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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/single-hiv-rna-test-delivered-false-positives-with-long-acting-cabotegravir-prep/ A single positive HIV viral load test often falsely identified HIV infection in people who were using long-acting cabotegravir (Apretude) for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to results from the HPTN 083 open-label extension trial. In people who received an injection of long-acting cabotegravir within the previous 6 months, an isolated positive […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/womans-hands-can-triple-in-size-amid-rare-swelling-attacks/ Chloe Davies Chloe Davies has hereditary angioedema, which can be life-threatening A woman whose body does not recognise when to stop swelling says a drug trial has been “life-changing”. Chloe Davies, 32, who lives in Bristol, has hereditary angioedema (HAE), which causes “spontaneous swelling attacks”. “If my hand swelled up it […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-you-feeling-grotty-all-the-time/ Getty Images How are you feeling? There has been a vibe in BBC HQ that friends, colleagues and family have been having a grottier year than usual – shaking off one cold only to rapidly catch another, rolling from infection to infection. “The reality is we’re lacking data and so we […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/third-jak-inhibitor-for-alopecia-areata-wins-fda-approval/ The FDA approved the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor deuruxolitinib (Leqselvi) to treat alopecia areata, drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical announced on Thursday. The approval stipulates use of deuruxolitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata. The JAK1/2 inhibitor is the third oral JAK inhibitor approved for alopecia areata in the past 2 years, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/using-this-simple-trick-when-reading-food-labels-can-help/ Most food products have a Nutrition Facts label. A good rule of thumb for utilizing this label is the 5/20 rule. Under this rule, less healthy nutrients should be kept at 5% DV or less. Healthier nutrients, however, should be 20% DV or greater. Following this guideline can help you make […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ptsd-ripples-through-communities-after-mass-violence/ The psychological harm from mass shootings spilled beyond direct survivors and into their communities, a cross-sectional study found. Among survey participants — residents of six U.S. communities affected by recent mass violence incidents (MVIs) — 23.7% met criteria for presumptive past-year post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and 8.9% met criteria for current […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/compounded-semaglutide-overdoses-tied-to-hospitalizations/ Patients are overdosing on compounded semaglutide due to errors in measuring and self-administering the drug and due to clinicians miscalculating doses that may differ from US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved products. The FDA published an alert on July 26 after receiving reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ancient-dna-may-fuel-cancer-asco-appeals-to-oncologists-pesticide-cancer-risk/ Flecks of leftover ancient viral DNA intertwined with the genetics of modern humans may help cancer survive. (U.S. News & World Report) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ interpretation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s drug price negotiation authority may delay access to promising therapies, the president of Severn Health Solutions […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/twice-yearly-shot-offers-100-hiv-protection-study-finds/ Share on PinterestSunleca (lenacapavir) has been shown to be 100% effective at preventing HIV in females. andreswd/Getty Images A new study found that the drug Sunleca (lenacapavir) has been shown to be 100% effective at preventing HIV in females. The drug is given via injection two times a year and is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/autumn-date-to-fix-hacked-blood-transfusion-services/ Blood testing partnership Synnovis has warned that its hacked blood transfusion services may not be fully functioning again until the autumn. Its systems fell victim to ransomware hackers and the pathology partnership says it has rebuilt many of the 60 which were affected. The hackers made systems unusable unless a payment […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lessons-for-healthcare-from-the-global-it-outage/ Moura is a clinical neurologist and a health informatics expert. The recent global information technology (IT) outage, which spurred thousands of flight cancellations and significant disruptions in banking, healthcare, and retail, has starkly underscored the world’s growing dependence on technology. This crisis, attributed to a defect in a software update from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/oral-minoxidil-for-alopecia-not-affected-by-concurrent-antagonistic-medications/ The efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil for the treatment of alopecia may not be affected by the concomitant use of mechanistically antagonistic medications, according to a retrospective study. Changes in median trichometric width and density were 5.5 μm and 18.5 hairs/cm2 for those concurrently using antagonistic medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/deli-meat-recalled-nationwide-due-to-listeria-outbreak/ Share on PinterestDeli meats sliced at the counter have been linked to a Listeria outbreak that led to two deaths and 28 hospitalizations. GMVozd/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall of over 200,000 pounds of Boar’s Head products on July 26 amid […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anzupgo-approved-in-europe-for-severe-hand-eczema/ Europe’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended the granting of marketing authorization for Anzupgo (delgocitinib; LEO Pharma) to treat moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults when topical corticosteroids are insufficient. A final decision from the European Commission is now pending. Chronic hand eczema is an inflammatory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/as-doctors-leave-puerto-rico-in-droves-a-rapper-tries-to-fill-the-gaps/ SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Pedro Juan Vázquez, MD, went door-to-door as part of his medical rounds. He greeted the elderly residents in the town with a cheerful “Good afternoon!” and a smile and casually asked if they’d […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tick-borne-illnesses-are-on-the-rise-in-canada/ The incidence of tick-borne illnesses in Canada is on the rise. Diseases that were once limited to the United States have spread north, and rare infections are becoming more common. Especially during the summer months, when diagnoses are most common, it’s important for clinicians to keep an eye out for these […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-raises-questions-about-key-features-of-h5n1-infection-in-cattle/ A new paper challenged two ideas about how the H5N1 bird flu behaves in cattle: that it always produces mild illness, and that asymptomatic animals don’t spread disease. Instead, the paper showed that cattle mortality was twice as high during outbreaks on two of the nine farms assessed, and almost a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eu-regulator-rejects-alzheimers-drug-lecanemab/ Getty Images The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has rejected a licence for an Alzheimer’s treatment which slows cognitive decline. The EMA said the benefits of lecanemab did not counterbalance the risk of serious side effects, especially bleeding and swelling in the brain. The medicines regulator in the UK, the MHRA, is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-says-dont-mix-mysimba-and-opioid-containing-meds/ The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended strengthening existing advice to minimize the risks from interactions between Mysimba (naltrexone/bupropion; Orexigen Therapeutics Ireland Limited) and opioid-containing medicines. The recommendation followed a routine review of the safety of the weight loss medication. The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) advised […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eu-backs-drug-to-relieve-itching-in-alagille-syndrome/ A drug to treat severe itching in patients with Alagille syndrome should be granted a marketing authorization in the European Union under what the European Medicines Agency (EMA) termed exceptional circumstances. At its monthly meeting, the agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) determined that Kayfanda (odevixibat; Ipsen Pharma) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-jak-inhibitor-for-alopecia-areata/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor deuruxolitinib for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata. The development, which was announced in a July 25, 2024, news release from the drug’s manufacturer Sun Pharma, is based on data from two pivotal randomized, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-refuses-marketing-authorization-for-alzheimers-drug/ In its July 2024 meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended not granting marketing authorization for Leqembi (lecanemab; Eisai GmbH), a medicine for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The committee considered that the observed effect of Leqembi on delaying cognitive decline […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-backs-oral-drug-for-primary-biliary-cholangitis/ The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended that a conditional marketing authorization should be granted for Iqirvo (elafibranor; Ipsen Pharma) for treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). PBC is a rare, chronic disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the interlobular bile ducts in the liver. These ducts become inflamed, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fbi-probes-trumps-injury-rfk-jr-pushes-farm-therapy-glucose-monitor-warning/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FBI continues to investigate bullet fragments and other evidence of the attack on former President Donald Trump this month which resulted in his injury. (CNN) Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating farm therapy for people with addiction, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tirbanibulin-1-safe-in-extensive-actinic-keratosis/ TOPLINE: Tirbanibulin ointment 1% shows good safety and tolerability in the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) in fields of up to 100 cm2 on the face and scalp. METHODOLOGY: This phase 3 multicenter, single-arm trial evaluated the safety and tolerability of tirbanibulin ointment 1% in 105 adults with 4-12 clinically typical, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/statins-vitamin-d-and-exercise-in-older-adults/ In this article, I will review several recently published articles and guidelines relevant to the care of older adults in primary care. The articles of interest address statins for primary prevention, vitamin D supplementation and testing, and physical activity for healthy aging. Statins for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease A common […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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