Diabetes Study’s Funding Yanked; Marriage-Obesity Link; CVS ‘Menopause-Friendly’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetes-studys-funding-yanked-marriage-obesity-link-cvs-menopause-friendly/ (MedPage Today) — Researchers for the ongoing 30-year Diabetes Prevention Program found out last week that the NIH canceled funding for the project. (Independent) Gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with a lower risk of moderate-to… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/generalendocrinology/114712 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 17:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Pembrolizumab-Olaparib Boosts PFS in Non-BRCA Ovarian Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pembrolizumab-olaparib-boosts-pfs-in-non-brca-ovarian-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — A first-line regimen involving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and olaparib (Lynparza) significantly reduced the risk of disease progression or death in ovarian cancer patients without BRCA mutations, a randomized trial showed. In… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114711 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 16:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Paying Kids for Asthma Inhaler Adherence Helps, Temporarily
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/paying-kids-for-asthma-inhaler-adherence-helps-temporarily/ (MedPage Today) — Financial incentives for asthma inhaler use improved kids’ medication adherence, but only while being paid, a randomized trial showed. Five- to 12-year-olds’ adherence to their daily preventive inhaler was 15 percentage points… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/asthma/114708 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 14:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
FDA Staff Return to Crowded Offices, Broken Equipment, and Missing Chairs
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-staff-return-to-crowded-offices-broken-equipment-and-missing-chairs/ (MedPage Today) — Thousands of employees returned to the FDA’s headquarters Monday to find overflowing parking lots, long security lines, and makeshift office spaces without chairs and other basic supplies. The FDA is the latest agency scrambling… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/fdageneral/114709 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 14:45:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
New evidence microbes played a role in mysterious markings on Mars
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-evidence-microbes-played-a-role-in-mysterious-markings-on-mars/ The Bright Angel area where an intriguing Martian rock was discovered NASA/JPL-Caltech Scientists are narrowing down explanations for a potential chemical sign of ancient life on Mars. This sign – marks found on Martian rocks last year – could have been caused by microbes or by a reaction that takes place […]
NICE Recommends Annual BMI Checks for Long-Term Conditions
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nice-recommends-annual-bmi-checks-for-long-term-conditions/ The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has proposed annual body mass index (BMI) checks for patients in England with long-term conditions. In draft guidance, the regulator also suggested measuring waist-to-height ratios for those with a BMI below 35. Identifying Risks and Improving Care NICE said the new approach […]
Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/key-changes-to-benefits-in-welfare-shake-up/ Brian Wheeler Political reporter PA Media The government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount the UK spends on welfare. Stricter tests for personal independence payments (Pips) Pip is paid to people in England and Wales who have difficulty completing everyday tasks […]
Routine Adrenal Insufficiency Screening: Not Needed After Steroid Cessation?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/routine-adrenal-insufficiency-screening-not-needed-after-steroid-cessation/ (MedPage Today) — Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency (GIAI) may be less common than previously expected, a Danish cross-sectional study indicated. Out of 267 patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis who stopped prednisolone… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/steroids/114710 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
‘Reasonable precautions’ could have stopped baby deaths
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/reasonable-precautions-could-have-stopped-baby-deaths/ Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News Getty Images The three deaths occurred between 2019 and 2021 “Reasonable precautions” could have prevented the deaths of three newborn babies, a fatal accident inquiry has found. Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch all died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals, in […]
Later Cancer Diagnoses Increase Higher in Certain States
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/later-cancer-diagnoses-increase-higher-in-certain-states/ TOPLINE: Analysis of 1,289,366 adults with cancer revealed that states with no additional short-term, limited-duration (STLD) insurance regulations saw a 0.76 percentage point increase in late-stage diagnoses compared with states prohibiting STLD plans. Similar increases were observed in states with some STLD regulations, showing a 0.84 percentage point rise. METHODOLOGY: STLD […]
Pembrolizumab Continues to Improve PFS in Cervical Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pembrolizumab-continues-to-improve-pfs-in-cervical-cancer/ New results from the phase 3 ENGOT-cx11/GOG-3047/KEYNOTE-A18 study showed that a combination of pembrolizumab and concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) continues to improve progression-free survival (PFS) in locally advanced cervical cancer. Initial results found that among 1060 participants in 30 countries, the pembrolizumab plus CCRT group conferred better PFS at 24 months than […]
Give Patients a Deadline to Return Fecal Test for CRC Screening, Study Suggests
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/give-patients-a-deadline-to-return-fecal-test-for-crc-screening-study-suggests/ (MedPage Today) — The simple addition of a deadline to a mailed invitation for fecal immunochemical test (FIT) colorectal cancer (CRC) screening resulted in improved return rates, the randomized TEMPO trial showed. Across eight study arms, the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/114703 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 13:04:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Trader Joe’s Recall; Gun Violence Advisory Removed; Beef Tallow’s Benefits?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/trader-joes-recall-gun-violence-advisory-removed-beef-tallows-benefits/ (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/114704 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 13:15:00 Copyright for […]
GERD: Navigating a Diagnostic Dilemma
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gerd-navigating-a-diagnostic-dilemma/ Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America, estimates range from 18% to 28%, with more than 4.7 million medical visits for GERD or reflux esophagitis taking place annually in the United […]
Global Obesity Crisis Worsening, Experts Warn of Urgency
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/global-obesity-crisis-worsening-experts-warn-of-urgency/ If no immediate action is taken, more than half of the world’s adults and one third of children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050. This projection comes from an international research group analyzing data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021 published in The Lancet. The […]
Treating Alopecia Caused by Renal Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/treating-alopecia-caused-by-renal-disease/ Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause dysfunction in organs well outside the renal system. The skin is one of the organs most commonly affected. CKD is a “chronic inflammatory state, which means it has broad systemic effects,” Uday Nori, MD, clinical professor of medicine and transplant nephrologist, the Ohio State University […]
Ab Interno Canaloplasty for Glaucoma Effective, Safe
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ab-interno-canaloplasty-for-glaucoma-effective-safe/ A minimally invasive surgical procedure for glaucoma designed to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) has been found to have a high degree of success and significantly reduce the use of drugs for the condition. The procedure, ab interno canaloplasty, is a form of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery performed from inside the eye […]
Baricitinib Restores Hair Growth in Adolescents With AA
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/baricitinib-restores-hair-growth-in-adolescents-with-aa/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Adolescents with severe or very severe alopecia areata (AA) were able to regrow hair, some with a 90% improvement in hair loss, after taking the Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib daily, results of a phase 3 clinical trial showed. “Three out of 10 patients with very severe alopecia areata […]
The Future of Residency: Is AI Reshaping the Match?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-future-of-residency-is-ai-reshaping-the-match/ Academic leaders discuss how AI affects residency recruitment from submissions to selections. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/future-residency-ai-reshaping-match-2025a10006go?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-03-18 12:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post The Future of Residency: Is AI Reshaping the Match? first appeared on News Health. […]
FDA Confirms Low Benzene Levels in Most BPO Products Tested
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-confirms-low-benzene-levels-in-most-bpo-products-tested/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a limited number of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne products for retail-level recall because of elevated benzene levels, but more than 90% of tested products have very low or undetectable benzene levels, according to an FDA statement. The agency conducted independent testing on […]
Survey Examines Eyewash Use in Hay Fever
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/survey-examines-eyewash-use-in-hay-fever/ TOPLINE: About 40% of individuals with hay fever use eyewash, a survey found. Severe ocular symptoms and younger age are associated with higher rates of eyewash use. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 11,284 people in Japan who downloaded the AllerSearch smartphone application and completed a survey about hay fever between February […]
Spain Performs Rare Sixth Kidney Transplant
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/spain-performs-rare-sixth-kidney-transplant/ World Kidney Day, observed every second Thursday of March since 2006, promotes access to health education, healthcare, and kidney disease prevention. A key breakthrough in this field has been kidney transplantation (KT), which has transformed the treatment of end-stage renal failure since the first procedure over 70 years ago. Spain has […]
Aggressive Ablation Better Than Regular for AF
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/aggressive-ablation-better-than-regular-for-af/ TOPLINE: Aggressive ablation provided more favorable outcomes at 12 months than regular ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). Patients undergoing aggressive ablation also had enhanced AF and atrial tachycardia (AT)–free survival. METHODOLOGY: Previous studies suggest using aggressive ablation for persistent AF, but real-world evidence with the approach is lacking. […]
What Shapes Unhealthy Aging Trajectories in Midlife?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-shapes-unhealthy-aging-trajectories-in-midlife/ TOPLINE: Factors such as low socioeconomic status, the presence of chronic conditions, and the lack of consistent insurance coverage were associated with unhealthy or less healthy aging trajectories in midlife. Individuals in unhealthy aging trajectories had increased hospitalizations, higher out-of-pocket costs, and higher mortality after the age of 65 years. METHODOLOGY: […]
What Not to Say to People With Complex Chronic Illness
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-not-to-say-to-people-with-complex-chronic-illness/ For people with complex chronic diseases such as long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), and dysautonomia, a clinician’s inadvertently hurtful language can compound suffering and derail effective communication. Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD To address this, Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, a neurologist who is the director of Dysautonomia Clinic at Jacobs School of […]
How US Compares With the Rest of the World
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-us-compares-with-the-rest-of-the-world/ US medical school students are aware of the cost of their education and the fact that they more than likely will graduate with a big debt to repay. But how does that compare with the rest of the world? Is the United States the hardest place to afford college? What other […]
Early Surgery Cuts Healthcare Use in Pediatric Sleep Apnea
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/early-surgery-cuts-healthcare-use-in-pediatric-sleep-apnea/ TOPLINE: Early adenotonsillectomy (AT) in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) reduced total healthcare encounters by 32% and prescription medications by 48% over 12 months compared with watchful waiting. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a 12-month, parallel-arm randomized clinical trial at tertiary care centers in the United States from 2016 to 2022, comparing […]
ADHD Rates, Adverse Outcomes Elevated in Adults With Autism
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/adhd-rates-adverse-outcomes-elevated-in-adults-with-autism/ TOPLINE: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rates were 24%-37% higher in adults with autism than the general population and having both conditions was linked to worse outcomes, a new cohort study showed. METHODOLOGY: This population-based cohort study included more than 3.5 million Medicaid-enrolled adults aged 18 years or older (mean age, 33.5 years; […]
New RSV Vaccine Shows Strong Protection in Veterans
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-rsv-vaccine-shows-strong-protection-in-veterans/ TOPLINE: A single dose of the recombinant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine demonstrates effectiveness against infections and associated hospitalizations in veterans aged 60 years or older during the 2023-2024 respiratory illness season. This protection extends across age groups and immunocompromised individuals. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a target trial emulation study to evaluate […]
Novel Therapy Shown Effective for Atopic Dermatitis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-therapy-shown-effective-for-atopic-dermatitis/ ORLANDO, Fla. — In a phase 3 atopic dermatitis (AD) trial, rocatinlimab, a novel therapy that targets T cells expressing the OX40 receptor, showed efficacy on both coprimary and key secondary endpoints in treatment-experienced patients with long-standing moderate to severe disease. The efficacy of the drug appears to be derived from […]
What’s New for Rheumatologists in Hip and Knee Replacement
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/whats-new-for-rheumatologists-in-hip-and-knee-replacement/ Hip and knee replacements are increasingly predictable and durable, with a better patient experience and a “declining revision burden,” as demand increases from both an aging population and younger adults experiencing posttraumatic osteoarthritis (OA), orthopedic surgeon William D. Bugbee, MD, said at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium (RWCS) 2025. “It’s really […]
AI in Medicine Spike: Promise and Caution Ahead
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-in-medicine-spike-promise-and-caution-ahead/ These days, you can’t turn around without encountering some sort of artificial/augmented intelligence (AI). From generative AI invading your word processing to web searches, security systems, and manufacturing equipment, AI is ubiquitous. So it’s no surprise that AI is dominating the conversations in medicine, too. But as with every possible application […]
Med School Opens New Worlds, But Pile of Debt May Tag Along
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/med-school-opens-new-worlds-but-pile-of-debt-may-tag-along/ Medicine was always on James Cross’s path. During undergrad, he dabbled in a few other fields, but after a stint as an emergency medical technician, he knew he wanted to be a doctor. But he also knew that accepting a large amount of debt would be part of the bargain. Today, […]
Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/some-pip-recipients-may-lose-out-under-welfare-cuts/ Some current recipients of health and disability benefits are likely to lose out under a planned overhaul of the welfare system, which is expected to tighten eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out how the government intends to reform the health […]
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in protest over contract
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pharmacies-prepare-to-cut-opening-hours-in-protest-over-contract/ Getty Images About 6,000 community pharmacies in England are, for the first time, being advised to start “working to rule”, in two weeks, unless an agreement can be reached with the government on a new NHS contract. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is urging its members to limit opening hours to […]
20 Years On: MedPage Today Founder Pushed the Boundaries of Medical Communications
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/20-years-on-medpage-today-founder-pushed-the-boundaries-of-medical-communications/ (MedPage Today) — MedPage Today celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 15. To get a sense of its early days — and the new ground it was breaking in 2005 — we interviewed its founder, Robert Stern. Stern has had a long and distinguished… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/114700 Author : Publish […]
AI Distinguishes Parkinson’s Disease From Mimics
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-distinguishes-parkinsons-disease-from-mimics/ (MedPage Today) — An artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm differentiated various forms of parkinsonian syndromes based on 3-T MRI. Across two cohorts, the Automated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism (AIDP) machine learning model… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/parkinsonsdisease/114701 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 21:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
Hair Loss: Another Wegovy Side Effect?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hair-loss-another-wegovy-side-effect/ (MedPage Today) — A preprint study suggested that GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with hair loss, though only in women. Using a random sample of 16 million patients, researchers found that women who newly initiated semaglutide (Ozempic… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/obesity/114702 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 21:42:00 Copyright for […]
Diagnosing Pediatric and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/diagnosing-pediatric-and-late-onset-multiple-sclerosis/ (MedPage Today) — While diagnostic criteria for typical multiple sclerosis (MS) perform well in people ages 18 to 50, differential diagnoses in pediatric-onset MS and late-onset MS require specific considerations. “Recognizing red flags that… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/actrims-ms/114692 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 19:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Cervical Cancer Matches Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/sentinel-lymph-node-biopsy-in-cervical-cancer-matches-pelvic-lymphadenectomy/ (MedPage Today) — Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for early cervical cancer achieved non-inferiority versus pelvic lymphadenectomy, according to results of a large randomized study from China. Patients assigned to SLN had a 3-year disease-free… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114698 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 20:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Lawyers for British Nurse Convicted of Killing Babies Ask to Halt Hospital Inquiry
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/lawyers-for-british-nurse-convicted-of-killing-babies-ask-to-halt-hospital-inquiry/ (MedPage Today) — Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime, a judge said Monday… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nursing/114699 Author : Publish […]
Spironolactone Gains Foothold in Acne Amid Unresolved Safety Questions
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/spironolactone-gains-foothold-in-acne-amid-unresolved-safety-questions/ (MedPage Today) — With spironolactone (Aldactone) treatment for acne rising several-fold in recent decades, safety concerns persist for this off-label practice in understudied populations. A database of U.S. insurance claims showed that among… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/generaldermatology/114693 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 19:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Dementia Drug Doesn’t Help Long COVID Fatigue, Psychological Symptoms
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dementia-drug-doesnt-help-long-covid-fatigue-psychological-symptoms/ (MedPage Today) — Use of donepezil (Aricept), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, for 3 weeks failed to demonstrate efficacy in treating fatigue and psychological symptoms of long COVID in a randomized trial from Japan. Mean Chalder Fatigue Score… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/longcovid/114694 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 19:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Most quakes on Mars happen during the summer – and we don’t know why
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/most-quakes-on-mars-happen-during-the-summer-and-we-dont-know-why/ A fracture on Mars’s surface, taken in January 2018 by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express craft ESA/DLR/FU Berlin Thousands of mysterious quakes on Mars that only happen during summer are unlike any known earthquakes, puzzling scientists. Since NASA’s InSight lander reached Mars in 2018, it has recorded thousands of marsquakes, […]
Is E-Competency the Same as Competency?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/is-e-competency-the-same-as-competency/ (MedPage Today) — After spending our lives in healthcare, we’re pretty used to being measured. From elementary school to high school, college, medical school, residency, and beyond, we’ve been tested and monitored and evaluated and deemed competent… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/patientcenteredmedicalhome/114689 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 18:27:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Why CDC’s Planned Vaccine-Autism Study Is Raising Eyebrows
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/why-cdcs-planned-vaccine-autism-study-is-raising-eyebrows/ (MedPage Today) — Experts raised concerns about the CDC’s plan to use the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) to look for an association between vaccines and autism, despite decades of data demonstrating the two are not linked. Details of the proposed… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/autism/114690 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 18:41:00 […]
Do Adults Need a Measles Booster?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/do-adults-need-a-measles-booster/ (MedPage Today) — As measles cases rise, more people are wondering if they’re sufficiently protected against the disease. The good news, experts said, is that most Americans don’t need a booster — especially those who received two doses of… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/114691 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 18:49:00 Copyright […]
Statin Use Linked With Reduced Risks in Chronic Liver Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/statin-use-linked-with-reduced-risks-in-chronic-liver-disease/ (MedPage Today) — Statin use in patients with chronic liver disease was associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatic decompensation, researchers found. In a cohort of 16,501 individuals with chronic liver disease… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/generalhepatology/114687 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 17:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Could Updating Urine Drug Screenings in Pregnancy Reduce Racial Inequities?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/could-updating-urine-drug-screenings-in-pregnancy-reduce-racial-inequities/ (MedPage Today) — For peripartum urine drug screening, removing some indications and implementing a clinician-facing clinical decision support tool reduced disparities between Black and white patients, a quality improvement study found. After… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregnancy/114688 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 18:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
Adenotonsillectomy for Snoring in Kids Tied to Reduced Healthcare Use Later On
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/adenotonsillectomy-for-snoring-in-kids-tied-to-reduced-healthcare-use-later-on/ (MedPage Today) — Adenotonsillectomy was associated with reduced all-cause healthcare utilization among children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), secondary findings from a randomized trial showed. Total healthcare encounters dropped… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/sleepdisorders/114685 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 16:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post […]
A Doctor’s Tumor Rupture Upends All She Thought She Knew
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-doctors-tumor-rupture-upends-all-she-thought-she-knew/ At some point, every doctor becomes a patient. For many physicians, experiencing serious illness and treatment is humbling, eye-opening, and in the end transformative. Dr. Patient is a Medscape series telling these stories. I was 7 months pregnant and it was my last day of fellowship. I went to dinner with my […]
A Promising Future for Metastasis-Directed Therapy in Prostate Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-promising-future-for-metastasis-directed-therapy-in-prostate-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — The WOLVERINE study analyzed five trials and found metastasis-directed therapy — primarily radiation — may delay castration resistance and improve other long-term outcomes in prostate cancer. While overall survival data… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/gucsfuturefocus/114682 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 15:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
I Didn’t Match. What Do I Do Now?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/i-didnt-match-what-do-i-do-now/ (MedPage Today) — Welcome to “Ask the Program Director,” a column from MedPage Today where your most pressing questions about residency — from the application process to life as a resident — are asked and answered. Dear residency program… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/ask-the-pd/114681 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 15:36:00 Copyright […]
As AI Nurses Reshape Hospital Care, Human Nurses Are Pushing Back
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/as-ai-nurses-reshape-hospital-care-human-nurses-are-pushing-back/ (MedPage Today) — The next time you’re due for a medical exam, you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. With her calm, warm demeanor… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nursing/114683 Author : […]
Former hospital bosses call for Thirlwall Inquiry to be suspended
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/former-hospital-bosses-call-for-thirlwall-inquiry-to-be-suspended/ Stewart Whittingham BBC News, Liverpool Andy Gill BBC North West Tonight Reporting fromLiverpool Town Hall Cheshire Police Lucy Letby killed babies while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital Lawyers for former bosses of the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have asked for the public inquiry into the […]
NHS Staff Survey Shows Less Burnout but Ongoing Concerns
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-staff-survey-shows-less-burnout-but-ongoing-concerns/ The latest annual NHS staff survey for 2024 showed a reduction in workforce stress and burnout, alongside improved satisfaction with pay and working conditions compared with the previous year. Although the proportion of staff who reported harassment, bullying, or abuse fell slightly, significant numbers still reported it. Discrimination against healthcare staff […]
Rolling boulders on Titan could threaten NASA’s Dragonfly mission
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rolling-boulders-on-titan-could-threaten-nasas-dragonfly-mission/ An artist’s impression of the Dragonfly rotorcraft on the surface of Titan NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben NASA’s Dragonfly mission is due to land on Titan in 2034, giving us an unprecedented look at Saturn’s largest moon – but it may also have to dodge wind-driven rolling boulders. The mission, which will […]
NIH Removes Fauci Mural; Trump Deports Doctor; FDA Crackdown on Poppers?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nih-removes-fauci-mural-trump-deports-doctor-fda-crackdown-on-poppers/ (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… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/114680 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 13:28:00 Copyright for […]
U.S. Reported First Outbreak of H7N9 Bird Flu on Farm Since 2017, WOAH Says
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-reported-first-outbreak-of-h7n9-bird-flu-on-farm-since-2017-woah-says/ PARIS (Reuters) -The United States reported a first outbreak of H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday, citing U.S. authorities. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread around the globe in the past years, including the U.S., […]
How a start-up plans to mine the moon for a rare form of helium
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-a-start-up-plans-to-mine-the-moon-for-a-rare-form-of-helium/ Artist’s impression of a future Interlune moon mining mission Interlune A space start-up will launch a moon mining mission in 2027, with the eventual goal of delivering a rare form of helium that is essential for some quantum computers and future nuclear fusion reactors. If successful, it will be the first […]
Are We Over-Medicalising Mental Health?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/are-we-over-medicalising-mental-health/ Health Secretary Wes Streeting has suggested there is an “overdiagnosis” of mental health conditions. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, he said, “mental wellbeing, illness, it’s a spectrum and I think definitely there’s an overdiagnosis, but there’s too many people being written off”. Streeting was speaking about planned […]
Cannabis Is Interfering With the Heart
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cannabis-is-interfering-with-the-heart/ New research suggests clinicians should warn patients about the potential of cannabis to harm cardiovascular health. But how big a risk cannabis presents depends on the amount used and how much stock should be placed in observational studies. The link between cannabinoids and cardiovascular disease, which used to be limited to […]
Democratic Physician House Members Launch Congressional Doctors Caucus
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/democratic-physician-house-members-launch-congressional-doctors-caucus/ (MedPage Today) — Six Democratic physician members of Congress are forming the Congressional Doctors Caucus, a group aimed at addressing a variety of healthcare concerns from potential Medicaid cuts to the reduction in the Medicare Physician Fee… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/114679 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-17 12:41:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Does Invasive Staging Improve NSCLC Survival Outcomes?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/does-invasive-staging-improve-nsclc-survival-outcomes/ TOPLINE: In patients with locally advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), combining PET with invasive staging methods led to “relevant changes” of target volumes in 10% of cases, researchers reported. However, adding invasive staging methods to PET did not impact survival outcomes. METHODOLOGY: Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT is the standard for extracranial […]
Can Six Shots a Year Keep Hemophilia Bleeding Away?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-six-shots-a-year-keep-hemophilia-bleeding-away/ TOPLINE: Fitusiran antithrombin-based dose regimen targeting 15%-35% of antithrombin activity demonstrated favorable safety profile in male participants aged ≥ 12 years with severe hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors. The median annualized bleeding rate was 3.7, with superior efficacy over on-demand treatments showing > 70% bleeding rate reduction. METHODOLOGY: […]
Conflicting Data Leave Some Doubt About OA Role for GLP-1s
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/conflicting-data-leave-some-doubt-about-oa-role-for-glp-1s/ Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) appears to be among a long list of conditions improved by glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), but data suggesting possible adverse effects are giving some OA experts pause about long-term use. One the one hand, data from several studies have demonstrated reductions in KOA endpoints associated […]
Antibodies Against Klebsiella: Key for Vaccine Development?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/antibodies-against-klebsiella-key-for-vaccine-development/ TOPLINE: Antibody responses to the O-specific polysaccharide of Klebsiella pneumoniae were immunogenic, with cross-reactivity among related subtypes; however, capsule interference with O-specific polysaccharide antibody binding highlighted the limits of O-specific polysaccharide–based vaccines. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study at a tertiary hospital to compare antibody responses to the O-specific polysaccharide […]
Pandemic Tied to Developmental Changes in Kindergarteners
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pandemic-tied-to-developmental-changes-in-kindergarteners/ The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with some negative and some positive developmental health outcomes in kindergarteners, a cross-sectional cohort study of almost half a million US pupils found, and most of the developmental issues already existed before the pandemic. Compared with an immediate pre-pandemic-onset cohort (2018-2020), mean Early Development Instrument (EDI) […]
Remote Infections Raise Risk for Surgical Site Infection
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/remote-infections-raise-risk-for-surgical-site-infection/ TOPLINE: Remote infections during hospital stays were associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections in intracranial neurosurgery procedures. METHODOLOGY: Surgical site infections during neurosurgery procedures are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as increased rates of reoperation, intensive care admission, and prolonged hospitalisation. This retrospective single-center register […]
Radiation Oncology Practice Consolidation: A Growing Trend?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/radiation-oncology-practice-consolidation-a-growing-trend/ TOPLINE: Between 2015 and 2023, the number of large practices in the United States with at least 10 radiation oncologists increased by about 50%, while the number of solo practices decreased, indicating significant practice consolidation during this time, a recent analysis found. This consolidation is happening while the workforce has been […]
Hand Interventions Cut Neuropathy Risk in Breast Cancer Tx
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hand-interventions-cut-neuropathy-risk-in-breast-cancer-tx/ TOPLINE: Hand cooling and compression reduced the incidence of grade ≥ 2 chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) by nearly 50% in patients with breast cancer receiving taxane-based chemotherapy. Both methods were highly effective, with cooling reducing relative risk by 42% and compression reducing relative risk by 37%. METHODOLOGY: A total of 122 […]
Probiotics Cut Fever Duration in Children With URTIs
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/probiotics-cut-fever-duration-in-children-with-urtis/ TOPLINE: A probiotic mixture containing three specific strains reduced fever duration by 2 days in children with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The treatment showed significant efficacy with a median fever duration of 3 days vs 5 days for placebo. METHODOLOGY: A randomized clinical trial was conducted between November 2021 and […]
How Common Is Suspected MASLD Among US Adolescents?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-common-is-suspected-masld-among-us-adolescents/ TOPLINE: More than 11% of US adolescents had suspected metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and 77.2% with elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels met the criteria for suspected MASLD. METHODOLOGY: Using data from a nationally representative survey (2011-2020), researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of suspected MASLD among […]
Cannabis Use Raises Risk for Pregnancy-Related Nausea
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cannabis-use-raises-risk-for-pregnancy-related-nausea/ TOPLINE: Preconception and prenatal cannabis use were associated with increased odds of both mild and severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), with daily users showing the highest risk. Among 356,343 pregnancies, 11.3% reported preconception cannabis use and 6.5% showed prenatal use, while 3.6% experienced severe NVP and 16% had mild […]
Delayed Intubation Rarely Needed for Opioid Overdose in ED
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/delayed-intubation-rarely-needed-for-opioid-overdose-in-ed/ TOPLINE: Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with presumed opioid overdoses rarely needed delayed intubation, suggesting that these patients may be safely managed outside of an intensive care unit after 4 hours of ED monitoring. METHODOLOGY: This secondary analysis of the Fentalog Study included 1591 patients with suspected acute opioid […]
Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid, study says
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/poorest-children-missing-more-school-and-further-behind-after-covid-study-says/ Branwen Jeffreys Education editor Getty Images The poorest children are missing more school and falling further behind classmates, research shared with the BBC suggests. According to new analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) – which looked at pupil performance after the Covid-19 pandemic – children from the lowest income families […]
Stool Test Detects Sensitivity to Food Additives
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/stool-test-detects-sensitivity-to-food-additives/ Diets in wealthier countries often include processed foods that contain additives, particularly emulsifiers. These additives are increasingly associated with the development of various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A research team led by Benoit Chassaing, PhD, research director at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), focused […]
The Evolution of Poststroke Recovery: Advances, Challenges
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-evolution-of-poststroke-recovery-advances-challenges/ A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged brain circuits were thought to be irreparable. But today, a wave of renewed optimism — fueled by groundbreaking research […]
Topical JAK Inhibitor Shows Improvement for PN
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/topical-jak-inhibitor-shows-improvement-for-pn/ ORLANDO, Fla. — The topical Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) 1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib improved itching and nodules in patients with prurigo nodularis (PN) significantly better than a vehicle within a week after starting therapy, with improvements continuing out to 3 months, in a global phase 3 clinical trial. Shawn Kwatra, MD “There’s […]
Two-Drug HIV Therapy Effective Without Resistance Testing
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/two-drug-hiv-therapy-effective-without-resistance-testing/ TOPLINE: Dolutegravir plus lamivudine demonstrates noninferiority to the standard-of-care three-drug regimen in treatment-naive patients with HIV without preliminary drug resistance testing. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomized, noninferiority, phase 4 trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dolutegravir plus lamivudine in untreated patients with HIV with no preliminary drug resistance testing. […]
Mixed Results for Therapeutic Candidates for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mixed-results-for-therapeutic-candidates-for-platinum-resistant-ovarian-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Promising therapies for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer produced mixed results in separate trials. The AKT inhibitor afuresertib failed to improve progression-free survival (PFS) when added to paclitaxel for patients with… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114677 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 20:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
Long-Acting ART Could Prevent More Infant HIV Infections in Zimbabwe
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/long-acting-art-could-prevent-more-infant-hiv-infections-in-zimbabwe/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Providing long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapy (ART) to breastfeeding women with HIV who face adherence challenges may be a cost-effective way to prevent infant HIV infections in Zimbabwe, according to a… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/114678 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 20:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Add-On Metformin Promising in ER-Positive Endometrial Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/add-on-metformin-promising-in-er-positive-endometrial-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Adding metformin to letrozole and abemaciclib (Verzenio) was tied to deep responses and prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) in some patients with recurrent estrogen receptor (ER)-positive endometrial cancer, per a phase… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114676 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
‘People in Medicine Feel Very Threatened Right Now’: What We Heard This Week
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/people-in-medicine-feel-very-threatened-right-now-what-we-heard-this-week/ (MedPage Today) — “A lot of people in medicine feel very threatened right now, and very apprehensive about what the future holds.” — Celeste Royce, MD, of Harvard Medical School in Boston, discussing a lawsuit against federal agencies after… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/what-we-heard/114657 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 20:00:00 Copyright […]
DIY Healthcare Can Help Counter the Physician Shortage
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/diy-healthcare-can-help-counter-the-physician-shortage/ (MedPage Today) — Research supports what many of us are likely to have already experienced: there is a physician shortage — and it’s going to get worse. Clinicians are seeing the impact firsthand, with patients on long waitlists for appointments… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114667 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 16:00:00 […]
What to Know About the Drug
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-know-about-the-drug/ Share on PinterestIn Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. CHANAKARN LAOSARAKHAM/AFP via Getty Images Lorazepam, a common anti-anxiety medication, makes frequent appearances in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” on HBO. This type of benzodiazepine used to treat […]
Study Suggests Higher Odds of Congenital Syphilis With 9-Day Treatment Interval
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-suggests-higher-odds-of-congenital-syphilis-with-9-day-treatment-interval/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — An interval of 9 days between antibiotic doses for treating syphilis during pregnancy was less effective in preventing congenital syphilis than ensuring all intervals were 6-8 days, according to a small observational… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/114675 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 13:46:00 Copyright for […]
No Benefit With CRT Versus RT in Cervical Cancer After Radical Hysterectomy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-benefit-with-crt-versus-rt-in-cervical-cancer-after-radical-hysterectomy/ (MedPage Today) — The addition of concurrent cisplatin chemotherapy to adjuvant radiation therapy (CRT), versus RT alone, couldn’t move the needle on outcomes in patients with cervical cancer who had intermediate risk factors after radical hysterectomy… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114674 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-16 12:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Wes Streeting admits ‘risk of disruption’ in NHS overhaul
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/wes-streeting-admits-risk-of-disruption-in-nhs-overhaul/ Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is a “risk of disruption” in the NHS as he attempts to overhaul the service and reduce waste, but has promised long-term improvements. On Thursday, Streeting announced NHS England, a public administrative body, would be scrapped to save money and give ministers more control […]
NHS England chair warns the buck stops with ministers
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-england-chair-warns-the-buck-stops-with-ministers/ Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images Richard Meddings, a former banker, is the chair of NHS England The chair of NHS England has said he does not disagree with the abolishing of the organisation – although he warns that the buck will now stop with ministers. “There will no longer be a […]
The invisible killer in all our lives
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-invisible-killer-in-all-our-lives/ BBC James Gallagher recording sound levels around Barcelona We are surrounded by an invisible killer. One so common that we barely notice it shortening our lives. It’s causing heart attacks, type 2 diabetes and studies now even link it to dementia. What do you think it could be? The answer is […]
Why Did Doctors Sue HHS?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/why-did-doctors-sue-hhs/ (MedPage Today) — You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/news-quiz/114664 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-15 21:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Why Did Doctors Sue HHS? first appeared on News Health. Author : News […]
Pembrolizumab-CRT: The New Standard of Care in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pembrolizumab-crt-the-new-standard-of-care-in-locally-advanced-cervical-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — A pembrolizumab (Keytruda) combination led to an overall survival (OS) boost in patients with newly diagnosed, previously untreated, high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer, according to results from the KEYNOTE-A18 trial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sgo/114673 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-15 17:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Income, Education, and CVD; Maternal Death Worldwide
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/income-education-and-cvd-maternal-death-worldwide/ (MedPage Today) — 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… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/healthwatch/114661 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-15 18:00:00 Copyright for […]
Can Both Sides of the Aisle Rally Around Better Health?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-both-sides-of-the-aisle-rally-around-better-health/ (MedPage Today) — A few weeks after the November elections, I attended a group meeting in Chicago advertised as a conversation across the liberal-conservative political spectrum. Among the 10 attendees, it was soon apparent that I was the only… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114649 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-15 16:00:00 Copyright […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Tips on Preserving Joint Health, Mobility
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/arnold-schwarzenegger-shares-tips-on-preserving-joint-health-mobility/ Share on PinterestArnold Schwarzenegger wants those with joint pain and mobility issues to know they are not alone. Klaus Pressberger/SEPA.Media /Getty Images Revered actor and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his passion for physical activity. Schwarzenegger is spreading awareness about how regular movement can help with mobility issues. The “Terminator” legend […]
Inside the Government Study Looking at the Health Effects of Ultraprocessed Foods
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/inside-the-government-study-looking-at-the-health-effects-of-ultraprocessed-foods/ (MedPage Today) — BETHESDA, Md. — Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every morsel of food that went… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/114651 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-15 14:00:00 Copyright for […]
Will scrapping NHS England help improve patient safety?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/will-scrapping-nhs-england-help-improve-patient-safety/ Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent Getty Images After Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement this week that NHS England (NHSE) is to be disbanded, the BBC looks at whether the changes present a new opportunity to improve patient safety within the NHS. A hospital chief executive once described NHSE as “the […]
Studies Hint at Potential Negative Effects of GLP-1 Drugs in Orthopedic Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/studies-hint-at-potential-negative-effects-of-glp-1-drugs-in-orthopedic-patients/ (MedPage Today) — SAN DIEGO — Two retrospective studies hinted at potential negative effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients requiring orthopedic care. One study suggested that semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) boosted the risk of adverse… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaos/114670 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-14 21:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Therapy Dogs Cut Anxiety for Children in the ED
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/therapy-dogs-cut-anxiety-for-children-in-the-ed/ (MedPage Today) — Randomized trial results showed that a brief visit with a therapy dog provided a “modest” reduction in anxiety reported by young patients in the emergency department (ED). When added to standard child-life therapy, exposure… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/114671 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-14 21:42:00 Copyright for syndicated […]