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Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/whens-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-and-covid-shots/ If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble so far this fall. But COVID-19 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/italian-restaurant-that-arrived-in-wichita-five-years-ago-is-about-to-pack-up-leave-town/ An Italian restaurant chain that Wichita excitedly greeted at the Wichita Waterfront in the summer of 2019 is about to close. The Old Spaghetti Factory at 1421 Waterfront will open for the last time on Sunday, Nov. 24. After that, the chain will pack up all the velvet couches and antique […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dawsons-creek-star-has-cancer-radiotherapy-tattoos-case-of-petticoat-cancer/ Actor James Van Der Beek, who starred in the popular 1990s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” revealed he has colorectal cancer. (CNN) And Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced he has esophageal cancer. (CNN) Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — “healthy” fats found in fatty fish, nuts, and some plant […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/overcoming-the-challenges-of-applying-car-t-cell-therapy-to-solid-tumors/ Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has had a transformational impact on the treatment of aggressive hematologic malignancies. The therapies have given life-extending options to patients who have exhausted other potential options. An obvious next step in the development and growth of CAR T-cell therapies has been the jump to solid […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnostic-delays-in-axial-spondyloarthritis/ Expansion of treatment options for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has brought attention to documented delays in diagnosis, which is estimated to be an average of 6.7 years worldwide. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two forms: axSpA, which affects the spine and sacroiliac joints predominantly, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Manifestation of […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/slow-start-for-ai-assisted-screening-for-diabetic-retinopathy-despite-promise/ While artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted detection of diabetic retinopathy has the potential to expand access to screening, few patients with diabetes have been evaluated with the technology since it received FDA approval in 2021, a retrospective cohort study suggested. AI imaging was used in 2.2% since 2021 based on reimbursement codes, indicating […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/axial-spondyloarthritis-treatment-update-medpage-today/ For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who do not benefit from or cannot take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), new treatment options include agents in multiple drug classes. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two manifestations: axSpA, which predominantly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Axial spondyloarthritis […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ivermectin-found-to-have-dual-effect-in-rosacea/ TOPLINE:  Topical ivermectin treatment was found to increase Staphylococcus epidermidis on the skin of patients with rosacea, in addition to reducing density of Demodex, in a small study.  METHODOLOGY: In this single-center, open label study, 10 adults (mean age, 66.4 years) with papulopustular rosacea were treated with 1% ivermectin cream daily […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-multiple-sclerosis/ The quest to understand and slow disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) continued in 2024, with research revealing possible new treatments and furthering knowledge about the disease course. Highly effective disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have succeeded in reducing MS relapses, but when relapses are prevented, progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) is […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-tied-to-glp-1-drug-research-monkey-jailbreak-congressman-has-cancer/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Diabetes and weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) was listed as a contributing factor in the death of a 58-year-old nurse from Scotland who died of multiple organ failure, septic shock, and pancreatitis. (BBC) Healthcare-associated infections declined in U.S. hospitals last year, according […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-rsv-medpage-today/ This year’s headlines on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) focused largely on the relatively new vaccines — including a new option, expanded FDA approvals, and updated CDC recommendations — plus a potential new monoclonal antibody for protecting infants. FDA Approvals and Expansions In May, the FDA approved the mRNA-1345 RSV vaccine (mResvia) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-semaglutide-increase-risk-for-optic-neuropathy/ TOPLINE: The use of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is not associated with an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both conditions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the TriNetX Analytics Network […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-a-failed-confirmatory-trial-may-not-mean-a-failed-drug/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sometimes allows cancer drugs with accelerated approvals to remain on the market after confirmatory trials fail. The FDA’s Richard Pazdur, MD, and Gautam Mehta, MD, explained why in a recent article in Journal of Clinical Oncology. In short, Pazdur and Mehta highlighted that a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/update-coming-for-thyroid-disease-in-pregnancy-guidelines/ CHICAGO — A preview of much-anticipated updates to guidelines on managing thyroid disease in pregnancy shows key changes to recommendations in the evolving field, ranging from consideration of the chance of spontaneous normalization of thyroid levels during pregnancy to a heightened emphasis on shared decision-making and the nuances can factor into […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/arbs-may-lead-to-worse-outcomes-in-celiac-disease/ PHILADELPHIA — Patients with celiac disease who take an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) may experience worse outcomes, such as increased risk of iron deficiency, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. The association may be related to the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-surgical-wait-lists-lead-to-delayed-care-across-canada/ Across Canada, patient experiences with surgical delays and long wait lists sound exhaustingly similar, particularly for non–life-threatening procedures such as hip and knee replacements. Patients may wait for months — or even a year or more — for a surgical consultation. After that, they may have to wait for another year […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-glp-1s-the-newest-fertility-treatment/ First, there were “Ozempic babies.” Now, there is also Ozempic-before-baby. Unplanned pregnancies are still regularly being reported among people using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs, and now fertility specialists are increasingly incorporating the medicines into preconception care plans. The specialists say their colleagues in other areas of medicine […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baby-milk-discount-ban-should-be-lifted-watchdog-says/ A ban on baby milk price promotions should be overturned to stop parents “paying over the odds” for formula, a government watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim report on baby milk formula said the market needed a shake-up to help parents struggling to afford it. Recommendations included […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-patients-on-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use/ SAN ANTONIO — Several types of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), including glucagon-like peptide 1s (GLP-1s), are associated with decreased alcohol use, new research suggests. The findings, from surveys of more than 14,000 participants in WeightWatchers’ telehealth weight management program, were presented on November 6 at the Obesity Society’s Obesity Week 2024 meeting […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/botulism-outbreaks-in-europe-raise-food-safety-concerns/ In September this year in Rome, an older woman died, and her daughter spent a week in intensive care after eating a few spoonfuls of a frozen artichoke soup bought at their local supermarket. Only days earlier, in France, five people were hospitalized after eating pesto. Fabrizio Anniballi, PhD Their food […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tribal-leaders-demand-fed-action-on-syphilis/ Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards and television, urging people to get tested. Holt works in Aberdeen, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hidradenitis-suppurativa-linked-to-inflammatory-eye-disease/ Nearly a quarter of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experienced concomitant eye disease, and among those who did, nearly one third had a partial response with treatment, results from a systematic review showed. Hibo Rijal “Inflammatory and autoimmune comorbidities have been documented in HS, but the association between HS and inflammatory […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancers-links-to-fatty-acids/ TOPLINE: Higher plasma levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower incidence of cancer. However, omega-3 fatty acids are linked to an increased risk for prostate cancer, specifically. METHODOLOGY: Researchers looked for associations of plasma omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with the incidence of cancer […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo/ Phase 3 study on previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia showed sustained PFS with venetoclax-obinutuzumab. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo-2024a1000ket?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-diagnosis-still-relevant-today/ “Petechial rash often prompts further investigation into hematological, dermatological, or vasculitis causes. However, if the above investigations are negative and skin biopsy has not revealed a cause, there is a Renaissance-era diagnosis that is often overlooked but is easily investigated and treated,” wrote Andrew Dermawan, MD, and colleagues from Sir Charles […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-lung-cancer-cases-detected-earlier/ BBC An NHS mobile lung-cancer screening clinic in Gorton, Manchester. A lung-cancer screening programme that sees mobile clinics visit local communities in England has detected the disease earlier in more than 5,000 people. Specially adapted lorries have been visiting supermarkets, football grounds and town centres in areas with the highest rates […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-linked-to-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-approved-on-nhs/ BBC Susan McGowan died two weeks after taking tirzepatide – brand name Mounjaro The death of a nurse from North Lanarkshire has been linked to the use of a weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS. Susan McGowan, 58, took two low-dose injections of tirzepatide, known under the brand […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/intravitreal-implant-could-transform-wet-amd-treatment/ An intravitreal implant (OTX-TKI) containing the tyrosine kinase inhibitor axitinib (Inlyta) was well tolerated and significantly reduced injection frequency by nearly 90% in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to results from a phase I study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. In this exclusive MedPage Today […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-eases-postpartum-depression/ TOPLINE: Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is linked to greater reductions in depressive symptoms. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including 35 studies with a total of 4072 participants. The review included randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized interventions […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-weigh-in-on-election-harris-sleep-debt-small-ways-to-show-care/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. In the wake of the presidential election, healthcare professionals and medical students took to social media to reassure their audiences of their commitment to inclusive and affirming patient care. Ob/gyns like @pagingdrfran and @jvandis shared steps […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibody-testing-picks-up-more-h5n1-cases-in-dairy-farm-workers/ Some 7% of workers on Colorado and Michigan dairy farms with H5N1 bird flu-infected cows were seropositive for the virus, according to findings that prompted CDC to revise its guidance for protecting workers. Eight of 115 workers (45 in Michigan, 70 in Colorado) were confirmed on two separate antibody tests to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/simple-measures-ease-cardiac-strain-in-100-degree-weather/ In the absence of air conditioning, simple measures proved effective at lowering heat-induced cardiac strain in older people. Randomized crossover studies showed that electric fans and skin wetting both worked better than no cooling in a hot and humid environment — and in people with or without coronary artery disease (CAD) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/zepbounds-weight-loss-cardiometabolic-benefits-hold-up-at-3-years/ SAN ANTONIO — Patients with overweight or obesity lost an average one-fifth of their body weight with the highest dose of tirzepatide (Zepbound) and maintained that loss for more than 3 years, follow-up of a randomized trial showed. And patients taking any dose of the dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist had improvements […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-worker-gets-2-years-for-accessing-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-medical-records/ A former healthcare worker who illegally accessed the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before she died was sentenced Thursday to 2 years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, of Bellevue, Nebraska, who worked at the time as a transplant coordinator for the Washington Regional Transplant Community and had […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prostate-cancer-treatment-associated-with-long-term-complications/ Even accounting for age-related symptoms and disease, treatment of prostate cancer came with higher rates of complications associated with worse quality of life and new health risks, a cohort study showed. At 12 years, the risk of urinary or sexual complications was seven times greater after prostatectomy (HR 7.23, 95% CI […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ambulance-hit-cyclist-then-billed-2k-doc-accused-of-stealing-from-helene-victims/ In Oregon, an ambulance hit a cyclist — then billed him almost $2,000 for a ride to the hospital, a new lawsuit alleged. (New York Post) Florida doctor Mark Anthony Smith, MD, is facing charges for allegedly stealing donations and other items meant for the victims of Hurricane Helene. (First Coast […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-happens-to-medicare-price-negotiations-under-trump/ In 2022, the Biden administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allowed Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices for the first time — a reform long sought by progressive Democrats. Under President-elect Trump, the future of the program is less certain. But if there’s one thing that experts agree on, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/watch-for-psoriasis-after-cancer-immunotherapy-study-says/ PD-1 and PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for treating advanced cancer were associated with an increased risk of new-onset psoriasis, a large observational study from Taiwan found. In an as-started analysis, the risk for psoriasis among patients with stage III/IV cancers was two- to three-fold higher among ICI users when compared […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bird-flu-antibodies-found-in-dairy-workers-in-michigan-and-colorado/ Farm workers exposed to infected dairy cattle have been found to carry bird flu antibodies Helen King/Getty Images There may be more bird flu cases in humans in the US than we previously thought. Health departments in two states took blood tests of workers on dairy farms known to have hosted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/now-is-not-the-time-to-undo-adolescent-vaccination-policies/ Hughes is an attorney who writes and teaches in the areas of biopharmaceutical and disease prevention policy. At a time when routine vaccination rates have yet to recover from a pandemic-era dip and vaccine confidence is more fragile than ever, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is considering rolling […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/top-doctor-was-terrified-nhs-might-be-overwhelmed-during-covid/ Covid inquiry Prof Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, was giving evidence to the Covid inquiry in west London. The most senior doctor in NHS England has said he was “personally terrified” that hospitals could have been overwhelmed in the early stages of the pandemic. Prof Sir Stephen […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-could-change-under-second-trump-term/ The new administration of President-Elect Donald Trump could mean the end of extra premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), skepticism of vaccines, and a focus on rooting out perceived corruption at federal healthcare agencies, health policy experts said on Wednesday. During his first administration, Trump said he would repeal […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/levonorgestrel-iuds-linked-to-higher-skin-side-effects/ TOPLINE: Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) are associated with significantly more reports of acne, alopecia, and hirsutism compared with copper IUDs, with some differences between the available levonorgestrel IUDs. METHODOLOGY: Researchers reviewed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) through December 2023 for adverse events associated with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/complications-after-prostate-cancer-treatment/ TOPLINE: Patients treated for prostate cancer had higher rates of complications, including urinary and sexual issues, than a control group of men. Radiotherapy increases the risk for bladder cancer and radiation-specific complications, according to the new cohort study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cohort study to try to characterize long-term treatment-related adverse […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/telehealth-reduces-low-value-care-in-primary-care/ TOPLINE: Increased telehealth use in primary care practices is associated with reduced rates of low-value cervical cancer screening and thyroid testing. No significant association is found between telehealth use and most other low-value care services. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using Medicare fee-for-service claims data from January 1, 2019, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/postpartum-depression-common-after-cesarean-delivery/ TOPLINE: About 1 in 6 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) 2 months after cesarean delivery, with certain obstetric factors such as emergency cesarean delivery before labor, cesarean delivery after labor induction, lack of social support in the operating room, and severe postoperative pain influencing the risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-top-income-list-rfk-jr-reveals-more-brie-cheese-recall/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Of the 20 occupations with the highest average pay in the U.S., 16 are some kind of doctor. (USA Today) Polling data show that President-elect Donald Trump won over the majority of voters who were very concerned about the cost of healthcare. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-ras-safe-in-the-perioperative-period/ The majority of patients may safely take glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) before elective surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopies, according to updated guidance from five medical societies. The new guidance, contrasting with earlier recommendations, says these incrementally used agents can be taken up until the day of surgery, but patients […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/costs-of-common-neurologic-meds-continue-to-rise/ In the United States, out-of-pocket (OOP) costs of brand-name medications for neurological disorders increased significantly from 2012 to 2021, with the largest hikes in multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs, new analysis shows.  After adjusting for inflation, the analysis shows OOP costs for MS medications increased by 217%, from $750 per year in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nanoemulsion-lubricant-offers-dry-eye-relief/ TOPLINE: A phospholipid nanoemulsion–based ocular lubricant applied twice daily is well tolerated, improves the stability of tear film, and alleviates symptoms in patients with dry eye disease. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study in Brazil involving 70 adult patients (mean age, 45 years; 85.7% women) who were diagnosed with […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-cyberattacks-put-patients-at-risk/ On September 27, 2024, UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, experienced an IT outage due to a cybersecurity incident that temporarily diverted patients to other healthcare facilities. So far, this year, there have been 386 cyberattacks on healthcare organizations. These high-impact ransomware attacks disrupt and delay patient care. In recent years, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-is-best-for-behcet-syndrome/ TOPLINE: Both infliximab and adalimumab are safe and effective in achieving remission in patients with severe mucocutaneous Behçet syndrome, with adalimumab demonstrating a quicker response time; both drugs also improve quality of life and disease activity scores. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a phase 3 prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-puzzling-thyroid-panel-answers-to-tough-questions/ Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional questions, we turned to Jenna S. Mammen, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/changing-concepts-in-hyperthyroidism-management/ CHICAGO — Endocrinologists may be shifting toward greater use of antithyroid drugs (ATDs) over radioactive iodine (RAI) for initial treatment of Graves’ disease. Severe thyrotoxicosis remains rare but is challenging to treat. And investigational agents like batoclimab and K1-70 hold promise for the future of hyperthyroidism management. These are a few […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/awakening-to-the-dawn-phenomenon-in-diabetes/ The “dawn phenomenon” (DP) describes a pattern in which episodes of hyperglycemia are experienced by patients with diabetes or prediabetes during the early morning hours (usually between 3:00 and 8:00 AM). It typically occurs in the absence of prior nocturnal hypoglycemia. The term was first coined by Schmidt and colleagues in […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hepatitis-c-reinfection-rates-drop-for-drug-users-over-time/ TOPLINE:  Hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection rates among people who inject drugs are high immediately after treatment in community settings, particularly among those reporting recent injection drug use and sharing of injection paraphernalia, but they decrease significantly over time. METHODOLOGY: The Hepatitis C Real Options (HERO) study was a randomized clinical […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/smoldering-ms-may-warrant-unique-strategies/ Smoldering-associated worsening (SAW) of multiple sclerosis (MS) deserves a broader, more comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and research that goes beyond neurologists’ understanding of progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA), according to a recently published international consensus. However, an outside expert said that promulgating the “smoldering” concept may stoke patient and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-assisted-colonoscopy-increases-adr-by-20/ TOPLINE: Artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted colonoscopy increases the adenoma detection rate (ADR) and reduces the adenoma miss rate, regardless of the endoscopist’s experience, technology system, or healthcare setting. METHODOLOGY: Missed lesions during colonoscopy significantly contribute to cases of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer, with up to 25% of adenomatous lesions potentially being missed. Researchers […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-link-between-ppi-use-and-risk-for-cardiovascular-events/ TOPLINE: There is no significant association between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and risk for cardiovascular events, a meta-analysis shows. However, patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do experience a slight increase in cardiovascular events with PPI use. METHODOLOGY: PPIs are commonly used gastric acid suppressants; however, they have […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-you-need-to-know/ The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2024 Annual Meeting is coming up in Washington, DC. From November 14 through November 19, this year’s gathering offers hundreds of sessions on basic, translational, and clinical science in rheumatology and nearly 400 oral abstracts highlighting novel research findings and recent clinical trial results. Medscape […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/australia-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/ Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inebilizumab-for-myasthenia-gravis-reduces-steroid-burden/ Data from the randomized MINT trial, presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) annual meeting, showed that the anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody inebilizumab (Uplizna) for generalized myasthenia gravis improved disease severity, reduced steroid burden, and had a good safety profile. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Richard Nowak, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hrt-does-not-impact-life-expectancy-says-health-watchdog/ Getty Images Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not shorten or lengthen the life expectancy of those taking it to ease menopause symptoms, says the health assessment body NICE in updated guidance. Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/100-days-trapped-in-inpatient-legal-limbo/ Bromberg is an educator and academic hospitalist. McFadden is a clinical ethicist and a nephrology fellow. Entering Tony’s* room elicited mixed emotions. His eager face and wave were a lovely daily greeting, though sadness swiftly followed. Tony’s animated eyes would become vacant, as if we were strangers. Given Tony’s advanced dementia, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpage-today-readers-backed-harris-survey-shows/ While former President Donald Trump won the 2024 election, Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris was the clear choice among MedPage Today readers. Of 1,810 respondents who completed the MedPage Today election survey, 71.2% said they would vote for Harris in the 2024 presidential election. President-elect Trump received 24.7% […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mixed-bag-for-clinicians-vying-for-house-seats/ The presidential election was not the only race on Tuesday — the seats for all 435 members of the House were also up for grabs. See below how some of the healthcare-affiliated non-incumbent candidates fared, according to results from the Associated Press. Links to MedPage Today interviews with the candidates are […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/psych-congress-roundup-digital-tx-for-mdd-esketamine-rooms-pa-contributions/ Research presented at this year’s Psych Congress meeting in Boston included a randomized trial of esketamine (Spravato) monotherapy, long-term data on xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy), and a longitudinal study on mortality risk in patients with stable schizophrenia. Below are a few more highlights from the meeting. Prescription App for Depression […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/very-early-abortion-non-inferior-to-standard-medication-abortion-timing/ Initiating medication abortion early was just as effective as standard medication abortion timing, an international randomized controlled trial found. Intention-to-treat analysis revealed that complete abortion occurred in 95.2% of early-start participants and in 95.3% of those with standard timing, meaning there was only an absolute between-group difference of -0.1 percentage points […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-term-data-support-efficacy-safety-of-new-schizophrenia-drug/ Recently approved xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety in patients with schizophrenia, long-term results from the phase III EMERGENT-4 trial showed. Participants who continued taking the drug after the initial 5-week treatment period of two prior trials had a durable improvement in their Positive and Negative Syndrome […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-doctors-push-back-against-medicines-workaholic-culture/ There’s been blowback in the physician community against some perspectives in a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article in which certain doctors lambasted a newer generation’s push for better work-life balance in medicine. For generations, doctors put their careers first, prioritizing work over family time and other pursuits. But the article explained […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-life-sugar-restriction-reduced-diabetes-hypertension-risk/ SAN ANTONIO — Limiting exposure to sugar starting in utero reduced risk and delayed onset of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in adulthood, a study showed. Adults exposed to early-life sugar rationing in the U.K. for at least 19 months (including in utero) had a 38% reduced risk of type 2 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/counter-marketing-messages-reduced-intent-to-drink-sugary-beverages/ SAN ANTONIO — While both health education-focused messaging and a counter-marketing messaging approach reduced adults’ intent to consume sugary drinks, the former invoked more perceived weight stigma among older adults, a randomized experiment showed. On a 1-5 scale with lower scores indicating less intention to consume sugary drinks, health education messages […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/real-world-use-of-long-acting-cabotegravir-for-prep/ Real-world data presented at the 2024 IDWeek annual meeting in Los Angeles highlighted the effectiveness of long-acting (LA) cabotegravir (Apretude) for HIV prevention. Over the first 2 years of use in the U.S., cabotegravir as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was associated with high adherence, persistence, and safety in at-risk adults and adolescents. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-pay-cuts-sparked-strife-at-insurer-cerebral-cant-pay-up-rumor-researchers/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Doc Pay Cuts Sparked Strife at Insurer UnitedHealth Group systematically cut its payments to out-of-network doctors for emergency department (ED) visits and mental health care, sparking internal tension, according to newly unsealed […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-grants-market-authorization-to-light-therapy-system-for-dry-amd/ The FDA announced marketing authorization of a form of light therapy as the first-ever treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LumiThera’s Valeda Light Delivery System generates light at different wavelengths to stimulate and improve the function of retinal mitochondria. The photobiomodulation (PBM) system is the first treatment shown to improve […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/clinicians-too-play-a-role-in-community-violence-intervention/ Mercado is a third-year medical student. In 2020, the U.S. experienced a 30% surge in gun-related homicides, with firearm deaths becoming the leading cause of mortality for children and adolescents. Four years later, in June 2024, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, declared gun violence a public health crisis, following a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-people-are-living-with-pain-today-than-before-covid-emerged/ Chronic pain has increased among adults in the US since 2019, which could be due to a rise in sedentary lifestyles or reduced access to healthcare amid covid-19 restrictions Source link : https://www.newscientist.com/article/2455122-more-people-are-living-with-pain-today-than-before-covid-emerged/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=health Author : Publish date : 2024-11-06 17:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abortion-rights-advocates-win-in-seven-states-but-lose-in-three/ Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place. Abortion rights amendments also passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, and Montana. Nevada […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novo-nordisk-affirms-25-weight-loss-expectation-for-experimental-drug-cagrisema/ LONDON (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk said the side effects in trials so far for its experimental obesity drug CagriSema were similar to its GLP-1 drugs already on the market, and reiterated its expectation the new injection will deliver 25% weight loss. Martin Holst Lange, Novo Nordisk’s head of development, made the comments […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-trumps-win-affects-healthcare-uptick-in-covid-pesticides-and-prostate-cancer/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Donald Trump has sweeping plans for his second term. Here’s what he has proposed for abortion, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. (AP) And with Republicans flipping the Senate, here are six GOP lawmakers to watch on health policy matters. (STAT) […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/icis-associated-with-twofold-increased-psoriasis-risk/ TOPLINE: Patients with cancer who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have more than twice the risk for developing psoriasis compared with those who receive other treatments. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a nationwide cohort study using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance database and the Taiwan Cancer Registry. A total of 135,230 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-trump-has-proposed-for-healthcare-in-a-second-administration/ Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda. Here’s a look at what Trump has proposed when it comes to abortion and healthcare: […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ecmo-helps-older-adults-bridge-to-lung-transplant/ Older adults not previously listed for transplant who were bridged to transplant via extracorporeal membrane oxygenation showed favorable survival rates and allograft function up to 5 years later, based on data from 50 individuals. Although use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation has expanded, data on […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/safer-mri-sedation-for-kids/ TOPLINE: In children undergoing deep sedation for MRI, a propofol-ketamine combination reduced the incidence of pulmonary atelectasis, offering a more stable cardiovascular profile and faster recovery time than propofol alone, according to a new study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, compared the incidence of atelectasis after pediatric […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-life-sugar-restriction-reduces-t2d-hypertension-risk/ TOPLINE: Exposure to sugar rationing in the womb and in early childhood may lower the risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension later in life, with the protective effects most pronounced when sugar restriction lasts more than 6 months after birth. METHODOLOGY:  Dietary exposures in the first 1000 days after […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/knowledge-gaps-about-obesity-medicine-seen-in-primary-care/ San Antonio — Despite the prevalence of obesity in primary care, there appear to be major knowledge gaps among providers regarding obesity management, new research suggests.  Anonymous surveys of 96 primary care providers at a Boston, Massachusetts, safety net hospital revealed that participants had limited understanding of criteria for prescribing antiobesity […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/synergy-of-combination-therapy-for-nsclc-brain-metastases/ When treating brain metastases in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), brain radiotherapy has been the standard option. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that immunotherapy can improve outcomes in this patient population and, more notably, that combining radiotherapy and immunotherapy may have a synergistic effect. Still, questions remain […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/germanys-medication-supply-issues-persist-despite-new-law/ The German government introduced a law last year aimed at ensuring a stable and secure supply of medicines. However, few improvements have been seen in the 15 months since the Act to Combat Drug Shortages and Improve Supply (ALBVVG) came into force. This article explores the possible reasons. Supply Shortage or […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-systems-brace-for-public-health-threats/ As Spain’s southeastern regions battle the repercussions of flooding caused by a storm system known as DANA, healthcare systems are being pushed to their limits. Floodwaters have closed healthcare facilities, spurred evacuations, and interrupted services, raising alarm about the public health consequences that will follow. Flooding has severely affected medical facilities, […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/experts-challenge-new-diagnostic-criteria-for-alzheimers/ A group of international experts is challenging revised diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as laid out by the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) earlier this year. In a paper published online on November 1 in JAMA Neurology, the International Working Group (IWG), which includes 46 experts from 17 countries, is recommending the […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/treating-obesity-may-reduce-pelvic-organ-prolapse-risk/ TOPLINE: People with central obesity (CO), characterized by excess fat around the abdomen, are at a greater risk for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), particularly those who are younger than 60 years or without a history of hysterectomy. Also, women who have overweight but do not have CO are at greater risk. […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-palliative-care-may-curb-aggressive-end-of-life-care/ Increasing the uptake of palliative care may decrease the aggressiveness of end-of-life care, an analysis of ovarian cancer decedents suggested. Palliative care initiated earlier than 3 months before death was associated with lower rates of emergency department (ED) visits, hospital admissions, and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in the last 3 […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/as-nuns-fade-catholic-hospitals-mirror-megacorporations/ ST. LOUIS — Inside the more than 600 Catholic hospitals across the country, not a single nun can be found occupying a chief executive suite, according to the Catholic Health Association. Nuns founded and led those hospitals in a mission to treat sick and poor people, but some were also shrewd […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-history-of-concussion-linked-to-maternal-mental-illness/ A history of concussion can have serious long-term mental health implications for women, even years after giving birth, according to a new study. Researchers looked at all people who delivered babies in Ontario, Canada, and found that those with a predelivery history of concussion were 25% more likely to have a […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-extreme-rainfall-amplifies-health-risks/ Climate change is intensifying the variability of precipitation due to extreme daily and overall rainfall events. Awareness of the effects of these events is crucial for understanding the complex health consequences of climate change. The connections between health and climate have been recognized by physicians and patients even when climatology did […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/8-careless-errors-physicians-make-with-employment-contracts/ Med school taught you a lot. But did you learn how to negotiate a physician employment contract? Especially your first one? If not, understand that it ’s far too easy to screw up things you may not even realize you’re screwing up. “A physician’s first employment contract is the most significant […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnosing-and-managing-thyroid-eye-disease/ CHICAGO — Endocrinologists should consider ways to refine their in-clinic eye exams for patients with thyroid eye disease, including testing for color vision, visual acuity, pupillary reaction, and resistance to retropulsion and Hertel exophthalmometry, according to a presentation at the American Thyroid Association (ATA) 2024 Meeting. The lack of a Hertel […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/reassessing-definitions-of-patient-populations/ TOPLINE: Patient travel patterns often differ from geographic market boundaries, particularly for specialty care. The researchers sought to assess how well thresholds such as hospital service area (HSA) or zipcode capture the true travel time to access to care for a majority of patients. Primary care service area (PCSA) and HSA […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bill-to-ban-use-of-police-cells-during-mental-health-detention/ Getty Images Police will no longer be able to hold people who are being detained for mental health reasons in police cells, under government plans for England and Wales. Officers can currently use cells as a “place of safety” for up to 24 hours to allow those needing immediate care to […]

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-glp-1-agonists-really-need-to-be-stopped-before-endoscopy/ Continuing GLP-1 receptor agonist medications when undergoing an endoscopic procedure appeared safe in a meta-analysis. In pooled findings from nine studies, patients undergoing endoscopy while taking GLP-1 receptor agonists had no increased risk of aspiration compared to patients not taking the medications (pooled OR 1.03, 95% CI 0.61-1.73, P=0.92), found researchers […]