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20 November at 11.55 PM
Nationwide, Couple-Based Reproductive Carrier Screening Program Demonstrates FeasbilityA nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program has demonstrated feasibility in informing reproductive decision-making, according to a study published in the Nov. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Edwin P. Kirk, M.B., B.S., Ph.D., from the Sydney Children's Hospital, and colleagues examined the feasibi |
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20 November at 11.44 PM
Most US Adults Plan to Skip Annual COVID VaccinesAbout 6 in 10 people say they probably won’t get an updated shot this year, despite the CDC’s recommendation that everyone do so. |
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20 November at 11.20 PM
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors With OverweightAmong older individuals with overweight, vitamin D supplementation coadministered with calcium reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP), according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.Maya Rahme, from the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and colleagues examined th |
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20 November at 11.19 PM
Elevated Stroke Risk Following NAIONAdults with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy have an increased risk for stroke over 10 years follow-up and could benefit from regular monitoring. |
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20 November at 11.17 PM
Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSVA number of adults with outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infection experience hospitalization within 28 days, with a higher proportion among high-risk subgroups, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in JAMA Network Open.Suzanne N. Landi, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Pfizer Inc. in New York City, and |
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20 November at 11.13 PM
Disparities Identified in Telemedicine Use for Neurologic ConditionsDisparities exist in telemedicine utilization for neurologic conditions, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in Neurology: Clinical Practice.Marisa Patryce McGinley, D.O., from the Cleveland Clinic, and colleagues characterized outpatient telemedicine utilization for neurologic conditions and identified potential disparitie |
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20 November at 10.53 PM
Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Faster Biological AgingHigher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as carbonated drinks, processed meats, and sweet or savory packaged snacks, is associated with accelerated biological aging. |
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20 November at 10.08 PM
Health Prices Are Getting More Transparent, but It's Still Not Enough, Experts SayWASHINGTON -- Health transparency rules have helped researchers gain more insight into hospital pricing practices, Ge Bai, PhD, CPA, said here Wednesday at an event sponsored by Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance... |
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20 November at 10.00 PM
Genetic Carrier Screening Changed Couples' Reproductive Decision MakingCouples who were found to be genetic carriers for autosomal recessive or X-linked genetic conditions often opted to change their reproductive strategy, a large Australian population-based study found. Overall, 1.9% of the 9... |
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20 November at 09.45 PM
Laryngeal Dystonia Symptoms Improve With Novel TreatmentSodium oxybate (Xyrem), a drug approved to treat people with narcolepsy, provided temporary relief for laryngeal dystonia patients whose symptoms were alcohol-responsive, a phase IIb, double-blind, crossover trial showed. The... |
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20 November at 09.22 PM
'A Watershed Moment': GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage MASH TrialSemaglutide (Wegovy) improved liver fibrosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and led to greater rates of MASH resolution, an interim analysis of a phase III trial showed. In part 1 of... |
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20 November at 08.57 PM
Texas Has Sued Three Doctors Over Youth Gender-Affirming CareIn less than a month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued three doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors in an attempt to enforce a state law that bans such care. The first lawsuit, filed October 17, alleged... |
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20 November at 08.36 PM
Experts Release Recs on Off-Label Use of Oral Minoxidil for Hair LossAn international expert consensus statement provided best-practice recommendations for the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil among patients with hair loss. Using a modified Delphi process, 43 hair-loss specialist dermatologists... |
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20 November at 08.33 PM
Now a Win for Nerve Stimulation in Rheumatoid ArthritisWASHINGTON -- A small implant delivering electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve outperformed a sham treatment in relieving rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms among patients who failed at least one biologic or targeted synthetic... |
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20 November at 08.16 PM
Anesthesiologist Gets 190 Years for Tampering With IV Bags Used in SurgeriesA Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid at a surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a coworker... |
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20 November at 07.09 PM
Psych Hospitals Investigated; Internet & Well-Being; Trump's Mental InstitutionsThe Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether adults with serious mental illness were unnecessarily institutionalized in Michigan state-run psychiatric hospitals. (CBS News) In a phase II trial of major depressive... |
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20 November at 06.55 PM
Tapered Steroid Dosing Safe, Effective in Severe Alcohol-Associated HepatitisTapering doses of corticosteroids was safer than, and just as effective as, a fixed dose in patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, a randomized trial showed. Patients who received a tapered dose of prednisolone starting... |
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20 November at 06.43 PM
GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated GuidanceSince the modern practice of anesthesia has evolved, providers have been concerned about pulmonary aspiration -- when gastric contents enter the lung, resulting in severe complications including pneumonitis, and aspiration... |
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20 November at 06.40 PM
Advocates Fear Trump Will Reimpose Abortion 'Gag Rule' Governing U.S. Aid to AfricaEPWORTH, Zimbabwe -- Carrying her infant daughter, 19-year-old Sithulisiwe Moyo waited 2 hours to get birth control pills from a tent pitched in a poor settlement on the outskirts of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. The outreach... |
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20 November at 06.04 PM
Postpartum Depression Rose Significantly Over Past DecadeDiagnoses of postpartum depression (PPD) increased significantly across all racial and ethnic groups and prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories over the past decade, according to a California-based cross-sectional study... |
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20 November at 05.56 PM
Sustained Viral Suppression in Multidrug-Resistant HIV With Lenacapavir at 3 YearsIn 3-year data from the CAPELLA study, the subcutaneous, long-acting capsid inhibitor lenacapavir (Sunlenca) demonstrated sustained suppression with no emergence of resistance in highly treatment-experienced individuals with... |
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20 November at 05.46 PM
What to Know About Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's Potential NIH PickJay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, of Stanford University in California, has emerged as President-elect Donald Trump's top pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to reporting from the Washington Post. Amid Trump... |
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20 November at 05.36 PM
Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib BurdenCHICAGO -- Metformin with or without lifestyle modification did not reduce daily atrial fibrillation (Afib) burden over standard of care for patients with implanted heart devices, the randomized TRIM-AF trial showed. In fact... |
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20 November at 05.13 PM
A United Front: Helping Protect Infants From RSV Lower Respiratory Tract DiseaseThe experts interviewed for this article are Sanofi's paid partners. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infections are particularly concerning in infants due to their potential to cause severe respiratory... |
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20 November at 05.10 PM
Major genetic defect linked to female infertility identifiedUp to 15% of all couples suffer from infertility at some point in their lives. Lack of knowledge about the causes of fertility problems can lead to prolonged clinical testing and extended treatment periods. |
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20 November at 05.08 PM
Extracellular vesicles may be key to developing safer and more effective therapies for inflammatory bowel diseaseResearchers at Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) and Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) have conducted a review on the therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles in inflammatory bowel disease. While this approach remains in the early stages of research, ongoing clinical studies for various diseases already support its viability. |
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20 November at 05.07 PM
Level of agreement among different nutrition labels worldwide found to be very lowThe UPV/EHU's Nursing and Health Promotion research group compared seven nutrition labeling schemes in Europe, Oceania and South America and found that they barely coincide when specifying whether cooked foods are healthy. So the researchers concluded that a new system for assessing the food quality of ready meals needs to be developed. |
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20 November at 05.06 PM
Study links rare genetic mutation to severe neurological disorderA recent study has uncovered the intricate ways in which a rare genetic mutation impacts brain cell communication, providing critical insights into the causes of a severe neurological disorder known as developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE). The findings reveal that this specific mutation in a regulatory calcium channel subunit disrupts both the calcium handling and structural connection |
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20 November at 05.04 PM
Study: Risk for suicide two times higher for those with epilepsy vs. general populationThe prevalence of suicide is higher among those with epilepsy compared with the general population, according to a study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. |
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20 November at 05.03 PM
Spinal cord stimulation holds promise for chronic painSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements in pain compared with conventional medical management (CMM), according to a review published online Nov. 14 in JAMA Network Open. |
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20 November at 05.02 PM
Data brief: Prevalence of high total cholesterol 11.3% in US adults from Aug. 2021–Aug. 2023The prevalence of high total cholesterol was 11.3% among U.S. adults from August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. |
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20 November at 05.00 PM
Research team finds postpartum depression diagnoses have doubled in a decadeRates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. |
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20 November at 05.00 PM
For chronic subdural hematomas, blocking artery supplying brain covering found to reduce re-operations threefoldA dramatic, threefold reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to results of a national clinical trial led by neurosurgeons at the University at Buffalo and Weill Cornell Medicine published in the New England Journal of Medicine. |
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20 November at 04.59 PM
Bidirectional association seen for sleep disorders, chronic kidney diseaseThere are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal. |
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20 November at 04.59 PM
California child tests positive for bird fluA child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday. |
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20 November at 04.57 PM
Potassium Binder Cuts Hyperkalemia Risk in HF Patients on SpironolactoneCHICAGO -- Treatment with the potassium binder sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC; Lokelma) stabilized potassium levels among patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) during spironolactone optimization... |
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20 November at 04.52 PM
For AF, LAA Rivals Anticoagulants After AblationFor patients with atrial fibrillation who need protection from stroke and other complications after ablation, left atrial appendage closure rivaled oral anticoagulation in a randomized trial. |
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20 November at 04.39 PM
What It's Like to Win an Ig Nobel; Oxygen Company Too Big to Ban? AI Cuts CareWelcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. What It's Like to Win an Ig Nobel While Ig Nobel honorees aren't always sure they want the... |
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20 November at 04.34 PM
Social connections change our microbiomes, study of isolated villages suggestsFriends tend to share common interests, tastes, lifestyles, and other traits, but a new Yale-led study demonstrates that similarities among buddies can also include the makeup of the microbes lining their guts. |
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20 November at 04.20 PM
Viral myocarditis study uncovers three key heart responses to infectionResearchers at the University of Virginia have made a significant discovery that could change how doctors treat viral infections of the heart. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the heart responds to viral infections in one of three distinct ways, offering new insights that may lead to better treatments for people at risk of heart failure. These findings bring new hope for pati |
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20 November at 04.18 PM
Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From ChemotherapyCHICAGO -- Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) was effective at keeping cardiotoxicity at bay in high-risk people receiving anthracycline chemotherapy in the SARAH trial. Cancer patients were less likely to have a greater than... |
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20 November at 04.16 PM
Prevalence of High Total Cholesterol 11.3 Percent in U.S. AdultsThe prevalence of high total cholesterol was 11.3 percent among U.S. adults in August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Margaret D. Carroll, M.S.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues presented the prevalence of |
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20 November at 04.14 PM
High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Dementia RiskHigh cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with better cognitive performance and lower dementia risk, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Shuqi Wang, from the Tianjin Medical University in China, and colleagues examined the association of CRF with cognitive function and deme |
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20 November at 04.13 PM
Refining tools that spot risk of violence in young adults in urban emergency rooms may save livesHalf of young adult patients treated in emergency departments in three urban hospitals across the country reported experiencing violence either as a victim or aggressor, including firearm violence, in the six months prior to seeking treatment, according to a University of Michigan study. |
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20 November at 04.13 PM
Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosisYoung adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss. |
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20 November at 04.12 PM
Recovery from 'brain on fire' disorder can take three years or longer, researchers findRecovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology. |
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20 November at 04.12 PM
Study finds disparities in telemedicine use for neurological conditionsFor people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical Practice. These results do not prove these factors increase or decrease a person's likelihood to choose telemedicine, they only show an association. |
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20 November at 04.10 PM
Review highlights additional therapies for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathyHypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading causes of newborn mortality and morbidity worldwide, and lowering the baby's body temperature—called therapeutic hypothermia—is often used as a treatment. |
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20 November at 04.10 PM
Oral Microbiome Linked to Stress, Mental Health in Pregnant WomenIn pregnant women, the oral microbiome is associated with stress and mental health, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in BMJ Mental Health.Ann M. Alex, Ph.D., from Michigan State University in East Lansing, and colleagues explored a potential oral-brain-behavior axis related to maternal mental health using saliva samples |
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20 November at 04.06 PM
Spinal Cord Stimulation Holds Promise for Chronic PainSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements in pain compared with conventional medical management (CMM), according to a review published online Nov. 14 in JAMA Network Open.Frank J. P. M. Huygen, Ph.D., M.D., from Erasmus Medical Center in Ro |
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20 November at 04.04 PM
AHA: Intensive Strategy for Lowering Systolic BP Beneficial in Type 2 DiabetesFor patients with type 2 diabetes and elevated systolic blood pressure, an intensive-treatment strategy is better than a standard-treatment strategy for incidence of major cardiovascular disease events, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the American Heart Association Scient |
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20 November at 04.01 PM
Teledermoscopy Accurate for Detecting Skin CancersTeledermoscopy has high accuracy for detecting skin cancers, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.Jenne P. Ingrassia, from New York Medical College in Valhalla, and colleagues conducted a prospective diagnostic accuracy study to compare the accuracy of telemedici |
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20 November at 03.58 PM
Bidirectional Association Seen for Sleep Disorders, Chronic Kidney DiseaseThere are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.Jin Hean Koh, from the National University of Singapore, and colleagues examined the bidirectional association between sleep disorders and CKD in a systematic revi |
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20 November at 03.55 PM
Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical researchFemales sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers. |
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20 November at 03.50 PM
The UK is no longer offering COVID vaccines to pregnant women. Here's why that might be a bad ideaUntil now, COVID vaccines have been available to pregnant women as part of the twice-yearly booster program, but this offer is being withdrawn. |
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20 November at 03.40 PM
Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood, study findsAccording to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life. |
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20 November at 03.39 PM
Risk for Suicide Two Times Higher for Those With Epilepsy Versus General PopulationThe prevalence of suicide is higher among those with epilepsy compared with the general population, according to a study published in the December issue of Epilepsy & Behavior.Sara Melin, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues examined the incidence of suicide for people with epilepsy in Sweden and compared i |
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20 November at 03.38 PM
Healthy women have cells that resemble breast cancer, study findsA new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer. The findings question conventional thinking on the genetic origins of breast cancer, which could influence early cancer detection methods. |
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20 November at 03.36 PM
New study links common DNA differences to unexplained rare neurodevelopmental conditionsThe combination of common DNA differences can help explain why some people have a rare neurodevelopmental brain condition without a specific, single genetic mutation causing it. |
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20 November at 03.34 PM
New AI tool offers insights to improve safety for mothers and babies in maternity careLoughborough University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies the key human factors influencing maternity care outcomes, supporting ongoing efforts to improve safety for mothers and babies. |
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20 November at 03.34 PM
Hawaiʻi's suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfireA surge of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline one year after the Lahaina wildfires underscores urgent need for expanded Hawaiʻi-based mental health support services. However, limited local resources have caused many calls to be rerouted to out-of-state services, exposing critical gaps in local mental health infrastructure. These findings were published in JAMA Network Open on November 20 |
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20 November at 03.30 PM
Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging. Stem cells offer a potential improvementDiabetes develops when the body fails to manage its blood glucose levels. One form of diabetes causes the body to not respond to insulin at all. Called Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, this autoimmune disease happens when the body's defense system mistakes its own insulin-producing cells as foreign and kills them. On average, T1D can lead patients to lose an average of 32 years of healthy life. |
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20 November at 03.26 PM
Research highlights disparities in heart disease, stroke trends worldwideIncidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health. Wanghong Xu of Fudan University and colleagues find that in East and West Sub-Saharan Africa, East and Central Asia and Oceania, ischemic heart disease is increasing, which may be attributed to eight factors that include diet, high B |
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20 November at 03.24 PM
Microscopic, single-cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in MalawiMicroscopic, single-cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrate the value and importance of cutting-edge infectious disease research in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
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20 November at 03.24 PM
New method makes brain imaging research more accessible for psychiatric studiesA new approach to analyzing brain scans could help researchers better understand psychiatric illness using much smaller groups of patients than previously thought necessary, potentially accelerating the development of more precise mental health treatments. |
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20 November at 03.24 PM
New modified consensus statement on low-dose oral minoxidil initiation for patients with hair lossHair loss significantly impacts patients' quality of life, and it may be nonscarring or scarring. Etiologically, hair loss may be hereditary (androgenetic alopecia [AGA]); related to age; congenital (hair shaft disorders); traction-induced; inflammatory (primary scarring alopecia); autoimmune (alopecia areata); or secondary to medical, surgical, or emotional stressors (telogen effluvium), infectio |
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20 November at 03.23 PM
Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autismA study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. Based on these discoveries, the research team applied a genetic treatment that improved the function of cells affected by the mutation, laying a foundation for future trea |
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20 November at 03.20 PM
Fibromyalgia: Why is this common, debilitating condition being ignored in male patients?Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by muscle pain throughout the body, fatigue, sleep problems and cognitive difficulties. The condition predominantly affects women, but men can also suffer from it. However, they often do so in silence, as they face cultural, medical and psychological barriers to being taken seriously and receiving treatment. |
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20 November at 03.16 PM
Eliminate Clozapine REMS, FDA Panels SayTwo FDA panels were almost unanimous in their opinion that the agency should eliminate restrictions that psychiatrists and patients say limit access to clozapine. |
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20 November at 03.11 PM
Bayesian metamodeling provides insight into how T cells are activatedA research team behind a new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has made an important breakthrough in understanding how immune cells known as T cells are activated. |
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20 November at 03.08 PM
Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendonsA new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair and regeneration. |
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20 November at 02.53 PM
Vadadustat for symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease: Missed opportunity collecting patient outcomesPatients with symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease who are on chronic maintenance dialysis can now also receive vadadustat instead of an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent such as darbepoetin. |
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20 November at 02.50 PM
New research links vagus nerve stimulation to reduced gut inflammation in miceResearchers at Duke University School of Medicine have found that tapping into the nervous system could help reduce the gut inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). |
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20 November at 02.44 PM
New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleepMost adults in the U.S. get less sleep than recommended across the board, and some racial and ethnic groups fare even worse, according to a new study that used readings from thousands of people who wore commercially available fitness trackers that monitored their sleep. |
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20 November at 02.37 PM
Scientists find a region of mouse gut tightly regulated by the immune systemThe intestine maintains a delicate balance in the body, absorbing nutrients and water while maintaining a healthy relationship with the gut microbiome, but this equilibrium is disrupted in parts of the intestine in conditions such as celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Scientists don't fully understand how different regions of the organ resist or adapt to changes in the enviro |
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20 November at 02.36 PM
Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice and human cellsTrendy weight-loss drugs making headlines for shrinking waistlines may also be shrinking the human heart and other muscles, according to a new University of Alberta study in JACC: Basic to Translational Science. The authors say the research should serve as a "cautionary tale" about possible long-term health effects of these drugs. |
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20 November at 02.32 PM
Toward the international unification of drug-drug interaction informationDrug-drug interaction (DDI) is a phenomenon in which the efficacy of a drug is weakened or enhanced when multiple drugs are combined. The DI can cause serious health risks to patients. |
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20 November at 02.26 PM
Scrap Clozapine's REMS Program, FDA Advisors SayA joint FDA advisory committee on Tuesday overwhelming voted to eliminate the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program designed around the risk for severe neutropenia associated with clozapine, a drug used to treat... |
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20 November at 02.15 PM
Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID VaxNote that some links may require registration or subscription. Endocrinologist Olga Duchon, MD, was fatally shot over the weekend in suburban Chicago less than 2 hours after giving a talk on weight-loss medications. Police say... |
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20 November at 02.12 PM
New barcode technology could help diagnose cancer more preciselyA new pathology tool created at Yale harnesses barcode technology and shows potential for use in cancer diagnoses. The technology, Patho-DBiT (pathology-compatible deterministic barcoding in tissue), was discussed in a new study published in the journal Cell. |
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20 November at 02.00 PM
People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups, study findsPeople with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization, a new UCLA study finds. |
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20 November at 02.00 PM
Analysis reveals the adults most vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitationEducational achievement, mental health diagnoses, childhood abuse, number of arrests and number of children all play a complex role in shaping a person's vulnerability to commercial sexual exploitation, how long they are exploited for and how difficult it is to get out. That is one conclusion of a study published November 20, 2024 in PLOS ONE by Courtney Furlong and Ben Hinnant of Auburn Universit |
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20 November at 01.50 PM
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender-diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion. |
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20 November at 01.40 PM
Q&A: Lead screening in pregnancy can protect maternal and newborn health: Why is it not universal?Doctors have long known that lead exposure during pregnancy poses significant health risks for both mothers and newborns, but universal screening is not mandated in New Jersey or nationwide. |
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20 November at 01.30 PM
Gastroenterology education improved through inpatient care teaching modelGastroenterologists who focus primarily on providing inpatient care, called GI Hospitalists, are becoming more common across the U.S. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital developed a survey to assess the effect of GI Hospitalists on fellowship education and found that GI Hospitalists improve education through superior endoscopy teaching and longitudinal feedback. |
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20 November at 01.20 PM
The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVIDDisruptions to support services during the COVID-19 pandemic led Australians with disabilities to report significant declines in life satisfaction and mental health, a new study from Flinders University has found. |
MedScape
20 November at 01.18 PM
Europe’s Lifeline: Science Weighs in on Suicide PreventionResearchers are hunkering down to develop tools that can better predict suicide and prevent deaths. Data mining and a multidisciplinary approach are key. |
Medical xPress
20 November at 01.14 PM
How educational attainment may impact memory and dementia risk later in lifeHistorical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a study led by a Rutgers Health researcher. |
MedScape
20 November at 12.59 PM
FDA Approves Bimekizumab for Hidradenitis SuppurativaThe development marks the fifth approved indication of the drug since October 2023. |
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20 November at 12.52 PM
California Child Tests Positive for Bird FluA child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday."California has identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who ha |
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20 November at 12.32 PM
ImmunoPET Tracer Can Detect Common Kidney CancersPET imaging using a radiolabeled antibody picked up clear cell renal cell carcinoma and could help avert unnecessary biopsies and surgeries. |
Medical xPress
20 November at 11.59 AM
New cardiac MRI technique better spots serious heart ailmentA new technology that allows doctors to quantify blood flow in the heart can improve their ability to diagnose potentially deadly coronary artery disease (CAD), an international study led by School of Medicine investigators has found. |
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20 November at 11.54 AM
Predicting the risk of requiring long-term care based on three physical performance testsHealth centers across Japan conduct simple physical performance tests for older adults, including the single-leg balance and sit-to-stand tests. Based on a follow-up study of approximately 1,000 individuals, researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an evaluation scale that uses the combined scores of three simple physical performance tests to predict high risk of requiring long-term car |
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20 November at 11.40 AM
Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their babyIn April, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist window of her OB-GYN's office when she was asked to pay $960, the total the office estimated she would owe after she delivered. |
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20 November at 11.30 AM
Assessment reveals more than 100,000 American youth living with inflammatory bowel diseaseA study published today in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States. |
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20 November at 11.29 AM
Masseter muscle volume might be a key indicator of sarcopenia risk in older adultsAs populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass and function—has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the quality of life for older adults, and heightens the likelihood of requiring long-term care. Preventing sarcopenia is, therefore, crucial for alleviating this health care burden. |
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20 November at 11.26 AM
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreakThe World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks of the disease in Congo and elsewhere in Africa. |
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20 November at 11.20 AM
Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claimUK claimants Wednesday announced legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder. |
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20 November at 11.17 AM
Promising results for COPD treatment: Researchers find form of vitamin B3 reduces lung inflammationWe live longer and longer, and as we age, a lot of us develop a series of health issues and chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is found in around 600 million individuals globally. However, only half of them know they have the disease. |
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20 November at 11.06 AM
AI model can diagnose depression via speech and brain neural activityDepression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on both speech and brain neural activity. |
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20 November at 11.06 AM
Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits ExpireIf Congress lets health care tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns.The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of 2025."Allowing these credits to expire will force families to c |
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20 November at 11.04 AM
Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for EveryoneAlthough the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds deep divisions remain and they run along predictable fault lines.Disparities in tobacco use continue to persist by income and occupation, geography, education, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Preventing severe malaria by harnessing natural human antibodiesMalaria, particularly in its severe forms, remains a global health and economic burden. It causes the deaths of more than 600,000 people every year—most of them African children under five. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
War may cause adverse biological changes in children and slow development, research findsChildren living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a study from the University of Surrey. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to genetic origins of breast cancerResearchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), BC Cancer, Harvard Medical School and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer—cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Ingestible capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tractInspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Probiotic delivers immunotherapy to shrink gut tumors in miceImmunotherapy is a promising treatment that recruits the immune system to help fight cancer, but it has had limited success in gastrointestinal cancers. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have engineered a probiotic that delivers immunotherapy directly to the gut to shrink tumors in mice, offering a potentially promising oral drug for hard-to-reach cancers. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Combining 25 datasets, researchers map 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways treat diseaseThe most comprehensive cell map of the human gut to date has been created by combining spatial and single-cell data from 1.6 million cells. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Map of human thymus sheds light on how immune responses are built and maintained at early lifeBy creating the first spatial atlas of the developing human thymus, a vital organ that trains immune cells to protect against infections and cancer, scientists have discovered that the foundation for lifelong immunity is established earlier than previously thought. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humansThe first "blueprint" of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth. |
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20 November at 11.00 AM
Scientists identify molecule that promotes gut regeneration and limits tumor growthResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a molecule that can both help the intestines to heal after damage and suppress tumor growth in colorectal cancer. The discovery could lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cancer. |
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20 November at 10.30 AM
Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss, and more?President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration could try to remove fluoride from drinking water, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. |
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20 November at 10.20 AM
Early screening for syphilis in pregnancy recommended by task forceThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women (grade A recommendation). This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Nov. 19. |
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20 November at 10.10 AM
A more severe form of mpox has been reported in USThe United States has reported its first confirmed case of the more contagious form of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. |
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20 November at 10.10 AM
Study shows risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab rises with CKD stageFor patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD stage, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. |
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20 November at 10.00 AM
Nationwide IV fluid shortage could change how hospitals manage patient hydrationHospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. |
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20 November at 10.00 AM
Research finds antiviral treatment underutilized for children, teens with fluAntiviral treatment is underutilized among children and adolescents hospitalized with influenza, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. |
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20 November at 10.00 AM
Deep brain stimulation: A promising future for anxiety in Parkinson's patientsDeep brain stimulation has revealed that a specific type of brain wave activity is associated with levels of anxiety in people living with Parkinson's disease, according to research led by scientists at City St George's and University of California San Francisco. |
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20 November at 09.52 AM
Do abortion policy changes affect young women's mental health?After the June 2022 US Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban abortion, women of childbearing age in states where abortion became illegal reported increased rates of anxiety. That's according to a study published in Contemporary Economic Policy. |
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20 November at 09.50 AM
About 1 in 10 U.S. adults have high cholesterol, report revealsNearly one in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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20 November at 09.50 AM
Cholesterol: Know your numbers suggests cardiologistCholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: We don't need too much cholesterol. |
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20 November at 09.46 AM
Report addresses responsible use of race and ethnicity in biomedical researchA report released from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Health and Medicine Division addresses the responsible use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research and is a call to action for biomedical research to rethink how it uses race and ethnicity. |
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20 November at 09.45 AM
AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advanceResearchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. |
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20 November at 09.14 AM
NCCN Expands Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment GuidelinesUpdates to two genetic risk assessment guidelines now include prostate, endometrial, and gastric cancer to reflect the growing understanding of hereditary cancer risk and value of genetic testing. |
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20 November at 08.34 AM
MELD 3.0 Reduces Sex-Based Liver Transplant DisparitiesTransplant rates and waitlist dropouts for women are now similar to those for men, yet some disparities still exist. |
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20 November at 08.21 AM
Persistence and Shifts in Occupational Lung DiseasesDespite regulations, lung screening is lacking for workers, those exposed to shrapnel, or those located near risky sites. |
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20 November at 08.14 AM
H pylori and FIT Co-Testing May Aid Gastric Cancer ScreeningEven though adding HPSA testing to a colon cancer screening program did not reduce the incidence or mortality rates of gastric cancer, potential benefits were still observed. |
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20 November at 08.06 AM
Slim Silver Lining Appears for STI RatesNew data for 2023 showed a decline of approximately 2% across three notifiable infections. |
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20 November at 08.03 AM
Late-Life Weight Patterns May Predict LongevityThe timing and rate of body weight changes throughout life may predict an individual's likelihood of living to extreme old age. |
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20 November at 07.53 AM
Daytime Sleepiness May Flag Predementia RiskSleep-related daytime dysfunction was linked to increased risk for motoric cognitive risk syndrome in older adults. |
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20 November at 07.50 AM
One Question Could Catch Hearing LossA one-question screening method could catch hearing loss among many older adults who may otherwise never be asked. |
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20 November at 07.47 AM
Ultrasonography-Guided Nerve Blocks Safe in Emergency CareIn a cohort study, patients who underwent ultrasonography-guided nerve blocks in the emergency department experienced a complication rate of 0.4%, with one major and nine minor adverse events. |
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20 November at 07.41 AM
Two Brain Stim Methods Better Than One for Depression?Combining magnetic and direct current transcranial stimulations was more effective than either treatment alone for major depressive disorder. |
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20 November at 07.36 AM
Italian Health Workers Strike Over Pay, Under-investmentThousands of Italian doctors and nurses stayed at home on Wednesday to protest over their pay and conditions in the latest sign of malaise in the country's struggling health... |
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20 November at 07.29 AM
Telehealth Succeeds for Rapid ART in New HIV PatientsOnly one individual in a high-risk population who received early intervention progressed to an AIDS diagnosis. |
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20 November at 07.19 AM
Most Older Adults With HIV Miss Bone Density ScansMulti-year data spotlight low screening rates in high-risk population. |
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20 November at 07.02 AM
From Quiet to Connected With Cochlear ImplantsAdvances in cochlear implant technology are making hearing restoration more precise, personal, and accessible to patients of all ages. |
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20 November at 07.00 AM
Large-scale genetic study identifies 14 genes linked to neuroticismNeuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency towards emotional instability and negative emotions. Past studies found that this personality trait often goes hand in hand with various mental health disorders, as well as some chronic and severe medical conditions. |
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20 November at 06.55 AM
Integrated Care Models Promising for Dementia PatientsIntegrated care for dementia patients could reduce hospitalizations and medication risks, according to new research. |
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20 November at 06.42 AM
Long-Term Risk for Some Skin Disorders Increased After COVIDA study using a Korean database found that COVID-19 infection raised long-term risks for various autoimmune and autoinflammatory skin disorders, and vaccination may reduce these risks. |
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20 November at 06.23 AM
Study Compares Skin Toxicities of MEK Inhibitors in ChildrenDermatologic adverse events affected 97.8% of pediatric patients on MEK inhibitors, in a small retrospective single-center study. |
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20 November at 06.15 AM
Weight-loss Drug Coverage Rises Among Largest US Employers, Mercer Survey FindsAbout 44% of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees cover drugs for weight loss in 2024, up from 41% in 2023, according to a survey from consulting firm Mercer released... |
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20 November at 06.11 AM
Sitting for More Than 10 Hours Daily Ups Heart Disease RiskSedentary time exceeding 10.6 h/d was associated with a higher risk for heart failure and cardiovascular mortality in a new study. |
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20 November at 06.01 AM
Interventions for Burnout and Depression Among DoctorsA study reviewed measures to assess burnout and depression among physicians, causal factors, and interventions to improve well-being. |
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20 November at 05.38 AM
Screening for Iron Deficiency May Prevent ProgressionAlthough not guideline-approved, screening for iron deficiency in patients with risk factors could prevent progression to more severe conditions. |
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20 November at 05.32 AM
Med Students Can Find Work-Life Balance: Here Are Key TipsA recent Medscape survey found that work-life balance is the top source of stress for US medical students, and experts are stressing the importance of self-care. Here’s a look at what that might look like. |
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20 November at 05.10 AM
WHO Launches Toolkit to Improve Long-Term Care in EuropeThe World Health Organization’s new toolkit aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of long-term care to enable more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable systems. |
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20 November at 04.57 AM
Home Spirometry Has Potential for Detecting SSc-ILD DeclineUsing home spirometry for the management of systemic sclerosis–associated ILD can enhance the ability to detect pulmonary decline early, leading to better patient care and outcomes. |
Medical xPress
20 November at 04.50 AM
WHO approves second mpox vaccineThe World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval. |
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20 November at 04.40 AM
WHO says has raised nearly $4bn through new financing planThe World Health Organization said on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that it had raised nearly $4 billion dollars through a new financing mechanism it launched in May. |
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20 November at 04.37 AM
Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this yearPakistan detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country's tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year, officials said Wednesday. |
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20 November at 03.38 AM
Can Early Biologics Prevent Difficult-to-Treat RA?Early implementation of treatment with biologic or targeted synthetic DMARDs after methotrexate failure did not prevent the development of difficult-to-treat RA in patients with early RA. |
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20 November at 03.32 AM
Food Retention With GLP-1s May Vary by Endoscopic ProcedureA study found that GLP-1 RA use is linked to risks for retained gastric contents during single endoscopic procedures but not with combined upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. |
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20 November at 02.53 AM
IV Fluid Shortage May Change Hospital Hydration PracticesHospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. |
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20 November at 02.32 AM
Woof, Woof! Robotic Pets Boost Senior Well-BeingMore evidence emerges that robotic animals can help older adults with depression and isolation. |
HealthDay
19 November at 11.50 PM
President-Elect Trump to Pick Mehmet Oz to Head CMSPresident-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Mehmet Oz, M.D., to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.In a statement, Trump said that Oz will "work closely with Robert Kennedy Jr. to take on the illness industrial complex, and all the horrible chronic diseases left in its wake," The New York Times reported. Trump |
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19 November at 11.47 PM
Antiviral Treatment Underutilized for Children, Teens With FluAntiviral treatment is underutilized among children and adolescents hospitalized with influenza, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Using data from two U.S. influenza surveillance networks, Aaron M. Frutos, Ph.D., from the CDC |
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19 November at 11.44 PM
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Safe for Koos Grade I Vestibular SchwannomasStereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is safe and effective for management of Koos grade I vestibular schwannomas (VS) compared with observation, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in Neurosurgery.Othman Bin-Alamer, M.B.B.S., from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and colleagues evaluated the safety and efficacy of SRS v |
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19 November at 11.40 PM
Rising Temperatures Increase Risk for Poor Maternal, Neonatal OutcomesEscalating heat exposure poses a major threat to maternal and neonatal health, according to a review published online Nov. 5 in Nature Medicine.Darshnika P. Lakhoo, M.B.Ch.B., M.P.H., from University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to assess heat impacts o |
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19 November at 11.30 PM
Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia RiskGenetic risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia appeared to be partly offset by high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, U.K. Biobank data suggested. Overall, high cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with better global... |
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19 November at 10.43 PM
Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma AttacksTreatment with metformin was associated with a reduction in asthma attacks among patients with asthma and type 2 diabetes, with additional reductions observed with the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, according to a self-controlled... |
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19 November at 10.15 PM
Small Benefit, Persistent Toxic Risk With Adjuvant Anthracycline in Breast CancerAdding an anthracycline to adjuvant chemotherapy for TOP2A-normal early breast cancer significantly improved disease-free survival (DFS) but not overall survival (OS) at 10 years, and doubled the risk of heart failure, a randomized... |
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19 November at 10.12 PM
Physicians Flock to Bluesky, Hoping to Leave X BehindIn the wake of the presidential election, physicians have been flocking to the social media platform Bluesky, asserting there's now a critical mass of medical professionals engaging on the site. Many told MedPage Today that... |
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19 November at 10.00 PM
Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered by the UK's NHSFor the first time since 2021, a pill used to help people quit smoking—varenicline—will again be available from the NHS. |
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19 November at 09.37 PM
What Happens to Abortion Access in the Next Trump Administration?From enforcing the Comstock Act to reversing guidance on emergency care, there are multiple avenues for the Trump administration to dramatically limit access to abortion, even without a federal ban, legal experts told MedPage... |
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19 November at 09.30 PM
Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a PointAfter a certain threshold, cumulative opioid use was associated with higher dementia risk, a study of adults over age 60 in Denmark showed. In a nested case-control study, opioid use above 90 total standardized doses (TSDs... |
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19 November at 09.18 PM
Trump Taps Dr. Oz to Run CMSPresident-elect Donald Trump says he is nominating Mehmet Oz, MD, a heart surgeon who hosted a long-running television talk show, to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). "Dr. Oz will be a leader in incentivizing... |
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19 November at 08.23 PM
More Lp(a)-Reducing Tx; Cardiac Denervation for Afib; LAA Occluders at 5 YearsLipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), was successfully reduced in phase II trials of muvalaplin and zerlasiran. (JAMA) The possibility of a drug interaction between SGLT2 inhibitors and statins was not supported by rates of rhabdomyolysis... |
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19 November at 07.44 PM
One in 20 Adults With RSV Hospitalized, Study ShowsAmong adults with outpatient respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections across six RSV seasons, roughly one in 20 were hospitalized within 28 days, according to a large cohort study that used data from three health record databases... |
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19 November at 06.35 PM
Cardio Drugs and Dementia; Fampridine and Working Memory; Alzheimer's and CancerLong-term use of many common cardiovascular drugs was tied to fewer dementia diagnoses but anti-platelet use of any duration was associated with higher dementia risk, Swedish data showed. (Alzheimer's & Dementia) Repeated... |
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19 November at 06.30 PM
High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk of dementiaHigh cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance and lower risk of dementia in the long term, including in people with a genetic predisposition to dementia, show the findings of a study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. |
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19 November at 06.24 PM
Is the Internet Impairing Your Medical Memory?You don't need to know the role of the artery of Adamkiewicz or mechanisms of liver failure. You can Google it. And, you don't need to remember it once you've looked it up -- Google will remember for you! The internet, with... |
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19 November at 06.21 PM
Trump Taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to Run Medicare and MedicaidPresident-elect Donald J. Trump has said that he would nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). |
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19 November at 06.16 PM
New MELD Model Improves Access to Liver Transplant for WomenAdoption of a new version of the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, known as MELD 3.0, closed the gap in access to liver transplant between men and women, an analysis showed. Since MELD 3.0 was implemented in July 2023, a higher... |
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19 November at 06.01 PM
DHA Levels in the Brain Tied to Cognitive Function in APOE4 CarriersHigh-dose supplements of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, showed no effect on hippocampal volume or cognition, according to findings from the placebo-controlled PreventE4 trial presented at the Clinical Trials... |
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19 November at 05.35 PM
Reframing cerebral palsy as a lifelong physical disability could improve adult care, researchers sayIn the United States, there are currently more adults living with cerebral palsy than children. Despite this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still label cerebral palsy as "the most common motor disability in childhood." |
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19 November at 05.30 PM
A new strategy to enhance gene therapy for sickle cell diseaseResearchers described a promising new approach for using gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease in the journal Human Gene Therapy. To improve the efficacy of gene therapy when using anti-sickling beta globin gene transfer, they added cyclosporin (CsH) to increase transduction by inhibiting lentiviral restriction factors. |
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19 November at 05.20 PM
Low-dose ketamine shows promise for pain relief in emergency department patientsA study that investigates low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine for treating acute pain has been published in the Academic Emergency Medicine journal. |
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19 November at 05.16 PM
Early adult binge drinking has lasting impact on aging brain in miceBinge drinking in early adults can lead to long-lasting and potentially permanent dysregulation in the brain, according to a new study in mice, led by researchers at Penn State. They found that neurons, cells that transmit information in the brain via electrical and chemical signals, showed changes following binge drinking were similar in many ways to those seen with cognitive decline. |
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19 November at 05.09 PM
Myasthenia Gravis: Balancing Traditional Immunotherapies vs Newer MedicationsAt the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) annual meeting, Michael Hehir, MD, of the University of Vermont in Burlington, participated in a debate on integrating novel and traditional... |
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19 November at 05.04 PM
Experts define elements of brain-based visual impairment in childrenExperts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. |
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19 November at 05.01 PM
How colliding genetic processes drive aggressive cancersCancer researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered that mutations in certain genes can lead to the accumulation of DNA errors, resulting in a specific type of genetic change known as large tandem duplications (TDs) that can arise from the collision of two critical cellular processes: transcription and DNA replication. |
Medpage Today
19 November at 04.58 PM
Nasal Spray Diuretic Shows Potential for Heart Failure in Trial of Healthy AdultsCHICAGO -- A bumetanide nasal spray in development for heart failure was well-tolerated and showed reliable rates of absorption compared with oral and intravenous delivery in a phase I trial of healthy volunteers. The 68-person... |
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19 November at 04.53 PM
Using in-ear microphones to spot early signs of Alzheimer's diseaseAlzheimer's disease affects more than 50 million people worldwide, often devastating both the individuals who have it and their families and loved ones. It has no known cure, and the slow, progressive nature of the disease makes early diagnosis difficult. |
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19 November at 04.49 PM
Surprising patterns in infant growth after gestational diabetes exposure challenge current views on obesity riskA new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Harvard Medical School reveals surprising findings about how babies exposed to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) grow during their first year of life. |
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19 November at 04.42 PM
Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behaviorPsychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. While these symptoms do not constitute a disorder diagnosed as psychosis, they can still be disruptive, distressing or detrimental to functional capacity. Typical psychotic-like experiences include perceptual distortions and hallucinations, suspicious paranoid thi |
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19 November at 04.40 PM
Study highlights physician perspectives on emerging anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer's diseaseIn a recent study, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center has shed light on physician attitudes toward novel anti-amyloid treatments (ATT) for Alzheimer's disease (AD), revealing a spectrum of opinions across key specialties. With Israel's health system structured to provide universal health care, the high out-of-pocket costs for new AD therapies have raised questions among medical professionals about t |
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19 November at 04.40 PM
Immunotherapy shows potential to treat deadly thyroid cancerA type of immunotherapy appears to be effective in treating a deadly subset of thyroid cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology. |
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19 November at 04.38 PM
The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness and build memoriesLife is a series of small events: making morning coffee, letting the dog out, opening a laptop, letting the dog back in. Add them all up and you have a full day. Our brains are committed to observing and processing the events that make up our daily lives, said Jeff Zacks, the Edgar James Swift Professor in Arts & Sciences and chair of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. "Knowing wher |
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19 November at 04.37 PM
USPSTF Recommends Early Screening for Syphilis in PregnancyThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women (grade A recommendation). This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Nov. 19.Researchers for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in Rockville, Maryland, reviewed new ev |
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19 November at 04.35 PM
Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habitsCognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin have published new research describing a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting. |
HealthDay
19 November at 04.34 PM
Risk for Emergently Treated Hypocalcemia With Denosumab Rises With CKD StageFor patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD stage, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Steven T. Bird, Ph.D., Pharm.D., from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, and coll |
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19 November at 04.31 PM
Prenatal Substance Exposure Plays Role in Sleep-Related Sudden Infant DeathSleep environment characteristics and social drivers of poor health and family vulnerability differ for sleep-related sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) in infants prenatally substance-exposed versus nonexposed infants, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Pediatrics.Stephanie Anne Deutsch, M.D., from Nemours Children's |
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19 November at 04.28 PM
ACR: Inebilizumab Reduces Risk for Flares in IgG4-Related DiseaseFor patients with immunoglobulin G (IgG)4-related disease, inebilizumab reduces the risk for flares and increases the likelihood of flare-free complete remission, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from Nov. 14 t |
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19 November at 04.25 PM
AI Analysis of Video Can ID Neurologic Changes in the NICUDeep learning with pose artificial intelligence (AI) may offer a scalable, minimally invasive method for neuro-telemetry in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study published online Nov. 11 in eClinicalMedicine.Alec Gleason, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues assessed whet |
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19 November at 04.22 PM
ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee OsteoarthritisColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from Nov. 14 to 19 in Washington, D.C.Jonathan Samuels, M.D., from NYU Langone in Rye Brook, New York, and colleagues assessed wh |
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19 November at 04.21 PM
Molecular detection method tracks outbreak of drug-resistant fungiCandida parapsilosis is a yeast fungus that can colonize the skin and digestive tract of humans and is usually harmless. However, it can cause severe wound and tissue infections, including life-threatening septicemia, in people who are immunocompromised as a result of cancer or organ transplants or with serious medical conditions requiring prolonged hospitalization. |
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19 November at 04.19 PM
Half of Young Cancer Patients Report Fertility Preservation Discussion With ProviderMany young patients with early-onset cancer report having a fertility preservation (FP) discussion with their health care professional prior to treatment, according to a research letter published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Samantha R. Keller, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and colleagues eva |
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19 November at 04.07 PM
Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death riskMiddle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers with more consistent blood pressure readings, a large new study suggests. |
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19 November at 04.07 PM
Pregnant people might not be getting the nutrients they need, according to new researchIt's generally estimated that around 10% of pregnant people struggle to meet their nutritional needs—but the real number could be far higher, according to new research from Stevens Institute of Technology. |
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19 November at 04.07 PM
Study finds creativity camp improves adolescent mental health, well-beingIn research published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, a research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with depression. |
Medpage Today
19 November at 04.03 PM
75% of Adults Overweight or Obese; Global Diabetes Tx Lacking; Hidden Bone Data?Three-fourths of U.S. adults are now overweight or have obesity, with nearly 260 million predicted to have overweight or obesity by 2050. (The Lancet) According to another study in The Lancet, almost 60% of the over 800 million... |
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19 November at 04.00 PM
Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50Internet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression among adults aged over 50 in 23 countries, suggests a study published in Nature Human Behaviour. The findings have potential implications for public health policies and practices, particularly in countries with aging populations and limited mental health services. |
HealthDay
19 November at 03.59 PM
Study Looks at Increasing Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer in Younger AdultsThe increasing incidence of pancreatic cancer in young Americans is mainly due to increased detection of smaller, early-stage endocrine cancer, according to a research letter published online Nov. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Vishal R. Patel, M.D., M.P.H., from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues examined wh |
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19 November at 03.57 PM
Clinical study supports the anti-obesity effects of kimchiApproximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized obesity as a significant health issue and highlighted its impact on the quality of life and overall health of individuals across the world. |
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19 November at 03.57 PM
Impaired caregivers, bed sharing raise risk of sudden unexplained death in infants with prenatal drug exposureBabies who are prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are known to be at higher risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). A new study by a Nemours Children's Health researcher, published in Pediatrics, shows that caregivers of prenatally exposed infants were twice as likely to be impaired at the time of death. |
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19 November at 03.57 PM
Scientists analyze virus protein structure to advance RSV vaccinesIn most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms. But in infants and seniors, these viruses can cause severe pneumonia and even death. |
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19 November at 03.56 PM
Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating WomenThe use of personal care products (PCPs) such as hair dyes may be a modifiable source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure in pregnant and lactating populations, according to a study published online in the November issue of Environment International.Amber M. Hall, Ph.D., from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Isla |
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19 November at 03.56 PM
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of beliefBeliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behavior and identity, but are not well understood. |
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19 November at 03.53 PM
Barriers to Widespread Access to Cancer Medications Include Excessive CostBarriers to widespread access to cancer treatments include excessive cost and lack of affordability, according to a review published online Nov. 18 in Cancer.Arafat H. Tfayli, M.D., from the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to examine the current state of cancer drug development |
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19 November at 03.53 PM
Meningitis may have a much greater impact on child mortality than previously thoughtMeningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS network and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The study, published in the Journal of Infection, reveals a high prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria in hospital cases, highlighting the need for earlier suspicion and faster diagnosis and appropriate tre |
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19 November at 03.50 PM
Most Medicare beneficiaries do not compare prescription drug plans, and may be sticking with bad plansEvery fall, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to pick a new stand-alone prescription drug plan that may be better suited for them, but most stick with the same plan. |
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19 November at 03.44 PM
Why it's important to take a week off from the gym every now and again: The science behind 'deload weeks'If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you'd probably imagine you need to spend plenty of time in the gym. But many fitness influencers claim that taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks—known as a "deload week"—is actually the key to improving fitness gains. |
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19 November at 03.43 PM
Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in hospitalWhere would you like to be when you die? Seven out of eight people in Canada would choose to pass away at home where they and their loved ones would be more comfortable. |
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19 November at 03.37 PM
Novel Anti-IgG Drug Hits Mark in Sjogren's PatientsWASHINGTON -- A drug in advanced development for myasthenia gravis also showed promise as a treatment for primary Sjögren's syndrome, a researcher reported here. Patients receiving the infusion drug, called nipocalimab... |
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19 November at 03.32 PM
Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophyWe all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years. For example, the decrease of muscle mass and function, leading to weakness and atrophy. This is a pressing concern in a super-aging society like Japan where—while people live longer—without proper muscle streng |
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19 November at 03.31 PM
Judge Strikes Down Wyoming Abortion Laws, Including a Ban on Pills to End PregnancyA state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy in line with voters in yet more states voicing support for abortion... |
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19 November at 03.25 PM
Gastroesophageal reflux disease linked to cardiovascular risk factors: New insights from Mendelian randomization studyA recent study published in the Journal of Translational Internal Medicine reveals insights into the broader impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on cardiovascular health. By using a rigorous bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) approach, the research provides compelling evidence that GERD—a condition traditionally recognized as a digestive disorder characterized by acid reflux a |
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19 November at 03.11 PM
More people can survive sports-related cardiac arrest, researcher saysMost cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators within the sports context can be improved. This has been shown in a thesis from the University of Gothenburg. |
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19 November at 03.10 PM
Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education—here's how it leaves patients worse offImagine being questioned about complex technical knowledge in front of your peers, supervisors, and members of the public—knowing that a wrong answer could lead to public ridicule. |
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19 November at 03.09 PM
Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Downstaging Liver Tumors Prior to TransplantPatients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) achieved promising outcomes when treated with immunotherapy prior to liver transplant, a prospective study showed. Among 64 patients who received immune checkpoint inhibitors, 78... |
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19 November at 02.44 PM
District hospitals are key to unlocking Global South surgical conundrum, says studyPatients attending first referral hospitals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) receive surgical care that is just as safe and effective as that provided by higher level referral centers, reveals a new study in BMJ Global Health. |
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19 November at 02.36 PM
Experimental therapeutic reduces advanced-stage influenza viral loads faster than current therapies in preclinical studyEradivir, a preclinical biotech company, has developed a patent-pending antiviral therapeutic that reduces lung viral loads of advanced-stage influenza in preclinical studies quicker and more effectively than currently available therapies. |
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19 November at 02.30 PM
'Stop RFK War Room'; Trump Overhauling Medicaid? Why Assaults at Hospitals RoseNote that some links may require registration or subscription. Some healthcare advocacy groups launched a "Stop RFK War Room" to fight Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary. (Politico) Meanwhile, Robert Redfield... |
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19 November at 02.20 PM
Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-beingIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology's impact on people's lives. Parents are concerned about their children's screen habits. But what if this entire approach to screen time is fundamentally flawed? |
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19 November at 02.10 PM
Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media. Here's the evidenceThanks to bestselling authors like Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge, the public has become increasingly aware of the rapid rise in mental health issues among younger people in many western countries. Their warnings about the destructive impact of social media have had an effect, reflected not least in a wave of schools across Europe banning smartphones. |
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19 November at 02.00 PM
Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritisColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from Nov. 14 to 19 in Washington, D.C. |
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19 November at 02.00 PM
How human brain functional networks emerge and develop during the birth transitionBrain-imaging data collected from fetuses and infants has revealed a rapid surge in functional connectivity between brain regions on a global scale at birth, possibly reflecting neural processes that support the brain's ability to adapt to the external world, according to a study published November 19, in the open-access journal PLOS Biology led by Lanxin Ji and Moriah Thomason from the New York U |
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19 November at 01.50 PM
Now carrots too? Expert discusses why there have been so many food recalls latelyIt seems like every day there is a new food recall. This time, it's carrots. |
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19 November at 01.40 PM
Blue health: How the sea benefits our physical and mental well-beingHave you ever gazed out at the sea and felt the world become smaller? Perhaps you have swum in its waters and felt that time stood still, that the noise and chatter of the world faded away to a distant whisper, or you have marvelled as the sun slid gently beneath its horizon. |
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19 November at 01.30 PM
Lifestyle and risk factor changes improved AFib symptoms, not burden, over standard careTreatment with the Type 2 diabetes medication metformin, lifestyle changes, or a combination of both did not improve atrial fibrillation (AFib) burden or progression when compared with standard care, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented Nov. 18 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, held Nov. 16–18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier global excha |
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19 November at 01.30 PM
AI advice influences radiologist and physician diagnostic decisions incorrectly, according to new studyWhen making diagnostic decisions, radiologists and other physicians may rely too much on artificial intelligence (AI) when it points out a specific area of interest in an X-ray, according to a study published today in Radiology. |
HealthDay
19 November at 01.29 PM
Judge Declares Wyoming's Abortion Bans UnconstitutionalTwo Wyoming abortion bans, including the first state law to prohibit the use of abortion pills, violate the state's constitution, a judge ruled Monday.In her decision, Judge Melissa Owens, of Teton County District Court, wrote that both a <a href="https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SF0109" |
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19 November at 01.22 PM
Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imagingUsing data collected over a 10-year period from four emergency departments, researchers at the University of Toronto found that short-term exposure to ambient heat and air pollution levels was associated with increased utilization of X-rays and computed tomography (CT). Results of the study were published today in Radiology. |
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19 November at 01.21 PM
Surgeons perform successful face transplant, restoring vital functions for Michigan manA Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure underscores Mayo Clinic's skilled multidisciplinary surgical team who provide hope to patients with complex medical needs. |
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19 November at 01.20 PM
Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research findsA new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while important to public health and recommended in many health care settings—can make it harder for people of all ages to recognize emotions when faces are covered. |
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19 November at 01.20 PM
Australia's new anti-vaping program in schools is a good step—but education is only part of the puzzleLast week, the federal government announced a plan to roll out an anti-vaping program in schools across the country. |
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19 November at 01.19 PM
Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clownsWhether due to a head injury or a disorder such as a brain tumor, a growing number of people find themselves immersed in altered states of consciousness, being barely able to communicate or completely unresponsive to outside stimuli. |
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19 November at 01.17 PM
PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementiaA recently published study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders. |
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19 November at 01.08 PM
Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity—new researchChildhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. But in New Zealand it's a particularly pressing issue. |
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19 November at 01.00 PM
Spironolactone Shows Mixed Results in Acute MIThe mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist did not reduce primary outcomes in the CLEAR SYNERGY trial, but there was a suggestion that it did prevent new or worsening heart failure. |
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19 November at 11.51 AM
Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their developmentA new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the 'next 1,000 days,' a window of opportunity between the ages of two and five that is crucial to a child's development. |
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19 November at 11.18 AM
Predicting mood episodes using wearable devices: A sleep and circadian rhythm data analysis modelThe research team led by Chief Investigator Kim Jae Kyoung (IBS Biomedical Mathematics Group, and Professor at KAIST) and Professor Lee Heon-Jeong (Korea University College of Medicine) has developed a novel model that can predict mood episodes in mood disorder patients using only sleep and circadian rhythm data collected from wearable devices. |
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19 November at 11.17 AM
Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to dementia riskPeople diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a study led by researchers at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, show that the increased risk is especially pronounced among adults with obesity. |
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19 November at 11.16 AM
Not all patients want faster cancer drug approvals without certainty they workPatients with cancer could be willing to wait for greater certainty of the benefit of new cancer drugs before they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), suggests a new study from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), published in The Lancet Oncology. |
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19 November at 10.55 AM
Exercising with heart failure: Best exercises and tipsWe know that exercise is good for our hearts and overall health. But is that true for people living with heart failure? And if it is, how should they start exercising? |
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19 November at 10.54 AM
Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance useUse of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs is dangerous in pregnancy, increasing risks of stroke, miscarriage, preterm delivery, low birth weight and infant neurodevelopmental problems. Yet according to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, more than 20% of pregnant women in the United States report using one or more of these substances. Public health experts agree on the need |
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19 November at 10.30 AM
Why alarm is easing over a rise in pancreatic cancer among the youngExperts have been concerned by rising rates of pancreatic cancer in young adults, but new research reveals the jump in cases has not been accompanied by any increase in deaths from the disease. |
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19 November at 10.20 AM
Study links phosphate levels to kidney damage markersResearchers at University of Tsukuba have found that the phosphate concentration in proximal tubule fluid, estimated from urine and blood tests, is associated with elevated renal tubular damage markers. |
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19 November at 10.20 AM
Exploring factors affecting workers' acquisition of exercise habits using machine learning approachesResearchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance—a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve lifestyle habits for individuals with metabolic syndrome and those at presumptive risk of metabolic syndrome. |
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19 November at 10.19 AM
New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysisWith declining birthrate becoming a social problem, the number of couples in Japan suffering from subfertility due to male factors is reported to be one in 10. |
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19 November at 09.42 AM
Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor declineA competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition. |
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19 November at 09.40 AM
Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia riskCommon cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institute, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia. |
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19 November at 09.26 AM
Neuroscientists discover how the brain slows anxious breathing"Deep breath in, slow breath out…" Isn't it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing? Humans have long used slow breathing to regulate their emotions, and practices like yoga and mindfulness have even popularized formal techniques like box breathing. |
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19 November at 09.00 AM
What Are the Priorities of People With Type 1 Diabetes?Newer themes prioritised among "top 10" included the use of artificial intelligence, provision of holistic care, access to newer therapies, and women's health. |
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19 November at 08.58 AM
Study explores patient perceptions of behavioral flags in the emergency departmentA study that investigates patient perceptions and the perceived benefits and harms associated with the use of behavioral flags has been published in Academic Emergency Medicine. The study, titled "Patient perceptions of behavioral flags in the emergency department: A qualitative analysis" observed that little is known about how patients perceive behavioral flags and the disparities that have been |
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19 November at 08.49 AM
Researchers uncover how blood pressure drugs harm kidneysCommonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability to filter and purify blood, but exactly how that dangerous side effect unfolded has been a riddle. University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers say they've solved the mystery. |
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19 November at 08.48 AM
Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regressionA new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed a connection between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression. The team's discovery could pave the way for novel cancer treatments. |
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19 November at 08.46 AM
Doctors may soon use an AI-driven solution to personalize antibiotic prescriptionsDoctors may soon use an AI-driven solution to swiftly prescribe a personalized antibiotic regimen for patients with just a few mouse clicks instead of giving general treatment. The antibiotic regimen can then be adjusted, if necessary, when bacterial culture and other investigation test results become available. |
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19 November at 08.35 AM
Diabetes Drug Class May Reduce Need for Gout MedicationsReal-world data show reduction in use of urate-lowering therapy among people with type 2 diabetes using SGLT2 inhibitors. |
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19 November at 08.34 AM
Is Pancreatic Cancer Really Rising in Young People?The rising incidence of pancreatic cancer among young Americans may largely reflect previously undetected cases not a true rise in occurrence, experts say. |
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19 November at 08.23 AM
High exposure to everyday chemicals linked to asthma risk in childrenA new study by researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children. The study analyzed data from over 3,500 mother-child pairs as part of the Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS), a large-scale nationwide research project. |
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19 November at 08.10 AM
Transcranial direct current stimulation found to be safe, effective for tardive dyskinesiaTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective and safe treatment for improving the facial-oral motor symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in chronically hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, according to a study published online in the October issue of Clinical Neurophysiology. |
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19 November at 08.06 AM
Does Light-Intensity Walking Benefit Blood Glucose?Light-intensity walking reduced postprandial glucose and diastolic blood pressure in young adults with obesity. |
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19 November at 08.03 AM
Dupilumab Beneficial When Antihistamines Fall Short for CSUApproximately 30% of patients achieved complete remission after 24 weeks. |
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19 November at 08.00 AM
Report suggests a big improvement in lung cancer survivalMore people with lung cancer are living longer, but it remains America's deadliest cancer, a new state-by-state report shows. |
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19 November at 07.50 AM
Battling barriers to transplant surgeryEach year, there are thousands of people waiting for a kidney or liver transplant in the U.S. Some of those transplant candidates are living with diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, which can sometimes complicate transplant surgery. |
Medical xPress
19 November at 07.40 AM
The reality of RSV: Doctor explains who should get vaccinatedRespiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in children, but it can also infect adults. |
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19 November at 07.40 AM
Wearable Device Can Warn of Worsening Heart FailureValuable data can successfully be collected with the noninvasive wearable, which is worn on the sternum, report investigators developing the new system. |
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19 November at 07.37 AM
More than half of U.S. adults could be candidates for OzempicMore than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds. |
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19 November at 07.33 AM
Cannabis-related emergency department visits up as Maryland begins tracking dataMaryland has experienced a "significant increase" in cannabis-related emergency department visits, according to the Maryland Department of Health. |
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19 November at 07.27 AM
SGLT2i Use for HF Rises in the US, But Not in All HospitalsThe use of SGLT2 inhibitors for the treatment of heart failure rose in the United States, particularly among younger patients, those with mildly reduced ejection fraction, and Medicaid recipients. |
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19 November at 07.04 AM
JAK Inhibitors Vs Anti-TNF: No Increased Risk of MACE in IBDPatients with IBD don’t face an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events when taking Janus kinase inhibitors compared with anti-TNF agents. |
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19 November at 06.51 AM
Can Plant-Based Diet Deliver Ample Protein for Older Adults?Diets with more plant-based protein are likely to be safe for adults aged over 65, except for a vegan scenario that failed to provide enough protein in most people, a simulation study found. |
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19 November at 06.49 AM
Merck Says Keytruda Injection on Par With Approved IV Version in TrialMerck said on Tuesday a study showed its injectable version of cancer drug Keytruda was not inferior to the currently approved intravenous formulation of its treatment,... |
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19 November at 06.47 AM
Intermittent Calorie Restriction Reduces Liver Fat in MASLDIntermittent calorie restriction followed for 2 nonconsecutive days per week reduced the liver fat content in patients with MASLD more effectively than the standard diet. |
MedScape
19 November at 06.37 AM
When or Whether to Give Immunotherapy in Early Breast CancerNeoadjuvant immunotherapy offers a survival benefit in specific subtypes of patients but seems to offer no benefit in the adjuvant setting. |
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19 November at 06.17 AM
Telehealth Vs In-Person Diabetes Care: Is One Better?Close to half of US adults with diabetes used telehealth services in 2022 and generally reported care comparable with that of in-patient visits. |
MedScape
19 November at 05.52 AM
No Benefit Seen in Holding RA/SpA Meds for COVID-19 VaccineMost patients with rheumatoid arthritis or spondyloarthritis had significant antibody responses to COVID vaccine boosters, whether or not their immunomodulatory medications were held. |
MedScape
19 November at 05.47 AM
First Brain-Injected Gene Therapy Approved by FDAThe FDA has granted fast-track approval for a groundbreaking gene therapy indicated for a rare genetic disorder called aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. |
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19 November at 05.32 AM
Aggressive Infliximab Dosing Shows No Added Benefit in UCAggressive infliximab dosing did not provide additional clinical benefits for patients with steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis compared with standard dosing. |
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19 November at 05.30 AM
FDA Considers New Dupilumab Data for CSU IndicationAdditional phase 3 trial results confirmed improvement in hives and itching. |
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19 November at 05.19 AM
The Emotional Cost of Nursing School: DepressionNursing school leads to a career of compassion, but for many students, the emotional toll might be too high. |
MedScape
19 November at 05.18 AM
Early Biologic Therapy Boosts Healing in Crohn’s DiseaseInitiating biologic therapy early in order to achieve transmural healing led to better long-term outcomes in patients with Crohn's disease. |
MedScape
19 November at 04.58 AM
Telehealth Shows Promise in Reducing Suicide AttemptsBrief cognitive behavioral therapy delivered via video telehealth reduced suicide attempts among adults with recent suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. |
MedScape
19 November at 04.44 AM
New Test Offers Quicker Way to Screen for DementiaA test that takes less than 4 minutes to administer could help primary care clinicians screen for dementia in older adults. |
MedScape
19 November at 04.18 AM
Treat-to-Target Approach for RA Improves Time to PregnancyMore than half the women in the treat-to-target group conceived within 3 months vs a median of 6.5 months for those in the historical comparison group. |
Medical xPress
19 November at 03.50 AM
Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East AfricaThe spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say. |
Medical xPress
19 November at 03.46 AM
Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malariaTens of thousands of genetically modified mosquitos are being released every week in Djibouti as the tiny Horn of Africa state experiments with a new weapon against an unprecedented malaria surge. |
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19 November at 03.36 AM
Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomesMedical professionals have long known that the earlier a disease is detected, the higher the chance for a better patient outcome. Now, a multidisciplinary team of Michigan State University researchers, in collaboration with experts from Karolinska Institute and the University of California, Berkeley, has pioneered a way to do just that. The new method takes a deeper look at the proteins in plasma |
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19 November at 03.24 AM
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancyA state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy in line with voters in yet more states voicing support for abortion rights. |
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19 November at 02.43 AM
PSA Testing: Which Canadians Have Greater Need?A family physician encouraged the use of shared decision-making, following the discussion with patients of the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening. |
MedScape
19 November at 02.16 AM
Can a Changing World Agree on the WHO Pandemic Treaty?Negotiations continue, but a changing political climate and a missed key deadline cast doubt over readiness for a World Health Assembly vote in May 2025. |
MedScape
19 November at 01.35 AM
Common Heart Failure Drugs Ease Heart Damage During ChemoThe combination of sacubitril and valsartan reduces the cardiotoxicity related to anthracycline chemotherapy drugs, according to the first randomized study of this approach. |
MedScape
19 November at 12.55 AM
New Pill Successfully Lowers Lp(a) LevelsMuvalaplin shows promise in lowering lipoprotein(a) levels, which are genetically determined and confer cardiovascular risk and for which no approved therapies currently exist. |
Medical xPress
19 November at 12.00 AM
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumorsA paper titled "Deep Learning and Transfer Learning for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification" published in Biology Methods and Protocols shows that scientists can train artificial intelligence (AI) models to distinguish brain tumors from healthy tissue. AI models can already find brain tumors in MRI images almost as well as a human radiologist. |
HealthDay
18 November at 10.56 PM
Global Coverage With Measles Vaccine Declined During COVID-19Global coverage with measles vaccination declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, and estimated measles cases increased 20 percent worldwide from 2022 to 2023, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Anna A. Minta, M.D., from the Worl |
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18 November at 10.47 PM
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Safe, Effective for Tardive DyskinesiaTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective and safe treatment for improving the facial-oral motor symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in chronically hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, according to a study published online in the October issue of Clinical Neurophysiology.Xiaoli Lyu, from the Teaching Hospit |
HealthDay
18 November at 10.41 PM
Primary Care Encounter Notes Often Lack ThoroughnessPhysician electronic health record (EHR) notes of primary care patient encounters often lack thoroughness, according to a study recently published online in BMC Primary Care.Michael Weiner, M.D., M.P.H., from the Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research in Indianapolis, and colleagues assessed outpatient prima |
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18 November at 10.38 PM
Metformin Use Tied to Lower Rate of Asthma AttacksMetformin is associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Bohee Lee, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues estimated the association of metformin and add-on antidiabetic medications (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor a |
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18 November at 10.35 PM
Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip FracturesGabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for hip fractures, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open.Miriam T.Y. Leung, from the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues investigated the association between gabapentinoids and the risk for |
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18 November at 10.20 PM
Reused Pacemakers Good as New in Early Safety DataCHICAGO -- Secondhand permanent pacemaker use in poorer countries, following thorough cleaning and repackaging, has not resulted in patient harm so far, according to the My Heart Your Heart trialists. In patients who could... |
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18 November at 09.49 PM
Novel Anti-Inflammatory Flops for HFpEF, HFmrEFCHICAGO -- The novel myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibitor mitiperstat failed to improve quality of life or functional capacity in heart failure with mid-range to preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF, HFpEF), the phase II ENDEAVOR... |
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18 November at 09.38 PM
Primary Care Doctors at Mass General Brigham Want to UnionizeSeveral hundred primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham (MGB) notified the National Labor Relations Board on Friday that they support unionization, a move they called historic and increasingly common throughout the country... |
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18 November at 09.29 PM
'America Deserves Better': Major Public Health Group Slams RFK Jr. NominationOne of the leading public health associations came out Monday against President-elect Trump's nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary. Kennedy's selection, which would have to be either confirmed... |
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18 November at 09.15 PM
CDC Advisors Defend Infection Control Draft GuidanceMembers of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) voted Friday to defend what some have called weak standards of infection control for healthcare settings, agreeing nearly unanimously that surgical... |
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18 November at 08.56 PM
Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, WegovyMore than half of all adults in the U.S. are eligible for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), researchers estimated. Among 25,531 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2015 to... |
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18 November at 08.14 PM
Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular EdemaPositive 3-year results from the phase III PHOTON study were presented at the recent American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, demonstrating that patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) achieved sustained vision improvements... |
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18 November at 07.47 PM
Is Low Disease Activity Good Enough in RA?WASHINGTON -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who achieved sustained remission had better long-term outcomes than those with lingering low-level symptoms, a single-center study found -- casting doubt on current guidelines... |
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18 November at 07.06 PM
Gene-Editing Therapy Shows Promise in Hereditary AngioedemaA single dose of the CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy NTLA-2002 significantly reduced angioedema attacks compared with placebo in patients with hereditary angioedema, according to results from a phase II randomized study presented... |
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18 November at 06.55 PM
Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Genetic CardiomyopathyCHICAGO -- Gene therapy for Danon disease, a rare inherited cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, appeared to improve or stabilize the structure and function of the heart over a period of 24 to 54 months without major safety... |
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18 November at 06.13 PM
Study: Statins Mitigate Heart Risks From JAK InhibitorsWASHINGTON -- Patients taking Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may not have to worry so much about increased cardiovascular risk -- if they're taking statins, research presented here suggested... |
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18 November at 06.10 PM
The Dual Role of Illusion in Patient Care"The Last Leaf" by O. Henry, published in 1907 in his collection The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories of the Four Million, follows the story of "Johnsy" (Joanna), a young, impoverished artist who is seriously ill with pneumonia... |
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18 November at 05.58 PM
Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI HistoryCHICAGO -- Electronic nudges increased uptake of flu vaccines among patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction (MI), results from three Danish randomized trials showed. Among over 2 million patients, a letter explaining... |
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18 November at 05.51 PM
Fecal Therapy Shows Survival Benefit in Severe Alcoholic HepatitisAdding fecal microbiota therapy to standard care for steroid-ineligible severe alcoholic-associated hepatitis appeared safe and effective in a small randomized trial from India. Survival at 90 days reached 73% with fecal transplant... |
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18 November at 05.45 PM
Assessing Patient Fitness for Transplant in Multiple MyelomaWhile high-dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can deepen remissions and improve outcomes for multiple myeloma, these treatments come with significant risks, particularly for patients with... |
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18 November at 05.45 PM
The Evolving Role of MRD in Managing Multiple MyelomaMinimal residual disease (MRD) has emerged as a significant marker in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), allowing clinicians to make more informed decisions about therapy. MRD testing helps gauge the depth of treatment response... |
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18 November at 05.42 PM
Study challenges safety concerns over planned home births for low-risk pregnanciesIn low-risk pregnancies, mothers and children are just as safe with a planned home birth as they are with a planned birth center birth, a national study led by Oregon State University researchers has shown. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 05.33 PM
Q&A: A new medical AI model can help spot systemic disease by looking at a range of image typesArtificial intelligence is making impressive strides in its ability to read medical images. In a recent test in Britain's National Health Service, an AI tool looked at the mammograms of over 10,000 women and correctly identified which patients were found to have cancer. The AI also caught 11 cases doctors had missed. But systemic diseases, such as lupus and diabetes, present a greater challenge fo |
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18 November at 05.27 PM
New nasal vaccine shows promise in curbing whooping cough spreadAs whooping cough cases rise in the U.S., a new nasal vaccine developed by Tulane University may hold the key to reducing the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease. |
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18 November at 05.18 PM
Multimarker Urine Test Promises to Improve Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis, PrognosisWASHINGTON -- Lupus nephritis (LN) diagnosis could improve greatly if early results with a multimarker urine test are confirmed in larger studies, research presented here suggested. Measurement of 12 biomarkers in urine, yielding... |
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18 November at 05.18 PM
Pre-workout beetroot juice found to improve fitness gains in late postmenopausal womenDrinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research. The findings from the study are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 05.07 PM
Diabetes meds metformin and GLP-1s can also curb asthma, research findsDrugs already taken by millions of diabetes patients appear to also help slash asthma attacks by up to 70%, new British research shows. |
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18 November at 05.05 PM
Tirzepatide yields sustained weight reduction in obesity and prediabetes, finds studyFor patients with obesity and prediabetes, three years of tirzepatide yields substantial and sustained weight reduction and a reduced risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. |
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18 November at 05.04 PM
Study investigates face masks, mood and focusWhile face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people's mood and cognition. The research is published in the journal Cognitive Processing. |
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18 November at 04.59 PM
Going vegan could save more than $650 a year in grocery costs, finds new researchA low-fat vegan diet cuts food costs by 19%, or $1.80 per day, when compared with a standard American diet that included meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open. The study also found that a Mediterranean diet costs 60 cents more per day compared to the standard American diet. Total food co |
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18 November at 04.56 PM
More than half of psychedelic-related poison center cases result in medical treatment, study findsMore than half of psychedelic exposures reported to poison centers across the U.S. between 2012 and 2022 had symptoms that required medical treatment or resulted in residual or prolonged symptoms or death, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The paper is published in the journal Annals of Emergency Medicine. |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.50 PM
AHA: Rising Outdoor Temperatures Tied to Higher Risk for Atrial FibrillationThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago.Barrak Alahmad, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., from Harvard University in Boston, and colleagues examined the |
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18 November at 04.50 PM
High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy found to double survival time in advanced pancreatic cancerResults from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding high-dose, intravenous (IV) vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer from eight months to 16 months. |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.48 PM
Oral Infigratinib Seems Safe for Children With AchondroplasiaFor children with achondroplasia, oral infigratinib does not result in major safety signals and yields increased annualized height velocity and z score at a dose of 125 mg, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Ravi Savarirayan, M.B., B.S., M.D., from Murdoch Children's Research Institute i |
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18 November at 04.43 PM
Understanding neonatal infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries: New insights from a 30-year studyResearchers from Peking University have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1990 to 2019. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.39 PM
Global antibiotic consumption has increased substantially since 2016, study findsA new study highlights the recent but fluctuating growth in global human antibiotic consumption, one of the main drivers of growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR results in infections that no longer respond to antibiotics (and other antimicrobial medicines) and often leads to longer hospital stays, higher treatment costs, and higher mortality rates. AMR is estimated to be associated with nea |
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18 November at 04.39 PM
New uses for existing drugs could help combat antimicrobial resistanceIn his recent doctoral thesis, defended at the University of Helsinki, Matej Zore investigated two drugs, fingolimod and etrasimod—initially developed to treat autoimmune diseases—for their potential to fight drug-resistant bacterial infections. Both drugs showed notable antibacterial effects, including against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcu |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.39 PM
Deep Learning Model Accurately Assesses Fetal Head PositionA deep learning model is capable of assessing fetal head position using transperineal ultrasound during the second stage of labor with excellent overall accuracy, according to a study published online in the October issue of the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.Ruben Ramirez Zegarra, from Universi |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.34 PM
Beta Blockers May Cause Depressive SymptomsBeta-blocker treatment can lead to a modest increase in depressive symptoms among patients who have myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the European Heart Journal: Acute CardioVascular Care.Philip Leissner, from Uppsala University in Sweden, and |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.32 PM
AHA: AI Analysis of Images, Videos Can ID Early Hypertension, DiabetesMachine learning analysis of photo and video data demonstrates a promising way to noninvasively detect early hypertension and diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago. Ryoko Uchida, from University of Tokyo, and colleagues developed a machine learning |
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18 November at 04.32 PM
Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learningNew research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study sheds light on how sleep, specifically a short nap, influences brain activity associated with motor skill improvement, with implications for optimizing rehabilitation strategies. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.31 PM
Large cohort study builds pregnancy health atlas for phenotype-omics research in ChinaA new pregnancy health cohort study involving over 20,000 families has identified common complications, high-risk groups, and geographical trends through biological samples collected across China. |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.28 PM
ChemoRT Then Immunochemotherapy Then Surgery Promising in Unresectable Esophageal CancerFor patients with unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), chemoradiotherapy (CRT) followed by immunochemotherapy (iCT) and then surgery is promising, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Clinical Cancer Research.Xin Wang, from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical C |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.28 PM
Technically sound, socially responsible and accessible AI: New framework champions equity in AI for health careA recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research introduced the EDAI framework, a comprehensive guideline designed to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) lifecycle. |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.21 PM
Tirzepatide Yields Sustained Weight Reduction in Obesity, PrediabetesFor patients with obesity and prediabetes, three years of tirzepatide yields substantial and sustained weight reduction and a reduced risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in the New England Journal of Medicine.Ania M. Jastreboff, M.D., Ph.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.20 PM
E. coli spurs nationwide organic carrots recallAn E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people in 18 states, U.S. health officials reported Sunday. |
HealthDay
18 November at 04.17 PM
Bleeding Risk Increased With NSAID Use for VTE Patients Receiving AnticoagulantsPatients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) initiating oral anticoagulants have an increased risk for bleeding when using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), according to a study published online Nov. 17 in the European Heart Journal.Søren Riis Petersen, from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, and colleagues conducted a na |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.16 PM
Norway study finds incidence of thin melanoma is increasing faster than that of other kindsNorway ranks third in the world when it comes to the incidence of melanoma (formerly called mole cancer) and has the highest mortality from this disease in Europe. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.10 PM
Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillationThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from Nov. 16 to 18 in Chicago. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 04.08 PM
Athletes have significantly better working memory than sedentary people, researchers findIn cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory. However, to date, no meta-analysis has compared the working memory performance of athletes and non-athletes. |
Medpage Today
18 November at 04.06 PM
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Reduced Bleeding After Afib AblationCHICAGO -- For patients at high risk of stroke who underwent catheter-based atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the randomized OPTION trial showed... |
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18 November at 04.00 PM
After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, communities tackle child poverty aloneIf you bring a baby into the Hurley Children's Center clinic in downtown Flint, Michigan, Mona Hanna will find you. The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room in her white lab coat, eyes laser-focused on the chubby baby in the lap of an unsuspecting parent. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.58 PM
Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communitiesA Saint Louis University study has explored the impact of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices in the U.S. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.58 PM
Novel oral medication muvalaplin lowers Lp(a) in a small international trialA clinical trial testing muvalaplin, a novel oral medication, was able to safely and effectively lower high levels of lipoprotein (a), according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The study is simultaneously published today in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.57 PM
New resource maps gene-disease links across common conditions, paving the way for personalized medicineA new study introduces an innovative tool for exploring gene-disease connections: the PWAS Hub. This resource is based on the novel approach of the proteome-wide association study (PWAS), which complements traditional genetic analysis methods like the genome-wide association study (GWAS) by focusing on the effects of genetic variations on the biochemical function of all protein-coding genes. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.57 PM
Basic research leads to drug candidates for fatal lung diseaseDuring the 1990s, medicinal chemist Anders Hallberg was working in his lab at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. He was exploring a hormonal system in the body that regulates blood pressure, among other things, by designing different molecules. Thirty years later, one of these molecules has been developed into a drug candidate to treat a severe and incurable disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibro |
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18 November at 03.40 PM
The inconsistencies of genetic markers for predicting heart diseasePolygenic risk scores (PRSs) are a cutting-edge tool in genetics, combining information from genetic markers across the genome to estimate a person's risk of developing certain diseases, such as coronary artery disease (CAD). By analyzing a person's DNA, PRSs offer insights into an individual's genetic predisposition for conditions like heart disease, potentially informing a more personalized appr |
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18 November at 03.39 PM
Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorderRoughly 4% of the population is affected by a congenital brain malformation that has eluded researchers' efforts to find causes and treatments. For the condition, Chiari type-1 malformation, the diagnosis is straightforward: The lower part of the brain, known as the cerebellum, protrudes at least five millimeters through the gap in the skull that connects to the spinal cord. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.39 PM
Podcasts can help listeners create healthier habitsWhether it's ABC Listen's "Health Report" or Mamamia's "But Are You Happy," podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits? |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.39 PM
For-profit hospices are increasing despite poor performanceHospices are increasingly owned by private equity firms and publicly traded companies, but recently Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that they performed substantially worse than hospices owned by not-for-profit agencies. This is concerning, as nearly 75% of hospice programs, which care for patients in their last stage of life, are for-profit. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.39 PM
Fewer than 1 in 5 survey respondents know the 988 suicide lifelineAnnenberg Public Policy Center survey data shows that public recall of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number has grown slowly since the three-digit phone number was introduced in July 2022. Just 15% of U.S. adults are familiar with it, as of September 2024. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.38 PM
Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight lossPopular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions. JACC is publishing two secondary analyses on the impact of GLP-1 medications in improving cardiac structure and function in heart failure patients and cardiovas |
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18 November at 03.38 PM
New therapies offer effective treatment for managing Tourette syndromeResearchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute have made significant strides in improving the lives of patients with Tourette syndrome. Their recent publication highlights how behavioral therapies—an approach that teaches patients how to manage certain tics using behavioral strategies—are proving to be the most effective treatment. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.37 PM
Q&A: Thesis sheds light on the role of immune molecules in severe bacterial infectionsHelena Alpkvist from the Infectious Diseases and Dermatology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, is defending her thesis titled "Damage-associated molecular patterns and pathogen-associated molecular patterns in severe bacterial infections," on 22 November, 2024. The main supervisor is Kristoffer Strålin (MedH). |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.37 PM
COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging showsThe COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, allowing it to reach into the lower lungs, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.36 PM
Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effectAnyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been able to show that this is all down to epigenetics. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.26 PM
Finger prick on track to become Alzheimer's testA quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail—This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible worldwide. A European study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, is paving the way for this method. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 03.20 PM
Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles. But there are risks of harmThe phenomenon of younger men turning to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to boost their "T levels" has been in the spotlight recently thanks to media reports and social media influencers. |
Medpage Today
18 November at 03.16 PM
Is It the Therapy or the Therapist Who Helps With Knee Pain?WASHINGTON -- Patients with meniscal tears undergoing physical therapy (PT) had no more improvement in a randomized trial than those receiving sham PT, raising -- and perhaps answering -- the question of how real-world... |
Medpage Today
18 November at 03.00 PM
Making Life Better at the Bottom of the Healthcare PyramidEvery day, we all get calls, emails, texts, and chats, from patients, friends, and colleagues. It seems like everyone is looking for a new primary care doctor. Sometimes it's because someone has moved to a new city, or they... |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.50 PM
Antibiotic resistance threatens to 'undo a century of medical progress': Five essential readsWho hasn't been prescribed antibiotics by a doctor—for a chest infection or perhaps a sore throat? It's terrifying to think that these infections can become life threatening if the antibiotic drugs needed to treat them stop working. |
MedScape
18 November at 02.47 PM
Topical Ivermectin Among Rx Options for Ocular RosaceaSymptoms of ocular rosacea may include only “a dry, gritty feel” to the eye and a red eyelid margin, according to dermatologist Julie Harper, MD. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.40 PM
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment optionsKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.30 PM
Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland—what you need to knowCases of mouth cancer have reached a record high in England and Scotland, a new report shows. Last year, there were more than 10,000 new cases. |
Medpage Today
18 November at 02.27 PM
CDC's Carrot Warning; New Mpox Strain in the U.S.; DEA Extends Telehealth RulesNote that some links may require registration or subscription. Organic carrots sold at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and other stores have been linked to 39 cases of E. coli across 18 states, according to the CDC; 15 people have... |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.20 PM
What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or place in time can become distorted, which can cause agitation and distress. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.10 PM
Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stressIt's that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the course of their lives. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.09 PM
Novel CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy and safety in preclinical models of HER2-positive solid tumorsOne-third of HER2-positive (HER2+) tumors express the P95HER2 protein, which associates with an aggressive form of breast cancer with a poorer prognosis. Investigators of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology's (VHIO) Growth Factors Group, in collaboration with researchers of the Cancer Research Program of Hospital del Mar Research Institute (HMRI), Barcelona, have developed a novel chimeric ant |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.00 PM
Is it ever OK for scientists to experiment on themselves?A virologist named Beata Halassy recently made headlines after publishing a report of successfully treating her own breast cancer by self-administering an experimental treatment. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.00 PM
Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucomaUniversity of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerated worsening of peripheral vision due to the progression of glaucoma. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 02.00 PM
Prioritizing pain: Five ways to move beyond managing chronic painChances are, you or someone you care about is living with persistent or chronic pain, often defined as pain that lasts for three months or more. Persistent pain is described in many ways, including continuous, consistent or recurrent (or flares). |
Medical xPress
18 November at 01.52 PM
Nasal spray version of common diuretic has potential to help treat heart failureA new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science presented Nov. 18 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, held Nov. 16–18, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientifi |
Medical xPress
18 November at 01.50 PM
Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbesMillions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 01.45 PM
Air is an overlooked source of nutrients—evidence shows we can inhale some vitaminsYou know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it than a simple lack of pollution. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 01.40 PM
As California taps pandemic stockpile for bird flu, officials keep close eye on spendingCalifornia public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu as of early November. It's the latest reminder of the state's struggle to remain prepared amid multibillion-dollar deficits. |
MedScape
18 November at 01.36 PM
ALD and AUD on the Rise in Older AdultsGiven the increasing prevalence and mortality rates, targeted strategies are needed to reduce this growing health burden in older adults. |
HealthDay
18 November at 01.21 PM
E. Coli Spurs Nationwide Organic Carrots RecallAn E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people in 18 states, U.S. health officials reported Sunday.Supplied by California-based Grimmway Farms and sold under popular brand names such as Nature’s Promise, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, the tainted carrots have left at least one person dead and 15 others hospitalized, the U.S. Cen |
MedScape
18 November at 12.39 PM
New Trial Result Pushes Past Antiarrhythmic Therapy After MIFor ventricular tachycardia after myocardial infarction, outcomes are better with upfront catheter ablation than drug therapy, which is typically used first, the multinational VANISH2 trial shows. |
HealthDay
18 November at 12.39 PM
First U.S. Case of New Mpox Strain Spotted in TravelerAs Africa continues to battle an outbreak of the newer "clade Ib" strain of mpox, California officials have confirmed the first known U.S. case of this strain of the virus.The subtype of clade I mpox virus has already caused widespread misery in Congo and other African nations."This case was confirmed in an individual who recently travele |
Medical xPress
18 November at 12.00 PM
H5N1 bird flu infects 5 more humans in California, and 1 in OregonAs H5N1 bird flu spreads among California dairy herds and southward-migrating birds, health officials announced Friday six more human cases of infection: five in California and one in Oregon — the state's first. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.53 AM
Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and overA molar pregnancy, also known as a hydatidiform mole, is an abnormal human pregnancy with no embryo and an overgrowth of the cells that form the placenta. The common form of molar pregnancy affects one in every 600 pregnancies in Quebec. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.50 AM
Birth control shots caused brain tumors and speech issues for Nevada mom, lawsuit saysA mother says years of painful headaches and speech issues from brain tumors were caused by prolonged use of a Pfizer birth control shot, according to a lawsuit filed Nov. 14 in Nevada Federal District Court. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.47 AM
Ablation may be better than medication for those with dangerous heartbeat after heart attackAblation, a procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a heart attack and is usually reserved for patients who do not improve with medication, may be a better first-line treatment for heart attack survivors experiencing dangerous rapid heartbeat episodes, according to late-breaking science presented Nov. 16 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. This stu |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.47 AM
Study highlights need for non-motor care in stroke recoveryCare for stroke survivors urgently needs to focus on non-motor skill outcomes such as fatigue, anxiety and reduced social participation to improve survivors' quality of life and minimize care needs, according to a new study by researchers at UCL and UCLH. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.47 AM
Research targets DNA repair vulnerabilities in female reproductive cancersEach cell in our body experiences up to tens of thousands of DNA-damaging events per day, primarily from routine cellular maintenance or exposure to toxins in our environment. Despite the high frequency of wear-and-tear, cells have efficient repair mechanisms that work tirelessly, allowing our bodies to maintain our DNA in each one of our cells throughout our lifetimes. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.40 AM
More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseasesMore people living in rural areas of the United States are dying from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases—a trend that emerged after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and appears to be driven by deaths among people under 65, a new study found. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.40 AM
Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in ratsResearchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham have developed a biocooperative material that harnesses blood clotting and peptide self-assembly to engineer personalized regenerative implants for healing severe wounds and fractures. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.35 AM
New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cellsHepatitis E viruses (HEV) typically cause liver infections. They can, however, also infect other organs and cause neurological disorders. Little is yet known about how this process works. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.34 AM
Viewpoint: Young people need a say in how we deal with the health impacts of climate changeIn recent decades, we've seen the profound impact of climate change on human health. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.34 AM
A new discovery about pain signaling may contribute to better treatment of chronic painWhen pain signals are passed along the nervous system, proteins called calcium channels play a key role. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have now pinpointed the exact location of a specific calcium channel, fine-tuning the strength of pain signals. This knowledge can be used to develop drugs for chronic pain that are more effective and have fewer side effects. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.33 AM
AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosisResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have investigated how well different AI models can predict the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer by analyzing certain immune cells inside the tumor. The study, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, is an important step toward using AI in cancer care to improve patient health. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.33 AM
Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disordersUniversity of Queensland researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that is based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.33 AM
Study identifies data accessibility problems in clinical trials for new medicinesWhile substantial progress has been made in sharing data from clinical trials, many top-selling medicines still fall short when it comes to making data publicly accessible, according to new Flinders University research. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.33 AM
Scientists uncover new biallelic repeat expansion leading to mitochondrial encephalopathyMitochondrial diseases are among the most prevalent hereditary metabolic disorders, known to occur in 1 out of every 5,000 births. Single nucleotide variations, indels, and structural variations are known to cause these disorders. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.33 AM
Study suggests technology can't replace the power of in-person communication in hospitalsA study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus sheds light on the vital role of strong teamwork and face-to-face communication in improving patient care within hospitals. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.31 AM
Blood thinners fail to reduce cognitive decline in adults 65 and younger with AFib, research findsPrescribing anti-clotting medications to adults younger than age 65 who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other risk factors for stroke did not reduce the risk of cognitive decline, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to late-breaking science presented Nov. 16 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.31 AM
Patients taking edoxoban after heart valve surgery found to have lower risk of stroke, blood clotsEdoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patients after heart valve replacement surgery, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented Nov. 17 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 11.27 AM
Antibacterial material restores the efficacy of antibiotics against resistant bacteriaResearch from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, shows that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a material equipped with antibacterial peptides. The study, performed in a laboratory environment, shows that antibiotics can achieve a 64-fold increase in bactericidal effect when used together with the material, whose antibacterial pr |
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18 November at 11.20 AM
AI algorithm successfully matches potential volunteers to clinical trialsResearchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to help speed up the process of matching potential volunteers to relevant clinical research trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 10.20 AM
Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmedThe first confirmed case of vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported by 23 researchers from eight distinct institutions in Brazil. |
Medical xPress
18 November at 10.08 AM
Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancerGastric cancer (GC) is a lethal malignancy with worldwide occurrence, and is considered endemic in eastern Asian, eastern European and South American countries. Indeed, in my home country, Chile, GC is the leading cause of cancer death in men. |
Medpage Today
18 November at 10.00 AM
Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With AchondroplasiaThe oral FGFR1-3 selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor infigratinib was found to be safe and effective at the highest studied dose among children with achondroplasia in a phase II dose-finding study. During treatment, all 72 participants... |
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18 November at 09.43 AM
Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremorResearchers from the Champalimaud Foundation have shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in Parkinson's disease, finding that preserved dopamine in certain brain regions may actually contribute to tremor symptoms, challenging common beliefs. |
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18 November at 09.35 AM
Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memoryFampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression. |
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18 November at 09.34 AM
Our minds may process language like chatbots, study revealsA recent study has found fascinating similarities in how the human brain and artificial intelligence models process language. The research, published in Nature Communications, suggests that the brain, like AI systems such as GPT-2, may use a continuous, context-sensitive embedding space to derive meaning from language, a breakthrough that could reshape our understanding of neural language processi |
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18 November at 09.34 AM
Risk score calculates which kidney transplant candidates are also at risk for heart attack or stroke, study findsUsing an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. |
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18 November at 09.34 AM
Screening diabetics for heart disease does not improve long-term mortality rates, reduce future cardiac events: StudyWhile coronary heart disease and diabetes are often seen in the same patients, a diagnosis of diabetes does not necessarily mean that patients also have coronary heart disease, according to a new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. |
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18 November at 09.34 AM
Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study findsSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, according to research presented at the 62nd Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Liverpool. |
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18 November at 09.33 AM
National poll suggests some parents need support managing children's angerMany parents are all too familiar with angry outbursts from their children, from sibling squabbles to protests over screen time limits. |
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18 November at 09.10 AM
Maryland is training more health workers to offer abortion careIn the two counties around nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee's clinic in rural northeastern Maryland, there's not a single clinic that provides abortions. And until recently, Marsee herself wasn't trained to treat patients who wanted to end a pregnancy. |
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18 November at 08.31 AM
Any Hypertension Drug Combo Can Work in Underserved GroupsThree different drug combinations were equally effective in lowering blood pressure among people in a region where control rates of hypertension are ‘abysmal,’ report investigators. |
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18 November at 08.06 AM
Adjusting Thyroid Ranges for Age Cuts Hypothyroidism Rates‘Normal’ TSH and FT4 concentrations change with age, and the failure to consider those changes in assessment can lead to misdiagnosis and overtreatment. |
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18 November at 07.42 AM
Key Updates in Resuscitation Procedure After DrowningNew AAP/AHA guidance recommends CPR with rescue breaths and chest compressions for all in cardiac arrest after drowning. |
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18 November at 07.34 AM
Revumenib Approved for KMT2A Translocation LeukemiaThe oral small molecule is the first drug approved for a major driver of acute leukemia in infants. |
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18 November at 07.26 AM
Telehealth Promotes STI-PEP in Cisgender African American MenApproximately 80% of patients who started STI-PEP via telehealth remained in HIV PrEP care after 3 months |
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18 November at 07.21 AM
Group Interventions Ease Loneliness in Older Adults With HIVDiscussion topics showed variation when the same program was used in a rural vs urban setting. |
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18 November at 07.21 AM
How Will Trump’s Govt Impact Health Policy Abroad?Experts say it’s difficult to predict, but there could be far-reaching implications for healthcare systems and policies. |
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18 November at 07.18 AM
Which Therapies Improve Survival Most in Esophageal Cancer?Among four approaches, perioperative chemotherapy and trimodality therapy were associated with better survival outcomes in locally advanced esophageal cancer. |
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18 November at 07.18 AM
Test Gives Mixed Results for Preeclampsia Risk in SLEThe sFlt-1/PlGF ratio did not effectively gauge future preeclampsia risk in pregnant patients with SLE and proteinuria. |
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18 November at 07.14 AM
Vulvar Dermatoses: Ob.Gyn Collaboration With Dermatologists“There are dermatologists who don’t have much training in vulvar dermatology, and a lot of gyns don’t get as much training” as they should, said Sarah Cigna, MD. |
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18 November at 07.12 AM
Exercise Linked to Lower Mortality Risk in Dementia PatientsPhysical activity, even at low intensity, was associated with a significantly lower risk for mortality in patients with dementia. |
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18 November at 07.06 AM
How Do Novel CRC Blood Tests Fare Against Established Tests?For colorectal cancer screening, colonoscopy and stool tests are more effective and less costly than novel first-generation blood tests, a modeling study has found. |
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18 November at 06.42 AM
Vitamin D May Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight SeniorsVitamin D supplementation decreased blood pressure in older individuals with overweight, according to a post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial. |
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18 November at 06.32 AM
Gut Microbiome Has Potential to Counter GoutResearchers have identified separate gut bacteria species that can metabolize purines and urate, suggesting that microbial pathways might be leveraged through probiotics to reduce hyperuricemia. |
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18 November at 06.26 AM
Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasiaA promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, according to a new study. And the findings could spare these children from needing to have a daily injection to boost growth. |
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18 November at 06.18 AM
Do Statins Improve Nasopharyngeal Cancer Outcomes?Researchers analyzed data from a cohort study of 1251 patients with advanced-stage nasopharyngeal cancer, of which 202 were statin users. |
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18 November at 06.02 AM
Exclusive-Medicaid Fuels US Coverage Of Novo, Lilly Weight-loss DrugsU.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the reimbursement available from private employers and... |
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18 November at 05.47 AM
Water Fluoridation: Where Does Canada Stand?Although the benefits of community water fluoridation for public health are well documented, just over one third of Canadians have access to it. |
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18 November at 05.42 AM
New Strategy Led to Modest Decline in Antibiotic MisuseA new study found a modest reduction in unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for community-acquired infections following a multifaceted intervention. |
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18 November at 05.30 AM
Does Repeated Anesthesia Affect IQ in Children?Children who underwent multiple exposures to anesthesia before age 5 had lower IQ scores, especially in verbal and perceptual skills, and an increase in maladaptive behaviors, a new study found. |
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18 November at 05.02 AM
Health Security Scores Low on Europeans’ Health AgendasBut the European public gives high priority to other sectors strongly integrating health into their policymaking. |
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18 November at 04.26 AM
Prostate Cancer Overtreatment PersistsOverscreening and overtreatment of men with prostate cancer and limited life expectancy continue to be an ongoing issue in the era of active surveillance. |
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18 November at 03.24 AM
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Glaucoma ProgressionA new study highlighted the need to monitor long-term variability in blood pressure and mean blood pressure alongside intraocular pressure to prevent visual field progression in patients with glaucoma. |
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18 November at 01.55 AM
What’s Exposome Data and Can It Lead to Healthier Kids?Experts in Europe certainly think so, saying there’s a need for a Europe-wide effort that integrates data on children’s physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial exposures. |
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17 November at 10.39 PM
AI Can Do Whole Echo Reports, Improve EfficiencyCHICAGO -- Artificial intelligence (AI) assistance for echocardiography is becoming better validated and proving mettle for clinical use. AI-fed echocardiography videos were able to complete 18 tasks at once, classifying patients... |
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17 November at 10.36 PM
Spironolactone Misses the Mark in Acute MI Without HFCHICAGO -- A mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) was unable to further improve 3-year outcomes of acute myocardial infarction (MI) in the modern era, based on the CLEAR OASIS 9 trial. Among heart attack survivors without... |
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17 November at 10.34 PM
Is DOAC a Viable Option After Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery Even in Sinus Rhythm?CHICAGO -- Edoxaban (Savaysa) appeared at least on par with warfarin for 12-week thromboembolic prophylaxis after bioprosthetic valve surgical implant in a Japanese trial with a population largely in sinus rhythm, but small... |
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17 November at 10.34 PM
Is DOAC A Viable Option After Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery Even in Sinus Rhythm?CHICAGO -- Edoxaban (Savaysa) appeared at least on par with warfarin for 12-week thromboembolic prophylaxis after bioprosthetic valve surgical implant in a Japanese trial with a population largely in sinus rhythm, but small... |
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17 November at 10.31 PM
Two Treatments That Don't Work for OsteoarthritisWASHINGTON -- If you're looking for nonsurgical osteoarthritis (OA) treatments with fewer side effects than ordinary pain relievers, two randomized trials presented here with negative results should at least narrow your search... |
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17 November at 10.28 PM
Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition ProblemsCHICAGO -- Researchers failed to prevent cognitive impairment in people with existing atrial fibrillation (Afib) by going the route of anticoagulation to mitigate subclinical brain infarcts, according to the BRAIN-AF trial... |
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17 November at 10.26 PM
Novel CRISPR-Cas9-Based Promising in ATTR CardiomyopathyCHICAGO – A CRISPR-Cas9-based investigational therapy was linked with a drop in serum transthyretin (TTR) levels in patients with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), according to phase I data. A single... |
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17 November at 09.00 PM
'Not a Good Choice': What We Heard This Week"Not a good choice." -- Wendell Primus, PhD, visiting fellow at the Brookings Schaeffer Initiative on Health Policy in Washington, D.C., on president-elect Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department... |
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17 November at 06.50 PM
New Guidance Updates Ultrasound Use for Psoriatic ArthritisGuidance particularly addresses the value of ultrasound in patient-provider shared decision-making in management of care. |
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17 November at 05.48 PM
Reconditioned Pacemakers Expand AccessThe success of a trial of refurbished pacemakers could help prevent some of the 15 million deaths related to CVD that occur in low- and middle-income countries annually. |
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17 November at 05.00 PM
Where There's Wildfire Smoke, There's Respiratory InfectionIn summer 2017, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) was notified of a mysterious illness that had afflicted 10 inmate wildland firefighters. After several days at the frontlines of a wildfire, the firefighters had... |
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17 November at 04.58 PM
Low-Dose Steroids Prevent GPA Relapse, With CaveatsPatients with GPA completely weaned off glucocorticoids were four times as likely to flare compared with those kept on a low dose, though these flares were minor. |
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17 November at 03.24 PM
Zoster Vaccine Found Effective, Safe in Autoimmune PatientsWASHINGTON -- Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and multiple sclerosis (MS) had fewer herpes zoster (shingles) attacks if they had received the recombinant vaccine against the virus, compared with otherwise... |
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17 November at 01.58 PM
AI Makes Echocardiography Faster, More AccessibleEchocardiography that uses artificial intelligence reduces observer variability and produces better quality images, a randomized controlled trial shows. |
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17 November at 12.55 PM
New Guidance for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound With RASubstantial improvements in ultrasound technology and expanded use of it have necessitated an update of the 2012 recommendations. |
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17 November at 11.51 AM
Expert-Backed Tips for Revitalizing Dystrophic NailsUrea nail preparations can be used to temporarily soften the nail. |
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17 November at 11.30 AM
Risk for mortality up with low income in type 2 diabetesAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open. |
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17 November at 11.20 AM
Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's notAs the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating. |
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17 November at 11.15 AM
B-Cell Depleting Drug Shines in IgG4-Related DiseaseDramatic study results point to the potential for a steroid-sparing option for patients with the underrecognized multiorgan condition. |
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17 November at 11.15 AM
B-Cell Depleting Drug Shows Benefit in IgG-Related DiseaseDramatic study results point to the potential for a steroid-sparing option for patients with the underrecognized multiorgan condition. |
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17 November at 11.14 AM
Is it heartburn or a heart condition? an expert explainsYou've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse? |
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17 November at 10.12 AM
Intense Blood Pressure Lowering Benefit Confirmed in DiabetesFor patients with diabetes, a systolic target of 120 mm Hg led to a significant reduction in CV events in BPROADS, mirroring results from SPRINT in patients without diabetes. |
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17 November at 09.40 AM
New therapeutic vaccine gives hope against an aggressive breast cancerAn experimental vaccine could offer fresh hope to women diagnosed with an aggressive and hard-to-treat form of breast cancer, new research suggests. |
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17 November at 07.40 AM
Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhoodPast psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental health problems. Better understanding the intricate relationship between stressful life events and the emergence of psychopathology in childhood could inform psychotherapeutic practice, potentially enabling the development of more effective interventions. |
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17 November at 07.20 AM
RSV hospitalizations linked to considerable burden in adultsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with a considerable burden of hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths among adults, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open. |
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17 November at 06.30 AM
Fifth of dengue cases due to climate change: ResearchersClimate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said on Saturday, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures help spread disease. |
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17 November at 06.23 AM
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a travelerHealth officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. |
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16 November at 10.33 PM
Ablation Bests Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia After Heart AttackCHICAGO -- For patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ischemic cardiomyopathy, going right to catheter ablation improved outcomes compared with trying antiarrhythmic drugs first, the VANISH2 trial showed. Death or... |
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16 November at 10.17 PM
JAK Inhibitor Succeeds in Giant Cell Arteritis TrialWASHINGTON -- Giant cell arteritis (GCA) can be successfully treated with the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor upadacitinib (Rinvoq), allowing corticosteroids to be withdrawn, results of a phase III trial indicated. Among... |
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16 November at 10.00 PM
What New Warning Is on GLP-1 Drug Labels?You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz |
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16 November at 09.43 PM
Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Obesity-Related Heart FailureCHICAGO -- A long-acting GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist conferred significant clinical benefit for people with obesity and accompanying heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to the SUMMIT trial. Incident... |
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16 November at 09.29 PM
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes TooCHICAGO -- The cardiovascular outcome benefit of a tighter systolic blood pressure target was affirmed in patients with type 2 diabetes in the randomized BPROAD trial from China. A target of less than 120 mm Hg reduced a composite... |
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16 November at 07.00 PM
Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for GoutTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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16 November at 05.00 PM
Could Avian Flu Cause Our Next Pandemic?Colleagues, it's time to wake up and smell the coffee. Or, for a true reality check, just scan the Department of Agriculture's frequently-updated map and tables naming the many animals that have tested positive for highly pathogenic... |
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16 November at 01.50 PM
Tirzepatide Reduces Heart Failure Events in HFpEF With ObesitySUMMT has shown for the first time that a drug can reduce major heart failure clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction and obesity. |
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16 November at 11.03 AM
How to Handle a Negative Patient ReviewBuilding emotional resilience can help mitigate emotional responses. |
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16 November at 07.07 AM
Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?A new paper in the journal Child Development shows how some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous people in Guatemala have fundamentally shifted with rapid globalization, yet families have still maintained a unique level of harmony in their interactions. |
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16 November at 07.04 AM
New microfluidic device shows tumor shape predicts cancer aggressivenessResearchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have designed a new microfluidic platform that allows for unprecedented control and manipulation of tumor shapes—a largely unexplored area with great potential to advance cancer research. |
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16 November at 05.51 AM
New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infectionA new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the gut even when protective bacteria are present. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, explains how the pathogen tricks the gut environment to escape the body's natural defenses. |
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16 November at 05.48 AM
Global pandemic accord: Where the talks standThe 12th round of negotiations towards a global accord on handling future pandemics ended Friday without a final agreement, with rich and poor nations still wrangling over how to make it work. |
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16 November at 03.52 AM
Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teensAs teens continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 11-12-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with early experimentation with substances like alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis. |
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16 November at 03.50 AM
Study shows association between climate change and eye maladiesClinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter from air pollution was in the atmosphere, signaling a possible association between climate change and ocular health, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. |
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15 November at 11.15 PM
FDA Approves First Menin Inhibitor for Acute LeukemiaThe FDA granted full approval to the menin inhibitor revumenib (Revuforj) for adults and children 1 year and older with relapsed/refractory acute leukemia and a lysine methyltransferase 2A gene (KMT2A) translocation. Support... |
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15 November at 11.09 PM
Higher Physical Activity Levels Can Increase Life ExpectancyHigher physical activity (PA) levels can increase life expectancy, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Lennert Veerman, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from the Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Gold Coast, Australia, and colleagues estimated how much low PA reduces life exp |
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15 November at 11.08 PM
Adequate Sleep Linked to Reduced Risk for Hypertension in TeensIn adolescents, adequate sleep is associated with a reduced risk for hypertension, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Augusto César F. De Moraes, Ph.D., from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and colleagues analyzed data from 3,320 participants from the |
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15 November at 11.07 PM
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Telehealth Cuts Suicide AttemptsBrief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) delivered via video telehealth is effective for reducing suicide attempts among adults with recent suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Justin C. Baker, Ph.D., from The Ohio State University in Columbus, and colleagues tested the |
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15 November at 10.42 PM
Clozapine's REMS Program on the Chopping Block at Upcoming FDA MeetingIs a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) still needed for clozapine? That's what a joint meeting of two FDA advisory committees will discuss on Tuesday. Risk management requirements for the atypical antipsychotic... |
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15 November at 10.41 PM
More Than Four in 10 U.S. Adults Have Fatty Liver DiseaseMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) prevalence is high among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Communications Medicine.Luis Antonio Díaz, M.D., from the University of California San Diego, and colleagues assessed racial and ethnic disparities in the SLD prevalence among U.S. adult |
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15 November at 10.38 PM
Risk for Mortality Up With Low Income in Type 2 DiabetesAdults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Ji Yoon Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Korea University College of Medicine in Seoul, and colleagues e |
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15 November at 10.24 PM
Physician Groups Quiet on RFK Jr. Nomination for HHS SecretaryThe response from physician groups to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary has been rather measured so far. Take for example the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). "[This] nomination... |
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15 November at 09.39 PM
Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in GlaucomaHigher mean blood pressure (BP) levels were associated with faster rates of visual field progression in patients with glaucoma, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among 985 patients, the interaction terms of higher mean... |
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15 November at 08.10 PM
A Potential Reason Behind COVID Vaccines' Waning BenefitThe inability of COVID vaccines to reach the long-lived plasma cell compartment in the bone marrow may explain their waning protection compared with vaccines for influenza or tetanus, according to a recent study published in... |
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15 November at 07.46 PM
Response Duration After Stopping Enfortumab Vedotin in Bladder CancerPatients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who achieved a complete response after more than 8.5 months of single-agent enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) were able to be off treatment for over 2 years before needing to restart therapy... |
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15 November at 07.18 PM
MEK Inhibitor Scores Big Win in Adults, Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1Almost half of adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) responded to the investigational MEK inhibitor mirdametinib, a large multicenter study of the rare condition showed. Overall, 53 of 114 patients met response... |
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15 November at 06.50 PM
How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids?This story is part of a series called "Ozempic: Weighing the Risks and Benefits." It was produced in part through a grant from the NIHCM Foundation. When Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, attended a holiday party thrown by... |
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15 November at 06.00 PM
Medical Groups Wary of RFK Jr. Nom to Lead HHSNational public health and medical association leaders express concern over nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead vast US HHS Agency, noting his long-held anti-vaccine views. |
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15 November at 05.13 PM
NMO Drug Looks Good for IgG4-Related DiseaseWASHINGTON -- Patients with IgG4-related disease appeared to benefit from inebilizumab (Uplizna), currently approved for neuromyelitis optica (NMO), in a pivotal clinical trial. Just 10% of patients treated with the drug in... |
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15 November at 04.47 PM
Burden of Diabetes, Untreated Diabetes Increased From 1990 to 2022The global burden of diabetes and untreated diabetes increased from 1990 to 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The Lancet.Bin Zhou, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues used data from 1,108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants aged 18 years and older to examine trends in diab |
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15 November at 04.45 PM
An Update on Therapeutics for COVID-19Although the general population now has at least some immunity against COVID-19, the consequences of severe disease are frequently overlooked for certain patient populations, such as those with comorbidities or immune compromise... |
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15 November at 04.43 PM
RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in AdultsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with a considerable burden of hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths among adults, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open.Using data from the RSV Hospitalization Surveillance Network, Fiona P. Havers, M.D., from the U.S. C |
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17 November at 10.31 PM
Two Treatments That Don't Work for OsteoarthritisWASHINGTON -- If you're looking for nonsurgical osteoarthritis (OA) treatments with fewer side effects than ordinary pain relievers, two randomized trials presented here with negative results should at least narrow your search... |
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11 November at 07.56 AM
Scoring System Could Mean Better Access to Lung TransplantScoring system could improve access for hard-to-match candidates due to height and blood type. |
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07 November at 07.50 AM
How key results could influence health policyThe results of some congressional races may foreshadow who will have outsize health policy influence in Congress next year. |
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05 November at 07.00 PM
Mpox Cases in Congo May Be StabilizingGOMA, Congo -- Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" -- a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization (WHO) made a global emergency declaration in August... |
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02 November at 07.40 AM
Insulin resistance caused by sympathetic nervous system over-activation, a paradigm-shifting study findsRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and collaborating institutions have found that overnutrition leads to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders through increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The study shows that reducing SNS activity can prevent insulin resistance induced by a high-fat diet, suggesting a new understanding of how obesity causes insulin resistance. |
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31 October at 06.30 AM
Report: Rethink Race-Based Adjustments in Clinical ToolsThe slow adoption of race-neutral tools may harm patient care outcomes, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. |
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25 October at 02.09 PM
Patients More Satisfied With AI's Answers Than Those From Their DoctorPatients were consistently more satisfied with responses from artificial intelligence (AI) to messages in the electronic health record than they were with those from their clinician, according to a study in JAMA Network Open... |
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25 October at 12.40 PM
Surgical innovation: The intelligent turbine insufflatorThe Politecnico di Milano and the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam have pooled their medical and technical expertise to create a new technology for devices called "insufflators." These innovative instruments are designed to create a temporary cavity in the bodies of patients through the application of pressurized gas, providing the surgeon with the necessary space to perform the surgical proced |
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24 October at 07.50 AM
Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosisColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone turnover, leading to significant reductions in bone density and increased risk of fractures, particularly in Ashkenazi Jewish individuals. |
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23 October at 10.58 PM
Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating DisorderOffspring of mothers with an eating disorder or prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) outside the normal weight range have an increased risk for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Ida A.K. Nilsson, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues conducted a popula |