First Combined Face and Eye Transplant Performed
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-combined-face-and-eye-transplant-performed/ In a groundbreaking procedure, a team of surgeons from New York University Langone Health successfully performed the first combined face and eye transplant on a patient with extensive craniofacial tissue loss after an electrical accident. The highly complex surgery lasted for 21 hours and involved more than 140 surgeons, nurses, and […]
SGLT2 Inhibitor Reduces Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer’s in T2D
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sglt2-inhibitor-reduces-risk-for-dementia-alzheimers-in-t2d/ MADRID — Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) show significant reductions in the risk of developing neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, compared with those treated with other antidiabetic drugs, results from a large population-based cohort show. “This was the largest […]
ED May Herald Underlying Chronic Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ed-may-herald-underlying-chronic-disease/ At age 57, a senior scientific researcher in Santa Barbara, California, complained of chronic erectile dysfunction (ED) in what had been a sexually active marriage. “I just couldn’t get an erection, let alone sustain one. Apart from that, I maybe felt a bit tired but generally okay,” he said. Though seemingly […]
Blood test could diagnose ALS with up to 97 per cent accuracy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-test-could-diagnose-als-with-up-to-97-per-cent-accuracy/ Biomarkers in blood can point towards certain conditions Evgeniy Salov/Alamy Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could one day be diagnosed with a blood test, after researchers have linked eight genetic markers to the condition. People with ALS – the most common form of motor neuron disease – experience problems with walking, speaking, […]
Trends From 2008 to 2022
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trends-from-2008-to-2022/ TOPLINE: Adults with cirrhosis make four times more emergency department (ED) visits per year, with post-ED 90-day mortality rates being more than double those of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from Optum’s deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart Database, covering 38,419,650 patients […]
Single Dose of Mpox Vaccine Series Appears to Give Partial Protection
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/single-dose-of-mpox-vaccine-series-appears-to-give-partial-protection/ One dose of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) mpox vaccine was moderately effective in preventing mpox infections, according to a Canadian observational, emulated target trial. Among 3,204 men who received a first dose of the MVA-BN vaccine, 21 were diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed mpox versus 50 out of 3,204 who […]
3 Treatments Are Most Effective, New Research Finds
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/3-treatments-are-most-effective-new-research-finds/ Share on PinterestA new review of 300 prior studies has identified the three most effective treatments that can help people stop smoking. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images A new review of more than 300 prior studies has identified the best tools to quit smoking. The research looked at a variety of medications and […]
Citizens’ jury backs assisted dying law change
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/citizens-jury-backs-assisted-dying-law-change/ Getty Images The first “citizens’ jury” on assisted dying in England has backed a change in the law to allow people who are terminally ill to end their life. A jury of 28 people concluded it should be an option for those judged to have capacity to make their own decisions. […]
Cautious Optimism for Surgical LAA Closure for People Without Afib
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cautious-optimism-for-surgical-laa-closure-for-people-without-afib/ Adding prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure to planned cardiac surgery was linked to lower stroke risk for patients without atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF), based on a meta-analysis. Pooling six observational and randomized studies turned up significantly decreased risk of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) with LAA occlusion (LAAO) compared with controls […]
Inhaled Antibiotic for Bronchiectasis Shows Benefit … and Then It Doesn’t
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inhaled-antibiotic-for-bronchiectasis-shows-benefit-and-then-it-doesnt/ In a pair of identical randomized trials, an old antibiotic in a novel nebulized formulation showed mixed results on benefits for patients with bronchiectasis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, but investigators say they identified the culprit behind negative results in the one trial. In the PROMIS-I trial, the mean annual exacerbation rate […]
FDA Warning on Hot Flash Drug
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-warning-on-hot-flash-drug/ The FDA warned that fezolinetant (Veozah), a hormone-free pill for moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause, could cause rare but serious liver injury. If women experience any signs or symptoms suggesting liver injury, they should stop fezolinetant, the agency said. Symptoms include new-onset fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, jaundice, pale […]
Mental Health Parity Rule Lauded by Healthcare Groups
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mental-health-parity-rule-lauded-by-healthcare-groups/ Reviews were generally positive for the final version of the mental health parity rule that the Biden administration released on Monday. “The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) has been the law for more than a decade and a half, but its protections and benefits for people seeking mental […]
Full Sequence of Missouri Patient’s H5 Bird Flu May Not Be Available
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/full-sequence-of-missouri-patients-h5-bird-flu-may-not-be-available/ The concentration of viral RNA obtained from the Missouri patient who contracted H5 bird flu without any known exposure was so low that a full genetic sequence may not be available, federal health officials said. The CDC has been unable to sequence the neuraminidase gene of the virus, and thus continues […]
FDA OKs Software to Convert Apple AirPods Into Hearing Aids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-software-to-convert-apple-airpods-into-hearing-aids/ The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter software that can convert compatible versions of Apple AirPods Pro earphones into a hearing aid, the agency said Thursday. Customizable to individual hearing needs, the Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) amplifies sound for adults with mild or moderate hearing impairment. According to the FDA, an estimated […]
Tirzepatide Yields Greater Weight Loss in Women Than Men
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tirzepatide-yields-greater-weight-loss-in-women-than-men/ Women tended to reap greater weight loss from tirzepatide (Zepbound), a subgroup analysis of the SURMOUNT trials found. Across all studies and doses, females lost up to 24.6% of body weight from baseline whereas men lost a maximum of 18.1% of weight from baseline (P Author : News Health Publish date […]
FDA’s New Breast Density Rule Could Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fdas-new-breast-density-rule-could-help-detect-breast-cancer-earlier/ Share on PinterestThe FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density, which is a breast cancer risk factor. Johnny Greig/Getty Images The FDA’s new breast density rule will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has dense breasts. Breast density is […]
Apple Watch 10 Can Help Detect Sleep Apnea: How It Works
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/apple-watch-10-can-help-detect-sleep-apnea-how-it-works/ Share on PinterestApple announced that pending FDA approval, recent versions of the company’s popular smartwatches will soon get features that can detect and track sleep apnea events. pocketlight/Getty Images Apple has announced a new sleep apnea detection feature on its Apple Watch 10. The detection algorithm is based on advanced machine […]
How Exercising Regularly Can Promote ‘Healthier’ Belly Fat
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-exercising-regularly-can-promote-healthier-belly-fat/ Share on PinterestA new study suggests that regular exercise could improve how the body stores fat. The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers say that regular exercise could promote healthful changes to how the body stores fat. In a small study, people with overweight and obesity who exercised stored less damaging subcutaneous fat […]
High-Dose Prescription Amphetamine Tied to Psychosis Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-dose-prescription-amphetamine-tied-to-psychosis-risk/ Teenagers and young adults taking high doses of prescription amphetamines may face a greater than fivefold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania, a new analysis suggests. The risk was highest with doses of ≥ 30 mg of dextroamphetamine, which corresponds to 40 mg of Adderall, investigators found. There was no […]
Docs React to Debate; The Dose Makes the Poison; How Do You Come Home From a Shift?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/docs-react-to-debate-the-dose-makes-the-poison-how-do-you-come-home-from-a-shift/ The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “When I’m trying to read an EKG.” Healthcare professionals took to X to share medical memes tied to Tuesday night’s presidential debate, including those featuring Vice President Kamala Harris’ facial expressions. Meanwhile, physicians fact-checked former President […]
Trump Wouldn’t Say Whether He’d Veto a National Abortion Ban During Debate
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-wouldnt-say-whether-hed-veto-a-national-abortion-ban-during-debate/ Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined to say during this week’s debate if he would veto a national abortion ban if he were elected again — a question that has lingered as the Republican nominee has shifted his stances on the crucial election issue. In Tuesday’s debate with Vice President Kamala […]
FDA Expands Approval of IL-23 Drug to Ulcerative Colitis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-expands-approval-of-il-23-drug-to-ulcerative-colitis/ The FDA expanded the indications for guselkumab (Tremfya) to include adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, Johnson & Johnson announced on Wednesday. Approval of the dual-acting interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor in ulcerative colitis was based on findings from QUASAR, an ongoing phase IIb/III induction and maintenance program involving patients with […]
More Women Had Their Tubes Tied After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-women-had-their-tubes-tied-after-roe-v-wade-was-overturned/ More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, a new study shows, and the biggest increases were in states that ban abortion. A research letter published Wednesday in JAMA examined insurance claims data from 2021 and 2022 for around 4.8 million women who […]
How a California Oncologist Making $850k Spends Money
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-a-california-oncologist-making-850k-spends-money/ Welcome to the MedPage Today “Med Money Journals,” providing readers a look into the finances of doctors, nurses, medical students, PAs, NPs, and others practicing medicine. Each post offers information about one person’s financial background, wages, and spending over a 7-day period. Anonymously share your own Med Money Journal. Job: Oncologist […]
Cancer Diagnoses Still Lagging; Cancer and Family Health; New Type of Lung Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cancer-diagnoses-still-lagging-cancer-and-family-health-new-type-of-lung-cancer/ Rates of cancer diagnosis still have not returned to expected levels following COVID-related disruptions. (University of Kentucky, JAMA Network Open) A new cancer diagnosis may affect the physical and mental health of patients’ family members. (Cancer) In laboratory studies, a drug that inhibits cholesterol production has shown the ability to kill […]
Common-Ground Healthcare Policies Both Trump and Harris Can Support
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/common-ground-healthcare-policies-both-trump-and-harris-can-support/ Midha is a medical student. Tuesday’s presidential debate covered primarily non-healthcare policy topics, but at least some airtime was given to the contentious issues of abortion and the COVID response, as well as a brief re-litigation of the now-14-year-old Affordable Care Act. Yet, despite former President Donald Trump and Vice President […]
Cardiologist Gets 4 to 8 Years; Nurse’s Accused Killer Charged; Spine Surgery Suit
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cardiologist-gets-4-to-8-years-nurses-accused-killer-charged-spine-surgery-suit/ New York cardiologist Frank Pollaro, MD, was sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison after admitting to having child porn on his laptop. Pollaro was previously registered as a sex offender for a similar charge from 8 years ago. (News 12) A 27-year-old man has been accused of killing Melissa […]
Baveno VI Criteria May Cut Need for Endoscopies in Cirrhosis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/baveno-vi-criteria-may-cut-need-for-endoscopies-in-cirrhosis/ Compared with endoscopy, the Baveno VI criteria present a noninvasive and cost-effective method to detect high-risk varices in patients with Child-Pugh A cirrhosis, according to new research. Although upper gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to be the gold standard for detecting varices, the Baveno VI criteria combine liver stiffness and platelet count values […]
‘Remarkable’ Weight Loss With Novel Oral Combo in Phase 1
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/remarkable-weight-loss-with-novel-oral-combo-in-phase-1/ MADRID — Amycretin, a dual pathway, oral weight loss drug, led to up to 13% body weight loss in participants with overweight or obesity according to phase 1, first-in-human study data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 annual meeting. Body weight loss was “remarkable for […]
Icodec + Semaglutide Combo Shows Benefit in Type 2 Diabetes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/icodec-semaglutide-combo-shows-benefit-in-type-2-diabetes/ MADRID — Novo Nordisk’s investigational once-weekly combination of insulin icodec plus semaglutide (IcoSema) could benefit people with type 2 diabetes who don’t reach target glycemic goals with either single agent alone, new research suggests. Data for three 52-week multicenter randomized open-label trials from the company’s phase 3a COMBINE program were presented […]
Sports Doc Sex Abuse Probe; Corpse in Hospital Catering Oven; Herpes Vax Flop
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/sports-doc-sex-abuse-probe-corpse-in-hospital-catering-oven-herpes-vax-flop/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Indiana University is investigating a sports doctor for alleged sexual abuse inflicted on former men’s basketball players. (IndyStar) Neighborhood suicide rates tracked with poor local health insurance coverage, broadband internet access, and income, according to CDC data. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) […]
Why talk of NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-talk-of-nhs-reforms-may-give-you-a-sense-of-deja-vu/ Getty Images Across more than 150 pages, NHS surgeon and independent peer Lord Darzi sets out in clear, painstaking detail the failings of the NHS in England. But that is the easy bit – fixing it is an altogether different challenge. The government is promising the “biggest reimagining” of the NHS […]
GI-Targeted Bitter Hop Extract Curbs Hunger, Food Cravings
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gi-targeted-bitter-hop-extract-curbs-hunger-food-cravings/ TOPLINE: A gastrointestinal (GI)-targeted bitter hop extract reduced hunger and food cravings, as well as post-fast ad libitum energy intake, among women undergoing a 24-hour, water-only fast in a small, randomized crossover trial. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, crossover study with 30 normal-weight women ages 18-40 with BMIs of 18.5-25. […]
Tusa Rav Not Better Than Docetaxel for NSCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/tusa-rav-not-better-than-docetaxel-for-nsclc/ SAN DIEGO — The novel antibody-drug conjugate tusamitamab ravtansine (tusa rav, Sanofi) did not demonstrate greater efficacy than docetaxel in treating advanced nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to the final results of a study. These findings, which were presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) 2024 on […]
Montana Hospital to Pay $10.8M to Settle Cancer Fraud Suit
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/montana-hospital-to-pay-10-8m-to-settle-cancer-fraud-suit/ As the deadline nears for a Montana healthcare system to pay what has been called a “jaw-dropping” settlement of nearly $11 million dollars to resolve an alleged violation of the False Claims Act, the legal troubles for the oncologist at the center of the case are ongoing and escalating. On August […]
What Are the Best Practices?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-are-the-best-practices/ Research offers promising insights into the ideal frontline therapies for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), but there are continued unmet needs in the relapsed/refractory setting, blood cancer specialists told colleagues. In the frontline setting, findings suggest that regimens should differ significantly on the basis of whether patients are older or younger, whereas […]
Is Minimal Access Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy a Safer Option?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-minimal-access-nipple-sparing-mastectomy-a-safer-option/ TOPLINE: In patients with early breast cancer, the overall complication rates were similar among those who underwent minimal access nipple-sparing mastectomies and those who underwent conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy, but the rates of specific complications varied. Given that both procedures appear safe overall, the choice may be guided by patients’ preference. METHODOLOGY: […]
Eating Fruits and Oats Ups Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Kids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eating-fruits-and-oats-ups-type-1-diabetes-risk-in-kids/ TOPLINE: MADRID — In children with a genetic susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D), a higher consumption of oats, fruits, or rye may increase the risk for T1D and islet autoimmunity by the age of 6 years, while eating berries may reduce the risk. METHODOLOGY: An increase in the incidence of […]
Early vs Late Fast Window: Is One More Effective?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-vs-late-fast-window-is-one-more-effective/ MADRID — A daily 8-hour eating window controls blood glucose whether followed early or late in the day by people at risk for type 2 diabetes, showed a time-restricted eating (TRE) study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 Annual Meeting. The study, examining shifting the […]
Belimumab Hits Newer Remission, Low Disease Activity Metrics
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/belimumab-hits-newer-remission-low-disease-activity-metrics/ TOPLINE: A greater proportion of patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) treated with belimumab plus standard therapy achieved the newest definitions for remission and low disease activity compared with those treated with placebo plus standard therapy, with benefits observed as early as week 28 for remission and week 8 for […]
AI Doubles Cardiomyopathy Detection in Pregnant Women
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-doubles-cardiomyopathy-detection-in-pregnant-women/ TOPLINE: Artificial intelligence (AI)–guided screening using digital stethoscopes doubled the detection of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) in pregnant and postpartum women in Nigeria. Cardiomyopathy during pregnancy and postpartum is challenging to diagnose due to symptom overlap with normal pregnancy changes. AI-guided screening showed a significant improvement in diagnosis rates compared […]
No Benefit to Anticoagulation After STEMI Revascularization
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-benefit-to-anticoagulation-after-stemi-revascularization/ LONDON — There appears to be no advantage for continuing anticoagulation treatment after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to the results of a large randomized controlled trial presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 on August 31. Updated data from the RIGHT […]
FDA Investigates Tampons for Potential Lead and Metal Risks
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-investigates-tampons-for-potential-lead-and-metal-risks/ September 11, 2024 — The FDA has launched an investigation of the potential exposure to heavy metals when using tampons, the agency announced Tuesday. The move follows the publication earlier this year of concerning laboratory test results that detected the presence of more than a dozen metals in a variety of […]
Ultra-Processed Doesn’t Always Mean Bad — Here’s How to Tell
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ultra-processed-doesnt-always-mean-bad-heres-how-to-tell/ September 11, 2024 — You may have been warned that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on your health. But not all of them are created equal. A new study out of The Lancet Regional Health — Americas looked at different types of ultra-processed foods and found that some were even linked with […]
Hormone Therapy Can Benefit Women Into Their 80s
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hormone-therapy-can-benefit-women-into-their-80s/ Hormone therapy (HT) can help women manage menopause symptoms into their 80s, and the reasons are varied, according to a retrospective analysis being presented at the annual meeting of The Menopause Society. “It’s important to know that this is a preselected group of women who had no contraindications to continuing their […]
Diabetic Complications Increase Risk for Periodontitis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/diabetic-complications-increase-risk-for-periodontitis/ TOPLINE: Diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy are associated with a higher risk for moderate/severe periodontitis. Dyslipidemia further increases this risk, highlighting the need for comprehensive management in patients with diabetes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Health in Central Denmark study, including 15,922 participants with type 2 diabetes. […]
Should CAR T Best Be Used in Early MM Relapse?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/should-car-t-best-be-used-in-early-mm-relapse/ HOUSTON — Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T) has emerged as a game changer for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), but questions remain as to how — and when — the immunotherapy will best be used for patients who experience disease relapse. Will CAR T be best used in […]
Study Reports Safety Data in Children on JAK Inhibitors
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reports-safety-data-in-children-on-jak-inhibitors/ TOPLINE: Reports of blood and lymphatic disorders were higher in pediatric patients treated with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors than in adults in a review of US and Canadian adverse event (AE) data, which also found that acne was the most common skin-related AE in children, and serious AEs were less common. […]
PAP Therapy Linked to Decreased Heart Failure, Attacks
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pap-therapy-linked-to-decreased-heart-failure-attacks/ TOPLINE: The utilization of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced rates of mortality and incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a greater utilization further reducing these risks. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective clinical cohort study including 888,835 older […]
Early Glaucoma Doesn’t Impair Vision-Related Quality of Life
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-glaucoma-doesnt-impair-vision-related-quality-of-life/ TOPLINE: Patients with ocular hypertension who develop primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) without visual field loss did experience a decreased vision-related quality of life compared with those who did not develop the condition. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study included 679 participants (mean age, 73.8 years; 60.7% women) with ocular hypertension from the Ocular […]
One dose of a smallpox vaccine still gives good protection for mpox
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/one-dose-of-a-smallpox-vaccine-still-gives-good-protection-for-mpox/ There is little good-quality research into smallpox vaccines’ effectiveness against mpox Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images Receiving a single dose of one type of smallpox vaccine seems to lower the risk of catching mpox by around 60 per cent, although this may vary depending on the variant of the virus. Cases […]
Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/circulating-h5n1-bird-flu-spotted-by-wastewater-monitoring-during-summer/ H5N1 influenza surfaced in wastewater samples across all 10 Texas cities monitored by the TexWEB team at the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute in Houston. From March 4 through July 15, the group detected H5N1 in 10 of 10 cities, at 22 of 23 sites, and in 100 of 399 samples, […]
Threats to Whistleblowers, Rampant Fraud Plague Transplant System, Lawmakers Told
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/threats-to-whistleblowers-rampant-fraud-plague-transplant-system-lawmakers-told/ Presumably deceased organ donors waking up and mouthing, “Help me.” Organ transplant executives threatening whistleblowers with being “cremated alive.” Pancreases that could be used for transplant put in freezers and then getting “lost.” Rampant Medicare and Medicaid fraud. These were examples of problems with the current organ transplant system that House […]
Cheap Antidepressant Flops for Severe Breathlessness in Trial
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cheap-antidepressant-flops-for-severe-breathlessness-in-trial/ An inexpensive antidepressant proved no better than placebo for alleviating severe, persisting breathlessness from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD), a phase III trial indicated. After 56 days of treatment, “worst breathlessness” over the past 24 hours — the study’s primary outcome — was no different between […]
Second Malignancy Risk With CAR T-Cell Therapy on Par With Other Treatments
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/second-malignancy-risk-with-car-t-cell-therapy-on-par-with-other-treatments/ CAR T-cell therapy carried a risk of second primary malignancy (SPM) that was no worse than that of other standard-of-care (SOC) cancer therapies, according to a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. The analysis showed a 5.8% rate of SPM among 5,517 patients with a median follow-up of 21.7 months. The rate […]
Is There a Surgical Shortcut to Six-Pack Abs?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-there-a-surgical-shortcut-to-six-pack-abs/ Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today‘s collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional’s take on the latest viral medical topics. Getting defined six-pack abs is no easy task, but there is a procedure that can give patients a boost in achieving the results they want. High-definition liposuction or liposculpture, […]
Microvascular Diabetes Complications Linked to Moderate/Severe Gum Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/microvascular-diabetes-complications-linked-to-moderate-severe-gum-disease/ Certain diabetes complications were linked to moderate and severe periodontitis, a cross-sectional analysis using Danish population-based data suggested. Among nearly 16,000 patients with type 2 diabetes, adjusted models showed that diabetic neuropathy (OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.14-1.63) and retinopathy (OR 1.21, 95% CI 1.03-1.43) were significantly associated with moderate/severe periodontitis, reported […]
NHS must reform or die, PM to say, after critical report
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-must-reform-or-die-pm-to-say-after-critical-report/ Getty Images “Ballooning” NHS waiting times and delays getting vital treatment in A&E and cancer care is harming health and costing lives, according to a critical government-commissioned report. People have “every right to be angry,” Sir Keir Starmer will warn on Thursday, adding the health service must “reform or die”. Health […]
Inpatient CBT Reduces Suicide and Readmissions After Discharge
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/inpatient-cbt-reduces-suicide-and-readmissions-after-discharge/ Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) sessions adapted for psychiatric inpatients reduced postdischarge suicide attempts and readmission rates, according to a randomized clinical trial. In a trial of 200 participants at a private psychiatric hospital, providing up to four sessions of BCBT-inpatient (BCBT-I) treatment reduced the occurrence of suicide attempts by 60% […]
Antibody Drug-Conjugate Shows Promising Activity in Extensive-Stage SCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/antibody-drug-conjugate-shows-promising-activity-in-extensive-stage-sclc/ Treatment with the antibody drug-conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) showed promising activity in pretreated patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC), particularly those treated at a higher dose, according to an interim analysis of the phase II IDeate-Lung01 study. In the dose optimization part of the study, which evaluated two doses, […]
UVA Med Defends Top Leaders After Docs Call for Ouster
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/uva-med-defends-top-leaders-after-docs-call-for-ouster/ The University of Virginia is defending the CEO of its health system and its medical school dean in the wake of a very public call for their removal. At least 128 members of the University of Virginia faculty who are employed both by the medical school and the UVA Physicians Group […]
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-reviewers-skeptical-of-ocaliva-for-rare-bile-duct-disease/ FDA advisors on Friday will be asked to find any clinical benefit in the rocky, mostly-null evidence for obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In its present supplemental new drug application, sponsor Intercept Pharmaceuticals is proposing an indication for obeticholic acid to reduce hepatic decompensation, liver transplant, and death […]
James Earl Jones Dies After Long Battle with Diabetes: What to Know
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/james-earl-jones-dies-after-long-battle-with-diabetes-what-to-know/ Share on PinterestHollywood legend James Earl Jones, known for his iconic roles in The Lion King and Star Wars, managed living with type 2 diabetes for over 20 years before his death at 93. Jemal Countess/Getty Images James Earl Jones, known for roles in Field of Dreams, The Lion King, and […]
Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/limits-to-anti-nausea-pill-coverage-wear-on-cancer-patients-and-doctors/ Cancer patients can ward off waves of vomiting after treatment with a relatively cheap anti-nausea pill, but some are running into coverage limits. Doctors say restrictions on the number of tablets patients receive can hurt care. Pharmacy benefit managers say their limits guard against overuse, and they offer workarounds to get […]
Molnupiravir May Offer Modest 6-Month Benefits for High-Risk COVID Patients
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/molnupiravir-may-offer-modest-6-month-benefits-for-high-risk-covid-patients/ People with acute COVID-19 who took the antiviral drug molnupiravir (Lagevrio) reported modest improvements in symptoms, less time off from work or study, and less healthcare utilization at 6 months post-infection, a follow-up analysis of the prospective, open-label PANORAMIC trial suggested. Among patients who received molnupiravir 800 mg twice per day […]
Doc Travels for Abortion Training; Families Wrongly Separated; Jail Opioid Success
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doc-travels-for-abortion-training-families-wrongly-separated-jail-opioid-success/ Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Doc Travels for Abortion Training Politico followed an internal medicine and pediatrics resident from an abortion-ban state as she traveled out of state for abortion training. Like other doctors — mostly obstetrics […]
Never Forget the 9/11 Responders Who Risked Their Lives
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/never-forget-the-9-11-responders-who-risked-their-lives/ Moline is an occupational medicine physician. Twenty-three years have passed since the attack on the World Trade Center, and like anyone in the New York area, there’s little that has escaped my memory. I was headed back to my Chelsea home the day of the attack, desperately looking for a place […]
AI’s Drug Revolution, Part 3: Making Proteins From Scratch
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ais-drug-revolution-part-3-making-proteins-from-scratch/ This is the third in a three-part series from Medscape on the impact of AI on drug discovery and development. Part 1 is about AI’s role in designing speedier, more effective clinical trials. Part 2 is about the use of AI to find new applications for existing drugs. What if we […]
Lilly’s Once-Weekly Insulin Shots Effective, New Data Shows
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lillys-once-weekly-insulin-shots-effective-new-data-shows/ Share on PinterestEli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin injection is as effective as daily shots for managing blood sugar in diabetes, new data shows. Scott Olson/Getty Images New research offers an alternative to daily insulin shots for the 8 million people in the United States with type 2 diabetes. Eli Lilly’s once-weekly insulin […]
Local Suicide Risk Factors; Chappell Roan’s Bipolar II Disorder; Student Mindfulness
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/local-suicide-risk-factors-chappell-roans-bipolar-ii-disorder-student-mindfulness/ Local economic and social conditions like health insurance access, internet, and household income, were tied with suicide risk, according to a new CDC report. The FDA cleared DeepWell Digital Therapeutics’ technology that can be integrated or adjacent to immersive media for the treatment of stress and hypertension. Singer Chappell Roan, who […]
What to Know About the Investigation Into Florida’s Abortion Ballot Initiative
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-to-know-about-the-investigation-into-floridas-abortion-ballot-initiative/ State police in Florida are showing up at the homes of voters who signed a petition to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot in November as part of a state probe into alleged petition fraud. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has defended police visiting the homes of Floridians who […]
Liraglutide Reduces BMI by Almost 6% in Children Aged 6 to 12
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/liraglutide-reduces-bmi-by-almost-6-in-children-aged-6-to-12/ The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist liraglutide is the first in its class to show benefits in young children with obesity, according to results from the phase 3a SCALE-KIDS trial presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in the New England […]
Pesto linked to botulism cases in France
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/pesto-linked-to-botulism-cases-in-france/ Getty Images Five people are receiving emergency medical care in France for suspected botulism linked to eating pesto. According to authorities in the Indre-et-Loire department in west-central France, a locally made brand of wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin that can attack the nerves. Cases like […]
Abortion, COVID, and Obamacare Highlighted in Trump-Harris Debate
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abortion-covid-and-obamacare-highlighted-in-trump-harris-debate/ Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump clashed over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reproductive rights, and Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during Tuesday night’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. On Repealing Obamacare At the debate, hosted by ABC News, co-moderator Linsey Davis asked Trump for his plans for […]
Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire’s Death Toll Rises
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/steroid-use-tied-to-diabetes-suicide-rates-climbing-legionnaires-death-toll-rises/ Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Chronic steroid use more than doubled the risk of type 2 diabetes, a large-scale study showed. (U.S. News & World Report) A novel blood test identified people with accelerated decline in lung function who were at risk of respiratory death, incident chronic […]
Abdominal Fat Linked to Chronic Pain
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/abdominal-fat-linked-to-chronic-pain/ TOPLINE: MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a large population-based cohort study, to investigate the associations between MRI-measured abdominal adipose tissue and […]
Imaging Technique Reveals Key Features of Nail Diseases
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/imaging-technique-reveals-key-features-of-nail-diseases/ TOPLINE: Nailfold capillaroscopy identifies distinct changes in capillary density, length, and morphology in patients with conditions such as nail psoriasis, onychomycosis, and retronychia. METHODOLOGY: The single-center, observational cross-sectional pilot study evaluated patients aged ≥ 7 years with newly diagnosed nail disorders between January 2022 and May 2023. A total of 128 […]
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Effective in ES-SCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ifinatamab-deruxtecan-effective-in-es-sclc/ The antibody-drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) is effective in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), with a higher dose of the drug almost doubling the response rate over a lower dose, suggests the phase 2 Ideate-lung01 study. The research, presented at the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) 2024 on […]
Aumolertinib Promising Maintenance Therapy in EGFR+ NSCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/aumolertinib-promising-maintenance-therapy-in-egfr-nsclc/ SAN DIEGO — Treatment with the estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) aumolertinib after chemoradiation was associated significant improvement in progression-free survival compared with placebo in patients with unresectable stage III EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The preplanned interim analysis of the phase 3 POLESTAR study also […]
New Uses for Old Drugs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-uses-for-old-drugs/ This is the second in a three-part series from Medscape Medical News on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on drug discovery and development. Part 1 is about AI’s role in designing speedier, more effective clinical trials. Part 3 reports on AI’s ability to create new proteins from scratch, streamlining the […]
States Take Action Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/states-take-action-against-eastern-equine-encephalitis/ A recent surge in cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the northeastern United States, likely brought on by warm weather–induced faster disease spread, has prompted warnings and preventive measures, according to several state public health departments. Recent human cases have set off a wave of mitigation efforts. In August, the […]
Majority of Hospitalized Patients With COPD Misuse Inhalers
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/majority-of-hospitalized-patients-with-copd-misuse-inhalers/ Approximately two thirds of hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) received suboptimal treatment with inhalers, mainly resulting from errors, based on data from 96 individuals. “Numerous studies have highlighted the significant issue of improper inhaler use in outpatient settings, but the extent of this problem within hospital settings remains […]
Beds and Herts patients to be re-tested in diabetes results error
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/beds-and-herts-patients-to-be-re-tested-in-diabetes-results-error/ Getty Images People with diabetes tend to have higher HbA1c levels than those without the condition An NHS trust has revealed that about 11,000 people will have to be re-tested after a hospital machine issued incorrect diabetes results. The Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust said some patients may have been wrongly given […]
COPD Novel Biomarkers Might Improve Monitoring and Treatment
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/copd-novel-biomarkers-might-improve-monitoring-and-treatment/ VIENNA — Documenting airway thickness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can help physicians target eosinophilic airway inflammation with biologics, researchers suggest at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) 2024 Congress. Federico Baraldi, PhD Federico Baraldi, PhD, a researcher in respiratory medicine at the University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy, and […]
AI Voice Analysis for Diabetes Screening Shows Promise
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-voice-analysis-for-diabetes-screening-shows-promise/ MADRID — An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven voice algorithm showed “excellent agreement” with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) risk test in detecting adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2024 Annual Meeting revealed. The AI model detected T2D with 66% accuracy […]
AI’s Drug Revolution, Part 1: Faster Trials and Approvals
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ais-drug-revolution-part-1-faster-trials-and-approvals/ This is the first in a three-part series from Medscape Medical News on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on drug discovery and development. Part 2 is about the use of AI to find new applications for existing drugs. Part 3 reports on the AI’s ability to create new proteins from […]
Long-Term Data Support Valve Value for Emphysema
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/long-term-data-support-valve-value-for-emphysema/ VIENNA — Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) was associated with sustained improvements in adults with severe emphysema over a 5-year period, based on data from 190 individuals. The LIBERATE study, a randomized clinical trial, showed the benefits of BLVR for adults with severe emphysema, wrote Gerard J. Criner, MD, and colleagues, […]
Limited Bariatric Surgery Benefits in Older Adults
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/limited-bariatric-surgery-benefits-in-older-adults/ TOPLINE: For older adults with obesity, bariatric surgery does not appear to significantly reduce the risk for obesity-related cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD), as it does in younger adults. METHODOLOGY: Bariatric surgery has been shown to decrease the risk for obesity-related cancer and CVD but is typically reserved for patients aged […]
Hydroxychloroquine Cuts Cardiovascular Risks in Lupus
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hydroxychloroquine-cuts-cardiovascular-risks-in-lupus/ TOPLINE: Current use of hydroxychloroquine is associated with a lower risk for myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and other thromboembolic events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This protective effect diminishes after discontinuation of hydroxychloroquine treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used a nested case-control design to evaluate the association between exposure to hydroxychloroquine […]
Review Provides Look at Treatments for Menopause Symptoms
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/review-provides-look-at-treatments-for-menopause-symptoms/ A more definitive picture of how some hormones and moisturizers can offer relief to women experiencing vaginal dryness or painful intercourse during menopause was published in a recent systematic review in Annals of Internal Medicine. However, researchers noted scant long-term data on the safety of these products. Vaginal dryness and challenges […]
Eating the Right Fats May Help Patients Live Longer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eating-the-right-fats-may-help-patients-live-longer/ A diet in which the primary source of fat is plant sources is associated with decreased mortality. Animal fat, on the other hand, is associated with an increased risk for death. These are the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine that followed more than 600,000 participants over two […]
Prioritizing Treatments for Mood Disorders in Perimenopause
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/prioritizing-treatments-for-mood-disorders-in-perimenopause/ PARIS — Mood disorders are a burdensome symptom that many women have as menopause approaches. Dr Gabriel André, a gynecologist-obstetrician in Strasbourg, France, and Vice-President of GEMVi, provided insights on these disorders at the Santé Paris Femmes 2024 congress. Hormonal Fluctuation For most women, perimenopause, which typically occurs between ages 40 […]
EFS Depends on Residual Tumor in NSCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/efs-depends-on-residual-tumor-in-nsclc/ SAN DIEGO — The degree of event-free survival (EFS) after surgery in early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) depends on the amount of residual tumor, according to a post hoc analysis of the KEYNOTE-671 study. The authors also found that perioperative pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) continued to show a benefit over placebo […]
For Severe Acute Pancreatitis, How Does ChatGPT Measure Up?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/for-severe-acute-pancreatitis-how-does-chatgpt-measure-up/ TOPLINE: ChatGPT (version 3.5) demonstrates moderate accuracy in responding to guideline-based clinical questions about the management of severe acute pancreatitis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated the accuracy of ChatGPT in answering 34 short-answer questions and 15 true/false questions regarding the management of severe acute pancreatitis. The artificial intelligence (AI) tool was tested in […]
Are Pharmacy Deserts Worsening Health Disparities?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/are-pharmacy-deserts-worsening-health-disparities/ TOPLINE: Pharmacy closures in the United States are creating “pharmacy deserts,” disproportionately affecting socially vulnerable communities. High social vulnerability and low primary care practitioner (PCP) density are linked to increased pharmacy desert density. METHODOLOGY: Data through 2020 on communities located 10 or more miles from the nearest retail pharmacy were sourced […]
MET Inhibitor Increases Osimertinib Activity in EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/met-inhibitor-increases-osimertinib-activity-in-egfr-advanced-nsclc/ Adding a mutation-specific targeted drug to osimertinib (Tagrisso) substantially increased the objective response rate (ORR) in newly diagnosed EGFR-mutant, MET-aberrant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a small randomized trial showed. ORR increased from 60.9% with osimertinib alone to 90.5% with the addition of the MET-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) savolitinib. The […]
Medics plead for vaccines as rate of infections increases
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medics-plead-for-vaccines-as-rate-of-infections-increases/ Glody Murhabazi More and more babies with mpox are being admitted to Lwiro community hospital Medical staff on the front line of the battle against mpox in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have told the BBC they are desperate for vaccines to arrive so they can stem the rate of new […]
Liraglutide Helped Cut BMI in Kids With Obesity as Young as 6
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/liraglutide-helped-cut-bmi-in-kids-with-obesity-as-young-as-6/ Liraglutide (Saxenda) added to lifestyle intervention helped reduce BMI in young children with obesity, the phase IIIa SCALE Kids trial found. By week 56, kids, ages 6 to Author : News Health Publish date : 2024-09-10 22:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Is Football Safe for Kids?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-football-safe-for-kids/ Several young football players died while playing the sport so far this year, raising the perpetual question of whether football is safe for kids. Seven middle and high school students died in August alone while playing the sport — two of them after hits that caused head injuries. Others died from […]
Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/go-after-the-big-e-cigarette-makers-not-vape-shops-house-members-tell-fda/ Members of a House committee examining FDA’s regulation of the food and tobacco industries had a question for the agency’s representatives at a hearing Tuesday: Why aren’t you going after big e-cigarette makers? “On the enforcement side, it seems the FDA has chosen to focus on small actors,” Rep. Brett Guthrie […]