Novel Blood Test Enables Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-blood-test-enables-early-pancreatic-cancer-detection/ TOPLINE: The new blood-based assay PAC-MANN-1 (protease activity–based cancer marker using magnetic nanosensor-1) identified pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) across all stages with high specificity and sensitivity. The assay showed improved detection of early-stage cancer when combined with carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9). METHODOLOGY: CA 19-9, the only Food and Drug Administration–approved […]
Reappointed WHO Europe Chief Shares Vision for Public Health
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/reappointed-who-europe-chief-shares-vision-for-public-health/ In an interview with Medscape Medical News, Hans Henri P. Kluge, who recently was reappointed the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) regional director for Europe, reflected on the lessons he learned during his past mandate, outlined strategic priorities for the region, and discussed innovative approaches to strengthening healthcare systems. The interview has […]
Paxlovid Shows No Benefit in Vaccinated Seniors, Study Shows
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/paxlovid-shows-no-benefit-in-vaccinated-seniors-study-shows/ TOPLINE: Treatment with Paxlovid in older adults did not appear to make a difference in whether or not they were hospitalized because of COVID-19. METHODOLOGY: Over a 9-month time span starting in April 2022, researchers analyzed the hospital data of over 1.6 million Ontario residents aged 65 to 74 years. Nearly […]
Rethinking Treatment-Resistant Depression: New Hope Ahead?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rethinking-treatment-resistant-depression-new-hope-ahead/ Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) remains a significant challenge for psychiatrists and family physicians alike, defying multiple standard treatments and complicating patient care. However, despite its clinical importance, a universally accepted definition is still lacking, making it difficult to determine its prevalence and adding uncertainty to treatment decisions. A type of major depressive […]
Paxlovid Shows No Benefit in Vaccinated Seniors, Study Shows
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/paxlovid-shows-no-benefit-in-vaccinated-seniors-study-shows/ TOPLINE: Treatment with Paxlovid in older adults did not appear to make a difference in whether or not they were hospitalized because of COVID-19. METHODOLOGY: Over a 9-month time span starting in April 2022, researchers analyzed the hospital data of over 1.6 million Ontario residents aged 65 to 74 years. Nearly […]
Reappointed WHO Europe Chief Shares Vision for Public Health
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/reappointed-who-europe-chief-shares-vision-for-public-health/ In an interview with Medscape Medical News, Hans Henri P. Kluge, who recently was reappointed the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) regional director for Europe, reflected on the lessons he learned during his past mandate, outlined strategic priorities for the region, and discussed innovative approaches to strengthening healthcare systems. The interview has […]
Novel Blood Test Enables Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-blood-test-enables-early-pancreatic-cancer-detection/ TOPLINE: The new blood-based assay PAC-MANN-1 (protease activity–based cancer marker using magnetic nanosensor-1) identified pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) across all stages with high specificity and sensitivity. The assay showed improved detection of early-stage cancer when combined with carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9). METHODOLOGY: CA 19-9, the only Food and Drug Administration–approved […]
TIL Levels Linked to ERBB2+ Breast Cancer Survival Outcomes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/til-levels-linked-to-erbb2-breast-cancer-survival-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Higher tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) levels were independently associated with improved overall survival in patients with early-stage ERBB2-positive breast cancer. Each 5% increase in TILs was associated with an 11% reduced risk for death, according to a 10-year follow-up analysis of the phase 3 ShortHER trial. METHODOLOGY: TILs have been associated […]
FDA Approves New Label for Opioid Use Disorder Drug
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-new-label-for-opioid-use-disorder-drug/ Feb. 25, 2025 — The FDA has approved a new treatment plan for a long-acting injection, making it easier for people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD) to start and keep up with their treatment. The FDA has approved an updated treatment protocol for a drug called Sublocade, making […]
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Risk for Obesity-Related Cancers
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mediterranean-diet-may-cut-risk-for-obesity-related-cancers/ TOPLINE: Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a modest reduction in the risk for obesity-related cancers, particularly hepatocellular, kidney, and colorectal cancers, a new analysis found. The analysis also revealed that this association was independent of body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. METHODOLOGY: The Mediterranean diet has […]
Transseptal Approach Shields Brain During Ablation
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/transseptal-approach-shields-brain-during-ablation/ TOPLINE: The occurrence of acute brain lesions was lower with a transseptal puncture than with a conventional retrograde aortic approach in patients undergoing left ventricular catheter ablation, with no significant difference in the safety or efficacy profile between both approaches. METHODOLOGY: Previous studies suggested that catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation results […]
Patients Struggle With Lack of Consistent Coverage for New Weight-Loss Drugs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/patients-struggle-with-lack-of-consistent-coverage-for-new-weight-loss-drugs/ (MedPage Today) — Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) and a key government… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/obesity/114375 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 22:10:47 Copyright for syndicated […]
O, Lovely Oysters. What Can You Tell Us About Our Changing World?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/o-lovely-oysters-what-can-you-tell-us-about-our-changing-world/ (MedPage Today) — Who hasn’t read Lewis Carroll’s ode in which sweet, young oysters leave their safe ocean-bed only to be eaten by a wily walrus and his dour human pal? Today, scholars still debate the meaning behind “The Walrus and the Carpenter… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/parasites-and-plagues/114376 Author : Publish date […]
Hunter-gatherers get less sleep than people in industrial societies
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hunter-gatherers-get-less-sleep-than-people-in-industrial-societies/ Members of the Himba community in Namibia get just 5.5 hours of sleep a night on average Nick Fox / Alamy Much has been written about how modern lifestyles mean we are no longer getting enough sleep, unlike our ancestors who lived in less technologically advanced times. But an analysis of […]
Aspirin for Sepsis Flops in Trial
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/aspirin-for-sepsis-flops-in-trial/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Aspirin failed to cut the intensity of organ dysfunction in patients with sepsis, a placebo-controlled phase II trial from Brazil showed. For the primary endpoint — mean change in Sequential Organ Failure Assessment… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114377 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 22:34:26 Copyright for […]
Tiny Ocean Plastics Tied to Big Brain Problems
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tiny-ocean-plastics-tied-to-big-brain-problems/ (MedPage Today) — Marine microplastic levels in ocean water were associated with cognitive and other disabilities among people living in adjacent coastal counties, cross-sectional data showed. Across 218 coastal counties in the U.S., the mean… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aan/114378 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 22:41:49 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
A Good Number of Cancer Patients in Mid-Stage Trials Get Drugs Later Approved
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-good-number-of-cancer-patients-in-mid-stage-trials-get-drugs-later-approved/ (MedPage Today) — One in six patients in phase II oncology clinical trials received a treatment that was eventually approved by the FDA, according to a longitudinal study. In a sample of 400 phase II trials that included 25,000 participants… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/114370 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 21:09:08 […]
SCOTUS, Justice Department Weigh In on Abortion Clinic Access
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/scotus-justice-department-weigh-in-on-abortion-clinic-access/ (MedPage Today) — Pro-choice and pro-life advocates are assessing the impact of several recent moves by the federal government related to abortion clinic access. In January, the Trump administration announced that it would no longer enforce the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/abortion/114374 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 21:53:19 Copyright for syndicated […]
Ataciguat’s Headway in Aortic Stenosis; Baby Pacemakers; AI-ECG Tool for the ED?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ataciguats-headway-in-aortic-stenosis-baby-pacemakers-ai-ecg-tool-for-the-ed/ (MedPage Today) — The nitric oxide-independent soluble guanylate cyclase activator ataciguat continued to show promise for slowing the progression of fibrocalcific aortic valve stenosis in phase I and II studies. (Circulation) The extent of myocardial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/prevention/114364 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 19:08:35 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Top Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Cancers
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/top-diet-linked-to-lower-risk-of-multiple-cancers/ (MedPage Today) — The perennial top-ranked Mediterranean diet may help to stave off some obesity-related cancers, data on nearly half a million European adults suggested. Adjusted analyses showed that people with the greatest adherence to the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/114365 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 19:15:10 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Ankle Fusion or Total Replacement? This Study May Help You Decide
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ankle-fusion-or-total-replacement-this-study-may-help-you-decide/ (MedPage Today) — In a large study of British patients needing surgical treatment for advanced arthritis in the ankle, fusion appeared to be a better option than total ankle replacement. Among some 10,000 patients undergoing total ankle replacement… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/orthopedics/orthopedics/114369 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 20:10:47 Copyright for […]
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/historic-strike-involving-thousands-of-oregon-healthcare-workers-comes-to-an-end/ (MedPage Today) — A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to an end. Late Monday, eight RN bargaining units voted overwhelmingly to ratify their contracts and end the strike… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114366 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 19:43:18 […]
Muscle-Sparing Weight-Loss Drugs? AID Algorithm for T2D; Steroids and Heart Attacks
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/muscle-sparing-weight-loss-drugs-aid-algorithm-for-t2d-steroids-and-heart-attacks/ (MedPage Today) — Pharmaceutical companies are developing new weight-loss treatments that aim to shed the pounds while preserving muscle mass — a downside of current drugs. (Reuters via MSN) In a phase Ib trial, once-daily treatment with an… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/generalendocrinology/114367 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 19:51:57 Copyright for […]
Trump Team Fires Alzheimer’s Staff; Herpesvirus and Alzheimer’s; MS Drug Switches
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-team-fires-alzheimers-staff-herpesvirus-and-alzheimers-ms-drug-switches/ (MedPage Today) — Among those fired in the recent spate of Trump administration cuts are staff members at the NIH’s Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias, including incoming chief and lead researcher Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen, PhD. (ABC… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/114368 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 20:01:51 Copyright for syndicated […]
Public Wants Better GP Access Over Shorter Hospital Waits
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/public-wants-better-gp-access-over-shorter-hospital-waits/ Improving access to GP services has emerged as the top priority for the NHS among UK adults, according to a recent survey by the Health Foundation. The findings highlight a “potential misalignment” between public expectations and the government’s focus on reducing waiting times for routine hospital care. Polling in November by Ipsos […]
PET Imaging Falls Flat for Initial Liver Cancer Staging
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pet-imaging-falls-flat-for-initial-liver-cancer-staging/ (MedPage Today) — PET-CT imaging with [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and [18F]fluorocholine (FCH) altered treatment plans in only a tiny minority of patients undergoing initial staging for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a prospective study from… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/radiology/diagnosticradiology/114363 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 17:51:44 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
The Credentialing Maze: A Test of Patience and Paperwork
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-credentialing-maze-a-test-of-patience-and-paperwork/ (MedPage Today) — Dear esteemed physician, Congratulations! You have been selected to complete a peer reference survey. The process is a simple professional endorsement of your colleague. However, please do not be surprised if it feels like an… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114360 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 16:23:28 Copyright for […]
Utah Close to Becoming First State to Fully Ban Fluoride in Water
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/utah-close-to-becoming-first-state-to-fully-ban-fluoride-in-water/ (MedPage Today) — Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral. A bill sponsor and… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/publichealth/114361 Author : Publish date […]
Validation Study Shows Sepsis Criteria Can Predict Mortality in Kids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/validation-study-shows-sepsis-criteria-can-predict-mortality-in-kids/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — For children with suspected or confirmed infection admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), the Phoenix sepsis criteria could be used to identify those at the highest risk of mortality, according to a… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114362 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 16:53:15 Copyright […]
Recurrent Pericarditis in Lupus: Who’s Most at Risk?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/recurrent-pericarditis-in-lupus-whos-most-at-risk/ TOPLINE: Recurrent pericarditis occurred in one fifth of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with higher recurrence rates observed in younger patients and those receiving oral prednisone therapy. The risk for recurrence was greatest within the first year after initial diagnosis, particularly in patients with active disease. METHODOLOGY: Researchers assessed the […]
NHS England Chief Amanda Pritchard to Step Down in March
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-england-chief-amanda-pritchard-to-step-down-in-march/ NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard has announced she will step down from her role at the end of March, describing the decision as “hugely difficult”. Pritchard, who was appointed in 2021, said leading NHS England had been “an enormous privilege” during what she called “the most difficult period in its […]
Helping Cancer Survivors Cope With Fear of Recurrence
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/helping-cancer-survivors-cope-with-fear-of-recurrence/ It’s common for patients to fear that their cancer will return. Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer, so it makes sense that fear of recurrence among its survivors is especially widespread. Oncologists say that some level of anxiety about recurrence among survivors of breast cancer can be beneficial, […]
HHS Tells Staffers They Can Ignore DOGE’s ‘Justify Your Job’ Email
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hhs-tells-staffers-they-can-ignore-doges-justify-your-job-email/ (MedPage Today) — After a Saturday email from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team sparked anxiety among federal healthcare workers, HHS advised late on Monday that responding to the email was voluntary…. Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114358 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 13:57:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Virtual Chromoendoscopy Better at Neoplasia Detection in IBD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/virtual-chromoendoscopy-better-at-neoplasia-detection-in-ibd/ BERLIN — A multicenter study comparing three endoscopic imaging techniques used to monitor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for neoplasia found that virtual chromoendoscopy has the highest detection rate. The research, presented at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2025 Congress, also found “significant variability in IBD surveillance practice […]
BP Variability Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bp-variability-linked-to-adverse-perinatal-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Visit-to-visit blood pressure (BP) variability was associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including foetal growth restriction (FGR) and preterm birth (PTB) in high-risk pregnancies. METHODOLOGY: The study retrospectively analysed data from 996 pregnant women (mean age, 33.8 ± 5.4 years) with hypertension or its risk factors between 2017 and 2021. It […]
Pain and Poor Life Quality in X-Linked Hypophosphataemia
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pain-and-poor-life-quality-in-x-linked-hypophosphataemia/ TOPLINE: Compared with healthy control individuals, patients with X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH), a rare genetic disorder characterised by low phosphate levels, experienced significant pain and reduced quality of life and mental health. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study between 2020 and 2022 to evaluate the impact of XLH on quality of life […]
Outbreak of Layoffs Spares EIS
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/outbreak-of-layoffs-spares-eis/ As the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s restructuring extends through healthcare agencies, implications for infectious disease management remain unclear, but it appears that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s “disease detectives” will continue their key roles in protecting public health, according to the CDC’s website. “EIS [Epidemiology Intelligence Service] […]
Do Antidepressants Speed Cognitive Decline in Dementia?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-antidepressants-speed-cognitive-decline-in-dementia/ Antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake (SSR) inhibitors, were associated with significantly faster cognitive decline in individuals with dementia, results of a real-world national cohort study showed. However, the investigators caution that the clinical significance of the observed changes are uncertain and the possibility that they are because of depression, rather than […]
Anabolic Steroids Triple Heart Attack Risk in Danish Study
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anabolic-steroids-triple-heart-attack-risk-in-danish-study/ TOPLINE: Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) users had a higher risk for multiple cardiovascular diseases such as acute myocardial infarction (MI), cardiomyopathy, and arrythmias than matched individuals from the general population. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from an antidoping program conducted across Danish fitness centres (2006-2018) to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular diseases […]
Joint Surgery: Another Vitamin D Dilemma
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/joint-surgery-another-vitamin-d-dilemma/ Studies suggest taking a vitamin D supplement may help prevent infection, fractures, and other complications following hip or knee replacement surgery. But the evidence is murky, and physicians do not routinely recommend the practice in the perioperative period. Existing guidelines on the use of vitamin D do not address the potential […]
High in the Andes, a Possible Clue Into Blood Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-in-the-andes-a-possible-clue-into-blood-cancer/ Over thousands of years, evolution has helped the Aymara people of the high plains of Andes mountains adjust to altitudes as high as 14,400 feet (2.75 miles) above sea level. This indigenous population possesses high levels of hemoglobin, which means that their bodies are especially well equipped for delivering sparse oxygen […]
Why Some Doctors Never Retire
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-some-doctors-never-retire/ Recent research shows that 45,000 doctors over 65 years of age are still working, while 100,000 have retired from work. What keeps some in the profession while others step away? Coliquio, a Medscape Network platform, surveyed your colleagues to explore their motivations and life plans, revealing three key reasons why doctors […]
The Rising Tide of Mortality in Younger US Adults
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-rising-tide-of-mortality-in-younger-us-adults/ TOPLINE: Mortality among young adults in the United States increased since 1999, driven by overdose, suicide, and homicide, with COVID-19 exacerbating the trend. Accidental poisoning and exposure to noxious substances, such as drug overdoses, were the leading causes of death across all demographics. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted an observational study using US […]
Novel Therapy May Reduce Violence in ASPD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-therapy-may-reduce-violence-in-aspd/ Mentalization-based treatment for antisocial personality disorder (MBT-ASPD) — a therapy that helps individuals understand and interpret their own and others’ thoughts and feelings — significantly reduced aggression in male offenders on probation compared with probation as usual, findings from a new trial showed. Participants who received MBT-ASPD committed 46% fewer offenses […]
Study Finds No Vision Issues in Children With Vitiligo
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-finds-no-vision-issues-in-children-with-vitiligo/ TOPLINE: A study found no significant association between pediatric vitiligo and visual acuity deficits, suggesting that routine vision screening may not be necessary for this population. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective chart review of 248 children with vitiligo (mean age, 8.8 years) in outpatient dermatology clinics between 2000 and 2023. Patients […]
NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-chief-executive-amanda-pritchard-stepping-down/ Amanda Pritchard, the first female chief executive of the NHS in England, is stepping down from the role. Her departure comes less than a month after two influential House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS through a period of what PM Keir Starmer has said will be […]
RSV Triggers Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia in Young Woman
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rsv-triggers-autoimmune-haemolytic-anaemia-in-young-woman/ Key Takeaways This report describes the case of a 25-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department of the University Hospital St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio, with a syncopal episode. The repeated loss of consciousness was due to acute blood loss resulting from warm autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA). AIHA […]
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Glaucoma Risk in Nondiabetic Obesity
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-drugs-cut-glaucoma-risk-in-nondiabetic-obesity/ TOPLINE: In patients without diabetes diagnosed with overweight or obesity, the use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) led to a greater reduction in the risks for primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension at 3 and 5 years of treatment compared with alternative medications for weight loss. METHODOLOGY: Researchers […]
Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Asthma Risk Post-Bronchiolitis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/low-vitamin-d-tied-to-higher-asthma-risk-post-bronchiolitis/ TOPLINE: Among children with a history of severe bronchiolitis during infancy, low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels ( METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective study to examine the association between serum 25(OH)D levels at the age of 3 years and the risk for the onset of eosinophilic asthma by the age of […]
Does Pain Drive Substance Use in Cancer Patients?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-pain-drive-substance-use-in-cancer-patients/ TOPLINE: Cancer survivors experiencing pain show greater likelihood of using tobacco and cannabis, whereas being less likely to consume alcohol. Pain intensity and chronic pain status are independently associated with increased fatigue, sleep difficulties, poorer mental health, and lower health-related quality of life. METHODOLOGY: Pain is common among cancer survivors, with […]
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-place-in-british-isles-set-to-approve-right-to-die/ Dominic Hughes Health Correspondent Reporting fromDouglas, Isle of Man Getty Images The Isle of Man could be the first jurisdiction in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying A law to give terminally ill adults on the Isle of Man the right to end their own lives is entering its final […]
Elen Wyn says GPs laughed at her endometriosis fear
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/elen-wyn-says-gps-laughed-at-her-endometriosis-fear/ Elen Wyn says she suffered with pain before her diagnosis which she was told were “just period pains” The Traitors contestant Elen Wyn has said she was laughed at by a GP and told she had a low pain threshold during her 10-year wait for an endometriosis diagnosis. Elen, from Anglesey, […]
Can RT Dose to Tongue Mucosa Predict Taste Loss in HNC?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-rt-dose-to-tongue-mucosa-predict-taste-loss-in-hnc/ TOPLINE: A new analysis found that mean radiation dose to the tongue mucosa did not improve predictions of taste impairment in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) compared with mean dose to the oral cavity, which is the current model for predicting taste impairment. METHODOLOGY: Taste impairment is a common […]
Aspirin Desensitization Safe in Pregnancy With NSAID Allergy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/aspirin-desensitization-safe-in-pregnancy-with-nsaid-allergy/ TOPLINE: Aspirin desensitization protocol enables 94.1% of pregnant women with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) hypersensitivity to tolerate daily aspirin for preeclampsia prevention. Among 28 completed pregnancies, preeclampsia occurred in 14.3% of cases at a median gestational age of 37 weeks. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study enrolled 34 pregnant women with moderate to […]
High Uptake of RSVpreF and Nirsevimab Among Infants
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-uptake-of-rsvpref-and-nirsevimab-among-infants/ TOPLINE: Nearly three fourths of infants born during the 2023-2024 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season received protection with either nirsevimab or exposure to maternal RSVpreF, with maternal RSVpreF exposure being higher among infants of older mothers, while nirsevimab was predominantly administered to infants of younger mothers. METHODOLOGY: In 2023, two new […]
When Sudden Cardiac Death Happens Without Warning
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-sudden-cardiac-death-happens-without-warning/ Almost half of people who experience sudden cardiac death were never diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) before it was too late, warn investigators. “A substantial number of deaths happen in people we don’t see in the cardiac ward,” said Tobias Skjelbred, MD, a cardiologist at Copenhagen University Hospital and lead author […]
AI Improves Lesion Detection in IBD Over Standard Methods
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-improves-lesion-detection-in-ibd-over-standard-methods/ BERLIN, Germany — Artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted capsule endoscopy (CE) readings showed higher sensitivity and accuracy in detecting ulcers and erosions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than did conventional readings in a first-of-its-kind, multicenter study. In addition to the model’s superior diagnostic performance than standard of care, it also achieved […]
Some Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/some-antidepressants-linked-to-faster-cognitive-decline-in-dementia-patients/ (MedPage Today) — Antidepressant medications were associated with faster rates of cognitive decline in patients with dementia, a national cohort study in Sweden showed. Among nearly 19,000 people with dementia, people prescribed antidepressants… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/dementia/114355 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-25 01:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
BRCA1 Contribution to Prostate Cancer Called Into Question
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brca1-contribution-to-prostate-cancer-called-into-question/ (MedPage Today) — Mutations in BRCA1 do not appear to contribute significantly to the risk of prostate cancer progression, according to DNA test results from 450 prostate cancer specimens. Test results for all of the specimens (localized and… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/114356 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 23:30:00 Copyright for […]
FDA Approves Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulator for Parkinson’s Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-adaptive-deep-brain-stimulator-for-parkinsons-disease/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA approved adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) technology (BrainSense adaptive DBS and BrainSense electrode identifier) for people with Parkinson’s disease, Medtronic announced Monday. Like other DBS devices, the newly… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/parkinsonsdisease/114357 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 22:35:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
IG Live February 26: We Can’t Ignore Bird Flu
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ig-live-february-26-we-cant-ignore-bird-flu/ (MedPage Today) — Experts are sounding the alarm over bird flu. The outbreak began in March 2024 with the detection of H5N1 in dairy cows, and there have been 70 human cases in the U.S., according to CDC’s tracker. Most of the cases have been… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/birdflu/114352 Author : […]
No Spike in Cardiac Arrest Among Athletes During the Pandemic, Study Says
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-spike-in-cardiac-arrest-among-athletes-during-the-pandemic-study-says/ (MedPage Today) — Despite concerns, there was no significant increase in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among young athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to national surveillance data. Comparing prepandemic and pandemic periods, the numbers… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/sportsmedicine/generalsportsmedicine/114354 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 21:59:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Diabetes Tied to Slightly Lower Depression Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-receptor-agonists-for-diabetes-tied-to-slightly-lower-depression-risk/ (MedPage Today) — In older adults with diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists were tied to a slightly lower risk for depression compared with one diabetes drug class but not another, a target emulation trial using Medicare data found. Among 13,711… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/diabetes/114353 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 22:00:00 Copyright […]
Antenatal Steroids Improved Outcomes for Extremely Preterm Infants
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antenatal-steroids-improved-outcomes-for-extremely-preterm-infants/ (MedPage Today) — Even just one dose of antenatal steroids administered mere hours before birth can improve outcomes for extremely preterm infants, a cohort study found. Among infants born after exposure to a single antenatal steroid dose, each… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregnancy/114350 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 20:05:58 Copyright for […]
Hypothermia Didn’t Help Less Mature Preemies With Encephalopathy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hypothermia-didnt-help-less-mature-preemies-with-encephalopathy/ (MedPage Today) — Whole-body hypothermia within hours of birth failed to improve outcomes in preterm infants less than 36 weeks’ gestational age with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, a randomized clinical trial found. Death or moderate or severe… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/114351 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 20:44:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Knock, Knock, the Doctor Is Here to See You
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/knock-knock-the-doctor-is-here-to-see-you/ (MedPage Today) — My (Feng) first house call as a third-year medical student was eye-opening, revealing the pressing need for better home-based healthcare. We visited Olivia*, a patient with a severe heart condition, in her cluttered apartment… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114346 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 19:23:32 Copyright for syndicated […]
Early Warning Score May Reduce Critical Events in Hospitalized Kids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-warning-score-may-reduce-critical-events-in-hospitalized-kids/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Use of a machine learning-based pediatric early warning score was associated with lower odds of critical events among hospitalized children, according to a pre- versus post-implementation study. Implementation of… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114348 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 19:47:12 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
FDA Moves to Rehire Medical Device Staffers Fired Only Days Earlier
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-moves-to-rehire-medical-device-staffers-fired-only-days-earlier/ (MedPage Today) — Barely a week after mass firings at the FDA, some probationary staffers received unexpected news over the weekend: The government wants them back. Beginning Friday night, FDA employees overseeing medical devices and other key… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/fdageneral/114349 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 20:03:25 Copyright for syndicated […]
Antibiotics Before Cholecystectomy in Kids Tied to Fewer SSIs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibiotics-before-cholecystectomy-in-kids-tied-to-fewer-ssis/ (MedPage Today) — Antibiotic prophylaxis was associated with reduced risks for surgical site infection (SSIs) and readmissions in children undergoing cholecystectomy for uncomplicated cholelithiasis, a retrospective cohort study found. After… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/surgery/generalsurgery/114344 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 18:36:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author […]
White Coats Take a Cue From Blue Collars
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/white-coats-take-a-cue-from-blue-collars/ (MedPage Today) — In the overview to my very first book (Future Practice Alternatives in Medicine, published by Igaku-Shoin, NYC, in 1987), I popularized the term “White Coat/Blue Collar.” The book’s first full chapter was authored by the then… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/focusonpolicy/114345 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 18:59:29 Copyright […]
Apixaban Has Edge Over Other OACs for Older HIV Patients With Afib
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/apixaban-has-edge-over-other-oacs-for-older-hiv-patients-with-afib/ (MedPage Today) — For people with HIV and atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), certain oral anticoagulants (OACs) may carry a higher bleeding risk than others, according to a study based on Medicare records. From a propensity score overlap weighted… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/hivaids/114341 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 16:05:14 Copyright […]
FDA OKs First Adaptive DBS System for Parkinson’s Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-first-adaptive-dbs-system-for-parkinsons-disease/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system for Parkinson’s disease (PD) that self-adjusts therapy to individual brain activity in real time. Medtronic’s BrainSense aDBS system is currently for use in patients with PD who have been implanted with the Medtronic Percept […]
NICE Backs New Drug Combo for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nice-backs-new-drug-combo-for-acute-lymphoblastic-leukaemia/ The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended blinatumomab (Blincyto, Amgen) with chemotherapy for NHS use in adults with aggressive leukaemia. The combination therapy is now an option for patients with Philadelphia-chromosome-negative, CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), even if they have no detectable minimal residual disease […]
Cataract Surgery Linked to Increased Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cataract-surgery-linked-to-increased-risk-of-worsening-diabetic-retinopathy/ (MedPage Today) — Cataract surgery was associated with an increased risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a retrospective analysis. After propensity score matching, cataract surgery was linked to… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/ophthalmology/generalophthalmology/114343 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 17:13:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/epilepsy-ai-tool-detects-brain-lesions-doctors-miss/ Philippa Roxby Health reporter University College London A consultant radiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital reviews the brain scan and AI report of a child with complex epilepsy An artificial-intelligence tool can detect two-thirds of epilepsy brain lesions doctors often miss, say the UK researchers who have developed it, paving the […]
Inside the new therapies promising to finally beat autoimmune disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/ Pere Santamaria was 15 when he developed myasthenia gravis. This autoimmune condition causes extreme muscle weakness and can sometimes lead to breathing difficulties. In Santamaria’s case, it affected the ocular muscles controlling his vision, making him see double. “It had a tremendous effect on me personally,” he says. “I was becoming an […]
Drinks Recalled After 11 Deaths; DOJ Probes UnitedHealth; FDA Rehiring Staff
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/drinks-recalled-after-11-deaths-doj-probes-unitedhealth-fda-rehiring-staff/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to share your story, please email MPT_Editorial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/productalert/114336 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 14:14:03 Copyright for […]
Antibody Profiles Predict IBD Up To 10 Years Before Onset
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibody-profiles-predict-ibd-up-to-10-years-before-onset/ BERLIN — An individual’s profile of antibody responses to a range of herpes viruses and encapsulated bacteria such as Streptococcus could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 10 years prior to diagnosis, with differential responses between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, a new study suggested. The research […]
The Cardio-obstetrics Approach to Maternal CVD Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-cardio-obstetrics-approach-to-maternal-cvd-risk/ Maternal outcomes in the United States are among the worst across all wealthy nations. There are 22 deaths per 100,000 births in the United States compared with zero deaths in Norway and 1.2 deaths per 100,000 in Switzerland, according to a report in BMJ. At least 80% of these deaths in […]
Gender Disparities Emerge in Spanish Cellulitis Care
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gender-disparities-emerge-in-spanish-cellulitis-care/ TOPLINE: The clinical characteristics and outcomes of cellulitis varied between sexes. Factors such as leukaemia, age ≥ 80 years, neoplasia, cirrhosis, heart failure, neurodegenerative disease, and ischaemic heart disease considerably elevated the risk for mortality. METHODOLOGY: This retrospective analysis assessed hospitalisation rates, sex-specific clinical characteristics, in-hospital mortality and risk factors, and […]
Anti-Obesity Meds After Joint Replacement: Fewer Revisions?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anti-obesity-meds-after-joint-replacement-fewer-revisions/ Patients who have significant weight loss with anti-obesity medications after joint replacement show reductions in the risk for revision; however, caution on their use is urged as patients recover. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/anti-obesity-medication-use-after-joint-replacement-may-2025a10004q8?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-02-24 12:45:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
How Do ADCs Affect Safety and QOL in Breast Cancer?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-do-adcs-affect-safety-and-qol-in-breast-cancer/ TOPLINE: Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) were associated with a higher risk for all-grade adverse events (AEs) in metastatic breast cancer than standard therapy, according to a meta-analysis. However, these drugs delayed deterioration in quality of life in almost all domains. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of nine randomised controlled trials evaluating ADCs […]
High-Dose Steroids in Lupus Linked to Health Complications
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-dose-steroids-in-lupus-linked-to-health-complications/ TOPLINE: Nearly half of the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) received oral glucocorticoids, and the use of increased doses was associated with an elevated risk for complications and healthcare costs. Other SLE-related treatments were underused in a proportion of patients on increased doses of oral glucocorticoids. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a […]
ALS Trials Fail to Meet Key Endpoints…But It’s Still a Win
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/als-trials-fail-to-meet-key-endpointsbut-its-still-a-win/ The first platform trial for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which individually evaluated four experimental drugs, failed to meet key primary endpoints. Still, investigators view the trial as success, saying it marks a major milestone in ALS research because of the use of the platform model. By streamlining drug testing, this research […]
Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/reduced-vaccination-rates-may-allow-spike-in-measles-cases/ Measles outbreaks in the United States quadrupled from 2023 to 2024, while vaccination rates among kindergarteners declined, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The latest information on measles cases and outbreaks showed that 16 measles outbreaks (defined by the CDC as three or more related […]
This Radiation Therapy Outperformed TACE in Liver Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/this-radiation-therapy-outperformed-tace-in-liver-cancer/ TOPLINE: A meta-analysis found that patients with early and intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma who received external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) demonstrated better local control and progression-free survival than those who received transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The findings suggest that EBRT can be used as an effective frontline treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. […]
CDC’s Public Flu Vaccination Campaign Vanishes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdcs-public-flu-vaccination-campaign-vanishes/ While the basic information about flu vaccination remains on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, information campaigns that promoted flu vaccination to the general public are absent, at least temporarily, from other online and physical sites, according to a recent report from the National Public Radio (NPR), who […]
SJS/TEN Survivors Show Lasting Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sjs-ten-survivors-show-lasting-cardiovascular-mortality-risk/ TOPLINE: A study showed that survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) had an increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, which peaked within the first year and remained elevated for up to 7 years after the initial SJS/TEN diagnosis. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective study evaluated survivors of SJS/TEN […]
The Potential of Long-Term Study Cohorts
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-potential-of-long-term-study-cohorts/ Lung development and function is notoriously difficult to study. Both are affected by a range of environmental factors, such as first- and second-hand smoke, air pollution, and infections and genetic factors can also play a role. Retrospective studies can be helpful, but it’s difficult for individuals to be sure of their […]
Do We Need to Change the ‘Old Ways’ of Dying?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-we-need-to-change-the-old-ways-of-dying/ Tuscany has become the first region in Italy to approve a medically assisted suicide law that provides patients with clear procedures and timelines. Marco Cappato “Today, we have achieved an important victory to prevent people from being kept in conditions of unbearable suffering against their will,” Marco Cappato, treasurer of the […]
Higher Calcium Intake May Lower CRC Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-calcium-intake-may-lower-crc-risk/ TOPLINE: Higher calcium intake from dietary sources and supplements was consistently associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) across different tumor sites, and increased consumption could benefit patients who don’t get enough of the mineral, a long-running cohort study found. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzing the National Institutes of Health–AARP Diet […]
New Biomarkers Identified for Treatment Response in IBD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-biomarkers-identified-for-treatment-response-in-ibd/ BERLIN — A multi-omics approach has identified a range of biomarkers associated with treatment response in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to the results of a new study (OP04) presented here at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2025 Congress. Differences uncovered in multiple messenger RNAs, proteins, metabolites, […]
France Bets on Medical AI, to Train 100,000 Doctors Yearly
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/france-bets-on-medical-ai-to-train-100000-doctors-yearly/ France is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with plans to train 100,000 caregivers annually and build Europe’s largest AI-focused data centre. The government aims to develop a national roadmap to drive innovation and ensure ethical AI use in healthcare. The AI Action Summit was held on 10th […]
Acute EOL Care Increased in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/acute-eol-care-increased-in-patients-with-advanced-cancer/ TOPLINE: Among Medicare beneficiaries with advanced cancer, 45% had more than one acute care visit, in-hospital mortality, late receipt of systemic therapy, or hospice entry in the last 30 days of life. METHODOLOGY: Historical evidence has shown that patients with advanced cancer often receive potentially aggressive care at EoL, including late […]
Antidepressants in Pregnancy: Sudden Withdrawal Is Risky
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antidepressants-in-pregnancy-sudden-withdrawal-is-risky/ Depression poses serious health concerns, particularly during pregnancy and after childbirth. Recent data from the United States are alarming, showing that nearly half of women stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy. A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights this trend, which may have serious consequences for both mothers and their children. […]
Prolonged Anesthesia Exposure Linked to Cognitive Decline
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prolonged-anesthesia-exposure-linked-to-cognitive-decline/ TOPLINE: Increased exposure to general anesthesia during surgical procedures is associated with long-term decline in executive function, selective attention and mental speed, and information processing speed. METHODOLOGY: In a sub-analysis of a prospective cohort study conducted in the Netherlands, researchers assessed the relationship between total exposure to general anesthesia and cognitive […]
New ASCO Guidelines for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-asco-guidelines-for-advanced-ovarian-cancer/ The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released updated guidelines for neoadjuvant chemotherapy in newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer, introducing changes in patient selection and treatment strategies. The changes reflect emerging evidence on racial disparities, treatment outcomes, and quality of life considerations. The publication of the new guidance follows dramatic […]
Timing Meals or Cutting Calories: Which Is Better?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/timing-meals-or-cutting-calories-which-is-better/ TOPLINE: A clinical trial comparing time-restricted eating (TRE), caloric restriction, and unrestricted eating for 12 weeks showed that TRE shortened eating windows to 9.8 hours but had no significant advantages in weight loss or improvements in metabolic measures. METHODOLOGY: TRE, which restricts the consumption of food to a 4- to 12-hour […]
Medical School Isn’t Preparing Us for the Realities of Practice
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medical-school-isnt-preparing-us-for-the-realities-of-practice/ (MedPage Today) — Throughout the last few weeks, the Trump administration has proposed tariffs on a battery of countries, which would likely impact the availability or cost of gowns, gloves, syringes, pharmaceuticals, and many more vital medical… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114322 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-23 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Finding Balance in a Digital World
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/finding-balance-in-a-digital-world/ John La Puma, MD, a physician in Santa Barbara, California, is concerned about how much doctors are using technology and, to provide perspective, he recently organized an event at a local regenerative organic farm with the express goal of giving doctors at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California, a respite […]