Exercise May Close Survival Gap for Colon Cancer Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-may-close-survival-gap-for-colon-cancer-patients/ TOPLINE: Higher levels of physical activity reduced the survival disparity between patients with stage III colon cancer and matched individuals from the general population, a recent study found. However, among patients without tumor recurrence at 3 years, survival rates closely approached that of the general population, regardless of physical activity levels. […]
Extra Caution Needed for GLP-1s in Those With Chronic Issues
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/extra-caution-needed-for-glp-1s-in-those-with-chronic-issues/ People with disabilities and chronic illnesses may find it more difficult to eat healthy, control their weight, and remain active, as a result of physical limitations, food desserts, a lack of transportation and access to the outdoors, and as a result, they’re more than twice as likely to develop obesity than […]
Liver Capsule Rupture Leads to Emergency
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/liver-capsule-rupture-leads-to-emergency/ Key Takeaways Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a widely used, non-invasive nephrolithiasis treatment that is considered safe, with minimal side effects. However, Georg Prange and colleagues from Sankt Katharinen Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, encountered an unexpected complication in a 44-year-old man, challenging the conventional understanding of ESWL’s safety profile. […]
More Data Assuage Suicide Concerns With GLP-1 Agents
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/more-data-assuage-suicide-concerns-with-glp-1-agents/ (MedPage Today) — Risk of suicidality wasn’t higher for type 2 diabetes patients starting on GLP-1 receptor agonists than for those on two other popular classes of diabetes drugs, a U.K. cohort study found. In fully adjusted models, new initiators… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/diabetes/114394 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 23:30:00 […]
Fish Consumption Tied to Disability Progression in Multiple Sclerosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fish-consumption-tied-to-disability-progression-in-multiple-sclerosis/ (MedPage Today) — Higher fish consumption was tied to less disability progression among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a case-control study in Sweden showed. Compared with low consumption, higher total consumption of lean and oily fish… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/multiplesclerosis/114396 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:08:21 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Legal Group Issues ‘Restatement’ of Medical Malpractice Law
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/legal-group-issues-restatement-of-medical-malpractice-law/ (MedPage Today) — The American Law Institute (ALI) — an organization of judges, professors, and practicing attorneys — published a new standard for medical malpractice that takes into account evidence-based medicine. “The new standard of… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/medicolegal/114397 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:43:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Novel Drug Shrinks 73% of HER2-Mutant Lung Cancers
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-drug-shrinks-73-of-her2-mutant-lung-cancers/ (MedPage Today) — An investigational antibody-drug conjugate proved active and safe for patients with previously treated HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a phase II trial from China showed. Of 94 patients with locally advanced… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/lungcancer/114398 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:44:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Proposed Legislation Targets Breaking Up NIAID
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/proposed-legislation-targets-breaking-up-niaid/ (MedPage Today) — Proposed legislation, should it make its way through Congress, would dismantle the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) as it currently exists, replacing it with three separate research institutes. The… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114393 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 21:22:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Study Reinforces CVD, Other Non-Cancer Causes of Death in Men With Prostate Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reinforces-cvd-other-non-cancer-causes-of-death-in-men-with-prostate-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer lived longer if they followed a healthier lifestyle, despite no reduction in prostate cancer-specific mortality, according to a large observational study. A higher prostate cancer behavior… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/114395 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 21:58:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Female Doctors Face Higher Suicide Risk Compared With Other Women
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/female-doctors-face-higher-suicide-risk-compared-with-other-women/ (MedPage Today) — Female physicians in the U.S. had a higher incidence of suicide compared with non-physician women, while the opposite trend was observed among male physicians, retrospective data showed. From 2017 to 2021, female physicians… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/114390 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 20:39:47 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Propranolol Can Reduce Sedative Use in Ventilated ICU Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/propranolol-can-reduce-sedative-use-in-ventilated-icu-patients/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Enteral propranolol eased the need for sedatives in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, a randomized trial conducted during the pandemic found. In patients receiving protocol-titrated sedation with… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114384 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 18:48:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Global Suicides; Drug Overdose Deaths Drop; Keto Diet for Bipolar Disorder?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/global-suicides-drug-overdose-deaths-drop-keto-diet-for-bipolar-disorder/ (MedPage Today) — In 2021, 746,000 individuals died by suicide globally, including 519,000 males and 227,000 females. (Lancet Public Health) The FDA is reviewing risperidone (Uzedy) extended-release injectable suspension for maintenance treatment… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/114386 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 19:18:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
On-Scene Surgery for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: When Is It Futile?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/on-scene-surgery-for-traumatic-cardiac-arrest-when-is-it-futile/ (MedPage Today) — The experience of London’s unique physician-paramedic model shed light on the limits of prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), based on records spanning 21 years. When RT was provided… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/emergencymedicine/emergencymedicine/114385 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 18:57:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Are Primary Care Visits Declining in the United States?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/are-primary-care-visits-declining-in-the-united-states/ TOPLINE: In the United States, the proportion of visits to primary care physicians (PCPs) declined from 2010 to 2021, whereas the proportion of visits to nurse practitioners/physician assistants/registered nurses increased substantially, reflecting a shift in healthcare delivery. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed the data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey from 2010 to […]
Extreme heat may speed up biological ageing in older people
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/extreme-heat-may-speed-up-biological-ageing-in-older-people/ A woman drinks water during a heatwave in Hyeres, France Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Extreme heat seems to speed up biological ageing in older people, suggesting that it could raise the risk of age-related diseases. “This is one of the first large-scale studies to link long-term heat exposure to […]
UK Falling Short on Antimicrobial Resistance Targets
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/uk-falling-short-on-antimicrobial-resistance-targets/ The United Kingdom government recognises antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a serious threat, but progress in tackling it has been limited, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The report found that only one of five key targets to contain AMR has been met, despite the growing threat of […]
Fired Cybersecurity Chief for VA Site Warns Health and Financial Data Are at Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fired-cybersecurity-chief-for-va-site-warns-health-and-financial-data-are-at-risk/ (MedPage Today) — Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website are at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity who was recently… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/militarymedicine/114381 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:07:51 Copyright […]
Teens Speak Out After Gender Surgery Pause; Sepsis Rate Jumps Following Abortion Ban
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/teens-speak-out-after-gender-surgery-pause-sepsis-rate-jumps-following-abortion-ban/ (MedPage Today) — Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Teens Speak Out After Hospital Pauses Transgender Surgeries In the wake of President Donald… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114382 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:18:01 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Will They Come for PubMed Next?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/will-they-come-for-pubmed-next/ (MedPage Today) — PubMed is the backbone of biomedical research in the U.S. That’s not an exaggeration. It’s housed under the NIH and is essentially our national library for public health and medical research information. “PubMed comprises more… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114383 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:53:21 Copyright for […]
FDA Eliminates Barrier to Clozapine, Plans to End REMS Program
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-eliminates-barrier-to-clozapine-plans-to-end-rems-program/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA no longer expects prescribers, pharmacies, and patients to participate in the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program for the antipsychotic clozapine, the agency announced this week. Following the advice… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/schizophrenia/114380 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 15:51:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Study Finds No Major Cardiovascular Risk From Nicotinamide
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-finds-no-major-cardiovascular-risk-from-nicotinamide/ TOPLINE: In a retrospective cohort study, nicotinamide exposure showed no increased risk for MACE. Prior MACE history, however, was strongly associated with subsequent MACE. METHODOLOGY: To address recent safety concerns regarding the risk for MACE with nicotinamide, widely used to reduce the risk for skin cancer, researchers evaluated 13,108 patients (mean […]
‘Banned’ Words at CDC? House Passes Budget Bill; Measles Outbreak in Texas Expands
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/banned-words-at-cdc-house-passes-budget-bill-measles-outbreak-in-texas-expands/ (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/equity-in-medicine/114379 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 14:26:18 Copyright for […]
Fed Health Centers Poised to Expand Eye Care, Lose Funding
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fed-health-centers-poised-to-expand-eye-care-lose-funding/ Community health centers are well positioned to expand vision care services such as vision testing and screening for glaucoma and retina disease to people who have difficulty getting that care, but they have been severely underused, according to a new analysis. And now they’re facing an unprecedented funding crisis. The study […]
New IL-7 Antagonist Lusvertikimab Shows UC Efficacy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-il-7-antagonist-lusvertikimab-shows-uc-efficacy/ BERLIN — Lusvertikimab, a first-in-class interleukin 7 (IL-7) receptor antagonist, demonstrated clinical and endoscopic efficacy in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) in the 10-week induction period of a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 2 clinical trial. Lusvertikimab is unique in targeting the IL-7 receptor, a key player in immune-mediated inflammation. “We […]
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk for Liver Complications in MASH
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bariatric-surgery-lowers-risk-for-liver-complications-in-mash/ Among patients with obesity and compensated cirrhosis, bariatric surgery may significantly lower the risk of developing serious liver disease complications, according to a recent study by Cleveland Clinic researchers. Compared with patients who received medical therapy alone, those who underwent bariatric surgery had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications […]
No Link to Abdominal Pain or Bowel Issues
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-link-to-abdominal-pain-or-bowel-issues/ Alexandersson BT, Jones MP, Forsberg A, et al. Uncomplicated diverticulosis is not associated with abdominal pain or abnormal bowel habit—A population-based Swedish cohort study. Neurogastroenterol Motil. Published online February 17, 2025. doi:10.1111/nmo.70000 Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diverticulosis-no-link-abdominal-pain-or-bowel-issues-2025a10004pb?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
Neonatal Seizures Linked to Increased Epilepsy Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/neonatal-seizures-linked-to-increased-epilepsy-risk/ TOPLINE: Children with neonatal seizures had a 20.4% cumulative risk for epilepsy by age 22, whereas those without seizures had a risk of 1.15%, a new cohort study found. The risk persisted throughout childhood. METHODOLOGY: This nationwide register-based cohort study included 1,294,377 children born in Denmark between 1997 and 2018, of […]
European Experts Define Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Knee OA
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/european-experts-define-role-of-hyaluronic-acid-in-knee-oa/ Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (IAAH) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) is growing, with literature suggesting a favourable benefit/risk ratio and efficacy that may surpass that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the level of evidence varies. Knee OA is a complex disease, and hyaluronic acid is effective in certain pathophysiological aspects. […]
Will Pharma Continue Efforts to Diversify Clinical Trials?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/will-pharma-continue-efforts-to-diversify-clinical-trials/ In the first month of the new administration, President Trump sent a clear message: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal workforce would be terminated. While these anti-DEI initiatives have largely targeted hiring practices, they also have scrutinized programs and guidance on increasing diversity in clinical trials. Within the […]
What Cardiologists Want PCPs to Know About Referrals
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-cardiologists-want-pcps-to-know-about-referrals/ Cardiologists want primary care providers (PCPs) to know that they are at the ready to assist with acute and complex cases and also to provide consultations. And yes, they know that sometimes a well-timed motivational interview in their office can be particularly compelling. Yet, risk calculators have known flaws, and there […]
Automated Insulin Delivery Tech Okayed for Type 2 Diabetes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/automated-insulin-delivery-tech-okayed-for-type-2-diabetes/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication for Tandem Diabetes Care’s Control-IQ+ Technology to include people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The next-generation Control-IQ+ algorithm, used to enable automated insulin delivery (AID) in conjunction with Tandem’s t:slim X2 and Mobi insulin pumps, was already approved for people […]
‘A Turning Point’ in Heart Failure
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-turning-point-in-heart-failure/ For decades, physicians had little to offer patients who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which is a growing global health problem with a grim death rate in the 5 years after diagnosis. But that started to change in 2021, when a drug trial showed benefits in preventing hospitalization […]
Few Women Screened for Diabetes, Dyslipidemia Postpartum
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/few-women-screened-for-diabetes-dyslipidemia-postpartum/ Screening for cardiovascular risk factors after pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes may be suboptimal during the year after giving birth, data indicated. In a population-based cohort study that included more than one million patients, fewer than 1 in 5 women with hypertension disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes were screened for diabetes […]
A Solution to Cancer Disparities Improves Care for All
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-solution-to-cancer-disparities-improves-care-for-all/ For decades, researchers have documented disparities in the US cancer burden, especially in racial and ethnic groups. Black women have lower rates of breast cancer than White women, for example, but they are more likely to die of the disease. In response, numerous studies have sought to understand and find remedies […]
The Growing Burden of Fatty Liver Disease: What’s Next?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-growing-burden-of-fatty-liver-disease-whats-next/ More than 30% of people worldwide have metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD; formerly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), including 65% of those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 75% of those with obesity. At the “Innere Medizin fachübergreifend — Diabetologie grenzenlos” congress held on February 7 and 8 in Munich, Germany, […]
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 […]