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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/infected-blood-scandal-surge-in-hepatitis-c-tests/ There has been a surge in demand for hepatitis C tests since the BBC revealed that hundreds of people in the UK were unknowingly infected with the virus, the Hepatitis C Trust says. Up to 27,000 people caught it when they were given transfusions with infected blood from the 1970s until […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-heart-device-lead-sails-through-performance-hurdles/ BOSTON — A novel small-diameter lead wire had a high level of success for delivery of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) shocks and low complications, the LEADR pivotal trial showed. The OmniaSecure lead was placed in the desired right ventricular location in 99.5% of patients and achieved successful defibrillation testing at implantation in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-guidance-boosts-arrhythmia-ablation-success-in-persistent-cases/ BOSTON — For persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), adding artificial intelligence guidance for ablation site selection improved success, the TAILORED trial showed. Freedom from Afib after one procedure regardless of antiarrhythmic drug use at 12 months was 88% in the AI-tailored ablation group compared with 70% among those getting standard pulmonary vein […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hospital-waterbirth-tied-to-less-pain-increased-patient-satisfaction/ SAN FRANCISCO — People with low-risk pregnancies who opted for an inpatient waterbirth reported reduced pain and higher satisfaction, interim trial results revealed. In the randomized controlled trial, people who had the option to give birth in an inflatable tub in a hospital room had lower levels of epidural or IV […]

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

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/healthcare-workers-at-increased-risk-of-some-adverse-maternal-outcomes/ SAN FRANCISCO — Pregnant healthcare workers had increased risk for several adverse maternal outcomes compared to nonhealthcare workers, a retrospective cohort study found. Ana Collins-Smith, MD, of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, reported that among 34,099 healthcare workers, there was an increased incidence of: Diet-controlled gestational diabetes mellitus […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/removing-conduction-system-pacing-leads-good-success-so-far/ BOSTON — Lead wires implanted for conduction system pacing have thus far been feasible to remove despite their more challenging characteristics, a multicenter study showed. The leads were removed with manual traction alone in 91% of the 341 patients, with a rate of 90% for leads attached to the His bundle […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ultra-processed-foods-and-mortality-improving-cardiovascular-risk-assessment/ TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-it-comes-to-preventive-health-play-the-long-game/ Parekh and Hoagland are leaders at a bipartisan think tank. The Senate has an opportunity to increase access to preventive health interventions by passing legislation that would better measure the long-term budget savings that these interventions would generate. Senators should pass that legislation without delay. The Preventive Health Savings Act, which […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-doctors-trapped-in-gaza-hospital-by-israeli-assault/ The 35 American and other international doctors came to Gaza in volunteer teams to help one of the territory’s few hospitals still functioning. They brought suitcases full of medical supplies and had trained for one of the worst war zones in the world. They knew the healthcare system was decimated and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/water-firm-criticised-over-scary-outbreak/ One man describes the condition as “probably the worst ailment” he has had in his adult life. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nyl9kkrxo Author : Publish date : 2024-05-18 01:29:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-18 01:29:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/social-media-use-tied-to-higher-odds-of-smoking-vaping-in-youth/ Social media use among adolescents and young adults was associated with a higher likelihood of smoking and vaping, a national longitudinal study from the U.K. found. In individuals ages 10 to 25 years, even those who spent less than an hour each day on social media were more likely to smoke […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-this-self-test-for-hpv-help-replace-the-pelvic-exam/ The FDA has approved two new self-screening tests for HPV. Patients would be able to access the self-screening test at a physician’s office. While these tests can act as a supplement, the pelvic exam may still be necessary in some cases. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new self-tests […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fertility-treatment-safe-for-breast-cancer-survivors-with-brca-mutations/ In young BRCA carriers who survived breast cancer, assisted reproductive techniques (ART) did not increase the risk of disease recurrence or adversely affect pregnancy outcomes, findings of an international cohort study suggested. Among more than 500 women with a pregnancy after treatment for BRCA-mutant breast cancer, 13.1% of women who got […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/for-people-over-40-a-lower-bmi-score-may-indicate-obesity/ Share on PinterestA new study finds BMI scores for people over 40 may be less accurate. SolStock/Getty Images A new study finds that the body-mass index may be less accurate for people over age 40. As people age, their body composition of fat and muscle also changes. Researchers found through in-depth […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/where-is-bird-flu-spreading-in-the-us/ Share on PinterestNew data from the CDC has revealed where bird flu is likely spreading. Marco Govel/Stocksy United Photo The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun publishing wastewater data to help track the bird flu in the U.S. The disease is primarily spreading among birds, but has been detected […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-evidence-supports-active-surveillance-for-low-risk-papillary-thyroid-cancer/ Conversion surgery after active surveillance for low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) led to no clinically meaningful differences in outcomes as compared with immediate surgery, according to a matched cohort study. Complication rates did not differ significantly between conversion procedures for suspected disease progression and conversion for reasons unrelated to disease progression. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/not-all-nephrologists-measure-kidney-size-in-adult-polycystic-kidney-disease/ LONG BEACH, Calif. — Not all nephrology providers measure kidney size in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a survey indicated. Among 201 respondents, 80% said they assess kidney size in all patients with ADPKD, the most common genetic cause of renal failure, reported Geoff Lockwood, PharmD, MBA, medical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/researchers-id-unique-mutation-linked-to-alzheimers-disease-risk/ At the recent American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, researchers presented findings on a Peruvian family with Alzheimer’s disease carrying a likely pathogenic stop-gain SORL1 variant. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Anthony Griswold, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Miami Miller School […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prion-disease-transmission-probed-in-nih-study/ A substantial species barrier prevents chronic wasting disease (CWD), a cervid prion disease with unknown zoonotic potential, from being transmitted to humans, new NIH data suggested. Healthy human cerebral organoids exposed to high concentrations of CWD inocula from white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk for 7 days remained uninfected with CWD […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/keto-diet-may-accelerate-organ-ageing/ Research on the health effects of low-carbohydrate diets like keto has had mixed results nadianb/Shutterstock A ketogenic diet causes damaged cells to accumulate in the organs of mice. Their build-up suggests the keto diet may accelerate organ ageing, raising the risk of conditions like heart disease and cancer. Although many people […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/im-a-former-surgeon-general-and-i-couldnt-believe-my-10k-medical-bill/ Adams was the 20th Surgeon General of the U.S. In a recent tweet that resonated with many, I shared my startling encounter with an unexpected medical bill of nearly $5,000 (originally $10,000). The incident shed light on a widespread issue that countless Americans face when grappling with the labyrinthine and often […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/life-support-withdrawn-too-soon-in-severe-tbi/ Some patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who died because life support was withdrawn may have survived and recovered at least partial independence if the life sustaining treatment had continued, new research shows. Data from the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) suggest that delaying decisions […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tick-season-has-arrived-here-are-tips-for-protection/ Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. “It’s very bad and has only been getting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ultra-processed-food-addiction-should-be-treated-like-drug-abuse-claim-doctors/ Certain “trigger foods” may be hard for some people to avoid Wirestock, Inc./Alamy Is it possible to be “addicted” to eating unhealthy food? Yes, says a group of doctors and scientists who are going against mainstream medical advice to declare a provocative new way to think about overeating. The idea isn’t […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pediatricians-have-important-role-in-talking-about-substance-use-experts-say/ Alarming data on fentanyl, including the synthetic opioid’s staggering presence in counterfeit pills and contribution to overdoses among young people, continue to emerge, as do questions about the role of physicians in addressing the crisis. Notably, pediatricians and other physicians who regularly provide care to children and teens are in a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/20-years-of-same-sex-marriage-has-been-a-boon-to-health/ Ehrenfeld is the president of the American Medical Association. In the aftermath of a major policy change that moves a system toward inclusion, it’s important to show that the sky doesn’t fall. For example, as a combat veteran in the U.S. Navy who deployed to Afghanistan, among other places, I have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sparsentan-bests-irbesartan-for-rare-progressive-kidney-disease/ LONG BEACH, Calif. — Sparsentan (Filspari) led to more complete and partial remissions of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) compared with irbesartan (Avapro), the phase III DUPLEX trial showed. Over the course of a 108-week double-blind treatment period, 18.5% of sparsentan-treated patients achieved complete remission of FSGS versus 7.5% of irbesartan-treated patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancer-and-intimate-care-products-boost-for-crc-stool-tests-biopsy-by-ultrasound/ More evidence linking talc-containing and other intimate-care products to an increased risk of ovarian cancers. (Journal of Clinical Oncology) Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) announced FDA approval of lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel, Breyanzi) for adults with previously treated, relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma. BMS also announced that a phase III trial in unresectable lung cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/shortcut-leaflet-splitter-for-tavr-helps-keep-coronaries-unblocked/ PARIS — For people undergoing valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a dedicated bioprosthetic leaflet splitting device produced better-than-expected results preventing coronary obstruction, and is now poised for FDA approval. The ShortCut device demonstrated safety — freedom from all-cause mortality within 7 days being 100% and freedom from stroke 98.3% — […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-physician-mortgage-loans-work-for-doctors-with-debt/ Tell someone you’re a doctor, and the reaction is often: “You must be rich.” But physicians who are just finishing medical school or are in their early careers might feel far from it. The average medical school debt is more than $200,000, with total debts including undergrad climbing well north of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doj-officially-moves-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-schedule-iii/ The US Department of Justice (DOJ) officially moved to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance on Thursday, marking a major shift in US policy on cannabis that has been years in the making. The DOJ issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to the Federal Register, which jumpstarts a 60-day […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpod-today-rfk-jr-s-ailments-tenpenny-gets-license-back-shady-stem-cell-shots/ The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody! Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week’s biggest healthcare stories. I’m your host, Rachael Robertson. I’m kicking off today’s episode with some information about RFK Jr.’s brain worm […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/south-park-takes-on-wegovy-decapitated-docs-killer-sentenced-deadliest-superbugs/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A new special of the TV show “South Park” will take on the rising use of weight-loss drugs. (People) Nearly 900,000 Yogi Echinacea Immune Support teabags are being recalled due to possible pesticide contamination. (CNN) North Carolina’s Senate voted to remove the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-data-to-change-practice-on-bp-control-in-acute-stroke/ BASEL, Switzerland — Early reduction of blood pressure has a beneficial effect in hemorrhagic stroke but a detrimental effect in ischemic stroke, new trial data show. The findings could shake up recommendations on control of blood pressure in acute stroke patients. “This is the first time that we have randomized evidence […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-insulin-resistance-is-higher-in-men-with-obesity/ VENICE, ITALY — Differences in how adipose tissue responds to insulin may account for why type 2 diabetes is more common in men than in women with obesity, according to newly presented data. A team of researchers led by Daniel P. Andersson, MD, an endocrinologist at Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/yet-another-benefit-for-metformin/ (MedPage Today) — Metformin started for pre-diabetes also appeared to reduce patients’ risk of developing gout, researchers found. Among 1,154 people with elevated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) just short of the threshold for type 2 diabetes who began… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/110173 Author : Publish date : 2024-05-17 12:50:30 Copyright for syndicated […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdh1-linked-with-new-hereditary-breast-cancer-syndrome/ BRCA is no longer the only gene that identifies hereditary breast cancer (BC) syndromes. Pathogenic variants of CDH1 identify a form of hereditary lobular BC (HLBC) that is unrelated to the better-known breast-ovarian syndrome linked to alterations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, according to a recent all-Italian study published in JAMA Network Open. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/critics-say-fdas-use-of-surrogate-markers-falling-short/ Over the past few decades, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increasingly relied on surrogate measures such as blood tests instead of clinical outcomes for medication approvals. But critics say the agency lacks consistent standards to ensure the surrogate aligns with clinical outcomes that matter to patients — things […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/outside-the-guidelines-prostate-cancer-screening-overused/ A relatively high percentage of men in their 70s and 80s, as well those determined to have a limited life expectancy, report receiving prostate cancer screening, despite recommendations against screening for men in those age groups. In its most recent guidance, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) revised a previous […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/millions-in-lost-wages-for-traumatic-brain-injury-survivors/ CHICAGO — Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) continue to pay a significant economic price years after their injury, new observational data suggested. In a large Canadian cohort, survivors of TBI lost income for at least the first 3 years after their injury, and nearly 8% were newly unemployed in each […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-health-risks-do-microplastics-pose/ The annual production of plastic worldwide has increased exponentially from about 2 million tons in 1950 to 460 million tons in 2019, and current levels are expected to triple by 2060. Plastic contains more than 10,000 chemicals, including carcinogenic substances and endocrine disruptors. Plastic and associated chemicals are responsible for widespread […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-mental-health-strategy-seeks-to-curb-maternal-deaths/ BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT — Milagros Aquino was trying to find a new place to live and had been struggling to get used to new foods after she moved to Bridgeport from Peru with her husband and young son in 2023. When Aquino, now 31, got pregnant in May 2023, “instantly everything got […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/genetic-testing-low-in-castration-resistant-prostate-cancer/ TOPLINE: A minority of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in the United States undergo genetic testing for homologous recombination repair (HRR) mutations, despite the potential prognostic and predictive value of these mutations for therapies like poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, research shows. METHODOLOGY: HRR gene mutations are found in approximately […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/switching-technologies-in-t1d-may-offer-glycemic-benefit/ TOPLINE: In adult patients with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D) on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), a switch to automated insulin delivery (AID) systems may confer considerable glycemic benefits within 14 weeks. METHODOLOGY: Even with insulin pumps and CGM, many patients with T1D are unable to achieve and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/deep-brain-stimulation-an-option-for-chronic-low-back-pain/ Preliminary 6-month results from the first-in-human trial of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subgenual singulate cortex (SCC) for chronic low back pain, suggested that the procedure reduces pain, opioid use, and disability. In addition, the procedure was well tolerated with no serious adverse events or complications. “We believe DBS is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-progress-has-been-made/ TOULOUSE, FRANCE — Pancreatic islet transplantation has been offered since 2020 in about 10 certified French centers, but its numerous limitations are compelling scientists to turn to cellular and tissue bioengineering. Between the feats, promises, and disappointments of micro-, nano-, and macroencapsulation, we are experiencing historic moments in 2024, said Sandrine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tips-for-caring-for-patients-via-portals/ BOSTON — Online patient portals have shifted patient expectations of how quickly clinicians respond and provide timely care, which can lead to burnout. But asynchronous care can, in some cases, be compensated and increase physician productivity and enhance patient care, according to experts who led a workshop at the Society of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-support-for-tenecteplase-in-ischemic-stroke/ The bolus thrombolytic agent, tenecteplase, narrowly failed to show non-inferiority to alteplase in the TASTE clinical trial within 4.5 hours of symptom onset selected by perfusion imaging in patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, the trial was stopped early after previous studies had shown the non-inferiority of tenecteplase to alteplase, thus […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-eating-food-with-emulsifiers-increase-t2d-risk/ TOPLINE: Various food additive emulsifiers, including total carrageenans, carrageenan gum, tripotassium phosphate, sodium citrate, and guar gum, can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), showed a recent study. METHODOLOGY: Food emulsifiers, which are extensively used to enhance the texture and improve the shelf life of various ultraprocessed food items, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pa-licensure-compact-coming-soon/ For decades, physicians and nurses who ventured across state lines to practice, particularly in locum tenens roles, have reaped the benefits of medical licensure compacts. Yet, the same courtesy has eluded physician assistants (PAs), until now. The introduction of the PA Licensure Compact (PA Compact) marks a long-awaited and significant step […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/junior-doctors-talks-need-time-and-space-says-victoria-atkins/ Recounting her own experience of giving birth to her first child, Ms Atkins said she had had “amazing care” but before the birth had been put on a ward with mothers who had had “very, very traumatic experiences”. “Seeing other mums in a great deal of distress, it was quite frightening […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/luts-associated-with-poorer-cognition-in-older-adults/ Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were significantly associated with lower scores on measures of cognitive impairment in older adults, based on data from approximately 10,000 individuals. “We know that lower urinary tract symptoms are very common in aging men and women;” however, older adults often underreport symptoms and avoid seeking treatment, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ehcp-children-miss-out-on-support-as-councils-fail-to-meet-care-plan-deadlines/ Sarah Kilgariff, who lives near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, applied for an EHCP for her son Freddie last July, after the five-year-old suffered a stroke because of a complication from chickenpox. Ms Kilgariff says Freddie now suffers from fatigue, struggles to regulate his emotions, and is back to wearing nappies. She says because […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clade-i-mpox-surge-in-the-congo-raises-concerns-about-global-spread/ The increasing number of suspected clade I mpox virus cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) poses a global threat for potential spread, the CDC said. From Jan. 1, 2023 to April 14, 2024, multiple outbreaks of clade I mpox occurred across 25 of the DRC’s 26 provinces, with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-disorder-drug-cuts-proteinuria-in-rare-kidney-disorder/ LONG BEACH, Calif. — Iptacopan (Fabhalta) was safe and effective for reducing proteinuria in biopsy-confirmed immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), according to interim findings from the phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN study presented here. Meeting the first of the two primary endpoints, iptacopan added to supportive care yielded a 38.3% (95% CI 26.0-48.6) reduction […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-novel-bite-agent-for-small-cell-lung-cancer/ The FDA has granted accelerated approval to tarlatamab (Imdelltra) as a third-line option for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Approval of the drug — a first-in-class delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeting bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy — was based on efficacy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-dont-trust-employers-to-safely-implement-ai-tools-survey-shows/ Three out of five nurses said they don’t trust their employer to place patient safety as the most important factor when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to a survey from National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of RNs in the U.S. Of more than 2,300 RNs and NNU members […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-tarlatamab-for-extensive-stage-sclc/ The US Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra, Amgen) for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Tarlatamab is a first-in-class bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) that binds delta-like ligand 3 on the surface of cells, including tumor cells, and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-improvement-in-os-with-atezolizumab-in-relapsing-tnbc/ Adding atezolizumab to chemotherapy in patients with anti–programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1)–positive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who have relapsed within 12 months of their last curative treatment does not improve their survival, results of the IMpassion132 trial show. Our results “highlight the importance of recognizing TNBC heterogeneity, especially in the first-line […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/want-to-stay-safe-from-bird-flu-cook-meat-at-recommended-temperature-usda-says/ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has good news for meat eaters: cooking ground beef at the currently recommended temperatures would likely kill any avian flu virus if it should ever get into the meat supply. “The USDA is confident that the meat supply is safe, and we have a rigorous […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/texas-teams-wastewater-surveillance-can-pick-up-concerning-h5n1-mutations/ While the CDC’s recently launched wastewater dashboard reports levels of influenza A, a team in Texas is getting far more granular in its wastewater monitoring. The team at the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) in Houston can detect H5N1 specifically — and it can even pick up potentially concerning genetic […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/treatment-trials-in-alzheimers-disease/ Two new assessments of clinical trials pointed to the need for more investment in Alzheimer’s disease treatments. At the 2024 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) scientific meeting, researchers evaluated Alzheimer’s trials funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) over a 20-year period. Another analysis, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/atezolizumab-plus-chemo-falters-in-rapidly-relapsing-tnbc/ Combining atezolizumab (Tecentriq) with chemotherapy for patients with rapidly relapsing, PD-L1-positive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) failed to significantly improve overall survival (OS) compared with chemotherapy alone, the phase III IMpassion132 trial showed. Median OS was 12.1 months with atezolizumab plus chemotherapy compared with 11.2 months with chemotherapy plus placebo (HR 0.93, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/plant-based-diets-best-for-lowering-risk/ Share on PinterestA new review of 48 studies published over 23 years finds that eating a plant-based diet can help prevent cancer and lower your risk of heart disease. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images A new study has found that plant-based diets are linked with better health. People eating vegetarian and vegan diets […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/draw-between-two-diuretics-for-renal-prevention-in-hypertension/ LONG BEACH, Calif. — Chlorthalidone was no better than hydrochlorothiazide for reducing the incidence of major renal outcomes in patients with hypertension, a secondary analysis of the randomized Diuretic Comparison Project showed. In a population of older veterans, a similar proportion of chlorthalidone-treated patients and hydrochlorothiazide-treated patients experienced the primary composite […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/burnout-buster-health-workers-react-to-anti-mask-bill-toxic-polar-bear-liver/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This year’s worst Nurses Week gift, according to @nurse_hangry, is a “burnout buster,” also known as bubble wrap. This duo is happy about their break-up: “They say breaking up is hard to do but there’s no […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/indian-myval-enters-tavr-horse-race-with-good-early-performance/ PARIS — Novel Myval balloon-expandable (BE) valves were as good as contemporary gold standards for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR or TAVI) — at least in terms of early safety, based on head-to-head comparisons in the LANDMARK randomized trial. Tested against Sapien BE valves and Evolut self-expanding (SE) valves in people […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/americans-are-spending-the-most-money-on-these-25-prescription-drugs/ Share on PinterestA new study found that spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. has skyrocketed in the last year. Aleksandar Georgiev/Getty Images U.S. spending on prescription drugs amassed $722 billion in 2023, a nearly 14% uptick from 2022, marking the largest increase in spending in 20 years, according to a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/teen-died-from-eating-spicy-chip-as-part-of-social-media-challenge-autopsy-says/ A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chili pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/another-study-debunks-benefits-of-omega-3-supplements-for-dry-eye-disease/ Re-esterified triglyceride ω-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction, a randomized trial from South Korea showed, adding to the growing body of evidence against the popular therapy. The change in Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) from baseline to 6 and 12 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hpv-vaccination-program-in-england-was-effective-across-socioeconomic-groups/ England’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program has remained highly effective in reducing cases of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN3) across socioeconomic deprivation groups, according to an observational study. In a birth cohort of women offered HPV vaccination routinely at ages 12-13 years, the adjusted age-standardized incidence rates […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/almost-75-of-hawaii-wildfire-survey-participants-have-respiratory-issues/ A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromised lung function. The data, gathered from 679 people in January and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nfl-team-doc-pleads-guilty-in-double-fatality-crash-doc-charged-in-100-mph-crash/ Kansas City Chiefs team doctor Michael Monaco, MD, pleaded guilty to careless driving and was ordered to pay $2,000 in a double fatality traffic crash. (KCTV) Mississippi doctor Michael Hawley, DO, was charged with manslaughter after investigators said he was driving more than 100 mph before a crash that killed an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/picu-use-for-bronchiolitis-tied-to-striking-rise-in-noninvasive-breathing-support/ The growing role of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) for managing bronchiolitis in infants and young toddlers over the last decade was associated with increased use of noninvasive respiratory support, but without a corresponding reduction in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), a retrospective study found. From 2013 to 2022, admissions for the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-body-fat-a-better-measure-of-obesity-in-midlife-than-bmi/ VENICE, Italy — Obesity as defined by adiposity measures corresponds to a lower body mass index (BMI) cutoff (≥ 27) in men and women of middle age or older than does the widely used conventional obesity threshold of ≥ 30, shows a study performed in Italy. Presenting at this year’s European […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wits-of-pediatric-dermatologists-pitted-against-chatgpt/ In an experiment that pitted the wits of pediatric dermatologists against ChatGPT versions 3.5 and 4.0 to answer board examination–type questions, pediatric dermatologists outperformed both iterations of the artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool, results from a small single-center study showed. “We were relieved to find that the pediatric dermatologists in our study […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/slovakian-pms-prognosis-kate-middletons-treatment-drug-test-cheating/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded, but is expected to survive. (AP) AstraZeneca said its investigational long-acting antibody therapy sipavibart reduced symptomatic COVID-19 cases in the SUPERNOVA trial of immunocompromised patients. The FDA gave accelerated approval […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-do-certain-patients-with-pdac-forgo-surgery/ TOPLINE: In patients with localized pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), failure to undergo resection following neoadjuvant chemotherapy is common and associated with worse survival. Researchers identified few risk factors associated with failing to undergo surgical resection but did highlight weight loss during neoadjuvant therapy as one significant factor. METHODOLOGY: Surgical resection after […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-expert-guidance-on-antiseizure-med-use-during-pregnancy/ New expert guidance to help clinicians manage the treatment of patients with epilepsy during pregnancy has been released. Issued by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the new practice guideline covers the use of antiseizure medications (ASMs) and folic acid supplementation before […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/skin-tags-linked-to-metabolic-syndrome-in-children/ TOPLINE: In a retrospective study of children with acrochordons (skin tags), the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and elevated liver enzymes, was increased. METHODOLOGY: Acrochordons, or skin tags, which are common, benign skin growths that appear in the axilla and other areas where frequent friction occurs, have been […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hpv-vaccine-stops-90-of-cervical-cancer-cases/ England began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2x2en4lpro Author : Publish date : 2024-05-16 10:03:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-16 10:03:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/survey-suggests-1-in-8-us-adults-may-have-used-a-glp-1-drug/ About one in eight, or 12%, respondents in a recent survey said they had tried one of the new diabetes or weight loss drugs, with only about half of them (6%) still taking the costly medicines at the time they were polled. The nonprofit health research organization KFF on May 10 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/collaboration-tackles-steroid-induced-adrenal-insufficiency/ Endocrinologists in Europe and the United States have come together to produce joint guidance to help clinicians manage patients who have, or are a at risk for, glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency (GC-AI). Publication of the guidance marks the first time that the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the Endocrine Society have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adhd-medication-shortages-have-profound-effect-on-patients/ While Dr McConkey works with children, he said he is also aware of the impact of the shortages on adults. “I’ve heard of some adults asking their bosses to make reasonable adaptations because of the fact they aren’t having access to medication and in some cases those people have lost their […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lower-protein-intake-in-midlife-may-increase-mortality-risk/ Lower intake of dietary protein in midlife was a significant independent predictor of all-cause mortality in later life, based on data from a cohort study of more than 8000 men. The Recommended Dietary Allowance of dietary protein intake is 0.8 g/kg body weight, but previous studies of the effect of dietary […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rsv-infection-raises-risk-for-acute-cardiovascular-events/ According to a US cross-sectional study, every fifth hospital patient with a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection develops an acute cardiovascular event. For patients with a preexisting cardiovascular condition, an acute cardiovascular event occurs in every third patient, as shown by data published in JAMA Internal Medicine. RSV attacks the respiratory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-broadens-breyanzis-follicular-lymphoma-indication/ The US Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to lisocabtagene maraleucel (Breyanzi, Juno Therapeutics /Bristol Myers Squibb) for adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have received two or more prior lines of systemic therapy. The approval broadens the use of the CAR T-cell therapy for follicular lymphoma. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/french-experts-provide-guidelines-for-childrens-screen-time/ No screens before the age of 3 years, no phone before the age of 11 years, no smartphone before the age of 13 years, and no social media before the age of 15 years — in a report submitted to French President Emmanuel Macron, a commission of experts proposed around 30 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prehospital-hypertension-control-no-help-in-unselected-acute-stroke/ Bringing blood pressure under control in the ambulance didn’t improve stroke outcomes in an unselected population, the China-based INTERACT 4 trial showed. Functional outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale was no better with that early systolic blood pressure reduction to 130-140 mm Hg compared with usual care en route to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/push-for-safer-hospitals-improve-violence-reporting/ Do we really need more data on workplace violence to craft laws and policies to better protect healthcare workers from aggression on the job? Some experts argued that yes, such information is essential to address this thorny problem. One is Joanne DeSanto Iennaco, PhD, APRN, professor and director of the Clinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/protecting-patients-from-cybercrime-advice-for-clinicians/ Seniors are increasingly targeted in ever-sophisticated online financial cybercrimes, but mental health clinicians can play a key role in protecting their patients. Elizabeth J. Santos, MD, clinical chief, Division of Geriatric Mental Health & Memory Care, and associate professor of psychiatry, neurology & medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tranexamic-acid-injection-reduces-bleeding-after-mohs/ Local injection of tranexamic acid (TXA) effectively reduced the risk for clinically significant bleeding following Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), results from a single-center cohort study showed. “Though Mohs micrographic surgery is associated with low bleeding complication rates, around 1% of patients in the literature report postoperative bleeding,” corresponding author Abigail H. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/i-thought-my-skin-cancer-was-a-bite/ Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2qvqx5044eo Author : Publish date : 2024-05-16 05:17:54 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-16 05:17:54 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pediatric-surgeons-warn-about-swallowable-magnets-in-toys/ LEIPZIG, GERMANY — Children frequently ingest small magnets from magnetic construction kits, board games, 3D puzzles, figurines, or doll clothing. The consequences can be fatal, warned Felicitas Eckoldt, MD, director of the pediatric surgery clinic at the University Hospital Jena in Jena, Germany. “Swallowing multiple magnets or swallowing a magnet and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/another-benefit-of-gout-treatment-cv-risk-reduction/ NEW YORK CITY — Urate, the culprit of gout, affects the vasculature in multiple ways that can raise cardiovascular risk in an individual with gout, and following guidelines for gout treatment, including the use of colchicine, can be the key to reducing those risks. “Guideline-concordant gout treatment, which is essentially an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/in-ra-treatment-dont-overlook-underlying-cv-risks/ NEW YORK — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) carry a high risk for cardiovascular events, but mounting clinical evidence suggests they’re being undertreated to manage that risk. Rheumatologists should consider a patient with RA’s cardiovascular disease (CVD) status before deciding on RA treatments, a researcher of cardiometabolic disorders advised. “The ORAL […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/telehealth-may-reduce-repeat-asthma-ed-visits-in-kids/ TORONTO, CANADA — A novel telehealth-based approach to reducing repeat asthma visits was feasible, well-accepted, and might ultimately improve outcomes, according to data from a pilot study presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies. Telehealth is hardly a new idea in the management of asthma, but the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/scientists-create-first-map-of-a-human-ovary-what-to-know/ For years, scientists have sought to create a human artificial ovary, restoring fertility in patients without other options. The first cellular map of a human ovary, recently developed at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, represents a big leap forward in that quest. “You cannot build something if you don’t have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sex-hormone-ratios-tied-to-metabolic-syndrome-risk/ TOPLINE: Elevated free estradiol index (FEI) is strongly linked to metabolic and inflammatory markers in men of all ages and older women, whereas a higher free androgen index (FAI) shows similar associations in women younger than 50 years. METHODOLOGY: Imbalances in sex hormones are associated with the development of metabolic abnormalities […]