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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/closing-gender-based-disease-disparities-starts-in-the-lab/ Despite the fact men have lower life expectancy than women and are at a higher risk of developing serious health conditions like heart disease and lung cancer, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health compared to men. This is in part because women disproportionately experience stroke-related disability, ovarian […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dozens-of-deaths-show-risks-of-injecting-sedatives-into-people-restrained-by-police/ The practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts, an investigation led by the Associated Press has found. At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-the-us-is-preparing-for-a-potential-bird-flu-pandemic/ Dairy cows at a farm in the US Shutterstock / Roman Melnyk As a bird flu virus continues to spread among dairy cattle in the US, the country’s health agencies are actively preparing for the possibility of an outbreak in people. “The risk [of bird flu] remains low at this time, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-may-be-underdiagnosed-in-states-with-motor-vehicle-reporting-mandates/ Mandating clinicians to report drivers with dementia may be associated with missed or delayed dementia diagnoses. Four states have clinician reporting mandates; 14 have mandates requiring drivers to self-report dementia diagnoses, and the rest do not have explicit requirements. The probability of underdiagnosing dementia was higher in states that required clinicians […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cvs-pharmacy-location-becomes-the-first-to-join-new-national-union/ A CVS in Las Vegas has become the first to join a new pharmacy union that launched in the wake of nationwide walkouts by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians last year. Thirty staff members at CVS Omnicare Las Vegas — which fills prescriptions for Nevada’s nursing homes — voted 26-4 to join […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-second-gene-therapy-for-hemophilia-b/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the gene therapy fidanacogene elaparvovec (Beqvez) for adults with hemophilia B, a rare bleeding disorder that affects almost 4 in 100,000 US men. Patients are eligible for a one-time infusion of Pfizer’s gene therapy if they are currently using clotting factor IX […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/white-house-indefinitely-delays-plan-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes/ The Biden administration is again delaying issuance of a final rule banning the sale of menthol cigarettes. “This rule has garnered historic attention and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount of feedback, including from various elements of the civil rights and criminal justice movement,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-new-antibiotic-for-uncomplicated-utis/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). The agency on April 24 approved pivmecillinam tablets to treat women aged 18 years or older with UTIs caused by bacteria susceptible to the drug. The beta-lactam antibiotic already is approved in Europe […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clue-to-aspirin-colon-cancer-link-new-lutathera-approval-ai-electronic-records/ Possibly uncovering a clue to a longstanding mystery, Italian researchers found that aspirin may help prevent colorectal cancer by pointing the immune system toward cancer cells. (Cancer) The FDA expanded indications for lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (Lutathera) to include pediatric patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, Novartis announced. Gilead Sciences will discontinue […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/women-less-likely-to-be-prescribed-statins-than-men/ Researchers report that men with heart disease are treated with statins more often than women with the same condition. They note that cholesterol-lowering medications are used more frequently immediately after a diagnosis and decline over the next three years, with the decline more pronounced in women. Women develop heart disease less […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/avian-flu-threat-still-low-and-vaccine-measures-are-ready/ After cow-to-cow transmission of avian influenza A subtype H5N1 in US dairy herds led to a cow-to-human transmission in Texas, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials convened a panel of experts for a scientific symposium on Thursday to talk about the public health implications. “The risk to the general […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-new-treatment-for-urinary-tract-infections-what-to-know/ Share on PinterestThe Food and Drug Administration approved Pivya to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in female adults. Maskot/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Doctors can now prescribe the drug, called Pivya (pivmecillinam), to female adults with uncomplicated […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-contraindications-to-coadministration-of-atazanavir/ The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) this week recommended new contraindications on the coadministration of the protease inhibitor atazanavir (Reyataz, Bristol-Myers Squibb) with antineoplastic agents encorafenib and ivosidenib (atazanavir may significantly increase blood levels and thus side effects), and with the anticonvulsants […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/avocado-may-lower-risk-especially-for-women/ Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eating avocado may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in females but not males. Westend61/Getty Images A large cross-sectional study has found that avocados may reduce diabetes risk in females, though no significant association was shown in males Females who ate 30-38 grams […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-reporting-requirements-for-life-saving-abortions-worry-some-texas-doctors/ AUSTIN, Texas — Doctors who perform life-saving abortions may soon be required to document whether they first tried to transfer the patient to another facility to avoid terminating the pregnancy, a move some say goes beyond the language of the law. Health lawyers and doctors worry this proposed requirement further disincentivizes […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-approves-factor-viii-deficiency-clotting-drug/ The European Medicines Agency (EMA) this week recommended granting a marketing authorization for Altuvoct (efanesoctocog alfa) for the treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with hemophilia A caused by factor VIII deficiency. Patients with this genetic disorder lack a specific clotting protein in the blood that means injured blood vessels cannot […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tenn-lawmakers-ok-bill-penalizing-adults-who-help-minors-get-gender-affirming-care/ Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature. The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called anti-abortion […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bystander-cpr-laws-dont-only-work-for-rich-areas/ Government regulation was effective for increasing bystander CPR and public automated external defibrillator (AED) use even in a limited-resource setting, according to registry data from one Chinese city. Shenzhen was among the Chinese pilot cities that debuted new out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) initiatives in the last decade. On October 1, 2018, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/drug-for-overactive-bladder-recommended-in-europe/ A marketing authorization should be given for the medicinal product Obgemsa (vibegron) for treating adults with overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said. OAB syndrome is characterized by a sudden and intense urge to urinate, even though the bladder may only contain a small amount of urine, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-is-the-kings-cancer-treatment-going/ The King’s medical team are “sufficiently pleased” with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68908029 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-26 17:00:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-04-26 17:00:04 Copyright for syndicated content […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-industry-influence-driving-lvad-use-by-cardiologists/ Dhruva is an assistant professor of medicine. Ross is a professor of medicine and public health. As physicians, our patients and their caregivers expect that we base clinical decisions about disease management and treatment on the best available evidence, following guidelines and recommendations based on randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and literature […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adoption-strategies-for-lecanemab-in-alzheimers-disease/ A “boot camp” session at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting focused on the logistical challenges of prescribing lecanemab (Leqembi) for Alzheimer’s disease, including how to select appropriate patients, handle the frequent clinic visits, and monitor for side effects. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Christian Camargo, MD, of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-biosimilars-approved-in-europe-for-autoimmune-disorders/ The drugs are intended to treat several types of arthritis, psoriasis, COVID-19, and Crohn’s disease. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/two-biosimilarsapproved-europe-autoimmune-disorders-2024a1000874?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-04-26 15:51:14 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-04-26 15:51:14 Copyright for syndicated content […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/europe-recommends-three-cancer-drugs/ At its April 2024 meeting, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) made recommendations for Fruzaqla, Truqap, and Eribulin Baxter for the treatment of specific cancers. Fruzaqla for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer A positive opinion was adopted for fruquintinib (Fruzaqla), which is indicated for the treatment […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cause-of-missouri-docs-death-nba-stars-bells-palsy-huge-data-breach-at-kaiser/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. John Forsyth, MD, the Missouri emergency physician whose death last May drew national attention and online speculation, died by suicide, according to Arkansas authorities. (AP) In other Arkansas news, a woman was arrested for allegedly working as a nurse without a license […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-nations-patients-often-leave-ed-before-completing-care/ First Nations patients in Alberta have higher rates of incomplete emergency department (ED) care than do non–First Nations patients, often leaving early because of concerns about racism and anti-Indigenous sentiment, according to a new study. The difference was observed throughout the province and persisted even in cases of emergent conditions such […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/climbing-stairs-may-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease-early-death/ Share on PinterestA new study suggests regular stair climbing can lower the risk of heart disease and death from all causes. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images New research shows climbing stairs is linked to improved heart health and a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Experts recommend regular stair climbing for overall health, aiming […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/spirituality-intervention-tied-to-lower-blood-pressure/ An intervention aiming to improve spirituality significantly improved endothelial function and lowered systolic blood pressure, preliminary results of a new study suggested. The intervention consisted of positive daily messages delivered using an app. Results at 12 weeks showed both lower blood pressure and improved flow mediated dilation. Dr Maria E. Figueiredo […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/atrial-shunt-echo-results-hint-at-why-only-some-respond/ TOPLINE: Findings from an echocardiographic study of patients with heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction treated with an atrial shunt have shed more light on mechanisms that explain why certain patients appear to respond to the shunt therapy while others do not. METHODOLOGY: In the REDUCE LAP-HF II […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/definitive-therapy-ups-survival-in-brain-only-mets-nsclc/ TOPLINE: In patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have metastases to the brain only, definitive treatment to the primary site improved overall survival outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery, a retrospective analysis found. METHODOLOGY: The American Society of Radiation Oncology guidelines strongly recommend stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with NSCLC who have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/delta-wave-sleep-disruption-linked-to-increased-cv-risk/ TOPLINE: Delta wave activity disruption during sleep may be a useful metric to identify those at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular mortality. METHODOLOGY: An international team of researchers assessed delta wave activity during sleep based on overnight polysomnograms in 4058 participants in the Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-esketamine-prevent-postpartum-depression/ The antidepressant properties of esketamine, a derivative of ketamine, have been the subject of numerous studies for several years. A nasal spray formulation is authorized under certain conditions for the treatment of resistant depression. Several studies have shown that small doses of esketamine improve analgesia and reduce depression following cesarean sections. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-do-newer-antidiabetic-drugs-lower-stroke-risk/ DENVER — Unlike traditional antidiabetic therapies, which have never been associated with a significant reduction in stroke in a major trial, some of the newer drugs are showing that benefit, but the protection is not linked to tighter glycemic control. In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the evidence is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rheumatology-data-reflect-poor-adoption-of-icd-10/ Inflammatory arthritis codes increased 30-fold in the transition from the ninth to the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and -10), yet few were used in clinical practice, according to new research. Most of the new codes for inflammatory arthritis in ICD-10 were rarely used, if at all, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/british-societies-develop-first-living-behcet-guidelines/ LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) have joined forces for the first time to develop the first British guidelines for the management of people living with Behçet’s disease. The guidelines will also be the first “living guidelines” produced by either society, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-medicines-for-opioid-addiction-also-help-with-compulsive-gambling/ Treating gambling addiction is currently limited to just talking therapies Joerg Boethling / Alamy Two medicines usually given to people who are addicted to opioid drugs also help with compulsive gambling. The finding suggests there may be similar brain circuits involved in behavioural addictions as those that cause drug addiction. Addiction […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/could-bedside-training-help-end-the-us-neurologist-shortage/ A medical education initiative for internal medicine residents and medical students that offers instruction on assessing common neurologic conditions boosted trainees’ confidence in caring for neurology patients and could help address the US neurologist shortage, a new report suggested. Bedside Rounding Alliance for Internal Medicine and Neurology Residents (BRAINs) moves training […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-expert-consensus-on-ablation-strategies-for-af/ An updated expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been issued after a collaboration involving four cardiac electrophysiology societies. This consensus is a joint effort from the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), Heart Rhythm Society, Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society, and Latin American Heart Rhythm […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-challenges-of-pain-management-in-latin-america/ New evidence suggesting that a portion of the Latin American population may have increased genetic sensitivity to pain heightens the chronic problems of inadequate healthcare access and professional training in the region. The number of pain centers is insufficient, and there is a lack of properly trained professionals, as well as […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prospect-of-better-hours-less-burnout-fuels-locum-tenens/ Insane hours and work-driven burnout are increasingly pernicious forces in medical workplaces. They apparently also are helping steer more physicians toward locum tenens, or temporary, assignments. In its “2024 Survey of Locum Tenens Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals,” Coppell, Texas-based staffing firm AMN Healthcare asked doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/europe-strengthens-future-disease-defense/ A network of health security agencies has been established in Europe and Central Asia to bolster the region’s preparedness to meet future disease threats. The Pan-European Network for Disease Control (NDC) was launched on April 22 by the World Health Organization (WHO) regional office for Europe with the ambition to proactively […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exposure-to-industrial-solvent-linked-to-24-higher-pd-risk/ DENVER — Among residents of urban environments, the highest levels of exposure to environmental trichloroethylene (TCE) is associated with a 24% increase in risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to results from a new nationwide analysis of a Medicare population. TCE has long been used as an industrial solvent, and it is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pancreatic-fat-is-the-main-driver-for-pancreatic-diseases/ TOPLINE: Excessive intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) leading to fatty change of the pancreas (FP) was prevalent in almost 18% of participants in a large population-based cohort, and both IPFD and FP were associated with an increased risk for diabetes, acute pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. METHODOLOGY: Excessive IPFD is a common pancreatic […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/masld-plus-hiv-ups-risk-for-cvd-but-not-liver-disease/ TOPLINE: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) co-occurring with HIV infection does not appear to increase the risk for cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) compared with MASLD alone. However, the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is significantly increased among patients with MASLD and HIV, a large study suggested. METHODOLOGY: […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-mrna-skin-cancer-vaccine-starts-uk-trial/ Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68897731 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-25 23:45:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-04-25 23:45:21 Copyright for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-it-safe-to-drink/ Share on PinterestThe FDA announced that traces of the bird flu virus have been detected in dairy milk. Grace Cary/Getty Images The FDA has discovered the presence of the avian flu virus in dairy milk. Commercially available milk products are still believed to be safe for consumers because they have undergone […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-we-testing-enough-for-h5n1/ With H5N1 avian influenza causing unprecedented outbreaks in mammals around the world — including U.S. dairy cattle — infectious disease experts are raising concerns that the U.S. isn’t doing enough to get ahead of any potential problems. “We really need to be moving quickly to get our heads around what’s happening […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/esr1-driven-resistance-to-cdk4-6-inhibitors-in-breast-cancer-thwarted-by-serds/ Mutations in ESR1 do not appear to confer breast cancer resistance to cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)4/6 inhibitors, an analysis of clinical practice data suggested. Patients with metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer had a similar time to next treatment with CDK4/6 inhibition regardless of ESR1 mutation status. Stratification by concurrent endocrine partner showed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-cases-of-asthma-copd-hypertension-after-military-burn-pit-exposure/ Prolonged deployment to military bases with open burn pits was associated with increased risks for certain respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, according to a retrospective cohort study using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) records. In adjusted analyses, every 100 days of deployment to bases with burn pit exposure was associated with small increases […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/warning-letters-safely-lowered-antipsychotic-prescribing-in-dementia/ Overprescribing warning letters modestly cut the use of antipsychotic medications without apparent repercussion in people with dementia, a secondary analysis of a randomized trial indicated. Compared with primary care physicians (PCPs) who received placebo letters, those who were sent three overprescribing warning letters significantly reduced quetiapine (Seroquel) use in their community-dwelling […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/uveitis-history-linked-to-recurrence-after-covid-vaccination/ People with a history of uveitis were more likely to experience recurrences of the potentially dangerous eye inflammation after vaccination against COVID-19, a retrospective population-based cohort study from South Korea found. Of 473,934 vaccinated individuals with a prior case of uveitis, 16.8% developed it again within a year of vaccination, with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/only-2-of-tiktok-diet-trends-are-accurate-5-things-to-know/ Share on PinterestNew research finds that over 50% of Millennial and Gen-Z TikTok users are influenced by diet and nutrition trends on the platform, yet only 2% of nutrition content on the app is accurate. mixetto/Getty Images A new survey found that 57% of Millenial and Gen-Z TikTok users reported being […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-do-weight-loss-drugs-mean-for-diet-industry-built-on-eating-less-and-exercise/ Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. He spent a decade tracking calories on WeightWatchers, but the pounds he dropped always crept back onto his 5-foot-5-inch frame. A little over a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-writes-book-with-chatgpt-can-ai-detect-stis-how-ai-replies-to-patient-messages/ Welcome to MedAI Roundup, highlighting the latest news and research in healthcare-related artificial intelligence each month. Robert Pearl, MD, of Stanford University, wrote a book on the potential of AI in healthcare — and his co-author is ChatGPT. (Axios) Can an AI company detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) just from a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sexual-orientation-among-female-nurses-tied-to-premature-death/ Across a large population of female nurses, those identifying as lesbian or bisexual had earlier mortality compared with their heterosexual counterparts, a prospective cohort study showed. Among 90,833 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II, lesbian and bisexual participants had earlier mortality compared with heterosexual women (adjusted acceleration factor 0.74, 95% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/burnout-is-not-going-away-here-are-three-microskills-to-mitigate-it/ Lewiss and Landry are emergency medicine physicians. We are emergency medicine physicians familiar with burnout. We’re not alone. In fact, 65% of emergency medicine doctors are burned out. The irony is that the people who take an oath to care for sick people are themselves working in a system that fails […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/taylor-swifts-ode-to-medicine-luxury-scrubs-gone-too-far-rn-vs-md-salaries/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Is Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an ode to medicine? According to medical student @NDAcademic, the lyrics, “I love you, it’s ruining my life,” are all too relatable. “The real struggle is the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/houston-transplant-scandal-families-of-patients-who-died-begin-legal-action/ Several relatives of patients who died while waiting for a new liver said Wednesday they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating the waitlist to make some patients ineligible to receive a new organ. Officials at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fauci-to-testify-doctor-survives-medical-plane-crash-congressman-dies/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Former White House Chief Medical Adviser and NIAID director Anthony Fauci, MD, will testify before Congress about COVID-19’s origin and the government’s response. (Washington Post) A U.S. Senate committee launched an investigation into how Novo Nordisk prices its semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-sue-google-over-bad-reviews-425k-stolen-from-upmc-docs-alleged-sex-crime/ Doctors in Japan have sued Google over bad reviews. (Japan Times) A pharmacy employee at UPMC Presbyterian has been accused of stealing more than $425,000 from the hospital. (Trib Live) Retired Navy doctor Bruce Coval Meneley, MD, was shot and killed at a Seattle hotel, where he was under suspicion of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/europe-and-the-puberty-blocker-debate/ Some European countries are changing how they approach gender care in children and young adolescents experiencing gender incongruence/dysphoria. There is a move away from medicalized care to placing more emphasis on providing psychosocial support for this younger age group. Here’s what you need to know. England’s Cass Review Said Evidence Is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-seeks-more-information-about-rdeb-rx-under-review/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) regarding the Biologics License Application (BLA) for prademagene zamikeracel (pz-cel), which is under review for the treatment of patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), requesting more information from the manufacturer. Pz-cel, which comprises autologous, COL7A1 gene–corrected epidermal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-to-improve-radiotherapy-decisions-in-endometrial-cancer/ Overall, cancer mortality in the United States has declined over the past few decades. But there are some exceptions. Deaths from endometrial cancer, for instance, have increased over the past 20 years, prompting efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment, especially in early stages of the disease. However, recent evidence suggests that […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/starting-points-if-patient-chooses-medication-abortion/ An evolving legal landscape surrounding medication abortion has left physicians with as many questions as patients. A panel of clinicians at the American College of Physicians’ 2024 Internal Medicine meeting offered guidance on how to help patients who choose medication abortion, which is available to women until 10 weeks of gestation. Approved […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/canada-will-likely-miss-whos-hepatitis-c-elimination-target/ Canada is unlikely to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) target of eliminating the hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030, research suggested. The elimination targets for HCV include an 80% reduction in the incidence of new infections and a 65% reduction in liver-related mortality. A modeling study showed that under Canada’s […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/largest-cidp-trial-offers-promising-results-for-drug-combo/ DENVER — When combined with rHuPh20, a recombinant DNA-derived human hyaluronidase, efgartigimod, promises a new treatment option for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) , according to the results of a phase 2 multinational trial, which were reported at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. “Regardless of prior […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-model-predicts-inpatient-hypoglycemic-events/ LONDON — A machine learning model designed to predict inpatient hypoglycemic events using only capillary blood glucose (CBG) showed excellent performance, according to results of an artificial intelligence study. In a separate analysis, researchers used the model to assess the relative importance of different glycemic features in predicting inpatient hypoglycemia, concluding […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/planned-cesarean-delivery-doesnt-increase-infant-infections/ Planned cesarean delivery (CD) on maternal request (CDMR) is not associated with an increased risk for neonatal or infant infections compared with planned vaginal delivery (VD), data suggested. In a population-based cohort study that examined more than 400,000 pregnancies, planned CDMR was not associated with risk for a composite of four […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/indias-healthcare-system-falls-short-despite-modis-improvements/ A routine prenatal examination in Maharashtra, India Mayur Kakade/Getty Images As the most populous country on the planet, India’s healthcare policy shapes the well-being of more than 1.4 billion people. During Narendra Modi’s decade-long tenure as prime minister, the nation has started various public health initiatives, and yet its healthcare system […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/car-t-for-follicular-lymphoma/ For patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma (R/R FL), chimeric antigen responder (CAR) T-cell therapy offers the best chance of survival, despite its high rate of serious side effects and the need to travel to infusion centers. Alternatively, updated chemo+immunotherapy regimens and bispecific antibodies provide less rigorous but effective treatment options for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-nighttime-the-best-time-for-exercise/ The timing of moderate to vigorous physical activity was associated with a lower risk for mortality and CVD in adults with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nighttime-best-time-exercise-2024a100080s?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-04-25 07:44:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/smear-tests-of-3000-women-to-be-reviewed/ The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68893905 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-25 05:28:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-04-25 05:28:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/most-expectant-moms-say-theyre-likely-to-get-maternal-rsv-vaccine/ A majority of pregnant individuals or those trying to become pregnant were interested in getting a maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine once it became available, a nationwide survey found. Of 1,528 respondents, 54% said they were “very likely” to get an RSV vaccine during pregnancy, Jennifer Saper, MD, of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cbt-beats-mindfulness-for-prolonged-grief-disorder/ Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) bested mindfulness therapy for patients with prolonged grief disorder, a randomized clinical trial showed. In Australian study of 100 patients, grief-focused CBT led to greater reductions in scores on the Prolonged Grief-13 (PG-13) scale at 6 months compared with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (mean difference 7.1 points, 95% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/england-tops-chart-for-child-alcohol-use-report/ The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68884005 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-25 00:22:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-04-25 00:22:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/too-ill-for-typical-transplants-woman-gets-a-pig-kidney-and-heart-pump-instead/ A 54-year-old New Jersey woman has become the first-ever patient to undergo combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant surgery, doctors announced. The patient, Lisa Pisano, had heart failure and end-stage kidney disease that required routine dialysis. She was not considered a candidate for human heart and kidney transplant […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/car-t-plus-stem-cell-transplant-promising-for-cd7-blood-cancers/ A strategy of sequential CD7 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and haploidentical hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT), without graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis, is a feasible approach for patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic cancers who are ineligible for conventional allogeneic HSCT, Chinese researchers said. After CAR T-cell therapy, all 10 patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/regularly-getting-good-sleep-can-lower-risk/ Share on PinterestNew research finds that consistently getting good quality sleep can help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images A new study found that older adults who maintained good sleep quality over a five-year period had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, even people with good sleep quality only […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-deep-remission-rate-with-triple-regimen-for-relapsed-refractory-cll/ Time-limited treatment with a three-drug combination for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) produced long-term undetectable residual disease in more than 90% of patients, updated results from a prospective study showed. After a median follow-up of 36.3 months, 42 of 45 patients achieved undetectable measurable residual disease (uMRD) in peripheral blood (PB) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/supreme-court-justices-appear-divided-on-emtala-case/ The Supreme Court appeared divided during oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving whether states can determine if emergency departments may provide abortions to pregnant people in cases where their life is not in immediate danger, but their health may be. “You’re sort of putting [federal] preemption on its head,” Justice […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mid-stage-win-for-novel-depression-agent-floordrobe-disorder-cia-mind-control/ In the phase II SAVITRI study, once-daily treatment with an investigational, AMPA positive allosteric modulator (NBI-1065845) significantly reduced depression scores by day 28 in people with major depressive disorder who failed at least one antidepressant, Neurocrine Biosciences announced. The novel PDE4 inhibitor ALTO-101 was safe and tolerable in a phase I […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-best-nutrition-strategy-for-most-preemies-waiting-to-breastfeed/ For preterm infants awaiting the chance to breastfeed, none of the common methods of nutritional support emerged a clear winner in head-to-head comparisons in the DIAMOND trial. For infants born between 32 and 35 weeks 6 days’ gestation — comprising 85% of all preemies worldwide — mean body-fat percentage at 4 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/usda-updates-rules-for-school-meals-that-limit-added-sugars-for-the-first-time/ The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The final rule also trims sodium in kids’ meals, although not by the 30% first proposed in 2023. And it continues to allow flavored […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nixing-the-x-waiver-hasnt-yet-vastly-expanded-buprenorphine-access/ While the elimination of the X waiver increased the number of clinicians prescribing buprenorphine, it hasn’t yet had a substantial impact on the number of patients taking the drug, according to an analysis of prescription data. By December 2023, there were about 11,000 more clinicians prescribing buprenorphine than there were a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antacids-associated-with-higher-risk-of-migraine-severe-headaches/ Share on PinterestNew research suggests that people who take antacids may be at greater risk for migraine attacks and severe headaches. ingwervanille/Getty Images A study of more than 11,000 adults suggests an association between migraine attacks or severe headaches and acid-suppressing medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). An estimated 20% of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-ejection-fraction-make-or-break-afib-ablation-in-heart-failure-patients/ The efficacy of catheter ablation for heart failure (HF) patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) hinged on the phenotype of disease, researchers reported based on a meta-analysis. Compared with conventional rate or rhythm control, pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)-based catheter ablation was associated with reduced risk of HF events in HF […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-dose-vit-a-fails-again-for-serious-lung-disease-in-premature-infants/ High-dose enteral vitamin A supplementation in the early postnatal period was safe but failed to reduce the likelihood of moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants, a randomized trial from Europe found. Among more than 900 ELBW newborns needing oxygen supplementation or respiratory support, the rate of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-happened-to-aspirin-and-what-replaces-it/ As the pendulum has swung against recommending aspirin for the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes, clinicians should focus on other ways to help patients avoid cardiovascular events. A landmark study published in 1988 in the New England Journal of Medicine reported an astonishing 44% drop in the number of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-fired-after-genitalia-remarks-baby-food-sugar-gap-crisis-centers-data-capture/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Doctor Fired for Sexualized Behavior, Undisclosed Compensation A high-ranking orthopedic surgeon at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in California has been fired after a 2-year investigation found he made sexualized and racist comments and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/men-too-sexual-harassment-in-the-operating-room/ Lee is a psychiatry resident. Welcome to “The Hypocritical Oath,” my MedPage Today series where I explore ethical failures in medicine, from shortcomings in medical culture to abuses of power and patient harm. I try to give a voice to those that have been dismissed in an effort to inspire better […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-boosts-worker-protections/ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that bans most noncompete agreements in employer contracts — a move the agency argued will boost wages, reduce healthcare costs, and spur innovation. Over the next decade, the FTC anticipates its ban will drive down healthcare costs by $74 to $194 billion, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wearable-device-uses-sleep-data-to-identify-stress-risk/ TOPLINE: Decreased total sleep time (TST) and increased resting heart rate (RHR), heart rate variability (HRV), and average nightly respiratory rate (ARR) as measured by a multisensor device worn during sleep accurately correlated with self-reported stress levels in college students, a new study suggests. Investigators say the findings support the potential […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/electronic-system-slashes-antibiotic-use/ An algorithm-driven risk assessment embedded in an electronic health record (EHR) helped clinicians reduce inappropriate broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing by 17.4% and 28.4% in patients with UTIs and pneumonia, respectively, according to two related studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The randomized control trials included more than 200,000 adult […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-marburg-virus-isnt-in-covid-shots-users-debunk-vax-misinfo-on-x/ The Community Notes feature, an open-source misinformation countermeasure introduced to X (formerly Twitter) in 2022, was successful in correcting COVID-19 vaccine misinformation in viral posts, a study suggested. Out of the 205 randomly sampled Community Notes on posts mentioning COVID vaccination, 97% were entirely accurate, 2% were partially accurate, and 0.5% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-covid-rates-elevated-in-men-with-type-2-diabetes/ TOPLINE: Recorded long COVID was more prevalent in men with type 2 diabetes (T2D) than in matched non-T2D control individuals, whereas the opposite was seen for women with T2D. Overall recorded long COVID rates were similar for men and women with T2D. Younger age, female sex, mixed ethnicity and higher body […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-vaccine-study-finds-small-signal-of-seizure-risk-in-young-kids/ Only myocarditis/pericarditis and seizures occurred at higher rates in adolescents and children vaccinated for COVID-19 when compared with historical rates of those outcomes, according to an analysis of safety data from the FDA’s Biologics Effectiveness and Safety (BEST) Initiative. Data gathered from over 4 million children revealed that myocarditis or pericarditis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/your-diet-may-influence-how-effective-vaccines-are-for-you/ Obese mice that lost weight on a low-fat diet before getting a flu shot had better immune responses than those that lost weight afterwards, suggesting diet and weight loss influence vaccine efficacy Source link : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2428000-your-diet-may-influence-how-effective-vaccines-are-for-you/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Author : Publish date : 2024-04-24 12:00:25 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vaccine-safety-and-dmt-for-highly-active-ms-new-data/ Immunization with inactivated vaccines while receiving the disease-modifying therapy natalizumab for highly active multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe and immunogenic, with no increased risk for disease progression, new research shows. The study, the first to examine vaccine safety and immunogenicity in highly active MS, revealed high seroprotection rates following receipt of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bird-flu-found-in-milk-clinic-implanted-dead-embryos-olympic-abuse-settlement/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FDA found fragments of bird flu virus in the milk supply, but officials say milk is still safe to drink. (AP) Meanwhile, scientists have determined that the virus has probably been around in cows for months longer than originally thought. (STAT) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/severity-of-trd-predicts-ketamine-vs-ect-response/ BOSTON — The severity of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) appears to predict response to intravenous (IV) ketamine vs electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), new research suggested. However, experts said more study is needed before drawing any definitive conclusions. Investigators found patients with moderate TRD had greater symptom improvement following ketamine treatment, while those with […]