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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/round-face-a-viral-terms-real-diagnostic-implications/ Popular videos and social media posts have identified cortisol as the main culprit behind facial puffiness, but many disorders can underlie such symptoms. Here’s how to diagnose them. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/round-face-viral-terms-real-diagnostic-implications-2024a1000kia?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-11-11 13:09:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fmt-with-bezlotoxumab-in-ibd-patients-with-recurrent-cdi/ The addition of bezlotoxumab to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) does not provide any clear added benefit in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), according to a randomized controlled trial. “Given the high efficacy of FMT, the addition of bezlotoxumab may not provide a further reduction in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/oral-semaglutide-25-mg-dose-may-provide-most-benefit/ SAN ANTONIO — Oral semaglutide 25 mg appears to be just as effective in promoting weight loss and other beneficial outcomes as are the investigational 50-mg oral dose and the injectable 2.4-mg dose (Wegovy), in new research. Data from Novo Nordisk’s OASIS 4 trial suggest that “oral semaglutide 25 mg may […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-matters-most-for-young-patients-with-crc/ Mental health, family planning, and career aspirations are among the unique challenges faced by younger adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) — issues that may not be adequately addressed by cancer care providers, a new survey showed. “We tend to think of cancer as a disease of older populations, but it’s […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/financial-navigation-intervention-helps-cancer-patients/ TOPLINE: A financial navigation (FN) intervention significantly improved financial toxicity scores among patients with cancer, with mean scores increasing from 6.4 to 13.3. The intervention was highly accepted, with 96% of participants receiving financial assistance. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted the study at the North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-factors-critical-to-reducing-family-physician-burnout/ Family physician burnout rates are among the highest in medicine. More than half (51%) reported burnout in a Medscape report this year; only emergency physicians (63%) and obstetricians/gynecologists and oncologists (both 53%) had higher rates. In a recent study, researchers examined what’s driving the burnout through a serial cross-sectional survey of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-19-linked-to-increased-risk-for-pemphigus-pemphigoid/ TOPLINE: COVID-19 infection increases the risk for autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs), specifically pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid, according to a study that also found that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a reduced risk for these conditions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using data from the TriNetX Analytics Network, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rituximab-cyclophosphamide-compared-in-pediatric-vasculitis/ TOPLINE: Rituximab and cyclophosphamide are equally effective in achieving remission or low disease activity rates in childhood-onset antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (AAV), and those who received rituximab required a significantly lower steroid dose than those who received cyclophosphamide or a combination therapy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated the efficacy of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, or […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetes-kidney-disease-may-raise-cardiovascular-risk-years-sooner/ Share on PinterestNew research indicates that people with CKM syndrome may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease up to 28 years earlier. Marko Cvetkovic/Getty Images New research reports that people with chronic kidney disease have an elevated cardiovascular disease risk eight years earlier than people without the disease. Researchers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/many-patients-with-cancer-visit-eds-before-diagnosis/ More than one third of patients with cancer visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before their diagnosis, according to a study of medical records from Ontario, Canada. Researchers examined Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) data that had been gathered from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2021. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inching-toward-a-blood-test-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/ A small panel of circulating biomarkers may reliably distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) from similar conditions that cause left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), researchers found. From proteomic profiling of nearly 5,000 proteins, five were selected as potential flags for HCM based on protein concentrations being disproportionately higher or lower in HCM relative to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/building-an-ai-army-of-digital-twins-to-fight-cancer/ A patient has cancer. It’s decision time. Clinician and patient alike face, really, the ultimate challenge when making those decisions. They have to consider the patient’s individual circumstances, available treatment options, potential side effects, relevant clinical data such as the patient’s genetic profile and cancer specifics, and more. “That’s a lot […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/executive-resigns-after-damning-report/ Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Sue Hill will officially resign as Betsi Cadwaladr’s executive director of finance in December A health board executive member will resign after “deliberate” incorrect accounting was found in her department two years ago. Sue Hill, executive director of finance at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-urges-vulnerable-to-get-covid-and-flu-vaccines/ People in clinically at-risk groups are being urged to get their free Covid-19 and flu vaccinations this winter. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said only 27% of those eligible for the Covid vaccine, and 35% of those eligible for a flu vaccine in the two areas – plus Royston, in Hertfordshire – […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/endometriosis-ups-risk-for-postpartum-psychiatric-disorders/ Women with endometriosis have a much higher risk of being diagnosed with several psychiatric disorders during the postpartum period according to an oral abstract presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 2024 Scientific Congress and Expo in Denver, Colorado. Researchers compared rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, mood disturbance (temporary low […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-perils-of-heat-waves-for-vulnerable-older-adults/ TOPLINE: Heat waves are associated with an increase in heat-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths among dually eligible individuals older than 65 years. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted a retrospective time-series study using national Medicare and Medicaid data from 2016 to 2019 to assess the link between heat waves during warm […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ama-delegates-tackle-protections-for-lgbtqia-athletes/ Participation of LGBTQIA+ athletes in sports earned a mixed response during the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates interim meeting in Orlando, Florida on Saturday. The LGBTQ+ Section introduced a policy statement calling for the AMA to support reducing barriers to sports for the LGBTQIA+ community by educating physicians about […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ama-delegates-dive-into-water-bead-injuries-patients-scanxiety-over-test-results/ Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) Saturday attacked dozens of worsening obstacles they blamed for making safe patient care increasingly difficult — and in some cases impossible — to provide. During its legislation-focused committee discussion Saturday in Orlando, Florida — part of its annual November interim […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-see-death-as-a-failure-what-we-heard-this-week/ “I think in medicine, just like in society, we see death as a failure — and we do everything we can to avoid failure.” — Shoshana Ungerleider, MD, president and founder of the nonprofit End Well, discussing death and dying. “As Americans, we have greater exposure to food additives than any […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-risk-of-kidney-cancer-recurrence-after-ablative-therapy/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Minimally invasive ablative therapy for early kidney cancer had an increased risk of local and metastatic recurrence, which is associated with increased mortality, Swedish investigators reported. The population-based study showed more than a four-fold increase in the risk of locoregional recurrence and almost a two-fold increased risk of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/paying-docs-for-prior-authorizations-among-the-hot-topics-at-the-ama-meeting/ Paying physicians and their staff for their time spent on dealing with prior authorization requests and denials was a lively topic of conversation at Saturday’s session of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates interim meeting in Orlando, Florida. One of the delegates’ reference committees considered a resolution submitted by […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-i-get-a-handheld-ultrasound/ Guttman is an associate professor of emergency medicine. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way clinicians diagnose and manage patients by enabling real-time ultrasound exams directly at the bedside. Unlike traditional ultrasound, where a technician performs the exam and a specialist interprets the images without examining the patient, POCUS allows clinicians […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/car-t-cell-therapy-for-kidney-cancer-builds-on-efficacy-record/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A CD70-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for advanced kidney cancer continued to show durable activity in treatment-refractory patients, according to updated results from a prospective study. Overall, a fourth of patients with CD70 total positive score (TPS) ≥50 had objective responses to ALLO-316, increasing to 40% of patients with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-cold-medicine-ingredient-may-soon-be-pulled-from-shelves/ The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/who-needs-a-defibrillator-after-mi-fda-recs-on-inferior-vena-cava-filters/ TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-the-astronomical-rise-in-incarceration-means-for-womens-health/ Shuford is a medical student. Spencer is an assistant professor of medicine. As a physician and medical student, we have bore witness to much preventable suffering. A recent patient diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer exemplified this. Widely considered a preventable cancer, this woman had an abnormal pap smear 10 years […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-the-ama-need-to-right-size-its-house-of-delegates/ Is the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates too large for its own good? That’s one of the questions outgoing AMA CEO James Madara, MD, presented during his speech Friday in Orlando, Florida at the opening night of the delegates’ interim meeting. “In my first appearance in this house in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fixing-medicare-cuts-reforming-prior-auth-among-amas-top-priorities-says-ama-prez/ Declining Medicare reimbursement and continuing prior authorization hassles for physicians were among the familiar themes sounded by American Medical Association (AMA) President Bruce Scott, MD, at Friday evening’s opening session of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Scott, an otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky, described one of his […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/promising-os-at-5-years-with-chemo-free-combo-in-urothelial-cancer/ Combination therapy with enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) was associated with durable responses and meaningful survival in cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, according to 5-year follow-up results from a phase Ib/II study presented at the recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) annual congress in Barcelona. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-panel-backs-cryoablation-in-early-breast-cancer-as-alternative-to-surgery/ An FDA panel on Thursday endorsed a cryoablation system as an alternative to surgery for some early breast cancer patients. By a 9-5 vote, the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee agreed the benefits of the ProSense cryoablation system in combination with adjuvant endocrine therapy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-adds-new-warning-to-glp-1-drugs/ Labels of all GLP-1 receptor agonists now carry a warning about pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. The warning affects all treatments containing GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dulaglutide (Trulicity), exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon BCise), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and lixisenatide (Adlyxin). This drug class, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpac-tackles-accuracy-of-medicare-advantage-network-directories/ Inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage (MA) directories listing in-network providers — often criticized as being too “narrow” — and flaws in rules governing them need to be addressed to prevent situations that are “horrible,” “unfair,” and can harm beneficiaries, some members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) said during its public […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-car-t-cell-therapy-approved-for-leukemia/ The FDA approved obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel; Aucatzyl) for treating relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults, the agency announced on Friday. Of note, unlike other CAR T-cell therapies, the CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy will have no requirement for a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-obe-cel-for-all/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved obecabtagene autoleucel, or obe-cel (AUTO1, Autolus Therapeutics) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Approval of the CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T) — which, according to Autolus, was specifically “designed to have a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-likely-to-undo-several-of-bidens-executive-orders-on-health/ Passing laws to overturn Democrats’ healthcare initiatives might take a while, but there are plenty of Biden administration health policies that the Trump administration may undo in relatively short order, according to health policy experts. Membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) and participation in the Paris climate accords — two […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/midlife-choices-may-offset-genetic-risk-for-dementia-stroke-late-life-depression/ Healthy lifestyle choices in midlife may offset genetic risks for dementia, stroke, and late-life depression. Brain Care Scores measure modifiable risk factors for age-related brain diseases. Compared with lower Brain Care Scores, higher scores were tied to reduced risk of brain disease in people with genetic predisposition to such diseases. Healthier […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/an-emergency-docs-experience-contracting-ebola/ 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/patients-with-obesity-shed-pounds-with-drug-free-capsule/ SAN ANTONIO — Use of an oral biodegradable drug-free capsule led to more weight loss among patients with overweight or obesity compared with placebo, according to the randomized RESET trial. Among 279 patients, mean change in body weight from baseline to week 24 was -6.6% for those using the Epitomee capsule […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/whens-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-and-covid-shots/ If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble so far this fall. But COVID-19 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/italian-restaurant-that-arrived-in-wichita-five-years-ago-is-about-to-pack-up-leave-town/ An Italian restaurant chain that Wichita excitedly greeted at the Wichita Waterfront in the summer of 2019 is about to close. The Old Spaghetti Factory at 1421 Waterfront will open for the last time on Sunday, Nov. 24. After that, the chain will pack up all the velvet couches and antique […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dawsons-creek-star-has-cancer-radiotherapy-tattoos-case-of-petticoat-cancer/ Actor James Van Der Beek, who starred in the popular 1990s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” revealed he has colorectal cancer. (CNN) And Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced he has esophageal cancer. (CNN) Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — “healthy” fats found in fatty fish, nuts, and some plant […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/overcoming-the-challenges-of-applying-car-t-cell-therapy-to-solid-tumors/ Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has had a transformational impact on the treatment of aggressive hematologic malignancies. The therapies have given life-extending options to patients who have exhausted other potential options. An obvious next step in the development and growth of CAR T-cell therapies has been the jump to solid […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnostic-delays-in-axial-spondyloarthritis/ Expansion of treatment options for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has brought attention to documented delays in diagnosis, which is estimated to be an average of 6.7 years worldwide. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two forms: axSpA, which affects the spine and sacroiliac joints predominantly, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Manifestation of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/slow-start-for-ai-assisted-screening-for-diabetic-retinopathy-despite-promise/ While artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted detection of diabetic retinopathy has the potential to expand access to screening, few patients with diabetes have been evaluated with the technology since it received FDA approval in 2021, a retrospective cohort study suggested. AI imaging was used in 2.2% since 2021 based on reimbursement codes, indicating […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/axial-spondyloarthritis-treatment-update-medpage-today/ For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who do not benefit from or cannot take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), new treatment options include agents in multiple drug classes. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two manifestations: axSpA, which predominantly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Axial spondyloarthritis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ivermectin-found-to-have-dual-effect-in-rosacea/ TOPLINE:  Topical ivermectin treatment was found to increase Staphylococcus epidermidis on the skin of patients with rosacea, in addition to reducing density of Demodex, in a small study.  METHODOLOGY: In this single-center, open label study, 10 adults (mean age, 66.4 years) with papulopustular rosacea were treated with 1% ivermectin cream daily […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-multiple-sclerosis/ The quest to understand and slow disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) continued in 2024, with research revealing possible new treatments and furthering knowledge about the disease course. Highly effective disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have succeeded in reducing MS relapses, but when relapses are prevented, progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-tied-to-glp-1-drug-research-monkey-jailbreak-congressman-has-cancer/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Diabetes and weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) was listed as a contributing factor in the death of a 58-year-old nurse from Scotland who died of multiple organ failure, septic shock, and pancreatitis. (BBC) Healthcare-associated infections declined in U.S. hospitals last year, according […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-rsv-medpage-today/ This year’s headlines on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) focused largely on the relatively new vaccines — including a new option, expanded FDA approvals, and updated CDC recommendations — plus a potential new monoclonal antibody for protecting infants. FDA Approvals and Expansions In May, the FDA approved the mRNA-1345 RSV vaccine (mResvia) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-semaglutide-increase-risk-for-optic-neuropathy/ TOPLINE: The use of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is not associated with an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both conditions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the TriNetX Analytics Network […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-a-failed-confirmatory-trial-may-not-mean-a-failed-drug/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sometimes allows cancer drugs with accelerated approvals to remain on the market after confirmatory trials fail. The FDA’s Richard Pazdur, MD, and Gautam Mehta, MD, explained why in a recent article in Journal of Clinical Oncology. In short, Pazdur and Mehta highlighted that a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/update-coming-for-thyroid-disease-in-pregnancy-guidelines/ CHICAGO — A preview of much-anticipated updates to guidelines on managing thyroid disease in pregnancy shows key changes to recommendations in the evolving field, ranging from consideration of the chance of spontaneous normalization of thyroid levels during pregnancy to a heightened emphasis on shared decision-making and the nuances can factor into […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/arbs-may-lead-to-worse-outcomes-in-celiac-disease/ PHILADELPHIA — Patients with celiac disease who take an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) may experience worse outcomes, such as increased risk of iron deficiency, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. The association may be related to the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-surgical-wait-lists-lead-to-delayed-care-across-canada/ Across Canada, patient experiences with surgical delays and long wait lists sound exhaustingly similar, particularly for non–life-threatening procedures such as hip and knee replacements. Patients may wait for months — or even a year or more — for a surgical consultation. After that, they may have to wait for another year […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-glp-1s-the-newest-fertility-treatment/ First, there were “Ozempic babies.” Now, there is also Ozempic-before-baby. Unplanned pregnancies are still regularly being reported among people using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs, and now fertility specialists are increasingly incorporating the medicines into preconception care plans. The specialists say their colleagues in other areas of medicine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baby-milk-discount-ban-should-be-lifted-watchdog-says/ A ban on baby milk price promotions should be overturned to stop parents “paying over the odds” for formula, a government watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim report on baby milk formula said the market needed a shake-up to help parents struggling to afford it. Recommendations included […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-patients-on-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use/ SAN ANTONIO — Several types of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), including glucagon-like peptide 1s (GLP-1s), are associated with decreased alcohol use, new research suggests. The findings, from surveys of more than 14,000 participants in WeightWatchers’ telehealth weight management program, were presented on November 6 at the Obesity Society’s Obesity Week 2024 meeting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/botulism-outbreaks-in-europe-raise-food-safety-concerns/ In September this year in Rome, an older woman died, and her daughter spent a week in intensive care after eating a few spoonfuls of a frozen artichoke soup bought at their local supermarket. Only days earlier, in France, five people were hospitalized after eating pesto. Fabrizio Anniballi, PhD Their food […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tribal-leaders-demand-fed-action-on-syphilis/ Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards and television, urging people to get tested. Holt works in Aberdeen, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hidradenitis-suppurativa-linked-to-inflammatory-eye-disease/ Nearly a quarter of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experienced concomitant eye disease, and among those who did, nearly one third had a partial response with treatment, results from a systematic review showed. Hibo Rijal “Inflammatory and autoimmune comorbidities have been documented in HS, but the association between HS and inflammatory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancers-links-to-fatty-acids/ TOPLINE: Higher plasma levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower incidence of cancer. However, omega-3 fatty acids are linked to an increased risk for prostate cancer, specifically. METHODOLOGY: Researchers looked for associations of plasma omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with the incidence of cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo/ Phase 3 study on previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia showed sustained PFS with venetoclax-obinutuzumab. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo-2024a1000ket?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-diagnosis-still-relevant-today/ “Petechial rash often prompts further investigation into hematological, dermatological, or vasculitis causes. However, if the above investigations are negative and skin biopsy has not revealed a cause, there is a Renaissance-era diagnosis that is often overlooked but is easily investigated and treated,” wrote Andrew Dermawan, MD, and colleagues from Sir Charles […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-lung-cancer-cases-detected-earlier/ BBC An NHS mobile lung-cancer screening clinic in Gorton, Manchester. A lung-cancer screening programme that sees mobile clinics visit local communities in England has detected the disease earlier in more than 5,000 people. Specially adapted lorries have been visiting supermarkets, football grounds and town centres in areas with the highest rates […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-linked-to-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-approved-on-nhs/ BBC Susan McGowan died two weeks after taking tirzepatide – brand name Mounjaro The death of a nurse from North Lanarkshire has been linked to the use of a weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS. Susan McGowan, 58, took two low-dose injections of tirzepatide, known under the brand […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/intravitreal-implant-could-transform-wet-amd-treatment/ An intravitreal implant (OTX-TKI) containing the tyrosine kinase inhibitor axitinib (Inlyta) was well tolerated and significantly reduced injection frequency by nearly 90% in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to results from a phase I study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. In this exclusive MedPage Today […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-eases-postpartum-depression/ TOPLINE: Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is linked to greater reductions in depressive symptoms. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including 35 studies with a total of 4072 participants. The review included randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized interventions […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-weigh-in-on-election-harris-sleep-debt-small-ways-to-show-care/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. In the wake of the presidential election, healthcare professionals and medical students took to social media to reassure their audiences of their commitment to inclusive and affirming patient care. Ob/gyns like @pagingdrfran and @jvandis shared steps […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibody-testing-picks-up-more-h5n1-cases-in-dairy-farm-workers/ Some 7% of workers on Colorado and Michigan dairy farms with H5N1 bird flu-infected cows were seropositive for the virus, according to findings that prompted CDC to revise its guidance for protecting workers. Eight of 115 workers (45 in Michigan, 70 in Colorado) were confirmed on two separate antibody tests to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/simple-measures-ease-cardiac-strain-in-100-degree-weather/ In the absence of air conditioning, simple measures proved effective at lowering heat-induced cardiac strain in older people. Randomized crossover studies showed that electric fans and skin wetting both worked better than no cooling in a hot and humid environment — and in people with or without coronary artery disease (CAD) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/zepbounds-weight-loss-cardiometabolic-benefits-hold-up-at-3-years/ SAN ANTONIO — Patients with overweight or obesity lost an average one-fifth of their body weight with the highest dose of tirzepatide (Zepbound) and maintained that loss for more than 3 years, follow-up of a randomized trial showed. And patients taking any dose of the dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist had improvements […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-worker-gets-2-years-for-accessing-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-medical-records/ A former healthcare worker who illegally accessed the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before she died was sentenced Thursday to 2 years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, of Bellevue, Nebraska, who worked at the time as a transplant coordinator for the Washington Regional Transplant Community and had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prostate-cancer-treatment-associated-with-long-term-complications/ Even accounting for age-related symptoms and disease, treatment of prostate cancer came with higher rates of complications associated with worse quality of life and new health risks, a cohort study showed. At 12 years, the risk of urinary or sexual complications was seven times greater after prostatectomy (HR 7.23, 95% CI […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ambulance-hit-cyclist-then-billed-2k-doc-accused-of-stealing-from-helene-victims/ In Oregon, an ambulance hit a cyclist — then billed him almost $2,000 for a ride to the hospital, a new lawsuit alleged. (New York Post) Florida doctor Mark Anthony Smith, MD, is facing charges for allegedly stealing donations and other items meant for the victims of Hurricane Helene. (First Coast […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-happens-to-medicare-price-negotiations-under-trump/ In 2022, the Biden administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allowed Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices for the first time — a reform long sought by progressive Democrats. Under President-elect Trump, the future of the program is less certain. But if there’s one thing that experts agree on, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/watch-for-psoriasis-after-cancer-immunotherapy-study-says/ PD-1 and PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for treating advanced cancer were associated with an increased risk of new-onset psoriasis, a large observational study from Taiwan found. In an as-started analysis, the risk for psoriasis among patients with stage III/IV cancers was two- to three-fold higher among ICI users when compared […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bird-flu-antibodies-found-in-dairy-workers-in-michigan-and-colorado/ Farm workers exposed to infected dairy cattle have been found to carry bird flu antibodies Helen King/Getty Images There may be more bird flu cases in humans in the US than we previously thought. Health departments in two states took blood tests of workers on dairy farms known to have hosted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/now-is-not-the-time-to-undo-adolescent-vaccination-policies/ Hughes is an attorney who writes and teaches in the areas of biopharmaceutical and disease prevention policy. At a time when routine vaccination rates have yet to recover from a pandemic-era dip and vaccine confidence is more fragile than ever, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is considering rolling […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/top-doctor-was-terrified-nhs-might-be-overwhelmed-during-covid/ Covid inquiry Prof Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, was giving evidence to the Covid inquiry in west London. The most senior doctor in NHS England has said he was “personally terrified” that hospitals could have been overwhelmed in the early stages of the pandemic. Prof Sir Stephen […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-could-change-under-second-trump-term/ The new administration of President-Elect Donald Trump could mean the end of extra premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), skepticism of vaccines, and a focus on rooting out perceived corruption at federal healthcare agencies, health policy experts said on Wednesday. During his first administration, Trump said he would repeal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/levonorgestrel-iuds-linked-to-higher-skin-side-effects/ TOPLINE: Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) are associated with significantly more reports of acne, alopecia, and hirsutism compared with copper IUDs, with some differences between the available levonorgestrel IUDs. METHODOLOGY: Researchers reviewed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) through December 2023 for adverse events associated with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/complications-after-prostate-cancer-treatment/ TOPLINE: Patients treated for prostate cancer had higher rates of complications, including urinary and sexual issues, than a control group of men. Radiotherapy increases the risk for bladder cancer and radiation-specific complications, according to the new cohort study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cohort study to try to characterize long-term treatment-related adverse […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/telehealth-reduces-low-value-care-in-primary-care/ TOPLINE: Increased telehealth use in primary care practices is associated with reduced rates of low-value cervical cancer screening and thyroid testing. No significant association is found between telehealth use and most other low-value care services. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using Medicare fee-for-service claims data from January 1, 2019, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/postpartum-depression-common-after-cesarean-delivery/ TOPLINE: About 1 in 6 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) 2 months after cesarean delivery, with certain obstetric factors such as emergency cesarean delivery before labor, cesarean delivery after labor induction, lack of social support in the operating room, and severe postoperative pain influencing the risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-top-income-list-rfk-jr-reveals-more-brie-cheese-recall/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Of the 20 occupations with the highest average pay in the U.S., 16 are some kind of doctor. (USA Today) Polling data show that President-elect Donald Trump won over the majority of voters who were very concerned about the cost of healthcare. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-ras-safe-in-the-perioperative-period/ The majority of patients may safely take glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) before elective surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopies, according to updated guidance from five medical societies. The new guidance, contrasting with earlier recommendations, says these incrementally used agents can be taken up until the day of surgery, but patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/costs-of-common-neurologic-meds-continue-to-rise/ In the United States, out-of-pocket (OOP) costs of brand-name medications for neurological disorders increased significantly from 2012 to 2021, with the largest hikes in multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs, new analysis shows.  After adjusting for inflation, the analysis shows OOP costs for MS medications increased by 217%, from $750 per year in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nanoemulsion-lubricant-offers-dry-eye-relief/ TOPLINE: A phospholipid nanoemulsion–based ocular lubricant applied twice daily is well tolerated, improves the stability of tear film, and alleviates symptoms in patients with dry eye disease. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study in Brazil involving 70 adult patients (mean age, 45 years; 85.7% women) who were diagnosed with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-cyberattacks-put-patients-at-risk/ On September 27, 2024, UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, experienced an IT outage due to a cybersecurity incident that temporarily diverted patients to other healthcare facilities. So far, this year, there have been 386 cyberattacks on healthcare organizations. These high-impact ransomware attacks disrupt and delay patient care. In recent years, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-is-best-for-behcet-syndrome/ TOPLINE: Both infliximab and adalimumab are safe and effective in achieving remission in patients with severe mucocutaneous Behçet syndrome, with adalimumab demonstrating a quicker response time; both drugs also improve quality of life and disease activity scores. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a phase 3 prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-puzzling-thyroid-panel-answers-to-tough-questions/ Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional questions, we turned to Jenna S. Mammen, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/changing-concepts-in-hyperthyroidism-management/ CHICAGO — Endocrinologists may be shifting toward greater use of antithyroid drugs (ATDs) over radioactive iodine (RAI) for initial treatment of Graves’ disease. Severe thyrotoxicosis remains rare but is challenging to treat. And investigational agents like batoclimab and K1-70 hold promise for the future of hyperthyroidism management. These are a few […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/awakening-to-the-dawn-phenomenon-in-diabetes/ The “dawn phenomenon” (DP) describes a pattern in which episodes of hyperglycemia are experienced by patients with diabetes or prediabetes during the early morning hours (usually between 3:00 and 8:00 AM). It typically occurs in the absence of prior nocturnal hypoglycemia. The term was first coined by Schmidt and colleagues in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hepatitis-c-reinfection-rates-drop-for-drug-users-over-time/ TOPLINE:  Hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection rates among people who inject drugs are high immediately after treatment in community settings, particularly among those reporting recent injection drug use and sharing of injection paraphernalia, but they decrease significantly over time. METHODOLOGY: The Hepatitis C Real Options (HERO) study was a randomized clinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/smoldering-ms-may-warrant-unique-strategies/ Smoldering-associated worsening (SAW) of multiple sclerosis (MS) deserves a broader, more comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and research that goes beyond neurologists’ understanding of progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA), according to a recently published international consensus. However, an outside expert said that promulgating the “smoldering” concept may stoke patient and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-assisted-colonoscopy-increases-adr-by-20/ TOPLINE: Artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted colonoscopy increases the adenoma detection rate (ADR) and reduces the adenoma miss rate, regardless of the endoscopist’s experience, technology system, or healthcare setting. METHODOLOGY: Missed lesions during colonoscopy significantly contribute to cases of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer, with up to 25% of adenomatous lesions potentially being missed. Researchers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-link-between-ppi-use-and-risk-for-cardiovascular-events/ TOPLINE: There is no significant association between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and risk for cardiovascular events, a meta-analysis shows. However, patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do experience a slight increase in cardiovascular events with PPI use. METHODOLOGY: PPIs are commonly used gastric acid suppressants; however, they have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-you-need-to-know/ The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2024 Annual Meeting is coming up in Washington, DC. From November 14 through November 19, this year’s gathering offers hundreds of sessions on basic, translational, and clinical science in rheumatology and nearly 400 oral abstracts highlighting novel research findings and recent clinical trial results. Medscape […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/australia-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/ Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inebilizumab-for-myasthenia-gravis-reduces-steroid-burden/ Data from the randomized MINT trial, presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) annual meeting, showed that the anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody inebilizumab (Uplizna) for generalized myasthenia gravis improved disease severity, reduced steroid burden, and had a good safety profile. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Richard Nowak, […]