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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-covid-19-vaccines-targeting-kp-2-variant-available/ New COVID-19 vaccines formulated for better protection against the currently circulating variants have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The COVID vaccines available this fall have been updated to better match the currently circulating COVID strains, said William Schaffner, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/night-owls-may-be-at-greater-risk-for-t2d-beyond-lifestyle/ MADRID — Night owls — individuals with late chronotypes — may be at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), beyond the risks conferred by an unhealthy lifestyle, research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 Annual Meeting suggested. In the study, night owls were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/malnutrition-linked-to-readmission-in-older-copd-patients/ Malnutrition, very severe airway obstruction, and the presence of three or more comorbidities were significant predictors of 180-day readmission for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), based on data from more than 300 individuals. Malnutrition is common in older patients with COPD, who also experience high rates of hospital […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/large-trials-support-mitral-valve-repair-in-heart-failure/ LONDON — Opinions about the relative value of interventions to control mitral regurgitation secondary to heart failure might be altered by two large randomized trials. The RESHAPE-HF2 trial showed that mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) has an advantage over guideline-recommended medical therapy alone, and the MATTERHORN trial showed M-TEER to be […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/five-key-measures-to-ensure-quality-colonoscopy/ A task force established by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) issued updated recommendations highlighting what they consider to be the highest-priority quality indicators for colonoscopy, a list that for the first time includes adequate bowel preparation and sessile serrated lesion detection rate […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-patients-with-cll-take-breaks-from-btk-inhibitors/ HOUSTON — Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and zanubrutinib have revolutionized the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). But should patients take a break from them? At the Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) 2024, two hematologist-oncologists — Inhye Ahn, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and Kerry […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abdominal-pain-signals-gi-involvement-in-pediatric-lupus/ TOPLINE: Gastrointestinal involvement is common in childhood-onset lupus, with more than half of the patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms at diagnosis. Abdominal pain and elevated hepatic transaminases are the most common initial signs. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to explore the prevalence and characteristics of gastrointestinal involvement in childhood-onset […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nonhormonal-treatment-may-ease-menopausal-symptoms/ Elinzanetant, the selective antagonist of neurokinin 1 and 3 receptors, led to rapid improvement in the frequency of vasomotor symptoms and significant improvements in the severity of symptoms, sleep disturbances, and menopause-related quality of life in two phase 3 studies. Researchers led by JoAnn V. Pinkerton from the University of Virginia […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/frequency-timing-of-dementia-in-parkinsons-new-data/ TOPLINE: Dementia in Parkinson’s disease (PD) may occur less frequently or develop over a longer period than previously thought, an analysis of two studies suggests. Increasing age at diagnosis, male sex, and lower education level are significant predictors of dementia development. METHODOLOGY: Long-term dementia risk in patients with PD was assessed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/youth-with-chronic-pain-may-have-more-anxiety-and-depression/ Young people with chronic pain also have higher rates of depression and anxiety, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. In an analysis of 79 studies totaling almost 23,000 youth, the prevalence of anxiety was 34.6% in those with chronic pain, and the prevalence of depression was 12.2%, Joanne Dudeney, PhD, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurse-supported-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-insomnia-improved-sleep-outcomes/ Nurse-supported, self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomnia reduced severity scores and improved sleep outcomes, a randomized trial of veterans showed. Among 178 veterans, Insomnia Severity Index scores fell by an estimated mean of 5.7 points at 8 weeks in the group who participated in six weekly phone calls that specifically […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dad-will-always-carry-guilt-after-daughters-death/ Gareth Williams Rhiannon Williams had been receiving counselling for depression and anxiety. A father has said his 24-year-old daughter’s suicide hit him like a “depth charge” which “shred things in ways that are difficult to describe”. One year on from Rhiannon’s death, Gareth Williams wants other parents to know how “seriously […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/twice-yearly-biologic-cuts-severe-asthma-exacerbation-rate-in-half/ Adding a novel, ultra-long-acting biologic to standard care for patients with severe asthma and type 2 inflammation significantly reduced exacerbations, a pair of phase IIIA trials showed. Across the duplicate SWIFT-1 and SWIFT-2 studies, twice-yearly treatment with investigational depemokimab atop medium- or high-dose inhaled glucocorticoids reduced the annualized rate of exacerbations […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/viral-trend-can-cause-brain-damage-death/ Share on PinterestTikTok’s viral “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge” can lead to permanent brain damage or death in under five minutes. Sneksy/Getty Images TikTok’s viral “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking challenge) is responsible for at least one death this year. The challenge encourages viewers to asphyxiate […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abnormal-hr-shifts-tied-to-risk-for-death-in-diabetes/ TOPLINE: MADRID — Impaired circadian heart rate (HR) fluctuations are linked to increased cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in patients with long-standing diabetes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 349 patients with type 2 (81%) or type 1 diabetes in the CHAMPION cohort; about half were women, with a mean age of 57 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/experts-want-fda-to-do-more-to-ensure-food-safety/ After a ground-beef substitute sickened nearly 400 customers in 2022, an investigation found that the illnesses were most likely from a new ingredient called tara flour, bringing to light an alarming truth: food manufacturers are not required to clear new food ingredients with the FDA. Because of this, it’s almost impossible […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/perioperative-nivolumab-boosts-efs-versus-neoadjuvant-only-nivolumab-in-nsclc/ There was a meaningful reduction in the risk for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) recurrence or death in post-surgical patients treated with perioperative nivolumab (Opdivo) and chemotherapy versus only neoadjuvant nivolumab and chemotherapy, according to an analysis of two phase III trials. The analysis showed an approximate 40% reduction in the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-supports-lactated-ringer-solution-for-fluid-resuscitation-in-scd/ Use of lactated Ringer solution for fluid resuscitation among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and vaso-occlusive episodes was associated with a small — but significant — improvement in outcomes compared with use of normal saline, a retrospective cohort study suggested. In the cohort of over 55,000 patient encounters, patients who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nih-stops-clinical-study-after-investigating-coercion-claims/ The NIH has stopped its study of U.S. government personnel who experienced the anomalous health incidents (AHIs) known as Havana syndrome, the agency said. The decision was made after investigating concerns that arose about the NIH study that was published in JAMA in March 2024. The investigation found that regulatory and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dobbs-has-fundamentally-changed-obstetric-care-study-finds/ Abortion bans continue to impact how clinicians provide obstetric and other medical care, according to a qualitative study of 86 clinician narratives. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe and eliminated federal abortion protections, 24 states placed restrictions on abortion, with 20 of them having […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/impressive-results-with-gene-silencer-in-attr-cardiomyopathy/ LONDON — Vutrisiran, a gene-silencing drug, led to impressive reductions in all-cause death and recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in the HELIOS-B trial, suggesting that patients with this fatal disease will soon have a second drug class to slow progression. Transthyretin amyloidosis results from misfolded […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/project-2025-assessing-the-impact-on-the-healthcare-workforce/ Oyeyemi, Portela, and Salsberg are health workforce researchers. Prepared by a think tank with ties to former President Donald Trump, Project 2025 has been in the news lately as Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has attempted to distance himself from the report. Despite Trump’s efforts to separate himself from this ambitious […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-goldilocks-dilemma-too-much-too-little-just-right/ 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. A few weeks ago, a patient came to see me for follow-up after an emergency room visit that had been […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/newborn-screening-metabolic-markers-may-predict-sids/ Atypical metabolic markers from routine newborn screening were associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a case-control study suggested. Fourteen metabolic markers significantly correlated with the 354 cases of SIDS among more than 2.2 million eligible infants, as researchers led by Scott Oltman, MS, of the University of California San Francisco, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ivonescimab-tops-pembrolizumab-in-pd-l1-positive-advanced-nsclc/ Ivonescimab — a novel first-in-class PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody — led to clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as first-line therapy for PD-L1-positive, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a Chinese trial. In the phase III study, ivonescimab achieved a median PFS of 11.14 months compared […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/deadline-nears-for-appeals-in-doping-exoneration-of-u-s-open-champion-jannik-sinner/ ROME (AP) — Time is running out for appeals to be filed in the case that exonerated freshly-crowned U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner from doping. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and Nado Italia, Italy’s anti-doping agency, likely have only 1 more day to challenge the decision announced by the International Tennis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-do-we-know-about-donald-trumps-medical-history/ Last month, MedPage Today reviewed what’s known about Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ medical history. Here, we do the same for the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Trump’s physical and mental health have been the focus of media attention for years due to his age, as well as certain personality traits. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/freestyle-libre-3-sensor-class-i-recall-second-otc-cgm-cleared-weekly-insulin-win/ The FDA designated Abbott’s recall of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors as the most serious, class I type due to the risk for incorrect high glucose readings. After parts of her large intestine died and needed to be removed, a patient is suing Novo Nordisk, claiming the label of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/95-year-old-physician-heres-how-i-stood-up-to-a-deeply-ill-richard-nixon/ As the two presidential candidates get ready for their first in-person faceoff on Tuesday, it’s hard to imagine a more consequential debate than June’s fateful match between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. But one in the past stands out: the first 1960 debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eu-brain-thematic-network-meets-to-develop-policy-statement/ “There is no health without brain health.” This statement from Tomas Ryan, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry at Trinity College in Dublin and member of the Programme Committee of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, underscored the theme of a robust discussion during webinar sponsored by the European Brain Council (EBC) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-do-we-know-about-postoperative-cognitive-dysfunction/ Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a form of cognitive decline that involves a functional deterioration of activities of the nervous system, such as selective attention, vigilance, perception, learning, memory, executive function, verbal and language abilities, emotion, visuospatial and visuomotor skills. It occurs in the absence of cranial trauma or other brain […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-princess-of-wales-says-she-has-completed-chemotherapy-treatment/ In a video released by Kensington Palace, Catherine says there is a long road still to go The Princess of Wales has spoken of her relief at completing her course of chemotherapy, in a highly personal video released by Kensington Palace. Catherine revealed in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/us-veteran-sees-remarkable-progress-after-first-eye-transplant/ A US military veteran who received the world’s first whole-eye transplant has made significant progress a year later and has been able to resume his normal life, researchers say. Aaron James, 46, also received a rare partial-face transplant. He lost most of his face in an accident in 2021 while working […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/missing-rn-found-dead-egg-linked-salmonella-outbreak-worlds-oldest-med-student/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The body of Melissa Jubane, 32, an Oregon nurse reported missing last week, was found. Police arrested and charged a neighbor with her murder. (NBC) The Biden administration issued a final rule to improve access to mental health and substance abuse care. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diet-may-affect-gut-hormones-less-than-drugs-surgery/ TOPLINE:  Adopting low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets over the short term doesn’t change gut-derived appetite hormones at the same levels as observed with pharmacologic treatments or bariatric surgery. METHODOLOGY: Gut-derived hormones play a role in regulating appetite and energy intake, and the circulating concentrations of these hormones can be influenced by dietary […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-vision-impairment-contributes-to-dementia-in-seniors/ TOPLINE: Addressing vision impairments could help with dementia prevention, as vision impairment is linked to 19% of dementia cases in older adults. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS). The analysis included 2767 US adults aged 71 years or older (54.7% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/could-aspirin-avert-bad-outcomes-in-leukemia/ HOUSTON — A new analysis hints that there may be a benefit from aspirin for hospitalized patients with leukemia. In a preliminary study, researchers found that aspirin users had much lower odds of intracranial bleeding, deep vein thrombosis, in-hospital mortality, and septic stroke. Aspirin users also spent less time in the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/minorities-remain-underrepresented-in-ici-cancer-trials/ TOPLINE: Racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly Hispanic/Latinx and Black patients, remain underrepresented in immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) cancer trials, although recent years have shown an upward trend in the representation of these groups. METHODOLOGY: Historically, there have been disparities in the representation of racial and ethnic minority groups in all […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vascular-and-cardiac-collaboration-essentialso-is-ai/ LONDON — Take the opportunity to assess long-term cardiac health during the preoperative assessment of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and bring in cross-specialty expertise earlier. This is what speakers emphasized during a session that brought together vascular surgeons with cardiac specialists onstage at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/canada-faces-emergency-care-crisis-for-third-straight-summer/ The stressful scenes in Canadian emergency departments remain the same. Patients sit in waiting areas and hallways, hoping for a room. Doctors and nurses face staffing shortages and work on the brink of burnout. Hospitals burst at the seams and ambulances get diverted, ultimately affecting patient outcomes and the quality of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exploratory-data-support-perioperative-nivolumab-for-nsclc/ SAN DIEGO — An analysis comparing patient-level data from two recent phase 3 trials demonstrated an approximately 40% reduction in the risk for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) recurrence or death after surgery in those who receive perioperative nivolumab and chemotherapy vs nivolumab and chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting only. These […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wide-regional-variation-in-dementia-risk-across-the-us/ TOPLINE: The likelihood of receiving a dementia diagnosis in older adults varies significantly by region across the United States, a new study suggests. Rates ranged from 1.7% to 5.4%, with variations more pronounced in those aged 66-74 years and Black or Hispanic individuals. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed newly diagnosed cases of Alzheimer’s […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-tirzepatide-vials-help-patients-endos-weigh-in/ Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is not in shortage for now, but the weight loss drug has remained inaccessible to people without insurance coverage who can’t afford to pay out of pocket. Now, its manufacturer, Eli Lilly and Company, has introduced a new formulation it says will “significantly expand” the supply. But not all […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnosis-and-monitoring-of-cystic-fibrosis/ VIENNA — Advances in genetic testing and newly discovered biomarkers can help screen newborns and monitor inflammation and pulmonary exacerbations in patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. At the European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2024 International Congress, clinical researchers presented results from the Turkish context. Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic disorder […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/balloon-angioplasty-plus-medical-management-for-sicas/ Adding balloon angioplasty to aggressive medical management significantly lowers the risk for stroke or death in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (sICAS), results of a new randomized clinical trial showed. However, investigators noted that balloon angioplasty might increase the short-term risk for periprocedural complications. “The findings suggest that balloon angioplasty […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alcohol-ups-gout-risk-in-both-sexes-more-strongly-for-men/ TOPLINE: A higher alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for gout, more strongly in men than in women. This sex-specific difference may be attributed to the different types of alcohol consumed by men and women, rather than biologic variations. METHODOLOGY: This prospective cohort study investigated the association between total […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/thanks-to-reddit-a-new-diagnosis-is-bubbling/ In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch. Then, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver resident says after what was her second burp ever. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-end-of-daily-pills/ TOPLINE: MADRID — In a rat study, two versions of an experimental monthly injectable semaglutide-loaded hydrogel show extended release over 1 month and good tolerance. If found to be safe and effective in people, a once-monthly formulation could improve patient adherence and quality of life of those with type 2 diabetes […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dexamethasone-cuts-opioid-use-in-pediatric-tonsillectomy/ TOPLINE: The intraoperative administration of a single dose of dexamethasone in children undergoing tonsillectomy with general anesthesia reduces the perioperative consumption of opioids without increasing the risk for postoperative hemorrhage. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to study the effect of intraoperative dexamethasone use on opioid consumption in children […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-cuts-hospitalization-risk-in-older-adults/ TOPLINE: Sustained participation in a community-based structured exercise program is linked to a reduced risk for all-cause hospitalization among older adults, but the benefits varied by gender, according to a new study. METHODOLOGY: This retrospective cohort study evaluated 718 older adults (mean age, 69.5 years; women, 76.5%) who participated in a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/corruption-review-finds-red-flags-in-more-than-130-covid-contracts/ An anti-corruption charity says it has identified significant concerns in contracts worth over £15.3bn awarded by the Conservative government during the Covid pandemic, equivalent to one in every £3 spent. Transparency International UK found 135 “high-risk” contracts with at least three red flags – warning signs of a risk of corruption. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/i-grieve-the-person-i-was-before-the-pandemic/ BBC Mandi Masters, a community midwife, was hospitalised with Covid in the pandemic. Covid patients have been admitted to hospital more than a million times in the UK since the virus first emerged in 2020, while countless others have had care for other conditions disrupted as the NHS struggled to cope. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/intervention-for-smokers-with-copd-asthma-boosts-quit-rates/ Immediately linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke to an appointment at a smoking cessation clinic significantly improved quit rates, a multicenter trial from Turkey showed. Among nearly 400 smokers recruited from respiratory clinics, self-reported quit rates at 3 months reached 27% for those randomized to an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ivonescimab-tops-pembro-in-advanced-pd-l1-positive-nsclc/ First-line treatment with ivonescimab led to a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to recent findings from the HARMONi-2 trial.  “This is the first randomized, phase 3 study to demonstrate a clinically […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/residents-are-the-horses-that-make-this-place-run-what-we-heard-this-week/ “These residents are the horses that make this place run, and they’re not feeding them enough.” — Stuart Bussey, MD, JD, president of Union of American Physicians and Dentists, discussing the University of Buffalo striking trainees who have been in contract limbo for a year. “The scariest part is, there’s no […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clown-visits-may-shorten-the-amount-of-time-children-spend-in-hospital/ Medical clowns can help children through their treatments FatCamera/Getty Images Children and teenagers with pneumonia seem to spend less time in hospital if they are visited by a medical clown, who helps to reduce their heart rates and encourage independence. Visits from a medical clown, who may help children role-play or […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/debate-over-best-treatment-for-high-risk-pe-at-ers-2024/ VIENNA — The optimal course of treatment when managing acute, high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a contentious topic among respiratory specialists. Systemic thrombolysis, specifically using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), is the current gold standard treatment for high-risk PE. However, the real-world application is less straightforward due to patient complexities. Some […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-emotional-toll-of-chronic-illness-in-childhood/ Williams is a medical student. Toward the end of rounds one Saturday, our team of six entered the room of a teenager on the pediatric bone marrow unit. The room was quiet, dark, and filled with the smell of stale hospital breakfast. Our patient was lying in bed silently. He answered […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/great-ormond-street-reviews-700-children-treated-by-ex-surgeon/ EPA Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals Great Ormond Street Hospital says it is carrying out an urgent review of the cases of more than 700 patients after concerns were raised about one of its former surgeons. The hospital said 22 children in 39 cases […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-broken-by-past-government-keir-starmer-tells-bbc/ The NHS in England has been “broken” by successive Conservative-led governments – and the state it is now in is “unforgiveable”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC. In his first major interview in Downing Street, the prime minister said a review of the health service to be published on Thursday […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/plan-to-hit-18-week-nhs-wait-target-set-to-fail/ Getty Images The government’s plan to tackle the hospital backlog in England will fail without a fundamental reform in how services work, health leaders say. Labour aims to increase the number of appointments and operations done each week by 40,000, to help hit the 18-week waiting time target. But NHS Confederation […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-drug-was-tied-to-lower-covid-mortality/ 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/comparing-fecal-immunochemical-tests-cvd-blood-test-for-women/ 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/promise-and-perils-of-ai-in-medicine/ VIENNA — At the  European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2024 Congress, experts discussed the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and explored ethical implications and practical challenges. With over 600 AI-enabled medical devices registered with the US Food and Drug Administration since 2020, AI is rapidly pervading healthcare systems. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-we-attribute-patients-conditions-to-old-age/ Faustinella is an internist. “I can’t tell my patients the truth any longer because they get upset, as if I were insulting them.” This is what a colleague of mine said after his 85-year-old patient, whom I will call Kathy*, expressed dissatisfaction with the office visit. Attributing her knee pain to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/missouri-patient-tests-positive-for-bird-flu-despite-no-known-exposure-to-animals/ A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday. This is the 14th person in the U.S. sickened with bird flu since March, when the virus was detected in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-vaccines-should-you-get-and-recommend-this-fall/ In this video interview, Paul Offit, MD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, gives recommendations for who should get the lineup of fall vaccines this year. The following is a transcript of his remarks: The goal of the COVID vaccine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/3-sleep-hacks-experts-say-dont-work-try-these-instead/ Share on PinterestHealth experts say three of the most popular viral sleep hacks this year won’t do much to help you get a better night’s Zzzz. Milko/Getty Images Many Americans turn to social media for sleep advice. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 30% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/upper-gi-damage-tied-to-subsequent-parkinsons-disease/ Upper GI mucosal damage was tied to a 76% higher risk of subsequent Parkinson’s disease. The retrospective study followed GI patients for nearly 15 years. The findings support literature suggesting that, for some patients, Parkinson’s disease may originate in the gut. Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy was tied […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/queen-guitarist-brian-may-says-he-had-a-minor-stroke-what-to-know/ Share on PinterestQueen guitarist Brian May revealed he recently had a minor stroke that left him unable to use his left arm for a period of time. Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images Brian May, guitarist for the rock band Queen, revealed he recently experienced a minor stroke. Although he is now recovering and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/did-oregons-drug-decriminalization-policy-increase-overdose-deaths/ In this video interview, Brandon del Pozo, PhD, MPA, MA, of Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University in Providence, discusses his new article in JAMA Network Open, which assessed whether drug decriminalization in Oregon was the cause of the increase in the state’s overdose deaths. The following is a transcript of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-reviewers-voice-concerns-over-novel-uti-treatment/ Ahead of an Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on Monday, FDA reviewers voiced ongoing concerns about the benefits versus risks of a novel oral antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), including its potential for inappropriate use. The drug in question — sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) — is a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-glp-1-drugs-help-reduce-covid-19-risks/ Share on PinterestGLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help reduce risks from severe COVID-19 for people living with overweight or obesity. Dima Berlini/Getty Images A new study has found that taking semaglutide (Ozempic) was linked with less severe COVID-19. People were also less likely to die from any cause while […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/physician-who-punched-officer-during-capitol-riot-sentenced-to-prison/ A Massachusetts medical doctor who punched a police officer during a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Thursday to 9 months of imprisonment followed by 9 months of home confinement. Jacquelyn Starer, MD, was in a crowd of rioters inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when she struck […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/yellow-dye-5-may-be-the-key-to-invisibility/ The same dye that gives Twinkies their yellowish hue could be the key to invisibility.  Applying the dye to lab mice made their skin temporarily transparent, allowing Stanford University researchers to observe the rodents’ digestive system, muscle fibers, and blood vessels, according to a study published September 5 in Science. “It’s […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-parathyroidectomy-no-boon-for-preventing-depression/ Incidence of new-onset depression was no lower for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) treated with early parathyroidectomy compared with nonoperative management, observational Veterans Affairs data showed. In a trial emulation of 40,231 veterans with PHPT and no history of depression, the 5-year weighted cumulative incidence of depression was 11% in those […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/asthma-biologics-ok-during-pregnancy-if-patient-agrees-consensus-statement-says/ Biologic drugs for asthma may be initiated or continued while conceiving or during pregnancy or breastfeeding following appropriate risk-benefit discussions and shared decision-making, a consensus statement from an international group of clinicians stated. The 141 panelists reached at least 75% consensus on the following matters regarding asthma biologics: if the patient […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/innovative-caregiver-support-program-shines-at-alzheimers-conference/ At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, leading experts gathered to share breakthroughs in research and highlight the importance of innovative programs, including Florida’s groundbreaking caregiver support initiative. In this video, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association, Rosemary Laird, MD, MHSA, of the AdventHealth Research Institute in Orlando, Florida, discusses the caregiver program […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diversity-action-plans-for-clinical-trials-evaluating-fdas-draft-guidance/ Lazarus is an adjunct professor of psychiatry. Jernigan is chief operating officer of a service provider for participants in clinical trials. The FDA is intent on improving the enrollment of participants — also known as “subjects” — from underrepresented populations in clinical studies for drugs and devices. The FDA’s initiative is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-intensified-infliximab-for-refractory-acute-severe-uc-be-nixed/ Intensified or accelerated dosing regimens with infliximab (Remicade) did not improve outcomes compared with the standard regimen in patients with steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis undergoing rescue therapy, the randomized PREDICT-UC trial showed. In 138 adult patients randomized to a first dose of 10 mg/kg or 5 mg/kg, there was no […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clinicians-star-in-off-broadway-musical-about-antimicrobial-resistance/ It’s not every day that working scientists and healthcare professionals sing alongside seasoned actors in a show, let alone in a musical about a pressing public health threat. But “Lifeline,” an off-Broadway show about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is not your average production. The show intertwines Scottish physician-microbiologist Alexander Fleming’s 1928 groundbreaking […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tennessee-medical-board-refuses-to-enforce-new-img-law/ Members of the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners felt they were locked in an impossibly tough spot. They had to choose between defying a new state law — one their legal counsel sternly advised them to enforce lest they face costly lawsuits — or approving a licensing pathway for international medical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/kras-inhibitors-in-pancreatic-cancer-hope-on-the-horizon/ Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers.  When the disease is caught earlier, the 5-year survival rates hover around 44%, but once the cancer metastasizes, only about 3% of patients live that long.  Finding effective treatments for the disease continues to be a challenge.  No significant new therapies in pancreatic […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-more-doctors-are-joining-unions/ With huge shifts over the past decade in the way doctors are employed — half of all doctors now work for a health system or large medical group — the idea of unionizing is not only being explored but gaining traction within the profession. In fact, 8% of the physician workforce […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/spray-that-caused-no-1-mens-tennis-players-failed-drug-tests-has-doping-warning/ ROME — The word “DOPING” is printed in capital letters inside a red circle with a slash through it on the box containing the over-the-counter spray sold in Italy that caused No. 1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner to fail two drug tests in March. Sinner was cleared last month and will […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/colchicine-drug-interactions-may-not-affect-safety-efficacy/ TOPLINE: The presence of an operational classification of drug interactions (ORCA) class 3 or 4 drug-drug interactions (DDIs) did not increase the risk for colchicine-related gastrointestinal adverse events or modify the effect of colchicine on death or hospitalization due to COVID-19 death in ambulatory patients with COVID-19. METHODOLOGY: This secondary analysis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/19-indicators-for-achieving-quality-gi-endoscopy/ A joint American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Task Force has updated quality indicators considered “fundamental” to all gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures — most of which have a performance target > 98%, implying they should be achieved in nearly every case.  The task force’s work […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-network-significantly-larger-in-people-with-depression/ Researchers have discovered that a brain network involved in reward processing and attention to stimuli is markedly bigger in people with depression, remains stable over time, is unaffected by mood changes, and can be detected in children before onset of depression symptoms. Using a novel brain mapping technique, researchers found that […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vitiligo-combination-therapies-and-emerging-treatments/ It can take up to 1 year to see a significant response with topical immunosuppressants and narrowband ultraviolet B treatment. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/navigating-treatment-vitiligo-combination-therapies-and-2024a1000g6g?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-09-06 14:10:53 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-09-06 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-cannabis-users-need-more-anesthesia-during-surgery/ TOPLINE:  Cannabis users aged 65 years or older undergoing general anesthesia for surgery required higher doses of inhalational anesthetics than nonusers. However, the clinical relevance of this difference remains unclear. METHODOLOGY: To assess if cannabis use leads to higher doses of inhalational anesthesia during surgery, the researchers conducted a retrospective cohort […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/oct-parameter-tracks-atherosclerosis-progression/ LONDON — The histopathological status of an atherosclerotic plaque can not only be quantified but also tracked over time by using a parameter calculated from optical coherence tomography (OCT) images, researchers from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing, China, have found. Called the index of plaque attenuation (IPA), the parameter […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bariatric-surgery-before-pregnancy-tied-to-premature-infants/ TOPLINE: Women who underwent bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy are more likely to have smaller babies than those who did not undergo the surgery. METHODOLOGY: In a cross-sectional matched study, researchers analyzed pregnancy and newborn outcomes among 1282 women in Queensland, Australia, who underwent bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy and gave […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/metformin-may-help-manage-scarring-alopecia-study-suggests/ TOPLINE: Metformin significantly improved symptoms and resulted in hair regrowth in Black women patients with treatment-refractory central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), in a retrospective case series. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a case series involving 12 Black women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, with biopsy-confirmed, treatment-refractory CCCA, a chronic inflammatory hair disorder […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-quick-fix-to-special-needs-pupil-failures-parents-told/ BBC Louise Polkinghorne (L) and Koreen Fisher (R) attended a SEND debate There are no quick fixes to problems faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, the schools minister has said. Catherine McKinnell said the government was determined to reform the special-needs system. Some children are waiting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-monoclonal-antibody-class-shows-promise-for-migraine/ A potential first-in-class therapy for migraine prevention has shown promise in a phase 2a proof-of-concept study, with a single infusion reducing migraine frequency over 4 weeks. The drug Lu AG09222 from Lundbeck is an investigational monoclonal antibody that targets a pathway in migraine that is distinct from pathways targeted by the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nighttime-outdoor-light-pollution-linked-to-alzheimers-risk/ Living in areas saturated with artificial outdoor light at night is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a new national study suggested. Analyses of state and county light pollution data and Medicare claims showed that areas with higher average nighttime light intensity had a greater prevalence of AD. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-focus-for-cushing-syndrome-screening-in-obesity/ TOPLINE: The metabolically unhealthy obesity phenotype, with its multiple comorbidities, may be the most practical group of people with obesity to screen for Cushing syndrome rather than all patients with obesity. METHODOLOGY: Obesity is a key clinical feature of Cushing syndrome and shares many overlapping characteristics. An ongoing debate continues about […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/for-treating-diabetic-retinopathy-order-matters/ TOPLINE: In patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), treatment with panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) followed by anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) appears to increase complications and the need for eye surgery compared with treatment with anti-VEGF followed by PRP. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the optimal treatment sequence […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-temperatures-also-exacerbate-raynaud-study-suggests/ TOPLINE: In systemic sclerosis, Raynaud phenomenon is more severe at both high and low temperature extremes, according to new research. BACKGROUND: Raynaud phenomenon, a condition that causes decreased blood flow to extremities, occurs in about 95% of individuals with systemic sclerosis. Episodes of Raynaud phenomenon can be triggered by cold exposure […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/workforce-report-projects-a-health-worker-surplus/ A surprising new report by the Mercer consulting firm projects that the American healthcare workforce will face a small shortfall in 2028 — a shortage of less than 1% of all employees. The report even projects a surplus of tens of thousands of registered nurses and home health aides — and […]