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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/approved-device-for-stroke-related-dysphagia-enters-an-rct/ ABU DHABI, UAE — A device characterized by the US Food and Drug Administration as safe for the treatment of dysphagia following acute stroke is finally being tested for efficacy in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of sufficient size to determine whether it should be a standard of care. Currently, “there […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-assisted-eus-for-pancreatic-lesions/ PHILADELPHIA — Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of detecting and differentiating cystic and solid pancreatic lesions during endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with high accuracy. This was a transatlantic collaborative effort involving researchers in Portugal, Spain, the United States, and Brazil, and the AI tool “works on different platforms […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/art-outcomes-female-physicians-vs-nonphysicians/ TOPLINE: Female physicians and nonphysicians have similar assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes, with no significant difference in live birth rates, and female physicians achieve pregnancy slightly faster. However, female physicians have higher rates of infertility. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from 248 female physicians and 3470 nonphysicians […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rural-health-improvements-are-possible/ Preventable deaths were higher for residents in rural counties than in urban counties every year from 2010 to 2022, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC report focused on preventable deaths in people younger than 80 years, using vital statistics data to derive […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ins-and-outs-of-using-obesity-meds-in-pediatric-patients/ ORLANDO, Fla. — The rationale for using obesity medications in pediatric patients is that it’s using “a biological intervention to treat a biologically based disease,” according to Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, an associate professor of pediatrics and co-director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-data-to-alter-planned-ich-guidelines/ ABU DHABI, UAE — In the past 9 months, a surge of new trials related to the management of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) has led the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) to delay issuing a planned guidelines update. In a summary of a selection of these studies at the 16th World Stroke Congress […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-rise-of-sham-peer-reviews/ While a medical peer review occurs once a patient, fellow doctor, or staff member reports that a physician failed to treat a patient up to standards or acted improperly, a “sham peer review” is undertaken for ulterior motives. Sham peer reviews can be used to attack a doctor for unrelated professional, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-the-body-roundness-index-replace-bmi/ In daily practice, physicians need a quick and simple way to assess whether a patient’s weight presents a health risk. For decades, the body mass index (BMI) has been used for this purpose, with calculations based on height and weight. Despite its convenience, BMI has faced increasing criticism. Recent research suggests […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ed-visits-before-and-after-dementia-diagnosis/ TOPLINE: Having a diagnosis of dementia is associated with an increase in emergency department (ED) visits in the United States, highlighting a potential health crisis and the need for screening for early cognitive impairment. METHODOLOGY: The study analyzed data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (2015-2021) and included 1779 patients who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-it-will-take-to-get-a-next-generation-covid-vaccine/ Nearly 4 years since the first messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccines were developed, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus is evolving more quickly than tailored boosters can be made ready and continues to kill hundreds of Americans every week. There is a pressing need for more durable and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-edema-risk-may-be-lower-with-modified-donanemab-dosing/ An alternate dosing plan for the anti-amyloid drug donanemab (Kisunla) reduced the risk of brain edema and effusion but still maintained sufficient amyloid reduction in early Alzheimer’s disease, the phase IIIb TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 study showed. At week 24, the frequency of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with edema and effusion (ARIA-E) was 23.7% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/could-rfk-jr-really-become-hhs-secretary/ Former president Donald Trump’s rhetoric during his rally at Madison Square Garden last weekend about letting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild” on health, medicine, and food may be more than just bluster. Indeed, several news organizations — including the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Politico — have reported that Kennedy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/house-members-introduce-bill-to-reverse-pending-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-cut/ A bipartisan group of House members introduced a bill Tuesday that would reverse a proposed 2.8% Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment cut and give physicians a raise equivalent to half of the increase in the Medicare Economic Index (MEI), a measure of healthcare inflation. “America’s physicians are at a breaking point […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-drug-for-chronic-inducible-urticaria-delivers-in-mid-stage-trial/ BOSTON — Treatment with an investigational anti-KIT monoclonal antibody induced clinically meaningful responses in the two most common forms of chronic inducible urticaria, a dose-ranging phase II trial showed. In patients with inadequately controlled disease despite antihistamines, up to 53% of those with cold urticaria and up to 58% of those […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/airpods-hearing-aid-feature-could-help-people-face-a-problem-theyd-rather-ignore/ Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update that is now available. It’s a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they only reach a small portion of the millions of Americans with hearing loss. An estimated 30 million people — one in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-can-better-protect-kids-from-head-injury-in-football/ Sethi is an associate professor of neurology. Without a doubt, football remains the national pastime of the U.S. football is a contact sport. In combat sports such as boxing, where the goal is to win by causing a knockout (e.g. a concussive head injury), in football, helmet-to-helmet and helmet-to-turf contacts are […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wegovy-cut-albuminuria-by-half-in-non-diabetic-ckd/ SAN DIEGO — Semaglutide (Wegovy) reduced albuminuria in patients with overweight or obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) but without type 2 diabetes, a randomized trial showed. Among 101 patients, those who received 2.4-mg semaglutide for 24 weeks had a 52.1% (95% CI -65.5 to -33.4, PAmerican Society of Nephrology Kidney […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cold-weather-heart-attacks-preemptive-valve-procedures-flop-better-bleeding-score/ A Chinese study suggested that cold weather may make people more susceptible to myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries compared with myocardial infarction from obstructive disease. (European Heart Journal) Pneumonia and urinary tract infection may act as triggers of acute myocardial infarction, according to a Danish cohort study. (European Journal of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/heart-attack-patients-who-receive-heparin-asap-are-better-primed-for-cath-lab/ The heparin frequently given before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be pushed to as early as possible in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to findings from the Chinese HELP PCI trial. Patients who were pretreated with loading-dose unfractionated heparin at first medical contact at the PCI center had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surprising-mediator-links-poverty-and-knee-pain/ Associations found in previous studies between osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain severity and neighborhood disadvantage may be explained, not by poverty itself, but by worsened sleep that comes with living under such conditions, researchers said. While Area Deprivation Index (ADI) scores did not correlate directly with pain severity, they did correlate significantly […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-aki-care-recommendations-did-not-improve-patient-outcomes/ SAN DIEGO — Early, personalized recommendations did not improve outcomes for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), the KAT-AKI randomized trial showed. The composite outcome of progression to a higher AKI stage, dialysis, or mortality occurred in 19.8% of patients who received recommendations delivered via electronic health records by a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alzheimers-trials-investigated-chronic-pain-predicted-dementia-drugs-and-amd/ A New York Times investigation reported that in early studies of lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), participants were not given the opportunity to know whether they carried APOE4, a genetic variant with higher risks of brain edema and bleeding after anti-amyloid treatment. Most older adults with no prior diagnosis of cognitive […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lasting-effects-of-racial-discrimination-in-medical-school/ Racial and ethnic discrimination among medical students was significantly associated with less support for personal and professional development from medical schools, with a disproportionate impact on Black students, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. In this video interview, author Shruthi Venkataraman, MD, of the New York University Grossman School […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-medicine-is-bad-at-customer-service-and-how-to-fix-it/ Theisen is a nurse and healthcare executive. American business is delivering one of history’s greatest revolutions in customer convenience — except in our industry, the one that needs the biggest change of all. For the first time we can shop for just about any product on Earth with a basic cell […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-surprising-truth-about-the-health-benefits-of-snacking/ Peter Dazeley/Getty Images We are often told not to eat between meals, and there is a general perception that snacking is unhealthy. But, as usual when it comes to food, temptation prevails. Snacking is very common, and increasingly so. In the early 1970s, for example, US adults consumed about 18 per […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/kidney-disease-genetic-risk-common-in-west-africans/ SAN DIEGO — APOL1 genotypes associated with high risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) were common among individuals living in West Africa, suggesting a mechanism at play in the high rates of kidney disease in African Americans. More than 40% of the Ghanaian and Nigerian individuals tested carried APOL1 variants linked […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt2-inhibitor-carry-over-benefits-last-how-long/ SAN DIEGO — Benefits with empagliflozin (Jardiance) for cardiovascular and renal health linger for about a year after discontinuation, as off-drug follow-up from the EMPA-KIDNEY trial showed. During a median 2 years of post-trial follow-up, the risk of kidney disease progression or cardiovascular death remained 13% lower for patients who had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/starting-mammograms-at-age-40-will-women-benefit/ Last April, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) revised their breast cancer screening guidelines to recommend average-risk women start their screening mammograms at age 40, instead of age 50, and continue every other year until age 74.  The USPSTF’s recent recommendations align with those from major organizations, including the National […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-postpartum-depression-hits-physician-moms-at-high-rates/ After Funda Bachini, MD, a psychiatrist in Phoenix, Arizona, gave birth to her third child in 2017, she found herself irritable, struggling to sleep, and up at 3 AM writing emails to family members. Something was wrong, she told them. She wasn’t herself. “I was crying a lot, and I was […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fit-completion-and-yield-similar-in-younger-and-older-adults/ Adults aged 45-49 years are as likely as those aged 50 years to complete a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as an initial screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) and follow-up with a colonoscopy if needed, a new study has found. The study also found a similar low 3% rate of CRC detected […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/american-diabetes-association-advises-on-hospital-cgm-use/ A new consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association provides advice on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems in hospital settings, based in part on data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement, Consensus Considerations and Good Practice Points for Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems in Hospital Settings, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-psychedelics-break-the-major-depression-logjam/ With tens of millions of Euros in the offing, researchers across the European Union have eagerly taken up the gauntlet to find novel interventions for difficult-to-treat mental health and pain conditions. Their target is psychedelics, including classic compounds like psilocybin and atypical ones like ketamine and MDMA. Some of these still […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/opioids-may-harm-reproductive-bone-adrenal-hormone-health/ TOPLINE: Opioid use has multiple negative effects on the endocrine system and can lead to reproductive, bone, and adrenal hormone health complications, reported a scientific statement. METHODOLOGY: The scientific statement was developed by a task force appointed by the Endocrine Society, with internal review by the relevant society committees and expert […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vetting-over-the-counter-uti-meds/ When it comes to managing urinary tract infections (UTIs), patients often turn to over-the-counter (OTC) products in search of quick relief. However, recent research suggests some products promise more than they can deliver and can vary widely in price and ingredients. For primary care clinicians, understanding these differences could make all […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-new-drug-for-urinary-tract-infections/ Oct. 28, 2024 — The FDA has approved Orlynvah, a new oral treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women who have limited options for effective antibiotic therapy. Uncomplicated UTIs are bladder infections that typically affect women who don’t have other issues like kidney disease or urinary tract abnormalities. These […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-biomaterial-for-vaginal-discomfort-in-menopausal-women/ A novel biomaterial developed by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, may help treat commonly overlooked menopausal vaginal changes and discomfort experienced by many women. As many as 84% of menopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause, a condition that can cause vaginal dryness, irritation, and pain during intercourse […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-data-for-doacs-in-cerebral-venous-thrombosis/ Abu Dhabi, UAE — New evidence supports the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the treatment of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) based on findings from a new prospective, observational study. The DOAC-CVT study showed very similar rates of the primary endpoint — a composite of recurrent venous thrombosis and major […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/female-physicians-facing-pay-disparities-little-support/ Despite some recent progress in compensation equity, women in medicine continue to be paid significantly lower salaries than men. According to the Female Compensation Report 2024 by Medscape Medical News, male doctors of any kind earned an average salary of about $400,000, whereas female doctors earned approximately $309,000 — a 29% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/researchers-deploy-tech-to-find-high-risk-hiv-populations/ Identifying populations at an increased risk for HIV and preventing outbreaks remain a challenge, but researchers are using tracking technology to find these at-risk individuals and provide treatment, as shown by a recent study and a new research program. More effective strategies are urgently needed to maximize the dissemination and impact […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-mrna-vaccine-may-shield-against-c-difficile-infections/ A group of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has developed a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, delivered via lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) — the same type as the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Moderna and Pfizer — targeting Clostridioides difficile (formerly Clostridium difficile). According to the authors, the results of their preclinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/telemedicine-does-not-appear-to-reduce-icu-patient-stays/ Telemedicine has had a profound impact on the way care is delivered to patients. Its many advantages have led to its increased use, not to mention the crucial role it played in ensuring care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, however, there is still debate about how best to utilize […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-ras-reduce-early-onset-colorectal-cancer-risk-in-t2d/ PHILADELPHIA — The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a significant decrease in the risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of a retrospective study. “This is the first large study to investigate the impact […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-drug-shows-benefits-in-rare-c3g-and-primary-ic-mpgn/ SAN DIEGO — The investigational drug pegcetacoplan, a C3/C3b inhibitor, showed significant benefits in the treatment of patients with C3 glomerulopathy or primary immune complex–mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) in the largest trial of its kind of these rare and debilitating kidney diseases. For the primary endpoint of a change in proteinuria […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-marvels-kat-dennings-manages-attacks/ Share on PinterestMarvel and “2 Broke Girls” star Kat Dennings is sharing her journey managing migraine headaches and why she’s begun raising her voice for treatment reform. Pfizer Actor Kat Dennings is opening up about her journey living with migraine headaches. She is speaking out to spread awareness and advocate for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-support-for-early-doacs-after-af-related-stroke/ ABU DHABI, UAE — One day after two new datasets seemed to remove any doubt that essentially all patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) should receive a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) soon after an acute stroke, the exact same message was reinforced by a novel risk-weighted analysis of last year’s landmark trial. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/deadly-nitazene-drugs-found-in-fake-medicines/ BBC Anne Jacques said the death of her son Alex had been like losing “half of herself” Super-strength drugs linked to hundreds of deaths have been found in samples of fake medicines bought across the UK, the BBC can reveal. We found more than 100 examples of people trying to buy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-test-for-crc-screening-lags-behind-other-options-in-cost-effectiveness-study/ New blood-based screening tests for colorectal cancer (CRC) offered fewer benefits at higher cost versus other screening options, a cost-effectiveness modeling study suggested. In a comparison against multiple alternative screening strategies, a cell-free DNA blood test (cf-bDNA) prevented the fewest cancers and cancer-specific deaths versus no screening. With an estimated cost […]