaucoma than the general population, with the clinical manifestations appearing at a younger age. The risk persisted regardless of the remission status of CS or the degree of elevation of urinary free cortisol levels. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-sexually-transmitted-fungal-infection-emerges-in-msm/ A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging sexually transmitted fungal infection in four adults in the United States, according to a paper published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). TMVII is a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-docs-wish-med-students-knew/ Despite 4 years of med school and 3-7 years in residency, when you enter the workforce as a doctor, you still have much to learn. There is only so much your professors and attending physicians can pack in. Going forward, you’ll continue to learn on the job and via continuing education. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-uneven-burden-of-idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension-in-us-women/ TOPLINE: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) affects 3.44 per 10,000 women aged 18-55 years in the United States. Significant geographic variation in cases of the condition exists, potentially reflecting factors such as the prevalence of obesity. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using data from Medicaid claims and electronic health records […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nonsensical-limits-on-support-drugs-complicate-cancer-care/ A young woman with breast cancer was experiencing such intense hot flashes from her triplet chemotherapy regimen, AC-T, that she begged to stop treatment. Her oncologist, Ramy Sedhom, MD, suggested she take oxybutynin, an inexpensive drug for overactive bladder that has been shown to help reduce hot flashes. But her insurer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-tavr-for-aortic-regurgitation-moves-to-phase-3-trial/ WASHINGTON — A phase 3 randomized trial will soon begin for the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device for the treatment of aortic valve regurgitation after promising results in a 2-year initial study. If this novel option performs as well as surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in the coming trial, […]