NHS offers ‘improved’ stop-smoking pill varenicline
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-offers-improved-stop-smoking-pill-varenicline/ The NHS will start offering an “improved” stop smoking pill to tens of thousands of people in England who want to quit cigarettes. Varenicline, a daily tablet given over a few months, is as effective as vapes and more effective than nicotine replacement gum or patches, NHS England says. The drug, […]
Mpox Cases in Congo’s Epicenter, Where New Variant Was Detected, May Be ‘Plateauing’
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mpox-cases-in-congos-epicenter-where-new-variant-was-detected-may-be-plateauing/ Cases of mpox in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, even as the virus continues to increase in other areas of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda. A […]
Early Intratracheal Budesonide Didn’t Improve Outcomes for Preterm Infants
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-intratracheal-budesonide-didnt-improve-outcomes-for-preterm-infants/ In extremely preterm infants receiving surfactant, early intratracheal budesonide had little to no effect on survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a randomized clinical trial found. Among 1,059 infants, survival without BPD occurred in 25.6% of infants who received budesonide and surfactant and 22.6% of infants who received only surfactant (adjusted […]
Alzheimer’s Data Withdrawn | MedPage Today
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alzheimers-data-withdrawn-medpage-today/ A preprint research letter linking the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab (Leqembi) with excess deaths was withdrawn last week. The preprint was posted on Research Square and had not been peer-reviewed, but its findings were publicized by articles in Science and the New York Times. Led by Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, a Parkinson’s […]
The Trouble With Upcoding Extends Far Beyond Ethics
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-trouble-with-upcoding-extends-far-beyond-ethics/ Devereaux is a retired board-certified family physician. After a long day in my primary care practice in rural southwest Virginia, I still had one more task to complete. As an employee of a healthcare corporation that provided care for Medicare patients, I was required to review and add additional “suggested” diagnoses […]
Which High-Risk Patients Should Get the RSV Vaccine?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/which-high-risk-patients-should-get-the-rsv-vaccine/ The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older, as well as for 60- to 74-year-olds who are at increased risk of severe illness from the virus. The CDC updated its adult RSV vaccination recommendations in June after […]
New Framework for Deciding When to Operate on Patients With Epiretinal Membranes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-framework-for-deciding-when-to-operate-on-patients-with-epiretinal-membranes/ At the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, Yasha S. Modi, MD, of New York University (NYU) Langone Health in New York City, gave a presentation focused on the decision-making process for surgical treatment of epiretinal membranes. MedPage Today brought together three expert leaders in the field: Moderator Peter K. Kaiser, […]
Real-World Data on the RSV Vaccine for Older Adults
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/real-world-data-on-the-rsv-vaccine-for-older-adults/ During last year’s respiratory virus season, newly approved vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were effective in preventing associated hospitalizations and more serious outcomes in adults 60 and older, an analysis of electronic health records across eight states showed. In immunocompetent individuals, adjusted vaccine effectiveness reached 80% (95% CI 71-85) against […]
Adding Targeted Agent to Perioperative Therapy for RCC May Improve Disease Control
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/adding-targeted-agent-to-perioperative-therapy-for-rcc-may-improve-disease-control/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tumor outcomes and thrombus control in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) improved with perioperative treatment that included a targeted agent plus immunotherapy, a small retrospective analysis showed. Immuno-oncology (IO) followed by a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) led to an objective response rate of 32.1% versus 22.2% in patients who […]
Pushing Toward Asthma Remission With New Endpoints, Imaging Advances
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pushing-toward-asthma-remission-with-new-endpoints-imaging-advances/ At the recent American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting, experts discussed the evolving concept of asthma remission as a key goal for both clinicians and patients. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, Njira Lugogo, MD, a pulmonologist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, discusses some […]
Asthma Tied to Memory Difficulties in Kids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/asthma-tied-to-memory-difficulties-in-kids/ Childhood asthma was associated with difficulties with memory and other cognitive functions, according to an observational cohort study. In a longitudinal analysis, children with earlier onset of asthma had lower rates of memory improvements as measured by the Picture Sequence Memory Test compared with those without asthma (β = -0.17, 95% […]
Magnetic Stimulation Reduced Auditory Hallucinations in Patients With Schizophrenia
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/magnetic-stimulation-reduced-auditory-hallucinations-in-patients-with-schizophrenia/ For patients with schizophrenia, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was effective and safe in treating auditory verbal hallucinations, according to a randomized sham-controlled trial. A post-hoc analysis of a trial of 62 participants found that those who received active rTMS experienced a significantly greater reduction in Auditory Hallucination Rating Scale (AHRS) […]
TAVR Beats Surveillance for Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tavr-beats-surveillance-for-asymptomatic-aortic-stenosis/ WASHINGTON, DC — Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is superior to surveillance in patients with severe but asymptomatic aortic stenosis with no apparent cost in adverse events, according to the EARLY TAVR study, which was immediately characterized as a landmark by several experts. The study results challenge current guidelines that call […]
Anti-Abortion Groups Press Trump for More Restrictions as Abortion Pill Sales Spike
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anti-abortion-groups-press-trump-for-more-restrictions-as-abortion-pill-sales-spike/ Anti-abortion advocates say there is still work to be done to further restrict access to abortion when Republican Donald Trump returns to the White House next year. They point to the federal guidance that the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden released around emergency abortions, requiring that hospitals provide them for […]
ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Obesity Drugs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/obesityweek-roundup-patients-more-likely-to-ration-obesity-drugs/ SAN ANTONIO — Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications among adults with obesity, weight loss results with 25 mg of oral semaglutide, and risk reduction of hypertension in teens taking GLP-1 receptor agonists. Adults With Obesity More Likely to Ration Drugs to Save […]
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked request for 10,000 NHS beds
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-inquiry-told-treasury-blocked-request-for-10000-nhs-beds/ Covid inquiry Boris Johnson’s government blocked a request to fund another 10,000 hospital beds at the height of the Covid pandemic, the chief executive of NHS England has said. Amanda Pritchard told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry the decision, made by the Treasury in July 2020, had been “very disappointing”. Extra beds […]
What Having Ebola Is Really Like
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-having-ebola-is-really-like/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]
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Doctors Caution Over Weight Loss Drug Link to Nurse’s Death
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-caution-over-weight-loss-drug-link-to-nurses-death/ Doctors have urged caution in linking the weight loss drug tirzepatide to the death of a 58-year-old nurse from Scotland. Susan McGowan, from North Lanarkshire, took two low-dose injections of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for around 2 weeks before her death in September. BBC News reported that multiple organ failure, septic shock, and […]
Building Something Better Than ‘Playing Catch Up’
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/building-something-better-than-playing-catch-up/ Fred Pelzman is an associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell, and has been a practicing internist for nearly 30 years. He is medical director of Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates. It often feels like a big part of our annual visits with patients, when they come in for their physical […]
Shifting the Paradigm in Whole-Genome Sequencing for Newborns
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/shifting-the-paradigm-in-whole-genome-sequencing-for-newborns/ About Dr. Wendy Chung and the GUARDIAN Study Hello, I’m Dr. Liza Squires, a Medical Consultant at Sentynl Therapeutics, a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on rare disease. Today, I’m here with Dr. Wendy Chung, a clinical and molecular geneticist and Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital and […]
People who work from home get more sleep and exercise
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/people-who-work-from-home-get-more-sleep-and-exercise/ Homeworkers are using the time saved by not commuting to stay longer in bed, new figures suggest. They got an average of 24 minutes extra “sleep and rest” and spent an additional 15 minutes on things such as exercise, compared with people who worked away from their homes. The snapshot survey […]
U.S. Nurse Found Dead; Harvey Weinstein’s Cancer; Creepy Source of Ear Pain
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-nurse-found-dead-harvey-weinsteins-cancer-creepy-source-of-ear-pain/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. New York nurse Mackenzie Michalski was murdered while vacationing in Hungary. A suspect has been arrested. (People) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is apparently crowdsourcing names of possible appointees for government positions in the Trump administration. The list includes social media influencers, wellness […]
Scoring System Could Mean Better Access to Lung Transplant
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/scoring-system-could-mean-better-access-to-lung-transplant/ The organ transplantation field has seen many advancements over the years, with lung transplant rates showing an upward trend. Consider the statistics. Since 2011, there has been a 148.3% increase in lung transplant rates, reaching more than 258 transplants per 100 patient-years according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. US […]
FMT With Bezlotoxumab in IBD Patients With Recurrent CDI
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fmt-with-bezlotoxumab-in-ibd-patients-with-recurrent-cdi/ The addition of bezlotoxumab to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) does not provide any clear added benefit in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), according to a randomized controlled trial. “Given the high efficacy of FMT, the addition of bezlotoxumab may not provide a further reduction in […]
Is Acute Kidney Injury Really a Single Disease?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-acute-kidney-injury-really-a-single-disease/ The search for a better biomarker than creatine for acute kidney injury (AKI) has been “long and elusive.” However, could researchers be on the right path now? “The thinking is moving away from trying to find one biomarker that can be used for different types of kidney injury to a recognition […]
Late-Onset Axial Spondyloarthritis Has Distinct Features
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/late-onset-axial-spondyloarthritis-has-distinct-features/ TOPLINE: Patients with late-onset axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are less likely to be positive for human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) and have a family history of SpA; they are more likely to present with peripheral arthritis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study including 2165 patients with a clinical diagnosis of axSpA […]
Treat with Medical Therapy Not Hysterectomy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/treat-with-medical-therapy-not-hysterectomy/ Although hysterectomy remains the most common procedure for treating fibroids and fibroids are the leading indication for hysterectomy, its long-term sequelae make less invasive alternatives the better choice for managing most of these myometrial masses, an invited clinical practice paper in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) asserts. The practice […]
‘Round Face’: A Viral Term’s Real Diagnostic Implications
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/round-face-a-viral-terms-real-diagnostic-implications/ Popular videos and social media posts have identified cortisol as the main culprit behind facial puffiness, but many disorders can underlie such symptoms. Here’s how to diagnose them. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/round-face-viral-terms-real-diagnostic-implications-2024a1000kia?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-11-11 13:09:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
Oral Semaglutide 25-mg Dose May Provide Most Benefit
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/oral-semaglutide-25-mg-dose-may-provide-most-benefit/ SAN ANTONIO — Oral semaglutide 25 mg appears to be just as effective in promoting weight loss and other beneficial outcomes as are the investigational 50-mg oral dose and the injectable 2.4-mg dose (Wegovy), in new research. Data from Novo Nordisk’s OASIS 4 trial suggest that “oral semaglutide 25 mg may […]
What Matters Most for Young Patients With CRC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-matters-most-for-young-patients-with-crc/ Mental health, family planning, and career aspirations are among the unique challenges faced by younger adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) — issues that may not be adequately addressed by cancer care providers, a new survey showed. “We tend to think of cancer as a disease of older populations, but it’s […]
Two Factors Critical to Reducing Family Physician Burnout
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/two-factors-critical-to-reducing-family-physician-burnout/ Family physician burnout rates are among the highest in medicine. More than half (51%) reported burnout in a Medscape report this year; only emergency physicians (63%) and obstetricians/gynecologists and oncologists (both 53%) had higher rates. In a recent study, researchers examined what’s driving the burnout through a serial cross-sectional survey of […]
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk for Pemphigus, Pemphigoid
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/covid-19-linked-to-increased-risk-for-pemphigus-pemphigoid/ TOPLINE: COVID-19 infection increases the risk for autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs), specifically pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid, according to a study that also found that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a reduced risk for these conditions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using data from the TriNetX Analytics Network, […]
Financial Navigation Intervention Helps Cancer Patients
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/financial-navigation-intervention-helps-cancer-patients/ TOPLINE: A financial navigation (FN) intervention significantly improved financial toxicity scores among patients with cancer, with mean scores increasing from 6.4 to 13.3. The intervention was highly accepted, with 96% of participants receiving financial assistance. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted the study at the North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, […]
Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide Compared in Pediatric Vasculitis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rituximab-cyclophosphamide-compared-in-pediatric-vasculitis/ TOPLINE: Rituximab and cyclophosphamide are equally effective in achieving remission or low disease activity rates in childhood-onset antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (AAV), and those who received rituximab required a significantly lower steroid dose than those who received cyclophosphamide or a combination therapy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated the efficacy of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, or […]
Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/many-patients-with-cancer-visit-eds-before-diagnosis/ More than one third of patients with cancer visited an emergency department (ED) in the 90 days before their diagnosis, according to a study of medical records from Ontario, Canada. Researchers examined Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) data that had been gathered from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2021. […]
Inching Toward a Blood Test for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inching-toward-a-blood-test-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/ A small panel of circulating biomarkers may reliably distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) from similar conditions that cause left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), researchers found. From proteomic profiling of nearly 5,000 proteins, five were selected as potential flags for HCM based on protein concentrations being disproportionately higher or lower in HCM relative to […]
Building an AI Army of Digital Twins to Fight Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/building-an-ai-army-of-digital-twins-to-fight-cancer/ A patient has cancer. It’s decision time. Clinician and patient alike face, really, the ultimate challenge when making those decisions. They have to consider the patient’s individual circumstances, available treatment options, potential side effects, relevant clinical data such as the patient’s genetic profile and cancer specifics, and more. “That’s a lot […]
Executive resigns after damning report
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/executive-resigns-after-damning-report/ Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Sue Hill will officially resign as Betsi Cadwaladr’s executive director of finance in December A health board executive member will resign after “deliberate” incorrect accounting was found in her department two years ago. Sue Hill, executive director of finance at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), […]
NHS urges vulnerable to get Covid and Flu vaccines
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-urges-vulnerable-to-get-covid-and-flu-vaccines/ People in clinically at-risk groups are being urged to get their free Covid-19 and flu vaccinations this winter. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said only 27% of those eligible for the Covid vaccine, and 35% of those eligible for a flu vaccine in the two areas – plus Royston, in Hertfordshire – […]
Endometriosis Ups Risk for Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/endometriosis-ups-risk-for-postpartum-psychiatric-disorders/ Women with endometriosis have a much higher risk of being diagnosed with several psychiatric disorders during the postpartum period according to an oral abstract presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s 2024 Scientific Congress and Expo in Denver, Colorado. Researchers compared rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, mood disturbance (temporary low […]
The Perils of Heat Waves for Vulnerable Older Adults
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-perils-of-heat-waves-for-vulnerable-older-adults/ TOPLINE: Heat waves are associated with an increase in heat-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths among dually eligible individuals older than 65 years. METHODOLOGY: The researchers conducted a retrospective time-series study using national Medicare and Medicaid data from 2016 to 2019 to assess the link between heat waves during warm […]
AMA Delegates Tackle Protections for LGBTQIA+ Athletes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ama-delegates-tackle-protections-for-lgbtqia-athletes/ Participation of LGBTQIA+ athletes in sports earned a mixed response during the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates interim meeting in Orlando, Florida on Saturday. The LGBTQ+ Section introduced a policy statement calling for the AMA to support reducing barriers to sports for the LGBTQIA+ community by educating physicians about […]
AMA Delegates Dive Into Water Bead Injuries; Patients’ ‘Scanxiety’ Over Test Results
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ama-delegates-dive-into-water-bead-injuries-patients-scanxiety-over-test-results/ Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) Saturday attacked dozens of worsening obstacles they blamed for making safe patient care increasingly difficult — and in some cases impossible — to provide. During its legislation-focused committee discussion Saturday in Orlando, Florida — part of its annual November interim […]
‘We See Death as a Failure’: What We Heard This Week
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-see-death-as-a-failure-what-we-heard-this-week/ “I think in medicine, just like in society, we see death as a failure — and we do everything we can to avoid failure.” — Shoshana Ungerleider, MD, president and founder of the nonprofit End Well, discussing death and dying. “As Americans, we have greater exposure to food additives than any […]
Higher Risk of Kidney Cancer Recurrence After Ablative Therapy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-risk-of-kidney-cancer-recurrence-after-ablative-therapy/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Minimally invasive ablative therapy for early kidney cancer had an increased risk of local and metastatic recurrence, which is associated with increased mortality, Swedish investigators reported. The population-based study showed more than a four-fold increase in the risk of locoregional recurrence and almost a two-fold increased risk of […]
Paying Docs for Prior Authorizations Among the Hot Topics at the AMA Meeting
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/paying-docs-for-prior-authorizations-among-the-hot-topics-at-the-ama-meeting/ Paying physicians and their staff for their time spent on dealing with prior authorization requests and denials was a lively topic of conversation at Saturday’s session of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates interim meeting in Orlando, Florida. One of the delegates’ reference committees considered a resolution submitted by […]
Should I Get a Handheld Ultrasound?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-i-get-a-handheld-ultrasound/ Guttman is an associate professor of emergency medicine. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way clinicians diagnose and manage patients by enabling real-time ultrasound exams directly at the bedside. Unlike traditional ultrasound, where a technician performs the exam and a specialist interprets the images without examining the patient, POCUS allows clinicians […]
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Kidney Cancer Builds on Efficacy Record
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/car-t-cell-therapy-for-kidney-cancer-builds-on-efficacy-record/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A CD70-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for advanced kidney cancer continued to show durable activity in treatment-refractory patients, according to updated results from a prospective study. Overall, a fourth of patients with CD70 total positive score (TPS) ≥50 had objective responses to ALLO-316, increasing to 40% of patients with […]
What Cold Medicine Ingredient May Soon Be Pulled From Shelves?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-cold-medicine-ingredient-may-soon-be-pulled-from-shelves/ The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on […]
Who Needs a Defibrillator After MI? FDA Recs on Inferior Vena Cava Filters
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/who-needs-a-defibrillator-after-mi-fda-recs-on-inferior-vena-cava-filters/ TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include […]
What the Astronomical Rise in Incarceration Means for Women’s Health
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-the-astronomical-rise-in-incarceration-means-for-womens-health/ Shuford is a medical student. Spencer is an assistant professor of medicine. As a physician and medical student, we have bore witness to much preventable suffering. A recent patient diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer exemplified this. Widely considered a preventable cancer, this woman had an abnormal pap smear 10 years […]
Does the AMA Need to Right-Size Its House of Delegates?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-the-ama-need-to-right-size-its-house-of-delegates/ Is the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates too large for its own good? That’s one of the questions outgoing AMA CEO James Madara, MD, presented during his speech Friday in Orlando, Florida at the opening night of the delegates’ interim meeting. “In my first appearance in this house in […]
Fixing Medicare Cuts, Reforming Prior Auth Among AMA’s Top Priorities, Says AMA Prez
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fixing-medicare-cuts-reforming-prior-auth-among-amas-top-priorities-says-ama-prez/ Declining Medicare reimbursement and continuing prior authorization hassles for physicians were among the familiar themes sounded by American Medical Association (AMA) President Bruce Scott, MD, at Friday evening’s opening session of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Scott, an otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky, described one of his […]
Promising OS at 5 Years With Chemo-Free Combo in Urothelial Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/promising-os-at-5-years-with-chemo-free-combo-in-urothelial-cancer/ Combination therapy with enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) was associated with durable responses and meaningful survival in cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, according to 5-year follow-up results from a phase Ib/II study presented at the recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) annual congress in Barcelona. […]
MedPAC Tackles Accuracy of Medicare Advantage Network Directories
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpac-tackles-accuracy-of-medicare-advantage-network-directories/ Inaccuracies in Medicare Advantage (MA) directories listing in-network providers — often criticized as being too “narrow” — and flaws in rules governing them need to be addressed to prevent situations that are “horrible,” “unfair,” and can harm beneficiaries, some members of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) said during its public […]
New CAR T-Cell Therapy Approved for Leukemia
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-car-t-cell-therapy-approved-for-leukemia/ The FDA approved obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel; Aucatzyl) for treating relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults, the agency announced on Friday. Of note, unlike other CAR T-cell therapies, the CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy will have no requirement for a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) […]
FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-panel-backs-cryoablation-in-early-breast-cancer-as-alternative-to-surgery/ An FDA panel on Thursday endorsed a cryoablation system as an alternative to surgery for some early breast cancer patients. By a 9-5 vote, the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee agreed the benefits of the ProSense cryoablation system in combination with adjuvant endocrine therapy […]
FDA Approves Obe-cel for ALL
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-obe-cel-for-all/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved obecabtagene autoleucel, or obe-cel (AUTO1, Autolus Therapeutics) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Approval of the CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T) — which, according to Autolus, was specifically “designed to have a […]
FDA Adds New Warning to GLP-1 Drugs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-adds-new-warning-to-glp-1-drugs/ Labels of all GLP-1 receptor agonists now carry a warning about pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. The warning affects all treatments containing GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dulaglutide (Trulicity), exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon BCise), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and lixisenatide (Adlyxin). This drug class, […]
Trump Likely to Undo Several of Biden’s Executive Orders on Health
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-likely-to-undo-several-of-bidens-executive-orders-on-health/ Passing laws to overturn Democrats’ healthcare initiatives might take a while, but there are plenty of Biden administration health policies that the Trump administration may undo in relatively short order, according to health policy experts. Membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) and participation in the Paris climate accords — two […]
Midlife Choices May Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia, Stroke, Late-Life Depression
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/midlife-choices-may-offset-genetic-risk-for-dementia-stroke-late-life-depression/ Healthy lifestyle choices in midlife may offset genetic risks for dementia, stroke, and late-life depression. Brain Care Scores measure modifiable risk factors for age-related brain diseases. Compared with lower Brain Care Scores, higher scores were tied to reduced risk of brain disease in people with genetic predisposition to such diseases. Healthier […]
Patients With Obesity Shed Pounds With Drug-Free Capsule
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/patients-with-obesity-shed-pounds-with-drug-free-capsule/ SAN ANTONIO — Use of an oral biodegradable drug-free capsule led to more weight loss among patients with overweight or obesity compared with placebo, according to the randomized RESET trial. Among 279 patients, mean change in body weight from baseline to week 24 was -6.6% for those using the Epitomee capsule […]
When’s the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/whens-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-and-covid-shots/ If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, it’s not too late. Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations. Those viruses haven’t caused much trouble so far this fall. But COVID-19 […]
Italian restaurant that arrived in Wichita five years ago is about to pack up, leave town
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/italian-restaurant-that-arrived-in-wichita-five-years-ago-is-about-to-pack-up-leave-town/ An Italian restaurant chain that Wichita excitedly greeted at the Wichita Waterfront in the summer of 2019 is about to close. The Old Spaghetti Factory at 1421 Waterfront will open for the last time on Sunday, Nov. 24. After that, the chain will pack up all the velvet couches and antique […]
An Emergency Doc’s Experience Contracting Ebola
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/an-emergency-docs-experience-contracting-ebola/ Jeremy Faust is editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and a public health researcher. He is author of the Substack column Inside Medicine. Follow Emily Hutto is an Associate Video Producer & Editor for MedPage Today. She is based in Manhattan. In […]
A new warning from the FDA for GLP1 drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-warning-from-the-fda-for-glp1-drugs-including-ozempic-and-wegovy/ In general, when a person prepares for a surgery, the guidance is to fast before going under anesthesia– but for patients, on gGLP-1’s there may still be gastric juices, in the stomach, since the drugs slow down the process of emptying the stomach. this could cause complications. So the FDA is […]
Your Patient Is in Pain. Hear Their Cry.
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/your-patient-is-in-pain-hear-their-cry/ Bostwick is an associate professor of Population Health Nursing Science. The recent heartbreaking story of 18-year-old Nevaeh Crain, a Texas woman who died after she was denied critical care amid complications in her pregnancy, underscores the grave consequences of restrictive abortion laws in Texas and other states. Crain initially sought care […]
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Has Cancer; Radiotherapy Tattoos; Case of ‘Petticoat’ Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/dawsons-creek-star-has-cancer-radiotherapy-tattoos-case-of-petticoat-cancer/ Actor James Van Der Beek, who starred in the popular 1990s teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” revealed he has colorectal cancer. (CNN) And Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced he has esophageal cancer. (CNN) Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — “healthy” fats found in fatty fish, nuts, and some plant […]
Diagnostic Delays in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnostic-delays-in-axial-spondyloarthritis/ Expansion of treatment options for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has brought attention to documented delays in diagnosis, which is estimated to be an average of 6.7 years worldwide. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two forms: axSpA, which affects the spine and sacroiliac joints predominantly, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Manifestation of […]
Slow Start for AI-Assisted Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Despite Promise
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/slow-start-for-ai-assisted-screening-for-diabetic-retinopathy-despite-promise/ While artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted detection of diabetic retinopathy has the potential to expand access to screening, few patients with diabetes have been evaluated with the technology since it received FDA approval in 2021, a retrospective cohort study suggested. AI imaging was used in 2.2% since 2021 based on reimbursement codes, indicating […]
Axial Spondyloarthritis: Treatment Update | MedPage Today
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/axial-spondyloarthritis-treatment-update-medpage-today/ For patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who do not benefit from or cannot take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), new treatment options include agents in multiple drug classes. Spondyloarthritis (SpA) has two manifestations: axSpA, which predominantly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, and peripheral SpA, which affects the peripheral joints. Axial spondyloarthritis […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Applying CAR T-Cell Therapy to Solid Tumors
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/overcoming-the-challenges-of-applying-car-t-cell-therapy-to-solid-tumors/ Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has had a transformational impact on the treatment of aggressive hematologic malignancies. The therapies have given life-extending options to patients who have exhausted other potential options. An obvious next step in the development and growth of CAR T-cell therapies has been the jump to solid […]
Ivermectin Found to Have Dual Effect in Rosacea
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ivermectin-found-to-have-dual-effect-in-rosacea/ TOPLINE: Topical ivermectin treatment was found to increase Staphylococcus epidermidis on the skin of patients with rosacea, in addition to reducing density of Demodex, in a small study. METHODOLOGY: In this single-center, open label study, 10 adults (mean age, 66.4 years) with papulopustular rosacea were treated with 1% ivermectin cream daily […]
Year in Review: Multiple Sclerosis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-multiple-sclerosis/ The quest to understand and slow disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) continued in 2024, with research revealing possible new treatments and furthering knowledge about the disease course. Highly effective disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) have succeeded in reducing MS relapses, but when relapses are prevented, progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) is […]
Nurse’s Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-tied-to-glp-1-drug-research-monkey-jailbreak-congressman-has-cancer/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Diabetes and weight-loss drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) was listed as a contributing factor in the death of a 58-year-old nurse from Scotland who died of multiple organ failure, septic shock, and pancreatitis. (BBC) Healthcare-associated infections declined in U.S. hospitals last year, according […]
Year in Review: RSV | MedPage Today
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/year-in-review-rsv-medpage-today/ This year’s headlines on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) focused largely on the relatively new vaccines — including a new option, expanded FDA approvals, and updated CDC recommendations — plus a potential new monoclonal antibody for protecting infants. FDA Approvals and Expansions In May, the FDA approved the mRNA-1345 RSV vaccine (mResvia) […]
Update Coming for Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy Guidelines
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/update-coming-for-thyroid-disease-in-pregnancy-guidelines/ CHICAGO — A preview of much-anticipated updates to guidelines on managing thyroid disease in pregnancy shows key changes to recommendations in the evolving field, ranging from consideration of the chance of spontaneous normalization of thyroid levels during pregnancy to a heightened emphasis on shared decision-making and the nuances can factor into […]
ARBs May Lead to Worse Outcomes in Celiac Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/arbs-may-lead-to-worse-outcomes-in-celiac-disease/ PHILADELPHIA — Patients with celiac disease who take an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) may experience worse outcomes, such as increased risk of iron deficiency, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. The association may be related to the […]
Long Surgical Wait Lists Lead to Delayed Care Across Canada
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-surgical-wait-lists-lead-to-delayed-care-across-canada/ Across Canada, patient experiences with surgical delays and long wait lists sound exhaustingly similar, particularly for non–life-threatening procedures such as hip and knee replacements. Patients may wait for months — or even a year or more — for a surgical consultation. After that, they may have to wait for another year […]
Does Semaglutide Increase Risk for Optic Neuropathy?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-semaglutide-increase-risk-for-optic-neuropathy/ TOPLINE: The use of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is not associated with an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or both conditions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the TriNetX Analytics Network […]
Are GLP-1s the Newest Fertility Treatment?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-glp-1s-the-newest-fertility-treatment/ First, there were “Ozempic babies.” Now, there is also Ozempic-before-baby. Unplanned pregnancies are still regularly being reported among people using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs, and now fertility specialists are increasingly incorporating the medicines into preconception care plans. The specialists say their colleagues in other areas of medicine […]
Baby milk discount ban should be lifted, watchdog says
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baby-milk-discount-ban-should-be-lifted-watchdog-says/ A ban on baby milk price promotions should be overturned to stop parents “paying over the odds” for formula, a government watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) interim report on baby milk formula said the market needed a shake-up to help parents struggling to afford it. Recommendations included […]
Why a Failed Confirmatory Trial May Not Mean a Failed Drug
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-a-failed-confirmatory-trial-may-not-mean-a-failed-drug/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sometimes allows cancer drugs with accelerated approvals to remain on the market after confirmatory trials fail. The FDA’s Richard Pazdur, MD, and Gautam Mehta, MD, explained why in a recent article in Journal of Clinical Oncology. In short, Pazdur and Mehta highlighted that a […]
Do Patients on Anti-Obesity Drugs Decrease Alcohol Use?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-patients-on-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use/ SAN ANTONIO — Several types of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), including glucagon-like peptide 1s (GLP-1s), are associated with decreased alcohol use, new research suggests. The findings, from surveys of more than 14,000 participants in WeightWatchers’ telehealth weight management program, were presented on November 6 at the Obesity Society’s Obesity Week 2024 meeting […]
Botulism Outbreaks in Europe Raise Food Safety Concerns
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/botulism-outbreaks-in-europe-raise-food-safety-concerns/ In September this year in Rome, an older woman died, and her daughter spent a week in intensive care after eating a few spoonfuls of a frozen artichoke soup bought at their local supermarket. Only days earlier, in France, five people were hospitalized after eating pesto. Fabrizio Anniballi, PhD Their food […]
Changes in Gut Microbiome Signal Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/changes-in-gut-microbiome-signal-rheumatoid-arthritis-onset/ TOPLINE: Individuals at an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a unique gut microbial composition, characterized by a notable increase in certain strains of Prevotella bacteria. These changes begin approximately 10 months prior to the onset of RA. METHODOLOGY: In this cross-sectional and longitudinal observational study, researchers aimed to […]
Tribal Leaders Demand Fed Action on Syphilis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tribal-leaders-demand-fed-action-on-syphilis/ Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards and television, urging people to get tested. Holt works in Aberdeen, […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Inflammatory Eye Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hidradenitis-suppurativa-linked-to-inflammatory-eye-disease/ Nearly a quarter of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experienced concomitant eye disease, and among those who did, nearly one third had a partial response with treatment, results from a systematic review showed. Hibo Rijal “Inflammatory and autoimmune comorbidities have been documented in HS, but the association between HS and inflammatory […]
Cancers’ Links to Fatty Acids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancers-links-to-fatty-acids/ TOPLINE: Higher plasma levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower incidence of cancer. However, omega-3 fatty acids are linked to an increased risk for prostate cancer, specifically. METHODOLOGY: Researchers looked for associations of plasma omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with the incidence of cancer […]
Venetoclax-Obinutuzumab: CLL’s New Power Duo?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo/ Phase 3 study on previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia showed sustained PFS with venetoclax-obinutuzumab. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/venetoclax-obinutuzumab-clls-new-power-duo-2024a1000ket?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-11-08 08:01:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
A Diagnosis Still Relevant Today
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-diagnosis-still-relevant-today/ “Petechial rash often prompts further investigation into hematological, dermatological, or vasculitis causes. However, if the above investigations are negative and skin biopsy has not revealed a cause, there is a Renaissance-era diagnosis that is often overlooked but is easily investigated and treated,” wrote Andrew Dermawan, MD, and colleagues from Sir Charles […]
More lung-cancer cases detected earlier
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-lung-cancer-cases-detected-earlier/ BBC An NHS mobile lung-cancer screening clinic in Gorton, Manchester. A lung-cancer screening programme that sees mobile clinics visit local communities in England has detected the disease earlier in more than 5,000 people. Specially adapted lorries have been visiting supermarkets, football grounds and town centres in areas with the highest rates […]
Nurse’s death linked to weight-loss drug Mounjaro approved on NHS
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-death-linked-to-weight-loss-drug-mounjaro-approved-on-nhs/ BBC Susan McGowan died two weeks after taking tirzepatide – brand name Mounjaro The death of a nurse from North Lanarkshire has been linked to the use of a weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS. Susan McGowan, 58, took two low-dose injections of tirzepatide, known under the brand […]
Exercise Eases Postpartum Depression
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-eases-postpartum-depression/ TOPLINE: Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is linked to greater reductions in depressive symptoms. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including 35 studies with a total of 4072 participants. The review included randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized interventions […]
Doctors Weigh In on Election; Harris’ Sleep Debt; Small Ways to Show Care
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-weigh-in-on-election-harris-sleep-debt-small-ways-to-show-care/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. In the wake of the presidential election, healthcare professionals and medical students took to social media to reassure their audiences of their commitment to inclusive and affirming patient care. Ob/gyns like @pagingdrfran and @jvandis shared steps […]
Antibody Testing Picks Up More H5N1 Cases in Dairy Farm Workers
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibody-testing-picks-up-more-h5n1-cases-in-dairy-farm-workers/ Some 7% of workers on Colorado and Michigan dairy farms with H5N1 bird flu-infected cows were seropositive for the virus, according to findings that prompted CDC to revise its guidance for protecting workers. Eight of 115 workers (45 in Michigan, 70 in Colorado) were confirmed on two separate antibody tests to […]
Simple Measures Ease Cardiac Strain in 100-Degree Weather
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/simple-measures-ease-cardiac-strain-in-100-degree-weather/ In the absence of air conditioning, simple measures proved effective at lowering heat-induced cardiac strain in older people. Randomized crossover studies showed that electric fans and skin wetting both worked better than no cooling in a hot and humid environment — and in people with or without coronary artery disease (CAD) […]
Zepbound’s Weight Loss, Cardiometabolic Benefits Hold Up at 3 Years
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/zepbounds-weight-loss-cardiometabolic-benefits-hold-up-at-3-years/ SAN ANTONIO — Patients with overweight or obesity lost an average one-fifth of their body weight with the highest dose of tirzepatide (Zepbound) and maintained that loss for more than 3 years, follow-up of a randomized trial showed. And patients taking any dose of the dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist had improvements […]
Health Worker Gets 2 Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Medical Records
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/health-worker-gets-2-years-for-accessing-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-medical-records/ A former healthcare worker who illegally accessed the health records of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before she died was sentenced Thursday to 2 years in prison. Trent Russell, 34, of Bellevue, Nebraska, who worked at the time as a transplant coordinator for the Washington Regional Transplant Community and had […]