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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-topical-retinoids-are-key-to-every-acne-regimen/ LAS VEGAS — No matter which treatment regimen is recommended for patients with acne, it should always include a topical retinoid, according to dermatologist Hilary Baldwin, MD. Hilary Baldwin, MD Patients with successfully treated acne typically use an average of 2.53 different medications, Baldwin, director of the Acne Treatment & Research […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-than-800-million-people-worldwide-have-diabetes/ TOPLINE: Since 1990, the largest increase in diabetes prevalence has occurred in low-income and middle-income countries, whereas improvements in treatment have been greatest in high-income and industrialized nations and some emerging economies, especially in Latin America. These trends have widened the global gap in diabetes prevalence and treatment, with an increasing […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pcos-linked-to-reduced-fertility-and-later-childbirth/ TOPLINE: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have 26% higher nulliparity rates and give birth at more advanced ages despite similar family aspirations and higher rates of fertility treatment. Later PCOS diagnosis is associated with double the rate of advanced maternal age at childbirth. METHODOLOGY: A prospective cohort study followed 14,247 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/air-pollution-raises-risk-for-spontaneous-preterm-birth/ TOPLINE: Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for spontaneous preterm birth, with peak vulnerability in the second trimester. Lower socioeconomic status, limited green space exposure, and extreme heat amplify this risk, whereas living around more trees provides protective effects. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-antibiotics-worsen-lung-immunity-during-flu/ TOPLINE: Antibiotic use during influenza infection increases lung eosinophils, impairing immunity against secondary bacterial pneumonia. This study highlights the detrimental effects of antibiotics on lung health during viral infections. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a murine model study to evaluate the impact of antibiotic use during influenza infection on lung immunity. Mice were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nirsevimab-resistance-mutations-rare-in-rsv-study-shows/ Nirsevimab (Beyfortus), an antibody targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is indicated for newborns and infants to prevent bronchiolitis. Available since September 2023, its widespread use may lead to resistance mutations. However, according to the French POLYRES study on prospective monitoring of nirsevimab, published recently in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, these mutations […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/one-stop-shops-for-patients-with-brca-mutations/ In 2012, a $25 million donation established the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. For years, the Basser Center was touted as the only comprehensive center for the research, treatment, and prevention of cancers related to the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, which carry associations with cancers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-diabetes-and-dementia-in-long-term-care/ VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Conditions like diabetes and dementia are common in patients who are admitted to long-term care facilities, but aggressive management of these conditions in long-term care residents is not recommended, according to a presentation given at the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) 2024. Hospitalizations for hypoglycemia are risky for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/reassuring-data-on-glp-1-ras-and-pancreatic-cancer-risk/ PHILADELPHIA — New research provides more evidence that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) do not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. Instead, the large electronic health record (EHR) analysis of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) found those taking GLP-1 RAs had a significantly lower risk for pancreatic cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/davina-mccall-to-have-surgery-for-rare-brain-tumour/ Davina McCall is having surgery to remove a brain tumour, she has revealed. The TV presenter posted a video on Instagram to say she had been diagnosed with a rare type of benign tumour called a colloid cyst. A benign tumour is not cancerous, but such cysts tend to grow slowly, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-patients-dont-show-up/ For decades, no-show patients have proven to be a costly problem for physicians. In fact, missed appointments lead to a staggering $150 billion impact on the US healthcare system annually. The reasons patients opt out of appointments are as individual as the patient and include concerns about healthcare costs, long wait […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inevitable-that-ai-will-be-integrated-into-medical-care/ Medscape’s 2024 survey of over 5000 practicing clinicians from six European countries has showed there is more enthusiasm than apprehension about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. However, many doctors have reasonable concerns, and the survey reveals a worrying knowledge gap among physicians. Experts predict that it is inevitable […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-is-it-best-to-quit/ TOPLINE: Starting smoking cessation treatment within 9 months of a cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival across various cancer types, with the greatest survival benefit observed among patients who began the process within 6 months of their diagnosis.  METHODOLOGY: The 2020 Surgeon General’s report and recent evidence indicate that quitting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-and-early-predictor-of-future-dementia/ Signs of frailty may signal future dementia more than a decade before cognitive symptoms occur, in new findings that may provide a potential opportunity to identify high-risk populations for targeted enrollment in clinical trials of dementia prevention and treatment. Results of an international study assessing frailty trajectories showed frailty levels notably […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/not-all-women-get-the-same-cancer-care/ Socioeconomic factors and education levels significantly affect access to cancer screening and best-suited care for women in Europe, according to a recently published report by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO). The report said inequalities in screening and care are prevalent among marginalized communities such as minority ethnic groups and LGBTQ+ people. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/frequent-ed-visits-and-risk-for-severe-maternal-morbidity/ TOPLINE: Pregnant individuals, particularly younger and Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black women, with four or more visits to the emergency department (ED) in the United States are more likely to experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM) at the time of birth. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cohort study using data from the Massachusetts Pregnancy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/larger-study-supports-safety-of-tetracyclines-during-early-pregnancy/ The link between first trimester tetracycline exposure and major congenital malformations (MCMs) was not supported by a large cohort study based on Sweden’s national registers. Incidence of any MCM diagnosed in the first year of life reached 39.75 cases per 1,000 exposed infants versus a similar 38.76 cases per 1,000 unexposed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-cannot-provide-care-with-our-hands-tied-behind-our-backs/ While pledging to “make America healthy again,” President-elect Donald Trump gave former environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — whose curriculum vitae includes neither scientific background nor a medical degree — carte blanche to “go wild” on health under his administration. These two announcements seem incompatible with each other. Aside from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-selected-to-lead-hhs/ (MedPage Today) — Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the president-elect announced. The move is expected to send a jolt through the medical and public health community… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/112913 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:24:36 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adding-hipec-boosts-survival-in-recurrent-ovarian-cancer/ Adding hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to cytoreductive surgery significantly improved overall survival (OS) in women with platinum-sensitive, recurrent epithelial ovarian carcinoma, a phase III randomized trial showed. In over 400 women at first epithelial ovarian cancer recurrence, those who received HIPEC had a median OS of 54.3 months compared with 45.8 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-brain-delivered-gene-therapy-approved-for-aadc-deficiency/ The FDA granted accelerated approval to eladocagene exuparvovec (Kebilidi) to treat children and adults with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, the agency announced Thursday. The treatment is the first approved gene therapy for AADC deficiency, the FDA said. People with this rare disorder have decreased AADC activity that causes severe […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/faricimab-vs-aflibercept-in-diabetic-macular-edema/ Intraretinal hyperreflective foci, intraretinal hard exudates, and epiretinal membrane formation were lower after treatment with faricimab (Vabysmo) compared with aflibercept (Eylea) for patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), according to an analysis presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Jennifer Lim, MD, of the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/weight-loss-medications-may-also-ease-chronic-pain/ Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising alternative to opioids Source link : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2456295-weight-loss-medications-may-also-ease-chronic-pain/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Author : Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-11-14 21:34:00 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/debunking-fluoride-misinfo-mummy-gets-ct-scan-come-quit-my-np-job-with-me/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on X that President-elect Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water, @epidemiologistkat took to TikTok to dispel misinformation about fluoride and emphasize its health benefits. Ob/gyn Karen […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/evidence-of-resistance-to-standard-malaria-therapy-for-severe-cases/ Partial resistance to artemisinin, the recommended treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, occurred in Ugandan children with severe disease who were treated with the drug, and some treated patients had recurrence of their infection, according to a small prospective study. Artemisinin partial resistance — defined as a half-life for parasite clearance of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/accuracy-of-skin-cancer-diagnosis-varies-by-physician-exam-method/ The accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis varied by lesion type, physician specialty and experience, and examination method, with the greatest accuracy observed for dermatologists using dermoscopy, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Across 100 studies, experienced dermatologists had 5.7-fold higher odds of accurate diagnosis of melanoma using dermoscopy […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-react-to-texas-rule-requiring-them-to-ask-about-immigration-status/ A new Texas rule that requires hospitals to ask patients about immigration status has raised concern about further straining trust between physicians and their patients, according to experts who spoke with MedPage Today. “As a doctor who has chosen to work in safety net hospitals, which are designed to care for […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sdpa-marks-its-30th-year-of-supporting-physician-associates/ LAS VEGAS — As Amber Blair, PA-C, delivered her presidential address to members of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA) at its annual fall meeting, she reflected on the growth of the organization since its founding in 1994 by Joe R. Monroe, MPAS, PA. Back then, the organization had just […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/birth-control-and-abortion-pill-requests-have-surged-since-trump-won-the-election/ Hours after Donald Trump was elected president for the second time, Clayton Alfonso, MD, had two messages from patients seeking to replace their intrauterine devices (IUDs). Over the next few days, three women inquired about getting their tubes tied. All of them said the election was the reason they were making […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-fda-rules-for-tv-drug-ads-simpler-language-and-no-distractions/ The ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking, or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look, as new rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications’ risks and side effects. The FDA spent more than 15 years crafting the guidelines, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alarming-surge-in-alcohol-related-liver-transplants-in-younger-adults/ Rates of alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants surged over the past two decades, with particularly steep increases among younger adults in recent years, an analysis of U.S. data showed. From 2005 to 2021, hospitalizations for AILD doubled from 63 to 129 per 100,000 women, while increasing from 187 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/13m-award-for-covid-vax-refuser-doc-sentenced-for-threats-to-blow-up-hospital/ A federal jury awarded $13 million to a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan who said she was fired for refusing the COVID shot. (CBS Detroit) Omar Marar, MD, who threatened to blow up a Michigan hospital, was sentenced to 6 months of probation. Marar reportedly was in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surgeons-billed-2-billion-for-unnecessary-spine-surgeries-report/ More than 200,000 Medicare patients with back pain underwent $2 billion worth of unnecessary surgeries, including spinal fusion and/or laminectomy or vertebroplasty, over a recent 3-year period, according to an analysis of Medicare claims data from the Lown Institute. If unnecessary, such procedures put patients at risk of blood clots, pneumonia, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/infection-plus-pollution-equals-increased-alzheimers-risk/ The combination of a history of infections and exposure to traffic-related air pollution increased the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by 177% in adults aged 60-75 years, based on data from approximately 100,000 individuals. A growing evidence base suggests that vulnerability to infections plays a role in the development of AD, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/folic-acid-to-be-added-to-flour-to-help-stop-birth-defects/ Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic acid to flour could prevent around 200 cases of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, every year, and improve the health of pregnant women, says the government, which is giving […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/state-medical-boards-lax-when-it-comes-to-doctor-discipline/ State medical boards aren’t doing enough to discipline potentially dangerous doctors, according to a report from Public Citizen. On average, the rate of serious disciplinary actions such as license revocation was 0.81 per 1,000 doctors, a 12% decrease from the previous report (0.92 per 1,000 doctors), according to Robert Oshel, PhD, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/full-house-stars-cancer-fluoride-fears-go-mainstream-florida-doctor-arrested/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. “Full House” actor Dave Coulier, 65, revealed he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. (People) The latest tally of the McDonald’s onion E. coli outbreak reports that at least 104 were sickened and 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC. Thanks to Robert F. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baby-milk-prices-punish-those-who-dont-breastfeed/ Clare Smyrell Clare Smyrell says it feels “petty” to ban special offers on formula The high price of baby formula makes parents feel “punished” for not breastfeeding, mums and dads have told the BBC. The cost of baby milk has surged in recent years, while retailers in the UK are not […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/risk-score-predicts-gi-bleeding-among-post-pci-patients/ PHILADELPHIA — Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among patients on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) remains risky in terms of morbidity and mortality, but the Predicting Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Stent Implantation and Subsequent Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (PRECISE-DAPT) score could help predict that risk, according to a study […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-state-law-will-restrict-health-insurers-use-of-ai/ California is taking aim at algorithms used by insurers to make prior authorization and other coverage decisions with a new law that will put limitations on how artificial intelligence (AI)–generated formulas are employed. The state also will start requiring providers to inform consumers when patient communications are generated by AI. The […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-approach-to-avoid-health-risks-from-wildfire-smoke/ Some pulmonologists and other experts are not breathing easy over projections of a potential global health crisis due to wildfires. The United Nations projects a 14% global increase in extreme fires by 2030, a 30% jump by the end of 2050, and a 50% increase by the end of the century. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/burden-of-noninfectious-uveitis-on-quality-of-life/ TOPLINE: Noninfectious uveitis (NIU) significantly affects quality of life (QOL), with both adult and pediatric patients having lower scores on measures of physical and mental health-related QOL (HRQOL) than people without the eye condition. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 10 studies involving adult and pediatric patients with NIU. Data were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sex-complicates-stroke-risk-scoring-in-af/ The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) caused a stir when they recommended in their latest atrial fibrillation (AF) management guideline that gender no longer be included in the decision to initiate oral anticoagulation therapy. The move aims to level the playing field between men and women and follows a more nuanced […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-prescribing-decisions-compounded-or-brand-name/ The decision to prescribe a compounded or brand-name glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication for obesity treatment was never simple, but recent developments have complicated it further. Both Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to place their GLP-1 medications, tirzepatide and semaglutide, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brca1-2-carriers-face-higher-risk-for-second-primary-cancer/ TOPLINE: Survivors of breast cancer who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variants face increased risks for second primary cancers, including contralateral breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and colorectal cancer. The 10-year cumulative risk for contralateral breast cancer, for instance, was 16% in BRCA1 carriers and 12% in BRCA2 carriers. METHODOLOGY: The risk […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gps-should-play-a-role/ Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that triggers a local immuno-inflammatory response, potentially leading to periodontal tissue destruction and tooth loss. Affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide, periodontitis is recognized as a significant public health issue. It is also linked to a number of other conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/workplace-violence-common-in-urban-eds/ TOPLINE: A new study has found that workplace violence (WPV) is common among healthcare workers in urban emergency departments (EDs), with 25% involving physical violence. Nurses and younger workers are at higher risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study over 2 months in 2023 in the ED of a large urban […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/managing-long-term-health-risks-in-thyroid-cancer-survivors/ CHICAGO — New research is illuminating the long-term health consequences faced by patients with thyroid cancer in areas related to fertility, bone health, and cardiovascular disease. According to researchers, thyroid cancer may increase the likelihood that women, but not men, are later diagnosed with infertility. Additionally, although patients with thyroid cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/semaglutide-2-4-mg-could-cut-medical-costs-for-some/ SAN ANTONIO — Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) was associated with a 22% reduction in annual medical costs in people with overweight/obesity and heart failure, new research from Novo Nordisk found. The significant year-to-year reduction of more than $6500 in total medical costs suggests that the drug “can be an attractive treatment […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prenatal-stress-tied-to-higher-risk-for-childhood-epilepsy/ Persistent prenatal distress is associated with a significantly increased risk for epilepsy in offspring, a new study showed.  Investigators emphasized that the risk was only slightly elevated, indicating that most infants born to mothers experiencing moderate stress will not develop epilepsy.  Yuto Arai, MD The findings confirm more general reports of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pharmacies-vote-to-reduce-services-in-first-protest-action/ MARK MARLOW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock This is the first time pharmacists have voted to take action in their history Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of cutting opening hours and stopping home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/charity-calls-for-prostate-cancer-testing-of-high-risk-men/ Getty Images Screening men born with a high risk of developing prostate cancer, once they reach the age of 45, makes financial sense, a cancer charity says. But Prostate Cancer Research also acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men. There is no prostate-cancer screening programme in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/perioperative-anti-pd-1-in-soft-tissue-sarcoma-boosts-disease-free-survival/ Adding a PD-1 inhibitor to standard of care improved disease-free survival (DFS) in stage III soft-tissue sarcoma of the extremity, a randomized trial showed. In patients with mostly undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas, 2-year DFS with the addition of preoperative and postoperative pembrolizumab (Keytruda) infusions reached 67%, as compared with 52% with standard […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gabapentinoids-tied-to-hip-fractures-in-older-adults/ Gabapentinoids — pregabalin and gabapentin — were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip fracture remained high after adjusting for other central nervous system medications. Gabapentinoids — gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) — were […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/will-trump-adopt-the-current-ftcs-antitrust-posture/ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Chair Lina Khan took an aggressive approach to tackling anticompetitive behavior in the healthcare space. MedPage Today asked policy experts and physicians whether a Trump administration would continue down that same path. “With respect to competition, it has actually been really heartening to see the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/air-pollution-tied-to-preterm-birth-risk/ Exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a population-based cohort study of more than 400,000 births at one major California health system. Spontaneous preterm birth positively correlated with exposure to particulate matter 2.5 μm or less in diameter (PM2.5) (adjusted odds ratio […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/targeted-combination-shows-promise-in-metastatic-kidney-cancer/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than half of patients with newly diagnosed metastatic kidney cancer responded to a novel drug combination, which held disease progression at bay for 2 years, a small multicenter clinical study showed. Frontline treatment with pazopanib (Votrient) plus bevacizumab (Avastin) led to an objective response rate (ORR) of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-there-some-words-that-doctors-should-never-use/ Some “never-words” should not be used in conversations with seriously ill patients, according to a group warning against language that shuts down patient questions, offends, or limits decision-making. A physician may say, “Your mother needs to be intubated” or “she needs a transplant,” which can effectively shut down a patient or […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-drugs-could-help-people-with-alcohol-use-disorder/ Some GLP-1 receptor agonists may hold promise as treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a Swedish observational study suggested. Among more than 200,000 individuals with AUD, those taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) had a 36% reduced risk for AUD-related hospitalization compared with those not taking a GLP-1 agent (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rsv-severity-deaths-on-par-with-flu-and-covid/ In the years before the introduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines, the virus was linked with substantial hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths among adults, according to a cross-sectional analysis of CDC data. Adjusted analysis showed estimated RSV-associated hospitalization rates ranging from 48.9 per 100,000 adults during […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/stroke-risk-is-changing-with-the-climate/ The world endured its hottest summer on record in 2024, and the transition to fall brought devastation from multiple hurricanes in the U.S. The growing effects of climate change are widespread and becoming more severe. Now, new research is making it apparent that my field of neurointerventional surgery must confront the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/frailty-tied-to-future-dementia/ Frailty was tied to a higher risk of future dementia in older adults. Trajectories rose more rapidly 4 to 9 years before dementia onset. The analysis included 30,000 participants in the U.S. and U.K. Frailty — a measure of health deficits in multiple body systems — was tied to future risk […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/1-in-5-adults-report-anxiety-depression-new-esketamine-warning-autism-dx-up-175/ One in five adults said they experienced any symptoms of anxiety or depression in a 2-week period, according to a 2022 CDC survey. The FDA added a warning to the label of esketamine nasal spray (Spravato), noting that long-term cognitive and memory impairments have been reported with ketamine misuse or abuse. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-weekly-oral-hiv-drug-safe-in-early-trial-of-healthy-volunteers/ Data from a phase Ia clinical trial of an oral, long-acting integrase inhibitor (GS-1720) in development for HIV demonstrated promising safety in healthy adults without HIV. The findings were presented at the recent IDWeek annual meeting in Los Angeles. In this MedPage Today video, Joseph Eron, MD, of the University of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-overdose-deaths-are-down-giving-experts-hope-for-an-enduring-decline/ The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, according to provisional CDC data released Wednesday. That’s down 14% from […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mounting-evidence-points-to-air-pollution-as-a-cause-of-eczema/ Air pollution is hard to avoid, particularly for city dwellers Ron Adar/Alamy Air pollution is increasingly being linked to a raised risk of eczema, with the latest study showing a clear relationship between the exposure and the skin condition. Vehicles and power plants release pollutant particles with a diameter of 2.5 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/electronic-symptom-screening-in-kids-with-cancer-boosts-quality-of-care/ Symptom screening improved symptom scores among children with cancer compared with usual care, two randomized trials showed. Among 445 patients in one trial, the mean 8-week Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool (SSPedi) score (range 0-60, with higher scores indicating more bothersome symptoms) was 7.9 in patients who underwent symptom screening three […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alzheimers-researcher-placed-on-leave-war-on-drug-recovery-lax-coroner-oversight/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Alzheimer’s Researcher Faces Scrutiny Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, a prominent Alzheimer’s researcher and the head of a major neuroscience institute at the University of Southern California (USC), was placed on an indefinite […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hallucinogens-tied-to-striking-increased-risk-of-ssd/ Emergency department (ED) visits related to hallucinogen use are linked to a 21-fold increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD), results of a large population-based study show. Daniel T. Myran, MD Results of the cohort study that included nearly a million people: Those with no history of psychosis who had an […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trumps-age-is-it-a-risk/ When president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term he will become the oldest president ever inaugurated — raising questions as to whether the 78-year-old is at risk of a major health event while in office. S. Jay Olshansky, PhD, of the University of Illinois Chicago, and colleagues previously […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sti-epidemic-slows-as-new-syphilis-and-gonorrhea-cases-fall-in-the-u-s/ The U.S. syphilis epidemic slowed dramatically last year, gonorrhea cases fell, and chlamydia cases remained below prepandemic levels, according to federal data released Tuesday. The numbers represented some good news about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which experienced some alarming increases in past years due to declining condom use, inadequate sex education, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/targeted-magnetic-stimulation-slows-alzheimers-progression-in-phase-ii-study/ A personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) protocol, designed to stimulate the precuneus within the default mode network, was well tolerated and significantly slowed clinical decline in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to data from a small phase II trial presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) annual meeting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-we-now-think-the-myopia-epidemic-can-be-slowed-or-even-reversed/ I vividly remember getting my first pair of glasses as a child. My mum is very near-sighted and dispatched me to the optician every year. My older sister was diagnosed at around the age of 8 and I prayed I wouldn’t follow suit for fear of being made fun of, but […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wounds-in-fentanyl-users-exposed-to-xylazine-described/ TOPLINE: A case series highlights the features of severe, necrotic skin wounds among hospitalized adults associated with xylazine exposure, including 9% that involved exposed deep structures such as bone or tendon. METHODOLOGY: The alpha-2 agonist xylazine, a veterinary sedative, is increasingly detected in fentanyl used illicitly in the United States and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/patients-with-cushing-syndrome-face-higher-glaucoma-risk/ TOPLINE: Patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) have a higher risk for glaucoma than the general population, with the clinical manifestations appearing at a younger age. The risk persisted regardless of the remission status of CS or the degree of elevation of urinary free cortisol levels. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-sexually-transmitted-fungal-infection-emerges-in-msm/ A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging sexually transmitted fungal infection in four adults in the United States, according to a paper published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). TMVII is a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-docs-wish-med-students-knew/ Despite 4 years of med school and 3-7 years in residency, when you enter the workforce as a doctor, you still have much to learn. There is only so much your professors and attending physicians can pack in. Going forward, you’ll continue to learn on the job and via continuing education. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-uneven-burden-of-idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension-in-us-women/ TOPLINE: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) affects 3.44 per 10,000 women aged 18-55 years in the United States. Significant geographic variation in cases of the condition exists, potentially reflecting factors such as the prevalence of obesity. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using data from Medicaid claims and electronic health records […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nonsensical-limits-on-support-drugs-complicate-cancer-care/ A young woman with breast cancer was experiencing such intense hot flashes from her triplet chemotherapy regimen, AC-T, that she begged to stop treatment. Her oncologist, Ramy Sedhom, MD, suggested she take oxybutynin, an inexpensive drug for overactive bladder that has been shown to help reduce hot flashes. But her insurer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-tavr-for-aortic-regurgitation-moves-to-phase-3-trial/ WASHINGTON — A phase 3 randomized trial will soon begin for the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device for the treatment of aortic valve regurgitation after promising results in a 2-year initial study. If this novel option performs as well as surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in the coming trial, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/calif-dengue-cases-prompt-swift-public-health-response/ Jason Farned and his team at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District had spent years preparing for the likely arrival of dengue, a dangerous virus typically found in tropical climates outside the mainland United States. They’d watched nervously as invasive Aedes mosquito species that can carry the virus […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/thrombectomy-tops-thrombolysis-in-pulmonary-embolism-trial/ WASHINGTON, DC — Large-bore mechanical thrombectomy is superior to catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism, according to a randomized trial comparing the two interventions. Although there was no difference in major events, mechanical thrombectomy had a list of advantages including faster clinical and hemodynamic improvement. The study, called PEERLESS, enrolled 550 patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-durable-at-10-years/ PHILADELPHIA — New data showed durable weight loss of about 10% at 10 years after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in adults with obesity. “The procedure is dependable and safe and should be considered among individuals who have not attained their desired results through lifestyle medications and those who are not eligible […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/canadian-guideline-on-managing-opioid-use-disorder-updated/ Canada’s National Guideline for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) has been updated to reflect the latest literature. The new document recommends buprenorphine and methadone as first-line treatments for OUD. Opioid use and OUD remain the leading causes of drug-related death worldwide. In Canada, the number of apparent opioid-related […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/weight-loss-treatments-beyond-the-reach-of-many-in-need/ SAN ANTONIO — Weight loss treatments aren’t reaching many of the people who need them most due to coverage barriers, new data suggested. Findings from three studies presented on November 5 at The Obesity Society’s Obesity Week 2024 meeting illustrate different aspects of the problem. One, presented by Alissa S. Chen, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medical-boards-barely-acted-amid-flood-of-covid-misinformation/ Only a handful of physicians in the five most populous states faced medical board discipline over spreading misinformation to the community during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study found. In California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania, only six physicians were disciplined for disseminating medical misinformation in the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-atrial-arrhythmias-predict-strokes/ TOPLINE: Atrial arrhythmias were found in 26% of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), with a significant association with stroke history. Early detection and treatment of atrial arrhythmias may help prevent strokes in this population. METHODOLOGY: A total of 130 adult patients with SCD were included in the DREPACOEUR prospective registry […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-and-how-to-intervene/ For patients with edematous hemorrhoidal thrombosis, the first line of treatment is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen, in conjunction with an analgesic, as outlined by Vincent de Parades, MD, PhD, of Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph, Paris. In his presentation at France’s annual general medicine conference (JNMG 2024) on the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/researchers-identify-why-some-dont-respond-to-drugs-for-amd/ Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have identified a process in the eye that may explain why biologic drugs for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) fail in some patients. Using that new knowledge, they developed a new drug that may counteract the interference and boost the effectiveness of those treatments. The researchers, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/less-fatigue-in-multiple-sclerosis-with-cbt-and-modafinil/ TOPLINE: Fatigue related to multiple sclerosis (MS) was significantly reduced following 12 weeks of treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and modafinil, either alone or in combination, a new study shows. METHODOLOGY: Intent-to-treat analysis from the randomized, analyst-blinded, parallel-arm trial included 312 adults with MS and problematic fatigue (76% women; 85% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-hint-of-benefit-in-large-colchicine-trial/ WASHINGTON — Colchicine does not protect against major cardiovascular adverse events after an acute myocardial infarction, according to a multinational placebo-controlled trial of more than 7000 patients. The CLEAR SYNERGY (OASIS 9) study, called “the largest trial ever of colchicine in acute MI,” showed no hint of benefit in an adverse […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fashion-industry-should-be-concerned-by-return-to-skinny-models-vogue-boss-chioma-nnadi-says/ The fashion industry “should be concerned” by a trend back to using more skinny models, the editorial director of British Vogue has said. Chioma Nnadi suggested the change, following recent progress in body diversity, had been partly fuelled by the rise in popularity of weight-loss drugs. “I do think maybe perhaps […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/from-primary-care-to-specialization/ Physician assistants (PAs) are educated as generalists — with the ability to switch medical specialties during their career. Andrzej Kozikowski, PhD, senior director of research at the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), said that having that kind of career flexibility is often a motivating factor for students who […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/air-pollution-and-head-and-neck-cancer/ TOPLINE: Exposure to particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) is associated with an increased incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC), with the strongest association observed at a 5-year lag period. The study highlights the need for further subgroup analysis to understand the relationships between exposure and cancer pathogenesis. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-recovery-and-survival-after-cardiac-arrest/ TOPLINE: Cardiac arrest survivors with complete neurologic recovery at hospital discharge show significantly improved long-term survival rates, found a study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from four Swedish mandatory national registers between January 2010 and December 2019. This study included 9390 cardiac arrest survivors (median age, 69 years; 69.7% men) who survived […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/league-tables-to-reveal-failing-nhs-trusts/ PA Failing hospitals will be revealed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they do not turn things around, the health secretary will tell health leaders at a conference in Liverpool. Wes Streeting is promising a “no-holds-barred, sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. Hospitals can expect to be ranked […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rising-nhs-physician-associate-use-questioned-after-oldham-death/ BBC/Brijesh Patel Roy Pollitt thought his late wife was being treated by a doctor rather than a physician associate A man whose wife died after a drain was mistakenly left in her abdomen for 21 hours has condemned the increased use of physician associates (PAs) within the National Health Service. Susan […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ama-delegates-support-aca-subsidies-for-undocumented-immigrants/ The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates endorsed subsidizing healthcare for undocumented immigrants on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges during their interim meeting in Orlando, Florida, on Monday. As of June, six states and the District of Columbia provide fully state-funded coverage to some income-eligible adults regardless of immigration […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-rescuer-guidelines-tackle-rise-of-drowning-deaths-in-u-s/ Mouth-to-mouth CPR with chest compressions are still the priority when rescuing victims of drowning, according to a focused update of American resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular guidelines. The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a more codified and elaborate list of recommendations that replaces existing drowning guidelines […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gender-affirming-care-isnt-just-for-adults-say-ama-delegates/ Gender-affirming healthcare shouldn’t be limited to adults, members of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates said Monday at the delegates’ interim meeting in Orlando, Florida. “As a pediatric endocrinologist myself, I’ve seen how appropriate, guideline-based [gender-affirming] care for my patients can be lifesaving,” said Brittany Bruggeman, MD, of Gainesville, […]