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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-guidelines-add-drug-class-endorse-more-exercise/ Updates to national guidelines for the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) endorse cardiac myosin inhibitor use in certain cases, greenlight more intensive physical activity, and expand treatment options for young patients. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) published the guideline in the Journal of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-green-elephant-in-medical-school-classrooms/ Vora is a practicing internal medicine physician and infectious disease epidemiologist, and a policy fellow at Conservation International. There is a health crisis expected to cause more than 14 million deaths by 2050. Millions more will suffer physical and mental illness each year as a result of this crisis. No person […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetes-weight-loss-med-linked-to-repeat-spinal-surgery/ CHICAGO — The diabetes/weight loss drug semaglutide is associated with a significantly greater risk for repeat operations in patients with diabetes who require lumbar surgery, a new study suggests. The risk for additional surgeries was even higher among patients taking the popular weight loss and diabetes drug for longer periods of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/make-the-diagnosis-should-she-be-worried-about-this-growth-on-her-finger/ Presentation A 65-year-old woman visited her doctor about a growth that developed on her finger 2 months prior. It was not painful or itchy and had not grown since she first noticed it. On examination, a solitary, smooth, pinkish papule with a tiny central crust was seen on her distal interphalangeal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/as-steward-ship-was-sinking-ceo-bought-40m-yacht/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. As Steward Ship Was Sinking, CEO Bought $40M Yacht A peculiar private equity deal screwed over an already struggling hospital system while reaping profits for executives, according to the Wall Street Journal. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/psychedelic-toxins-from-toads-could-treat-depression-and-anxiety/ This desert-roaming toad releases a compound with potential benefits similar to those from LSD and psilocybin Milan Zygmunt/Shutterstock A psychedelic compound secreted by a poisonous toad could help treat depression and anxiety, according to a study in mice. When frightened, Colorado river toads (Incilius alvarius) release a hallucinogenic compound related to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/polygenic-risk-score-found-useful/ A risk score incorporating genetic variants for open-angle glaucoma is accurate enough to help with diagnosis of the condition, an interim study reveals. Although hundreds of genetic changes are linked to the condition, the new study is the first to support using a polygenic risk score to identify patients who require […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/for-most-rotavirus-is-now-just-another-cause-of-gastroenteritis/ In the post-vaccine era, rotavirus has become just another cause of acute gastroenteritis in most cases. But is there anything new in diagnosis and treatment? To Test or Not to Test? Commercially available tests for rotavirus include enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) commercial kits that detect rotavirus antigen in stool samples and multi-pathogen […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/majority-of-adults-at-risk-for-ckm-syndrome/ TOPLINE: Nearly 90% of adults were at risk of developing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome between 2011 and 2020, according to new research published in JAMA. METHODOLOGY: In 2023, the American Heart Association defined cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome to acknowledge how heart and kidney diseases, diabetes, and obesity interact and are increasingly co-occurring conditions. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-forever-chemicals-toxic-to-your-health-and-how-to-avoid-them/ In 1938, chemist Roy J. Plunkett stumbled across a substance that would change the world forever. He was experimenting with refrigerant gases when he noticed that one compound had transformed into a white, waxy solid. It had extraordinary properties, being impervious to heat and chemical degradation and also extremely slippery. Today, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-s-brain-worm-cancer-from-your-car-hearing-restored-in-two-kids/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that in 2010 he began experiencing memory loss and became concerned about a brain tumor; doctors later found a dead parasite in his brain. (New York Times) Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, who is currently serving […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dont-overlook-cardiovascular-risk-in-type-1-diabetes/ Cardiovascular disease management is an often overlooked but critical aspect of care for people with type 1 diabetes, authors of a new review paper said. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in type 1 diabetes, as it is in type 2 diabetes. Yet, there are no randomized clinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/agency-charging-hospitals-nearly-2000-for-specialist-nurse-shift/ For a midweek afternoon and evening shift, the agency charges trusts £91.45 per hour, 85% above what the nurse is paid, at £49.50 per hour. Our calculations indicate that for a single Friday shift the trust is charged almost £1,000, of which £539 goes to the nurse, and £400 goes to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/community-oncology-needs-more-fellows/ Community oncology practices are the backbone of cancer care in the United States, providing treatment to about 80% of all patients with cancer. However, these practices face significant challenges attracting oncology fellows. The issue largely stems from the dearth of hematology/oncology fellowship programs at community or regional medical centers. A 2022 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-a-risk-score-predict-kidney-injury-after-cisplatin/ Cisplatin is a preferred treatment for a wide range of cancers, including breast, head and neck, lung, ovary, and more. However, its side effects — particularly nephrotoxicity — can be severe. Kidney injury on cisplatin is associated with higher mortality and can jeopardize a patient’s eligibility for other therapies. Now, in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-vaccines-and-new-onset-seizures-new-data/ There is no association between the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and the risk for new-onset seizure, data from a new meta-analysis of six randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials (RCTs) showed. Results of the pooled analysis that included 63,500 individuals vaccinated with SARS-CoV-2 and 55,000 who received a placebo vaccine showed there was no significant […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-related-needs-up-mortality-risk-in-cancer-survivors/ Health-related social needs and medical financial hardship are associated with increased risk of mortality in adult cancer survivors, based on data from more than 10,000 individuals. Little is known about the specific association between health-related social needs (HRSNs) and mortality risk even though HRSNs, defined as challenges in affording food, housing, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetic-neuropathic-pain-which-treatments-work/ How can patients and clinicians effectively manage diabetic neuropathic pain in 2024? At the French Diabetes Society congress, three experts provided a comprehensive overview of the treatment for these pains, the prevalence of which is increasing worldwide. A salient point was what they deemed the insufficient use of spinal cord stimulation. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/astrazeneca-to-withdraw-covid-vaccine/ The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68977026 Author : Publish date : 2024-05-08 11:27:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-08 11:27:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-clinical-guidance-for-sjogren-related-neuropathy/ New guidelines to manage peripheral neuropathy related to Sjogren disease have been developed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians from across medicine. The guidelines will provide an evidence-based resource for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various peripheral neuropathies related to the disorder. Up until now, the field has been “haphazard […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-reported-case-of-tle-related-to-inhaled-fentanyl/ Clinicians are reporting what is believed to be the first documented case of toxic leukoencephalopathy (TLE) caused by inhaling fentanyl. “While heroin has been the principal opiate associated with TLE, this case highlights the importance of recognizing other opiates such as fentanyl as potentially causative,” Christopher Eden, MD, a second-year resident […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antisemitism-complaints-surge-after-hamas-attacks/ A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4xrx2nl8o Author : Publish date : 2024-05-08 05:17:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-08 05:17:17 Copyright for syndicated content […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-results-of-magnetic-seizure-therapy-for-bipolar-mania/ Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) offers similar efficacy as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating bipolar mania in adults, with significantly fewer adverse effects on language abilities, new research suggests. The randomized clinical trial is the first to study the efficacy of MST for acute manic symptoms. Investigators found that most participants had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ipc-develops-consensus-on-generalized-pustular-psoriasis/ An international consensus statement on generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) from the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) includes the recommendation that considerations such as body surface area (BSA) affected and duration of pustulation are not essential when diagnosing GPP, to speed clinical decisions without sacrificing accuracy, according to the statement’s authors. The consensus […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mum-never-got-over-injecting-son-with-infected-blood/ Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72pd0yep27o Author : Publish date : 2024-05-08 05:28:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-08 05:28:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diacerein-resveratrol-botulinum-toxin-disappoint-in-knee-oa/ VIENNA — Data do not back the use of diacerein or resveratrol for managing the pain of knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to the results of two well-performed, multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trials. During the News in Therapies session at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2024 Annual Meeting, the null […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/thigh-muscle-modifies-oa-risk-from-weight-bearing-exercise/ Weight-bearing recreational activity was associated with a 22% increased odds of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) in a large prospective cohort study in the Netherlands, but notably, the increased risk was seen only in those with low levels of lower-limb muscle mass. The findings point toward the value of “tailored advice” for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/100-million-doses-of-vaccine-could-be-shipped-within-months/ Share on PinterestUnlike with COVID-19, the U.S. has candidate vaccines for the bird flu currently spreading in animals. Carlos Duarte/Getty Images The U.S. government has two candidate vaccine viruses for H5N1 bird flu that could be used to make vaccines. Studies suggest vaccines based on these would offer good protection against […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gene-editing-improves-vision-in-rare-and-devastating-retinal-disorder/ CRISPR-based gene editing improved vision without serious adverse effects in patients with CEP290-associated inherited retinal degeneration, an interim analysis of a small phase I/II study showed. Among 14 patients who received the gene therapy known as EDIT-101, meaningful improvements from baseline occurred in best corrected visual acuity (four patients), cone-mediated vision […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sociodemographic-factors-may-predict-substance-use-initiation-in-kids/ NEW YORK CITY — Sociodemographic factors such as religion and race were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation in early adolescence, according to an analysis of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Of the included kids who were substance-naive at baseline, those raised in Mormon families were less […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/teens-routinely-exposed-to-banned-e-cig-promos-on-instagram/ Adolescents are routinely exposed to promotional content for e-cigarettes and vaping products on Instagram, which is in violation of regulatory policies. In a study, researchers found that the majority of Instagram posts related to e-cigarettes, vaping products, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDSs) are marketed to youth, violating federal regulations […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/unmasking-the-lost-mental-health-generation/ Lazarus is an adjunct professor of psychiatry. The term “Lost Generation” was initially used to describe the generation that came of age during World War I, popularized by Ernest Hemingway. It referenced the disillusionment experienced by many, especially intellectuals and creatives, who lived through the war and its aftermath. Several decades […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-who-said-covid-vax-can-magnetize-people-has-license-reinstated/ Sherri Tenpenny, DO, the Ohio physician who claimed COVID vaccines can magnetize people, had her medical license reinstated last month, according to the State Medical Board of Ohio. Tenpenny’s license was suspended indefinitely in August 2023, but was reinstated during the April 10 board meeting, a spokesperson for the board confirmed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/revamped-antibiotic-may-treat-deadly-eye-infection/ The relatively new antibiotic cefiderocol given in the form of eye drops may be a way to combat a type of ocular infection that broke out in the United States last year, according to research presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-younger-adults-opting-for-sterilization-in-post-dobbs-era-studies-find/ SAN ANTONIO — Research presented here provides more evidence that the overturning of Roe v. Wade has resulted in an increase in permanent contraception procedures, particularly among younger men and women. In one study that relied on a large national database, researchers found a significant increase in patients under the age […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-does-fmf-affect-adolescent-females-study-offers-new-details/ Girls and young women who frequently suffer painful attacks of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) around the time they menstruate can expect good outcomes when treated according to recent evidence, Turkish researchers found in a small study. Seventeen of 35 adolescents experiencing such attacks benefited merely from either starting colchicine or, if […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-and-terminal-lucidity-neuropathy-after-covid-fda-sets-donanemab-meeting/ Why do some people with dementia experience a brief lucid period before death? (The Conversation) Clinicians should outline uncertainties about potential risks like brain volume loss associated with anti-amyloid drugs when counseling Alzheimer’s patients considering treatment, researchers said. (JAMA) The protein FLVCR2 appeared to be a blood-brain barrier choline transporter that’s […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-first-multitarget-stool-rna-test-for-crc-screening/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ColoSense (Geneoscopy, Inc), a multitarget stool RNA (mt-sRNA) test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults aged 45 or older who are at average risk for CRC. ColoSense, which had breakthrough device designation by the FDA, detects colorectal neoplasia–associated RNA markers and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/drug-for-sexual-desire-disorder-in-women-works-in-men-too/ SAN ANTONIO — A drug approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women also improved sexual dysfunction in some men, according to a small dataset reported here. Among 19 men with sexual dysfunction, 70% or more reported subjective improvement in multiple aspects of sexual arousal and activity with the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-know-about-risks-safety/ Share on PinterestCats have recently tested positive for bird flu in areas where outbreaks have been detected. Westend61/Getty Images Bird flu has been documented as jumping to other animals, including cats. In March 2024, it was detected in five cats that later died. Cats can become infected if they are around […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/top-predictors-of-substance-initiation-in-youth-flagged/ By age 12 years, more than 14% of children have tried alcohol or tobacco, and religion, race, and income are the top predictors beginning to use these and other substances, new research suggests. Aside from sociodemographic parameters, risk factors for substance use initiation include prenatal exposure to substances, peer use of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hospital-operator-steward-health-care-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ Hospital operator Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, but pledged to maintain the eight hospitals it operates in Massachusetts. In a press release, company officials said Steward took the step as a necessary measure to allow the company to continue to provide needed care to its patients. “Steward […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-the-ftc-protects-patients-in-healthcare/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt2i-for-mitral-regurgitation-mining-angiograms-with-ai-melatonin-and-cvd-risk/ The Apple Watch atrial fibrillation feature got added to FDA’s list of qualified devices for use in clinical studies. (Mashable) The SGLT2 inhibitor ertugliflozin (Steglatro) showed promise for the reduction of functional mitral regurgitation in some people with heart failure. (Circulation) Although routinely measured in cardiovascular care, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ozempic-price-cut-hypoparathyroidism-tx-fast-tracked-halle-berrys-menopause-bill/ Novo Nordisk cut the price of its blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drug semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic). (Reuters) In adults with increased fracture risk, once-weekly 1-mg semaglutide did not increase bone formation based on the bone formation marker plasma-PINP compared with placebo, according to a phase II trial in Denmark. (eClinicalMedicine) The FDA […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/i-didnt-truly-understand-opioid-addiction-until-it-killed-my-son/ Baker is president of the Massachusetts Society of Addiction Medicine and an assistant professor of medicine. Over many years, I have resuscitated countless numbers of patients dying from a drug overdose while working as an emergency physician. I knew I had to stop everything else I was doing and treat the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-risk-of-infant-death-tied-to-dual-cannabis-nicotine-use-in-pregnancy/ Use of cannabis and nicotine together during pregnancy was associated with higher risks for infant death and maternal and neonatal morbidity compared with no exposure to either substance, with dual-use risk estimates higher than with either substance alone, a retrospective population-based cohort study. Compared with use of neither substance, the risk […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/one-dose-of-lsd-med-yields-rapid-durable-response-for-gad/ A single oral administration of MM120 (lysergide d-tartrate), an investigational lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)–based medicine being developed by Mind Medicine Inc (MindMed), provided rapid and durable improvement in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in a phase 2B study. At 12 weeks, 65% of patients treated with MM120 100 µg had a clinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/colonoscopy-near-time-of-joint-replacement-doesnt-increase-infection-risk/ Colonoscopy performed within 6 months before or after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) did not increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), according to a retrospective cohort study. In an analysis of a large military database, there was no association of colonoscopy with PJI risk when colonoscopy was performed within 6 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medicare-hospital-trust-fund-to-stay-solvent-until-2036-trustees-report-says/ The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is expected to remain solvent until 2036, 5 years longer than projected last year, the Medicare trustees said Monday in their annual report to Congress, but they also expressed concern about low payment rates to physicians. The longer hospital trust fund solvency is “largely due […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-dobbs-changed-contraception-choices/ The number of Americans seeking permanent forms of contraception has surged in the nearly 2 years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned a federal right to abortion, according to a study presented on May 5 at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Urological Association […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/planters-nuts-recalled-iv-drips-for-jet-lag-farm-states-push-back-on-bird-flu-plan/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Some Planters brand nuts have been voluntarily recalled for potential listeria contamination, Hormel Foods said. Say goodbye to hangovers and jet lag: IV drips are the latest trend at the nexus of wellness and travel. (Washington Post) A preprint study in BioRxiv […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/continuous-glucose-monitors-gain-favor-in-obesity/ DENVER — With continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) becoming vital tools for managing diabetes, the technology, soon to become available over the counter, is gaining popularity in off-label use to help people with obesity who may be on the verge of developing diabetes to reverse that path, while also helping diagnose some […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-patients-benefit-from-cancer-trial-participation/ TOPLINE: Overall, patients with solid tumors who receive an investigational cancer drug experience small progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival benefits but much higher toxicity than those who receive a control intervention. METHODOLOGY: The view that patients with cancer benefit from access to investigational drugs in the clinical trial setting is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lack-of-us-bird-flu-tracking-in-cows-may-raise-risk-of-human-infection/ Bird flu is now in US dairy herds mladenbalinovac/Getty Images Public health experts warn not enough is being done to contain the spread of a bird flu virus in US dairy cows, raising the risk of the disease spilling over into people. More than a month has passed since the US […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/workplace-injury-a-preventable-risk-for-opioid-related-harms/ Work-related injuries are a preventable risk factor for opioid-related harms, new research from Ontario, Canada, suggested. An analysis of close to 1.7 million formerly injured workers in almost all occupational groups in Ontario’s Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) revealed elevated risks for opioid-related poisonings and behavioral disorders compared with the general […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/online-skin-cancer-depictions-on-darker-skin-tones-limited/ Darker skin tones were underrepresented in images on patient-facing online educational material about skin cancer, an analysis of photos from six different federal and organization websites showed. Given the known disparities patients with darker skin tones face in terms of increased skin cancer morbidity and mortality, this lack of representation further […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/many-drugs-linked-to-pediatric-sjs-ten-who-data-show/ TOPLINE: Antiepileptic and anti-infectious agents were the most common drugs associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) in children in an analysis of a World Health Organization (WHO) database. METHODOLOGY: SJS and TEN are rare, life-threatening mucocutaneous reactions mainly associated with medications, but large pharmacovigilance studies of drugs associated with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/implantable-heart-pump-could-let-children-wait-for-transplants-at-home/ An implantable heart pump could free up children awaiting transplants for activities PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock When children with heart failure await transplants, they typically stay at the hospital for months to years, tethered to a bulky blood-pumping device. But an implantable heart pump could allow them to wait at home. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-olive-oil-intake-linked-to-lower-dementia-related-death/ High olive oil consumption is associated with a significant decreased risk for dementia-related mortality, regardless of overall diet quality, a new study suggested. Data from a prospective study of more than 92,000 people showed consuming at least 7 g of olive oil a day — about half a tablespoon — was […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/assisted-dying-debate-terrifying-for-disabled-says-liz-carr/ As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68951037 Author : Publish date : 2024-05-07 05:01:33 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-07 05:01:33 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-do-some-obesity-interventions-work-longer-than-others/ All obesity interventions eventually lead to a plateau in weight, where further loss ceases despite ongoing efforts. But the duration of continuous weight loss before hitting a plateau is longer with both glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs and gastric bypass surgery than with dietary restriction, primarily because they alter […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/girls-brain-tumour-misdiagnosed-for-three-years/ Tia Gordon, 11, was given painkillers for tummy bugs and migraines before the tumour was discovered. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9x2je2y9eo Author : Publish date : 2024-05-07 09:55:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-07 09:55:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/several-novel-injectables-show-early-promise-in-knee-oa/ VIENNA — Encouraging primary or secondary analyses of trial data for the use of several novel injectables and gene therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were reported at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2024 Annual Meeting. Of all the approaches discussed during the News in Therapies session at OARSI 2024, the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/some-patients-more-likely-to-get-opioids-after-mohs-surgery/ PHOENIX — Certain minority populations may be at a higher absolute risk of being prescribed opioids after undergoing dermatologic surgery, according to a new study. The study also found that patients who do receive opioids postoperatively are at an increased risk for chronic opioid use and complications. This report represents the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-data-stolen-in-cyber-attack-published-on-dark-web/ A ransomware group carries out its threat to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and releases a “large volume” of patients’ data. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglvpnpxx87o Author : Publish date : 2024-05-07 07:00:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-05-07 07:00:01 Copyright for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rates-of-emotional-and-physical-stress-high-in-mohs-surgeons/ PHOENIX — There is a high prevalence of emotional and physical burden associated with being a Mohs surgeon, particularly among women and younger surgeons, according to new findings. In addition, most surgeons did not feel prepared to manage or prevent these symptoms. “Our study highlights the need to implement ergonomic training […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/impact-of-climate-change-on-respiratory-care-likely-to-rise/ Extreme heat, wildfires, and particulate matter not from wildfires were the most studied climate issues in conjunction with increased respiratory care, based on data from more than 60 studies. Previous research has shown that fossil fuel combustion and climate change are threats to respiratory health, but the direct impact of climate […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/physical-activity-helps-ward-off-ibd-meta-analysis-shows/ TOPLINE: Higher levels of physical activity are associated with a decreased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly Crohn’s disease (CD). METHODOLOGY: Because previous observational studies on the association between physical activity and IBD risk have yielded a wide range of results and conclusions, researchers conducted a systematic review and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clip-anchoring-reduces-migration-of-metal-stents-in-ercp/ TOPLINE: Clip-assisted anchoring lowers the migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS) in patients with biliary strictures undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), with no increase in procedure-related adverse events. METHODOLOGY: FCSEMS are widely used in patients with malignant biliary strictures; however, a significant drawback is the occurrence of proximal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alzheimers-variant-may-cause-distinct-form-of-the-disease/ The APOE4 variant may be more than just a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, new data from several cohorts suggested. Clinical, pathological, and biomarker changes indicated that APOE4 homozygotes may have a distinct, genetically determined form of Alzheimer’s, according to Juan Fortea, MD, PhD, of the Hospital of Sant Pau […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/survey-virtually-all-healthcare-providers-meet-criteria-for-nomophobia/ NEW YORK CITY — Over 99% of global healthcare providers (HCPs) met some level of criteria for nomophobia, otherwise known as “no mobile phone phobia” or a fear of being without your phone. As measured by the Nomophobia Questionnaire, 64.2% met criteria for moderate nomophobia, 19.8% for severe, and 15.6% for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/social-media-more-likely-to-promote-positive-views-of-e-cigarettes/ NEW YORK CITY — Despite efforts to curb such content, the majority of sponsored Instagram posts featuring electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) — such as e-cigarettes — promoted their use to adolescent users or portrayed the products in a positive way, researchers found. Out of 51 ENDS-related posts on Instagram, two-thirds […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/apoe4-a-direct-cause-of-ad/ Having two copies of the APOE4 gene may be the genetic cause of up to one fifth of all Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cases, a new study suggests. More than 95% of those with two copies of the gene called APOE4 homozygotes in a large multicohort study had higher levels of AD […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-newborns-intubated-on-first-try-with-video-laryngoscopy/ Video laryngoscopy for the urgent intubation of neonates led to higher rates of success on the first attempt than direct laryngoscopy, a single-center randomized trial from Ireland found. Of more than 200 newborns intubated in the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), successful intubation on the first attempt occurred […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/kids-with-hypertension-may-have-twice-the-risk-of-cardiac-events/ Children diagnosed with hypertension had a higher associated long-term risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) compared with matched controls without the condition, according to a Canadian population-based, retrospective cohort study. Over a median follow-up of 13.6 years, incidence of MACE was 4.6 per 1,000 person-years in children with hypertension compared […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-olive-oil-help-lower-dementia-risk-what-to-know/ Share on PinterestA new study looks at the potential health benefits of consuming olive oil. Adene Sanchez/Getty Images A new study finds consuming olive oil is linked to a lower risk of death related to dementia. The study tracked 92,383 people. The study found consumption of at least 7 grams a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/imaging-only-diagnosis-of-giant-cell-arteritis-is-feasible/ Positive findings with color Doppler ultrasound were enough to diagnose giant cell arteritis (GCA) accurately without need for confirmation with temporal artery biopsy (TAB), a prospective study indicated. Out of 165 older patients in whom GCA was strongly suspected, 73 (44%) had the telltale “halo” sign on temporal artery ultrasound; and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetes-didnt-stop-this-61-year-old-from-running-78-marathons/ Share on PinterestLinda Carrier, 61, has run more than 78 marathons and is the first woman to complete the World Marathon Challenge (seven marathons on seven continents in seven days) three times — and she’s done it all while living with type 1 diabetes. Image Provided by Linda Carrier Ultrarunner Linda […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-testosterone-linked-to-afib-what-we-know/ Share on PinterestA new study links having high levels of testosterone to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. SrdjanPav/Getty Images Healthy, older men with higher concentrations of testosterone were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, according to a new study. The findings follow a landmark 2023 trial that found that men […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fed-up-with-prior-auths-what-if-insurers-had-to-pay-you-for-submitting-them/ Are you and your staff sick of spending hours on the phone to get prior authorization for procedures and treatments your patients need? One New York City urologist thinks he may have an answer: doctors should bill the insurers for the time spent doing it. “Prior authorization has become the single […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/improv-empowers-med-students-to-navigate-racial-bias/ A novel training program that uses theater and improv can help empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) medical students faced with racial bias in clinical settings, new findings suggest. The webinar-based program uses skits inspired by real experiences of AANHPI students to teach participants how to recognize and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lack-of-clinical-trial-availability-tied-to-worse-prostate-cancer-mortality/ SAN ANTONIO — A lack of access to prostate cancer clinical trials in socially vulnerable areas of the U.S. was associated with significantly higher prostate cancer mortality rates, according to a cross-sectional analysis. Of the 3,142 U.S. counties included in the analysis, 41.7% had any prostate cancer trial, with the most […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clinicians-often-use-stigmatizing-language-for-oud-patients/ About 85% of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are described in clinical notes as being abusers, addicts, junkies, or with other stigmatizing terms, preliminary results of a new study suggest. Female healthcare providers and social workers used stigmatizing language at a relatively high rate, investigators found. The researcher also showed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/having-a-pcp-important-in-cervical-cancer-screening-especially-for-lgb-women/ Having a primary care practitioner (PCP) improved cervical cancer screening rates among cisgender women, a retrospective cohort study found. Lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) women were both less likely to be up-to-date with cervical cancer screening and less likely to have a PCP than their straight counterparts (71% vs 77% and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-mortality-tied-to-olive-oil-consumption/ Higher olive oil intake was associated with a lower risk of dementia-related death in a large longitudinal study. The relationship remained significant after adjusting for overall diet quality. The association was significant for women, but not men. Higher olive oil intake was associated with a lower risk of dementia-related mortality, a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/single-dose-of-lsd-containing-drug-improved-anxiety-symptoms/ NEW YORK CITY — A single dose of an LSD-containing investigational drug rapidly alleviated symptoms of moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a phase IIb randomized trial showed. Tested at four doses — 25, 50, 100, and 200 μg — the 100-μg dose of MM120 yielded the highest level of clinical activity, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-assessment-fairly-accurate-for-flagging-cerebral-palsy/ Early neurodevelopmental assessments effectively identified infants with cerebral palsy and predicted its severity in extremely small or preterm infants and those with encephalopathy, according to a study adding real-world support to prior findings. Among 116 infants, the accuracy of diagnosis of cerebral palsy or high risk of cerebral palsy at a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/psych-staffing-linked-to-shorter-stays-in-pediatric-emergency-observation-unit/ For children with behavioral conditions, psychiatric co-management in the observation unit of a pediatric emergency department was associated with shorter stays and fewer inpatient admissions, an observational study showed. At one urban academic center, the psychiatric co-management model led to a length of stay of 3.5 hours in the unit versus […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/network-of-people-who-help-others-get-abortions-see-themselves-as-the-underground/ NAMPA, Idaho — Waiting in a long post office line with the latest shipment of “abortion aftercare kits,” Kimra Luna got a text. A woman who’d taken abortion pills 3 weeks earlier was worried about bleeding — and disclosing the cause to a doctor. “Bleeding doesn’t mean you need to go […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-plight-of-the-late-boomer-physician/ Sack is a medical editor, freelance writer, and a retired pediatrician. I’m wondering if there are any docs out there — past, present and future — who feel they’ve been born at the wrong time. I certainly do. I was a child of the 1950s, a time the likes of which […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-rare-chance-to-really-connect/ Fred Pelzman is an associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell, and has been a practicing internist for nearly 30 years. He is medical director of Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates. Every once in a while, we have the time. Just a few weeks ago, in what had originally looked like […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surveillance-for-small-renal-masses-no-detriment-to-nephron-sparing-surgery/ SAN ANTONIO — Delaying surgery for small renal masses in favor of a period of surveillance did not adversely affect feasibility or outcomes of subsequent nephron-sparing interventions, a large retrospective study showed. A similar proportion of patients had nephron-sparing interventions with immediate or delayed surgery. Perioperative complications, surgical outcomes, and survival […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prophylaxis-cuts-posttraumatic-seizure-risk-in-tbi/ TOPLINE: Seizure prophylaxis leads to a modest risk reduction for early posttraumatic seizure (PTS) in patients with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a meta-analysis of eight studies comprising 5637 patients with mild ( Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] score, 13-15) or moderate (GCS score, 9-12) TBI in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-identifies-risk-factors-for-tbi-in-elderly/ TOPLINE: In older patients with minor head injury, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ≤14), high-risk injury, vomiting, and retrograde amnesia are recognized as risk factors for clinically important traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODOLOGY: In this retrospective study, researchers evaluated 290 patients (≥65 years) with a head injury and GCS score ≥13 presenting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-vax-injuries-ignored-obamacare-for-all-immigrants-where-ticks-are-found/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Thousands of Americans believe they suffered legitimate injuries from COVID vaccines but say they’ve been ignored and dismissed. (New York Times) The Senate Finance Committee introduced legislation aimed toward preventing future drug shortages. (The Hill) Regulatory agencies are rushing to finalize President […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/swallowable-sensor-unfurls-in-stomach-to-monitor-gut-health/ This sensor could travel into the stomach to help diagnose gastrointestinal conditions Prostock-studio/Shutterstock A swallowable sensor can unfurl in the stomach, non-invasively recording nervous system signals to decipher a person’s digestion and gut health. The pill-size capsule contains a long, skinny sensor that expands to align with the stomach’s inside wall. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/substance-abuse-and-firearm-injuries-increase-mortality/ TOPLINE: Opioid and substance abuse patients with firearm injuries encounter increased mortality rates and incur higher costs, with limited discharge to outpatient resources, highlighting the urgent need for improved screening and treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the association between substance use disorders (opioid and others) and gun violence in 25,218,381 patients (age, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/evidence-builds-to-support-colchicine-in-treating-ascvd/ NEW YORK — New insights into colchicine’s disruption of the pathway that contributes to arterial inflammation and new clinical studies of the drug could pave the way toward greater use of the anti-inflammatory drug in patients with or at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), researchers said at the 4th Annual […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-people-with-diabetes-need-to-fast-longer-before-surgery/ People with diabetes don’t have higher gastric volumes than those without diabetes after following standard preoperative fasting instructions, suggested a study from a team of anesthesiologist researchers. However, an endocrinologist faulted the study in part because the participants appeared to be healthier than typical populations with type 1 and type 2 […]