When Cardiac Warning Signs Go Unrecognized
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/when-cardiac-warning-signs-go-unrecognized/ (MedPage Today) — In November 2023, what should have been a routine dinner outing with my family turned into a tragedy. My 73-year-old father collapsed at our table from a heart attack and died an hour later. His death came just 5 days after an… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114156 Author : […]
Major Heart Risks Similar With Two IBD Drugs in Older Adults
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/major-heart-risks-similar-with-two-ibd-drugs-in-older-adults/ (MedPage Today) — For older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there was no significant difference in the risk of major cardiovascular adverse events (MACE) for those taking ustekinumab (Stelara) versus vedolizumab (Entyvio), according… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ccc/114157 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 19:20:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Researchers Fearful of Political Sway Over Grants After Trump’s DEI Orders
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/researchers-fearful-of-political-sway-over-grants-after-trumps-dei-orders/ (MedPage Today) — President Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in programs receiving federal money has thrown into doubt the future of research Kendra Dahmer, PhD, has been doing on intestinal parasites in… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/114155 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 18:47:38 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Certain Diabetes Medications May Ease COPD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/certain-diabetes-medications-may-ease-copd/ (MedPage Today) — SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with fewer exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to propensity score-matched cohort studies that emulated randomized clinical trials… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/smokingcopd/114153 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 17:18:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
States Absorb Increases for Sicker Medicaid Enrollees After the Pandemic
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/states-absorb-increases-for-sicker-medicaid-enrollees-after-the-pandemic/ (MedPage Today) — HARRISBURG, Pa. — States are absorbing substantial increases in healthcare costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on Medicaid rolls after the COVID-19 pandemic are sicker than anticipated — and costlier… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaid/114152 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 16:51:26 Copyright for […]
Troubled Nottingham NHS trust pleads guilty in baby deaths case
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/troubled-nottingham-nhs-trust-pleads-guilty-in-baby-deaths-case/ Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham Ryan Parker/Emmie Studencki Quinn Parker was delivered by emergency Caesarean section at City Hospital in Nottingham in July 2021 An NHS trust has pleaded guilty to six offences connected to the deaths of three babies in its maternity care. Adele O’Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker […]
Higher Levels of ‘Good’ Cholesterol Linked to Increased Glaucoma Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/higher-levels-of-good-cholesterol-linked-to-increased-glaucoma-risk/ (MedPage Today) — Higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, while high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol, and triglycerides were associated… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/ophthalmology/glaucoma/114151 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 15:48:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
NIH Cuts Billions in Research $$; ‘Dangerous’ Super Bowl Ad; Double-Whammy Flu
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/nih-cuts-billions-in-research-dangerous-super-bowl-ad-double-whammy-flu/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Calling it a “disastrously bad idea,” medical researchers have decried NIH plans to eliminate billions of dollars in infrastructure or overhead costs from research… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/clinicaltrials/114150 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-10 14:23:41 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Do Coffee and Tea Reduce Cancer Risk?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-coffee-and-tea-reduce-cancer-risk/ Cancer epidemiologists who study diet have long sought to understand the associations between coffee and tea drinking and the risks for a host of cancer types. With coffee, weak or inconsistent associations have been reported for breast, ovarian, and other cancers, whereas a growing body of research suggests that regular coffee […]
Gait Speed Key Predictor of Heart Failure Outcomes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gait-speed-key-predictor-of-heart-failure-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Slower gait speed is independently associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure in patients with stable heart failure with reduced or improved left ventricular ejection fraction, whereas parameters of muscle strength and mass such as handgrip strength and appendicular skeletal muscle index were not linked […]
Promise for CAR T-Cell Therapies in Solid Tumors?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/promise-for-car-t-cell-therapies-in-solid-tumors/ Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has shown efficacy in blood cancers — with six CAR T-cell products now approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat six hematologic malignancies. For solid tumors, however, the efficacy of CAR T-cell treatments has been limited and progress “more incremental,” Christian […]
Brain Stim Offers No Benefit for Post-Stroke Hand Function
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-stim-offers-no-benefit-for-post-stroke-hand-function/ Adding transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) after stroke offered no additional benefit in improving upper extremity function, new research revealed. After 2 weeks of treatment, tDCS at doses of up to 4 milliamps (mA) yielded similar results as sham stimulation when added to CIMT, with no […]
Brochures Aid Deprescribing Talks Between Patients and Docs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brochures-aid-deprescribing-talks-between-patients-and-docs/ TOPLINE: Patient-directed educational brochures show promise in increasing the likelihood of deprescribing discussions and promoting shared decision-making; however, this approach is less effective in Black patients, individuals with lower levels of education, and those who do not read the brochures. METHODOLOGY: Deprescribing, the intentional discontinuation or dose reduction of medications for […]
What Can RNA Therapies Offer for Rheumatology?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-can-rna-therapies-offer-for-rheumatology/ Beyond the well-known mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, therapeutic RNAs are emerging in diverse medical fields, including cardiology, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, and hepatology. However, could they also hold promise in rheumatology? During a session at the recent French Congress of Rheumatology (SFR 2024) in Paris, France, Florence Apparailly, PhD, from the Centre […]
Fresh Embryo Transfer May Be Best When IVF Prognosis Is Poor
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fresh-embryo-transfer-may-be-best-when-ivf-prognosis-is-poor/ Fresh embryo transfer may be better than a freeze-all strategy for women who have a lower prognosis for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment success, according to new data published in The BMJ. Daimin Wei, MD, with the State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, at Shandong University in Jinan, […]
High UPF Consumption Linked to Obesity in Canadian Children
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/high-upf-consumption-linked-to-obesity-in-canadian-children/ High consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is associated with obesity in early childhood, especially among young boys, a Canadian cohort study suggests. UPFs are defined as accessible, ready-to-consume, and convenient food options. Emulsifiers and additives are used to create these shelf-stable foods, most of which are energy-dense and nutritionally imbalanced (eg, […]
Study Questions Safety of Progestins in Contraception
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/study-questions-safety-of-progestins-in-contraception/ A study presented to the Temporary Scientific Committee of the French Medicines Agency (ANSM) evaluated the risk for meningioma in women using levonorgestrel or desogestrel in oral contraception and found a slight increase in the risk with prolonged use of desogestrel-based contraception in women aged > 45 years. These two progestins […]
Lessons Learned From LA Medical Personnel During Wildfires
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lessons-learned-from-la-medical-personnel-during-wildfires/ Having to meet an increased demand for care during a wildfire crisis requires having a plan in place to protect all patients, but especially those with known respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, according to experts. Coordinating efforts with other clinics and with public health officials can help deploy a faster response when […]
Anti-PSA Screening Advice Worsens Prostate Cancer Outcomes?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/anti-psa-screening-advice-worsens-prostate-cancer-outcomes/ Advanced prostate cancer incidence and associated mortality rates have been increasing in California since the 2010s, according to the authors of a new study. These concerning trends may be partly driven by US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, reported lead author Erin L. Van […]
Early Thrombolysis May Help Cut Pontine Stroke Decline
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/early-thrombolysis-may-help-cut-pontine-stroke-decline/ TOPLINE: Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) administered within 4.5 hours was linked to significantly lower risk for neurological deterioration in acute pontine infarction than other antithrombotic therapies, new research shows. METHODOLOGY: Researchers retrospectively enrolled consecutive patients admitted within 4.5 hours after the onset of isolated pontine infarction, confirmed through diffusion-weighted MRI. Overall, 211 […]
Model May Predict Which UC Patients Risk Rehospitalization
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/model-may-predict-which-uc-patients-risk-rehospitalization/ Four variables easily accessible at hospital discharge could predict the risk for rehospitalization at 90 days among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), a preliminary modeling study suggests. Sanjay Murthy, MD “Absence of a gastroenterologist consultation within the year prior to admission, male sex, shorter length of hospital stay, and narcotic prescription […]
Medically Recommended Cannabis Linked to Higher CUD Rates
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medically-recommended-cannabis-linked-to-higher-cud-rates/ TOPLINE: Adults using medically recommended cannabis have a higher prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) and greater frequency of use compared with those using cannabis solely for nonmedical purposes, new research suggests. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study of more than 72,668 adults aged 18-49 years, and used data from the […]
Brain Metastasis Patterns Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-metastasis-patterns-affect-breast-cancer-survival/ TOPLINE: In patients with ERBB2-positive metastatic breast cancer (ERBB2+ MBC) and brain metastasis, more than half of deaths were due to central nervous system (CNS)–related causes; however, patients with CNS-only metastasis have significantly longer overall survival than those with both CNS and extracranial metastasis. METHODOLOGY: About one third of patients with […]
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe and Beneficial?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/is-intermittent-fasting-safe-and-beneficial/ Practiced for centuries as a ritual in many religions, intermittent fasting (IF) is rapidly growing in popularity as a weight loss and health-improvement tool. A 2024 survey found that as many as 13% of Americans followed an IF regimen during the previous year. But does it really offer health benefits? And […]
What Defines High-Risk SCC Is Not Always Clear-Cut
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/what-defines-high-risk-scc-is-not-always-clear-cut/ CORONADO, Calif. — Despite recent advances in the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a lack of consensus remains on what defines high-risk disease, according to Travis W. Blalock, MD, MBA. Travis W. Blalock, MD, MBA “There’s a lot of variability in regard to what we believe to be higher-risk […]
Does COVID-19 Vaccination Affect Thyroid Health Long Term?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/does-covid-19-vaccination-affect-thyroid-health-long-term/ TOPLINE: COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for hyperthyroidism in the initial months postimmunization, but it is associated with an increased risk for hypothyroidism over 12 months. The long-term risks for both are particularly higher in those who receive a single dose of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. METHODOLOGY: […]
Measles Outbreak Mounts in Texas
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/measles-outbreak-mounts-in-texas/ A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized with measles. Since an estimated one in five people with the disease end up in the hospital, the two cases suggested a larger outbreak. As of […]
JAK Inhibitors Remain a Viable Option for Older Adults With IBD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/jak-inhibitors-remain-a-viable-option-for-older-adults-with-ibd/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors appeared to be a safe, effective option for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults, according to two poster presentations. In the first one, Nicole Garcia… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ccc/114145 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-09 22:23:15 Copyright for syndicated […]
‘No Interest in Following the President’s Prohibitions’: What We Heard This Week
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/no-interest-in-following-the-presidents-prohibitions-what-we-heard-this-week/ (MedPage Today) — “We at the American Journal of Public Health have no interest in following the president’s prohibitions on language.” — Georges Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, discussing how editors… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/what-we-heard/114122 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-09 21:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
We Need Rapid Bird Flu Testing Now
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/we-need-rapid-bird-flu-testing-now/ (MedPage Today) — Avian Flu on a Cruise Ship: Can We Do Better on the Mainland? While on a cruise to the French Riviera in fall 2023, a middle-age woman and her husband took a bike excursion along with 20 other passengers. She felt something… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114127 Author : […]
Flu Season in the U.S. Is the Most Intense It’s Been in at Least 15 Years
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/flu-season-in-the-u-s-is-the-most-intense-its-been-in-at-least-15-years/ (MedPage Today) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Last week, that number… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/uritheflu/114133 Author : Publish date […]
Brain Bleed Survivors Walk a Razor-Thin Line Taking DOACs
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/brain-bleed-survivors-walk-a-razor-thin-line-taking-doacs/ (MedPage Today) — LOS ANGELES — In the PRESTIGE-AF trial, survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) had good protection against future ischemic events using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) — though, as feared, bleeding side effects… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/isc/114144 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-09 13:44:54 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Wanda Sykes On Stage 0 Breast Cancer: ‘Early Detection Is Key’
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/wanda-sykes-on-stage-0-breast-cancer-early-detection-is-key/ Share on PinterestComedian Wanda Sykes is raising breast cancer awareness in a new commercial airing on Superbowl Sunday. Photography by Riis Massey-Williams Comedian Wanda Sykes shares her journey with breast cancer and why she is raising awareness. While 1 in 8 females may face breast cancer in their lifetime, early detection […]
Woman evicted from NHS hospital ward after being stuck for 18 months
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/woman-evicted-from-nhs-hospital-ward-after-being-stuck-for-18-months/ Adam Eley and Alison Holt, social affairs editor BBC News BBC Jessie, her face blurred for privacy, in the hospital bed where she lived for 18 months “I feel very angry, upset, worthless, and like my mental health and my life does not matter,” says Jessie, propped up in a hospital […]
Can you health hack your immune system?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/can-you-health-hack-your-immune-system/ Emma Lynch/BBC Braving the 3.9C water on a winter morning at the west reservoir in London It is a cold morning in the depths of winter. And I feel like I’ve left my sanity as well as my warm clothes in the changing room as I stride out to the edge […]
Alteplase Also Shows Its Mettle for Late Strokes in HOPE Trial
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alteplase-also-shows-its-mettle-for-late-strokes-in-hope-trial/ (MedPage Today) — LOS ANGELES — The HOPE trial made another case for extending the therapeutic window for IV thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke, potentially widening the pool of people eligible for therapy. Among patients with stroke clots… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/isc/114143 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 23:41:15 Copyright for […]
How Many People Ditch New Weight-Loss Drugs?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/how-many-people-ditch-new-weight-loss-drugs/ (MedPage Today) — You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/news-quiz/114131 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2025-02-08 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Putting Diabetes Into Remission; Does Prehabilitation Work?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/putting-diabetes-into-remission-does-prehabilitation-work/ (MedPage Today) — TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/healthwatch/114125 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 19:00:00 Copyright for […]
Risankizumab Tops Competitor for Clinical Remission in Moderate-to-Severe CD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/risankizumab-tops-competitor-for-clinical-remission-in-moderate-to-severe-cd/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — More adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease (CD) reached clinical remission after 6 months on risankizumab (Skyrizi) versus ustekinumab (Stelara), according to a head-to-head trial. In the phase III… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ccc/114142 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 19:03:49 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
The Double-Edged Screen: Online Platforms Can Be a Force for Good for Kids
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-double-edged-screen-online-platforms-can-be-a-force-for-good-for-kids/ (MedPage Today) — Children’s online safety took center stage during a Senate hearing in early 2024, when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to concerned parents following mounting criticism of the role social media companies played in contributing… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114129 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Direct Primary Care Cuts Out Insurers. Could It Gain Traction Under Trump?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/direct-primary-care-cuts-out-insurers-could-it-gain-traction-under-trump/ (MedPage Today) — Andrea Meneses stumbled on a direct primary care clinic because of a crisis. Her grandmother, visiting Wisconsin from Bolivia, did not have insurance but needed to see a doctor fast. One of the grandchildren accidentally put… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/generalprimarycare/114111 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-08 15:00:00 Copyright […]
Cold Plunges May Temporarily Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cold-plunges-may-temporarily-reduce-stress-improve-sleep/ Share on PinterestIn a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study found that cold-water immersion offers several potential short-term health benefits. People had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours after doing cold-water […]
Intra-Arterial Lytics Find Redemption as Adjuncts to Endovascular Stroke Therapy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/intra-arterial-lytics-find-redemption-as-adjuncts-to-endovascular-stroke-therapy/ (MedPage Today) — LOS ANGELES — For patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes, researchers found ways to make adjunctive intra-arterial (IA) thrombolytics work to improve outcomes after successful endovascular therapy (EVT), according… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/isc/114141 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 23:10:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Three States Sue Trump Admin Over Order to Halt Gender-Affirming Care Funding
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/three-states-sue-trump-admin-over-order-to-halt-gender-affirming-care-funding/ (MedPage Today) — Three Democratic states sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown filed the federal… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/114137 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 22:34:05 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Obinutuzumab for Lupus Nephritis Boosts Complete Remissions
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/obinutuzumab-for-lupus-nephritis-boosts-complete-remissions/ (MedPage Today) — Adding a monoclonal antibody approved for blood cancer indications to standard therapy for adults with active lupus nephritis outperformed standard therapy alone in a phase III trial. In the REGENCY study, 46.4% of patients… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/lupus/114139 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 22:37:22 Copyright for syndicated […]
Honing the Indications for Treating Geographic Atrophy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/honing-the-indications-for-treating-geographic-atrophy/ (MedPage Today) — Geographic atrophy (GA) progressed more often in patients with better baseline vision and those with lesions closer to the foveal center, according to a study that could help provide needed treatment guidance. Patients with… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/ophthalmology/generalophthalmology/114140 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 22:44:14 Copyright for syndicated […]
Doctors, PAs, and Other Clinicians Unionize in Massachusetts
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/doctors-pas-and-other-clinicians-unionize-in-massachusetts/ (MedPage Today) — More than 230 clinicians at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) in Massachusetts won their union election and have received certification through the state Department of Labor Relations. About half of the group’s members are physicians… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114130 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 20:16:12 Copyright for syndicated […]
Electric Stimulation Comes Up Short for Motor Recovery After Stroke
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/electric-stimulation-comes-up-short-for-motor-recovery-after-stroke/ (MedPage Today) — LOS ANGELES — A course of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) did not help with post-stroke motor recovery when tested in a larger multicenter randomized trial. Among stroke survivors 1-6 months out from their… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/isc/114132 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 20:37:55 Copyright for syndicated […]
Exclusion Diet in Pediatric Crohn’s Tied to Clinical Remission in Small Study
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/exclusion-diet-in-pediatric-crohns-tied-to-clinical-remission-in-small-study/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — The pediatric Crohn’s disease exclusion diet was associated with clinical remission for children with good adherence, but this was a significant challenge for most participants, results from a small, single… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ccc/114134 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 20:59:35 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Cost of Better Survival; Good News for Cancer Vaccine; Big Scams on the Small Screen
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cost-of-better-survival-good-news-for-cancer-vaccine-big-scams-on-the-small-screen/ (MedPage Today) — Good news, bad news: People with cancer are living longer than ever, but many of them have to deal with long-lasting effects of the disease and treatment. An NPR series share their stories. Turnstone Biologics announced termination… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/114126 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 19:04:26 […]
Gene Therapy May Be a Game Changer for Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/gene-therapy-may-be-a-game-changer-for-transfusion-dependent-thalassemia/ (MedPage Today) — The development and approval of gene therapies has been a potential game changer for patients with beta-thalassaemia who have been dependent on regular red blood cell transfusions — a substantial treatment burden with accompanying… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/ash-thalassemia/114128 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 19:43:19 Copyright for syndicated […]
Why Aren’t More EDs Prescribing Medication for Elective Abortion?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-arent-more-eds-prescribing-medication-for-elective-abortion/ (MedPage Today) — Access to reproductive healthcare, especially for those seeking medication abortion for management of miscarriage or termination of pregnancy, has become a highly politicized issue, distracting from its critical importance in… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114123 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 18:30:33 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
VA Nurses Are in Short Supply. Unions Say Trump’s Buyout Offer Could Make It Worse.
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/va-nurses-are-in-short-supply-unions-say-trumps-buyout-offer-could-make-it-worse/ (MedPage Today) — For the federal government’s largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer comes amid longstanding… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nursing/114124 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 18:42:19 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
MedPod Today: Healthcare Policy in the Second Trump Administration
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/medpod-today-healthcare-policy-in-the-second-trump-administration/ (MedPage Today) — The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody, welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week’s biggest healthcare stories… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/anamnesis/114120 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 17:04:12 Copyright for syndicated content […]
First Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Functioned Until Recipient’s Death
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/first-gene-edited-pig-kidney-functioned-until-recipients-death/ (MedPage Today) — The world’s first recipient of a gene-edited pig kidney died from cardiac causes within 2 months, but there was no evidence of xenograft rejection, a brief report detailed. After undergoing the xenotransplant in March 2024… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 17:48:02 Copyright for […]
Endovascular Therapy Fails in Distal Occlusion Stroke
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/endovascular-therapy-fails-in-distal-occlusion-stroke/ Use of endovascular thrombectomy offered no benefit in patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by occlusions in distal vessels, findings from three new randomized trials showed. The treatment, which involves mechanically removing the clot, has been established as highly effective in patients with large vessel occlusion stroke. It was hoped that […]
Big Tech Moves to Make America Uninformed and Unhealthy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/big-tech-moves-to-make-america-uninformed-and-unhealthy/ (MedPage Today) — In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, JD, MS, investigates Big Tech’s growing restrictions on reproductive health advertising and their broader implications for public access to medical information in… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/wiredpractice/114115 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 14:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Mass Firings at CDC, FDA Planned; Kanye West’s Autism; Cooking the Perfect Egg
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mass-firings-at-cdc-fda-planned-kanye-wests-autism-cooking-the-perfect-egg/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sources say the White House is preparing an executive order to fire thousands of staffers from FDA, CDC, and other federal health agencies. (Wall Street Journal… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/fdageneral/114118 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-07 14:31:47 Copyright for […]
Urine-based Test Shows Promise in Detecting Bladder Cancer
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/urine-based-test-shows-promise-in-detecting-bladder-cancer/ TOPLINE: A urinary DNA methylation test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for detecting high-grade or invasive bladder cancer, outperforming both nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP22) and urine cytology tests in sensitivity. However, the new test’s positive predictive value is suboptimal, indicating limitations in confirming the presence of high-grade or invasive bladder […]
Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased in Canada During Pandemic
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/alcohol-related-deaths-increased-in-canada-during-pandemic/ After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use increased sharply in Canada, ultimately leading to a 24% jump in alcohol-related deaths and a 14% rise in alcohol-related hospitalizations during the first 2 years alone, according to new research. The sobering data align with findings in other countries, including a 29% […]
Romosozumab Improves Bone Strength in Women With T2D
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/romosozumab-improves-bone-strength-in-women-with-t2d/ TOPLINE: Romosozumab for 12 months followed by alendronate for 24 months leads to greater improvements in lumbar spine bone density and trabecular bone scores than alendronate alone for 36 months in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and osteoporosis. METHODOLOGY: Lower trabecular bone scores, which are associated with increased fracture […]
Risk-Directed Management Key in Optimizing CKD Therapy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/risk-directed-management-key-in-optimizing-ckd-therapy/ An arsenal of highly effective medications now represent pillars in the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, yet with the drugs under-utilized among patients who need them the most, better use of prognostic tools is recommended to help guide treatment, a new review reported. “Leveraging prognostic estimates to guide therapy […]
Zenocutuzumab Effective Against NRG1 Fusion Cancers
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/zenocutuzumab-effective-against-nrg1-fusion-cancers/ TOPLINE: Zenocutuzumab demonstrates efficacy in patients with Neuregulin 1 (NRG1) fusion–positive cancer, achieving a 30% response rate across multiple tumor types. The bispecific antibody shows particularly promising results in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer patients, with responses lasting a median of 11.1 months. METHODOLOGY: The US Food and […]
Lung Cancer Screening Is the Push Smokers Need to Quit
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/lung-cancer-screening-is-the-push-smokers-need-to-quit/ Quitting smoking is challenging, particularly when resources are limited. A recent study in the United States confirmed that an intensive program combining behavioral therapy and medication, linked to a lung cancer screening program, offers the highest success rate. However, its long-term success was similar to that of telephone counselling and drug […]
New Recommendations for Cardiac Devices
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/new-recommendations-for-cardiac-devices/ The 2025 Appropriate Use Criteria for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and pacing have been released. This year’s guideline is broader than the 2013 version and incorporates new technologies and personalized care approaches, said Milind Y. Desai, MD, MBA, cochair of the writing group. “It also emphasizes a […]
Docs Turn to Archives as Federal Health Information Vanishes
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/docs-turn-to-archives-as-federal-health-information-vanishes/ As the Trump administration’s mandated scrubbing of information from federal health websites continues, physicians are finding once steadfast medical guidance to be unreliable or unavailable — even as some information comes back online. Instead, they’re turning to archived sites and alternative sources hastily assembled by scientists, clinicians, and health advocates. The […]
Bleeding Prognoses After Coronary Stenting Unreliable
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/bleeding-prognoses-after-coronary-stenting-unreliable/ Two scores widely used to determine whether patients are at high risk for bleeding after coronary stenting disagreed in 22% of patients, and one score underestimated the risk, warned investigators comparing the approaches. Bleeding risk is important to know when deciding how long to prescribe dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary […]
Updated Guidance on Anesthesia with Antithrombotic Therapy
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/updated-guidance-on-anesthesia-with-antithrombotic-therapy/ The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) has updated its evidence-based guidelines on regional anesthesia in patients on antithrombotic or thrombolytic therapy. The two major changes to the fifth edition are updates to terminology and advice on when to order drug-specific coagulation assays, lead author Sandra Kopp, MD, […]
Considerations for Prescribing GLP-1s Get More Complicated
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/considerations-for-prescribing-glp-1s-get-more-complicated/ We know now that glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs for obesity bring with them a whole host of other potential benefits, as well as a handful of side effects. But new research has brought a sharper focus on both the pros and the cons of these medications, and with that comes […]
HPV Vaccine ‘Very Promising’ for Nixing Precancerous Lesions
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hpv-vaccine-very-promising-for-nixing-precancerous-lesions/ An experimental therapeutic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine showed promise in inducing regression of precancerous cervical lesions as well as viral clearance in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia type 3 (CIN3), according to a small phase II, nonrandomized study. “If confirmed in a larger trial, our results could mean that at least […]
Most Spironolactone TikTok Videos Lack Reliability, Quality
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/most-spironolactone-tiktok-videos-lack-reliability-quality/ TOPLINE: A review of the top 50 TikTok videos about spironolactone for treating acne revealed that most were patient testimonials, with overall poor reliability and quality scores. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed the top 50 TikTok videos tagged with ‘#spironolactone’ on December 11, 2023, at which time videos linked to this hashtag overall […]
Optical Tool Matches MRI in Detecting Joint Inflammation
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/optical-tool-matches-mri-in-detecting-joint-inflammation/ TOPLINE: Optical spectral transmission (OST) demonstrates a strong correlation with MRI in detecting joint inflammation in patients with inflammatory arthritis, with the best diagnostic performance observed in the wrist joints. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the diagnostic performance of OST in assessing joint inflammation relative to MRI in patients with inflammatory arthritis. They […]
Could Gene Therapy for RA Soon Be Ready to ‘Take Off’?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/could-gene-therapy-for-ra-soon-be-ready-to-take-off/ The search for gene therapies to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has moved in fits and starts over the past two decades, with trials starting and stopping, and their focus shifting to osteoarthritis (OA). One gene therapy trial in OA is under way and another in RA is close to reaching human […]
Advances in Systemic Treatments for Melanoma Highlighted
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/advances-in-systemic-treatments-for-melanoma-highlighted/ CORONADO, Calif. — Advances in adjuvant and neoadjuvant systemic therapies are continuing to improve recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival rates in patients with advanced melanoma. Kathryn Bollin, MD At the annual Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Symposium meeting, Kathryn Bollin, MD, program director in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Scripps […]
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Seniors Shows Disparities
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/opioid-use-disorder-treatment-in-seniors-shows-disparities/ TOPLINE: The use of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in older adults has increased over the years, yet disparities persist across patient subgroups, with men, Black and Hispanic individuals, rural area residents, and those with comorbidities such as chronic pain and arthritis being less likely to receive treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers […]
Confirmed: Antidepressants Effective for GAD
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/confirmed-antidepressants-effective-for-gad/ A new Cochrane review confirmed that antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), are superior to placebo in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and have comparable study dropout rates. However, the long-term impact of antidepressants on GAD remains unclear. “We have high confidence that antidepressants […]
Eye Complications Found With Use of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/eye-complications-found-with-use-of-semaglutide-tirzepatide/ TOPLINE: At least nine patients using the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists semaglutide and tirzepatide developed ophthalmic complications, of whom seven had nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), according to a case series. Researchers hypothesize that rapid correction of hyperglycemia induced by these drugs may be associated with the eye […]
‘FAST’ Acronym Beats ‘BE-FAST’ for Prompt Stroke Response
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fast-acronym-beats-be-fast-for-prompt-stroke-response/ The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST. A new study showed that adding Balance and Eye changes (BE) to FAST — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911 — does not significantly […]
Despite Early Promise GLP-1 Disappoints in Parkinson’s
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/despite-early-promise-glp-1-disappoints-in-parkinsons/ Treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist exenatide had no disease-modifying effects on movement, symptom severity or brain imaging in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) enrolled in a phase 3 trial. “The results of this trial have been eagerly anticipated, and the negative results will be a major disappointment […]
Physical Activity Lowers Fall Risk; Falls Limit Activity
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/physical-activity-lowers-fall-risk-falls-limit-activity/ TOPLINE: Middle-aged women who report higher levels of physical activity have a lower risk for falls in subsequent years. Additionally, those who experience injurious falls are less likely to engage in physical activity afterward. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a longitudinal assessment of data for 11,759 women (age, 53-58 years in 2004) born […]
Mesh victims still waiting for government compensation a year on
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/mesh-victims-still-waiting-for-government-compensation-a-year-on/ Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News BBC More than 100,000 women are believed to have had mesh implants fitted between 2007 and 2015 Women harmed by pelvic mesh implants are still waiting for government compensation a year after a major report called for urgent action. Patient safety commissioner Dr Henrietta […]
CDC Journal Resumes Publication, but Without H5N1 Studies
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-journal-resumes-publication-but-without-h5n1-studies/ (MedPage Today) — The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) resumed publishing after an unprecedented 2-week hiatus, but without the three H5N1 avian influenza papers that were slated to publish on Jan. 23. A CDC spokesperson told… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/birdflu/114116 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 21:30:11 Copyright for […]
The Super Bowl Sent Me to the ED
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/the-super-bowl-sent-me-to-the-ed/ (MedPage Today) — Working a shift in the emergency department (ED) or attending a Super Bowl party — or the actual Super Bowl — this Sunday? Be prepared for health crises. Read on for doctors’ most memorable stories of treating football… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/popmedicine/114117 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 […]
A Reality Check for Minimally Invasive Evacuation Surgery on Sudden Brain Bleeds
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/a-reality-check-for-minimally-invasive-evacuation-surgery-on-sudden-brain-bleeds/ (MedPage Today) — LOS ANGELES — A strategy of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) failed to meet expectations in the MIND trial. Patients who underwent MIS with the Artemis NeuroEvacuation device… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/isc/114112 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 20:10:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Why Did a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Fail This Parkinson’s Trial?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/why-did-a-glp-1-receptor-agonist-fail-this-parkinsons-trial/ (MedPage Today) — Weekly injections of the GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) did not slow Parkinson’s disease progression or improve symptoms, the phase III Exenatide-PD3 trial showed. At 96 weeks, mean Movement Disorder Society… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/parkinsonsdisease/114113 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 20:35:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Docs Raise the Alarm on CDC Data Purge; HPV Vaccine PSA; Colleagues Can Be Friends
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/docs-raise-the-alarm-on-cdc-data-purge-hpv-vaccine-psa-colleagues-can-be-friends/ (MedPage Today) — The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Pediatric allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, explained the CDC’s recent data and information purge and shared ways… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/popmedicine/114114 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 20:45:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
RFK Jr.: Here’s a Way to Help ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-heres-a-way-to-help-make-america-healthy-again/ (MedPage Today) — Let’s get on the same page before we dive in. Supermarkets and supercenters prevail as the primary source of groceries for U.S. households. Supermarkets stock upwards of 30,000 different items, on average, including a nauseating… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114110 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 19:15:21 Copyright for […]
Hospitals Fret Executive Orders Targeting Trans Youth
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hospitals-fret-executive-orders-targeting-trans-youth/ (MedPage Today) — Last Friday, St. John’s Community Health, a large southern California network of federally qualified health centers serving 430,000 individuals a year, tried to withdraw funds from a $1.67 million CDC grant specifically earmarked… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/114109 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 18:45:47 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Hospital CEO Sues for Discrimination; Docs Question Evidence Against ‘Killer Nurse’
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/hospital-ceo-sues-for-discrimination-docs-question-evidence-against-killer-nurse/ (MedPage Today) — Former MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed, MD, sued the Cleveland-area hospital system, accusing it of discrimination, harassment, and a toxic work environment. (WKYC) An international panel of neonatal and pediatric specialists have… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114106 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 17:39:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
FDA Warns of Possible Missed Phone Alerts From Diabetes Device Apps
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-warns-of-possible-missed-phone-alerts-from-diabetes-device-apps/ (MedPage Today) — Some patients with diabetes may be missing critical safety alerts on their phones, the FDA warned on Wednesday. The agency said it has received reports of users of smartphone-compatible diabetes devices — such as insulin… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/diabetes/114107 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 17:42:15 Copyright for […]
Make the Diagnosis: This Rash — Serious? Likely to Recur?
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/make-the-diagnosis-this-rash-serious-likely-to-recur/ (MedPage Today) — Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/diagnosis/114105 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 16:15:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2025-02-06 16:15:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Man Dies of Fatal Asthma Attack After Meds Jumped to Over $500, Lawsuit Alleges
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/man-dies-of-fatal-asthma-attack-after-meds-jumped-to-over-500-lawsuit-alleges/ (MedPage Today) — A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), alleging that their son died because he couldn’t afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication. Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pharmacy/pharmacy/114101 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 15:23:00 Copyright for […]
Second Type of Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Dairy Cows
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/second-type-of-bird-flu-detected-in-u-s-dairy-cows/ (MedPage Today) — Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday…. Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/birdflu/114102 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 […]
Musk Targets CDC, Medicare; Oxygen Machine Recall; Mitch McConnell Falls Again
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/musk-targets-cdc-medicare-oxygen-machine-recall-mitch-mcconnell-falls-again/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team targeted several federal health agencies, sending representatives to the CDC’s Atlanta headquarters and… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/114100 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 14:27:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
AI-Enabled Hand Sensor May Reduce Nocturnal Scratching Due to Mild Eczema
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-enabled-hand-sensor-may-reduce-nocturnal-scratching-due-to-mild-eczema/ (MedPage Today) — An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled hand sensor delivering closed-loop haptic feedback appeared to be an effective nonpharmacologic intervention to decrease nocturnal scratching in patients with mild atopic dermatitis, a… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/atopy/114099 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-06 13:58:47 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
Do AI Models Get Brain Fog? It’s Complicated
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/do-ai-models-get-brain-fog-its-complicated/ An Israeli study suggesting leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots suffer from mild cognitive decline has caused a kerfuffle in the field, as critics dismissed the conclusion as unreasonable because bots aren’t built to reason like the human brain is. Since his first term as President, Donald Trump has repeatedly bragged about […]
Surrogate Endpoints Show Mixed Value in Breast Cancer Trials
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/surrogate-endpoints-show-mixed-value-in-breast-cancer-trials/ TOPLINE: Pathologic complete response shows poor surrogacy for overall survival (OS) in neoadjuvant breast cancer (BC) trials, while invasive disease-free survival demonstrates moderate to strong association across multiple subgroups. Follow-up duration significantly impacts surrogacy value, with reliable forecasting achieved after 36-42 months. METHODOLOGY: Pathologic complete response and invasive disease-free survival are […]
Fecal Hemoglobin Levels From Negative FITs Signal CRC Risk
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/fecal-hemoglobin-levels-from-negative-fits-signal-crc-risk/ The risk of detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) increases by up to 13-fold in the presence of prior fecal hemoglobin (f-Hb) concentrations in fecal immunochemical tests (FIT), especially negative ones, according to a large international dose-response meta-analysis. Although the association with neoplasia decreased as f-Hb levels rose, the findings support the development […]
Vitamin D Status Affects Fetal Growth Patterns
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/vitamin-d-status-affects-fetal-growth-patterns/ TOPLINE: First trimester maternal 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations below 40 nmol/L are associated with 4.35 times higher risk for preterm birth. Higher first trimester 25(OH)D levels show positive correlation with fetal linear growth patterns. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a secondary analysis of data from a multisite prospective cohort study involving 351 nulliparous […]
Headache Strongly Linked to Attempted, Completed Suicide
Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/headache-strongly-linked-to-attempted-completed-suicide/ Headache, including migraine, tension-type, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC), and posttraumatic stress headache are significantly associated with both attempted and completed suicide, results of a large study suggested. The risk for attempted and completed suicide was more than threefold higher for individuals with posttraumatic headache and about twofold higher for those with […]