How a Shelter’s Triple Outbreak Was Quelled During Los Angeles Fires
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-a-shelters-triple-outbreak-was-quelled-during-los-angeles-fires/ Infection control became a challenge among the children sheltering during the Los Angeles County fires this past January, said a public health expert on site at the shelter inside Pasadena’s convention center. “Oh, man, it really affected me,” Matthew Feaster, PhD, division manager of Disease Control and Epidemiology at Pasadena Department […]
CAPOX Toxicity Common in CRC Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/capox-toxicity-common-in-crc-patients/ TOPLINE: Less than half of patients with localized colorectal cancer completed their planned capecitabine and oxaliplatin (CAPOX) chemotherapy cycles, with female patients showing particularly poor tolerability. Grade ≥ 3 adverse events affected nearly a third of patients. METHODOLOGY: Previous studies indicate that capecitabine exhibits less favorable tolerability among patients with colorectal […]
Blood Cancer Survival Worse in Young Adults vs Children
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-cancer-survival-worse-in-young-adults-vs-children/ TOPLINE: European adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 15-39 years had lower 5-year relative survival (RS) rates than children for most types of leukaemia and lymphoma, despite overall survival improvements from 2000 to 2013. METHODOLOGY: This study analysed approximately 34,000 AYAs and 10,000 children with haematologic tumours diagnosed between 2006 and […]
E-Consults Streamline Evaluations of Penicillin Allergy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/e-consults-streamline-evaluations-of-penicillin-allergy/ SAN DIEGO — Bypassing referrals to allergists and using electronic consults to reassess if patients are allergic to penicillin may be faster and more convenient than usual care, according to research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) 2025 Annual Meeting. Among 534 adult patients who received […]
Study Reveals Sexual Transmission of Bacterial Vaginosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reveals-sexual-transmission-of-bacterial-vaginosis/ Key questions remain after the publication of a landmark study in The New England Journal of Medicine that found bacterial vaginosis (BV), which affects nearly a third of women worldwide, can be transmitted sexually. The study findings could shift the treatment focus to both men and women instead of women only. […]
Berberine Ursodeoxycholate Reduces A1c in Type 2 Diabetes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/berberine-ursodeoxycholate-reduces-a1c-in-type-2-diabetes/ TOPLINE: Berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) showed potential as a treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), with significant reductions in A1c and fasting plasma glucose levels. The treatment was well tolerated, with mild to moderate adverse effects observed. METHODOLOGY: Antidiabetic medications targeting metabolic risk factors along with inducing glycemic control […]
Abdominal Muscle Separation Common Pregnancy Problem, Not Always Discussed
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/abdominal-muscle-separation-common-pregnancy-problem-not-always-discussed/ It’s normal for pregnant women to experience separation of the parallel muscle band of the anterior mid-abdominal wall known as diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) — about two thirds of mothers-to-be do. But the condition sometimes persists into the postpartum period or long afterward and needs medical attention. On the surface, DRA […]
Do Intra-articular Steroid Shots Cut Pain Killer Use in OA?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/do-intra-articular-steroid-shots-cut-pain-killer-use-in-oa/ TOPLINE: A single intra-articular corticosteroid injection for knee or hand osteoarthritis was associated with a reduced use of most pain medications over 5 years, with a secondary analysis showing a reduced incidence of combined opioid and non-opioid analgesic use after a single injection in knee, hip, hand, and shoulder osteoarthritis. METHODOLOGY: […]
Stock Inhalers Save ER Trips, Keep Students in School
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/stock-inhalers-save-er-trips-keep-students-in-school/ SAN DIEGO — Asthma afflicts 8.1% of school-age children in the United States and is a leading cause of missed school and work. Having stock inhalers available at schools prevents asthma-related emergency room visits, which can reduce healthcare costs and keep kids in classrooms, according to research presented here at the […]
Global OA Burden Shows Dramatic Rise in Postmenopausal Women
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/global-oa-burden-shows-dramatic-rise-in-postmenopausal-women/ TOPLINE: The global burden of osteoarthritis (OA) among postmenopausal women increased substantially from 1990 to 2021, with over 14 million incident cases of OA and nearly 10 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2021. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study to examine the burden of […]
Raised Head in Bed May Worsen Glaucoma
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/raised-head-in-bed-may-worsen-glaucoma/ Conventional thinking among ophthalmologists has been to tell their patients with glaucoma to sleep with their head elevated, but doing so may contribute to the progression of the eye disorder and, in some patients could be harmful, new data showed. Previous studies of the sleep patterns of patients with glaucoma focused […]
Speeding Up Subtyping May Catch More Bird Flu
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/speeding-up-subtyping-may-catch-more-bird-flu/ The typical timeline for subtyping influenza A specimens has sped up to help identify emerging avian flu cases in the United States, and an expert shares strategies for meeting the increased demand for testing. In response to this season’s high flu activity and the ongoing avian flu outbreaks, the Centers for […]
Tezepelumab Eases Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tezepelumab-eases-chronic-rhinosinusitis-with-nasal-polyps/ TOPLINE: Tezepelumab reduced the size of nasal polyps and the severity of nasal congestion in patients with severe, uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, in a placebo-controlled study. METHODOLOGY: Tezepelumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks thymic stromal lymphopoietin, is approved as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma. To examine the […]
FDA OKs Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions in Kids
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-nasal-spray-for-severe-allergic-reactions-in-kids/ The FDA has approved a new nose spray that can quickly treat severe allergic reactions in kids ages 4 and up. This is the first emergency treatment that doesn’t use a needle. The spray, called Neffy, delivers medicine in one quick puff into the nose, making it easy to use. Allergic […]
Discharge After In-Hospital Acute Kidney Injury Guidance
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/discharge-after-in-hospital-acute-kidney-injury-guidance/ New guidance from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) addresses needed improvements in providing appropriate care to patients discharged after experiencing acute kidney injury requiring in-hospital hemodialysis (AKI-D). Upon discharge, “patients with AKI-D often end up receiving the same care as patients with end stage kidney disease [ESKD], who need long-term […]
ECIM 2025 — Young Internists Take Center Stage
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ecim-2025-young-internists-take-center-stage/ FLORENCE, Italy — The 23rd European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM) 2025 is currently underway in Florence, Italy, from March 5 to 8, bringing together more than 2100 participants from 82 countries and 166 speakers to discuss a broad range of topics across the field of medicine. Organized by the European […]
CPAP for Sleep Apnea May Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cpap-for-sleep-apnea-may-lower-risk-for-parkinsons-disease/ Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may raise the risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may mediate that effect, a large observational study showed. “While our study found an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, the good news is people can do something about it, by […]
A New Option for Intractable Pediatric Migraine?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-new-option-for-intractable-pediatric-migraine/ The anti-seizure medication zonisamide significantly reduced the number of headache days per month in children with migraine, preliminary results of a retrospective study suggested. The data showed zonisamide was effective in both patients with intractable and those with nonintractable migraine, with the strongest effect occurring after at least 2 months of […]
Simple Algorithm Reduces Racial Disparities in MS
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/simple-algorithm-reduces-racial-disparities-in-ms/ A simple algorithm to aid in the selection of appropriate disease modifying therapies (DMTs) reduces racial disparities in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), early new research showed. This risk-stratified algorithm led to an increase in the use of highly efficacious treatments (HETs), and a decrease in relapse rates, among Hispanic, […]
FDA OKs First Gene Therapy Implant for a Rare Eye Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-first-gene-therapy-implant-for-a-rare-eye-disease/ March 7, 2025 — The FDA has approved a new gene therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that causes vision loss. The approval marks the first and only implantable therapy that uses cell technology to deliver a protein that helps slow the disease’s progression. MacTel is a […]
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK in two years
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/lab-grown-food-could-be-sold-in-uk-in-two-years/ BBC This lab-grown Wagyu steak is ready to eat, but can’t be sold in the UK because it has not yet been approved Meat, dairy and sugar grown in a lab could be on sale in the UK for human consumption for the first time within two years from now, sooner […]
Delusional Dermatoses Tamed by ‘Therapeutic Alliance’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/delusional-dermatoses-tamed-by-therapeutic-alliance/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Whether primary or secondary, delusional infestations (DI), a condition known by many names, can be effectively treated with a step-by-step process based on forming a therapeutic alliance, according to Jenny Murase, MD, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California San Francisco. Murase, the senior […]
Rapid, Substantial Psoriasis Improvement With Oral IL-23 Inhibitor
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rapid-substantial-psoriasis-improvement-with-oral-il-23-inhibitor/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Two-thirds of patients with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis had complete or nearly complete clearance at 4 months with an oral peptide targeting interleukin (IL)-23, a randomized study showed. The primary analysis… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aad/114558 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-09 21:21:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Delgocitinib Cream Produces Robust Response to Eczema
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/delgocitinib-cream-produces-robust-response-to-eczema/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Up to half of all people with severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) who apply delgocitinib cream (Anzupgo) to their hands twice a day have had a profound response to treatment, and about a third of patients who stop treatment can maintain clear or almost clear hands for up […]
Top U.S. Health Agency Makes $25,000 Buyout Offer to Most of its Employees
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/top-u-s-health-agency-makes-25000-buyout-offer-to-most-of-its-employees/ (MedPage Today) — Most of the 80,000 federal workers responsible for researching diseases, inspecting food, and administering Medicare and Medicaid under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were emailed an offer to… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicare/114557 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-09 19:44:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
Exercise Lowers Death Risk by 60% in Cancer Survivors
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-lowers-death-risk-by-60-in-cancer-survivors/ Share on PinterestModerate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among female cancer survivors, a new study found SolStock/Getty Images Among older female cancer survivors, moderate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Cancer survivors are statistically more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. […]
Potentially Harmful Cosmetics Peddled to Young Girls
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/potentially-harmful-cosmetics-peddled-to-young-girls/ ORLANDO, Fla. — Cosmetics retailers have significantly stepped up their marketing of skin care products to tweens, teens, and even preadolescents — a trend that a pediatric dermatologist warns may not only cause harm to their skin but also could contribute to self-image and mental health issues for these young consumers. […]
RFK Jr.’s 180 on Measles: Too Little, Too Late
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-s-180-on-measles-too-little-too-late/ (MedPage Today) — “Olivia, my eldest daughter, caught measles when she was 7 years old. As the illness took its usual course I can remember reading to her often in bed and not feeling particularly alarmed about it. Then one morning, when she was… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114551 Author : Publish […]
Therapeutic Advances Help Curb Hyperhidrosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/therapeutic-advances-help-curb-hyperhidrosis/ ORLANDO, Fla. — A novel topical therapy for axial hyperhidrosis approved by the FDA in June 2024 is among the increasing number of therapeutic options and new protocols for existing options to improve rates of therapeutic success. The new topical agent — the anticholinergic sofpironium bromide gel — along with the […]
Poor Air Quality Linked to AD Risk in Offspring
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/poor-air-quality-linked-to-ad-risk-in-offspring/ Edited By Deepa Varma TOPLINE: Children are at increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD) after exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during late pregnancy and early infancy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a birth cohort study of 564,869 term births between 2004 and 2013 with follow-up until age 5 years. PM2.5 exposure was […]
Recent Therapeutic Advances Help Curb Hyperhidrosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/recent-therapeutic-advances-help-curb-hyperhidrosis/ Treatment options for hyperhidrosis have evolved to include well-tolerated therapies with high rates of response. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/recent-therapeutic-advances-help-curb-hyperhidrosis-2025a10005q8?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-03-09 02:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Recent Therapeutic Advances Help Curb Hyperhidrosis first appeared on News Health. […]
London man says his life was ‘slowly deteriorating’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/london-man-says-his-life-was-slowly-deteriorating/ BBC Chris, not his real name, started missing work because of his involvement in chemsex A man drawn into the world of having sex while high on illegal drugs has described how he became a “zombie” whose life was slowly deteriorating. Chris – whose name has been changed – told the […]
Weight loss drugs expose women to society’s harsh judgements on their bodies
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/weight-loss-drugs-expose-women-to-societys-harsh-judgements-on-their-bodies/ Jess Phillips and Branneisha Cooper Women like Jess and Branneisha say strangers are more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation since they lost weight When Branneisha Cooper was overweight, she felt both invisible and like she stood out. Her friends would get attention when they were out […]
What Was the News About Butter, Plant Oils, and Mortality?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-was-the-news-about-butter-plant-oils-and-mortality/ (MedPage Today) — You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/news-quiz/114549 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-08 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post What Was the News About Butter, Plant Oils, and Mortality? first appeared on […]
Cardiac Rehab on an App; Global Burden of Oral Conditions
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cardiac-rehab-on-an-app-global-burden-of-oral-conditions/ (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/114543 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-08 19:01:00 Copyright for […]
We’re Getting the Medicaid Message Wrong — And It’s Costing Us
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/were-getting-the-medicaid-message-wrong-and-its-costing-us/ (MedPage Today) — As doctors and healthcare advocates, we have spent years perfecting the art of delivering complex medical information in ways patients can understand and act on. We adjust explanations based on our patients’ health histories… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/prescriptionsforabrokensystem/114542 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-08 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
RFK Jr. and Influencers Bash Seed Oils, Baffling Nutrition Scientists
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-and-influencers-bash-seed-oils-baffling-nutrition-scientists/ (MedPage Today) — Until recently, most Americans had never heard the term “seed oils,” even though they’ve likely cooked with and consumed them for decades. It’s the catchy description coined by internet influencers, wellness gurus, and some… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/114544 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-08 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
‘Not a Substitute Nor an Equivalent for MMR Vaccination’: What We Heard This Week
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/not-a-substitute-nor-an-equivalent-for-mmr-vaccination-what-we-heard-this-week/ (MedPage Today) — “Vitamin A is absolutely not a substitute nor an equivalent for MMR [measles, mumps, and rubella] vaccination.” — Ericka Hayes, MD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discussing measles prevention. “There are very substantial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/what-we-heard/114547 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 20:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Topical Therapies for Psoriasis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/topical-therapies-for-psoriasis/ (MedPage Today) — Despite recent significant advances in systemic therapies for psoriasis, topical treatment retains a prominent role for many patients. The American Academy of Dermatology/National Psoriasis Foundation (AAD/NPF) guidelines state… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/aad-psoriasis/114548 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 20:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
Initiating Systemic Therapy for Psoriasis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/initiating-systemic-therapy-for-psoriasis/ (MedPage Today) — Until about 20 years ago, systemic treatment options for moderate/severe psoriasis were limited and nonspecific. To get an idea of how much the field has changed, clinical guidelines on psoriasis management from the American… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/spotlight/aad-psoriasis/114550 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 20:40:00 Copyright for syndicated […]
After Years of Decline, Breast Cancer Mortality Rates No Longer Falling for Some
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/after-years-of-decline-breast-cancer-mortality-rates-no-longer-falling-for-some/ (MedPage Today) — After a long period of annual declines, breast cancer mortality rates for women younger than 40 and older than 74 have stopped falling, according to a retrospective analysis. For women ages 20 to 39, breast cancer mortality… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/breastcancer/114552 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 21:53:00 […]
FDA Approves Ocular Implant for Vision-Threatening MacTel
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-ocular-implant-for-vision-threatening-mactel/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA approved revakinagene taroretcel (Encelto) as the first treatment for adults with idiopathic macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2, Neurotech Pharmaceuticals announced on Thursday. A rare, progressive neurodegenerative… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/ophthalmology/generalophthalmology/114553 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 22:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
DOGE Fired These CDC, NIH Workers. Now They’re Speaking Out.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/doge-fired-these-cdc-nih-workers-now-theyre-speaking-out/ (MedPage Today) — In a chaotic purge by the Trump administration, thousands of employees at federal agencies were let go in February over Presidents’ Day weekend. The layoffs primarily targeted probationary employees, workers generally within… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/workforce/114554 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 22:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Long-Term Use of NSAIDs Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/long-term-use-of-nsaids-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk/ (MedPage Today) — Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was tied to a decreased risk of dementia, data from the prospective Rotterdam Study showed. Over an average follow-up of 14.5 years, use of NSAIDs for 24 months… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/dementia/114555 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-07 22:35:00 Copyright for […]
Researchers, Doctors, Patients Rally to ‘Stand Up for Science’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/researchers-doctors-patients-rally-to-stand-up-for-science/ (MedPage Today) — “Science saved my life and that is a fact.” That was the message from University of Pennsylvania sophomore Emily Whitehead at the “Stand Up for Science” rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Friday, where hundreds… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/114556 Author : Publish date : […]
Can an LED face mask really transform your skin?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-an-led-face-mask-really-transform-your-skin/ Annabel Rackham Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images LED face mask manufacturers claim their products can treat acne scars and fine lines LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis and sun damage in a medical setting. But the […]
Thousands join Stand Up for Science rallies across the US
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/thousands-join-stand-up-for-science-rallies-across-the-us/ Stand Up for Science rally in Washington Square Park in New York City on 7 March James Dinneen Thousands of people in cities across the US protested the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific funding on 7 March. In New York City, more than a thousand people gathered in Washington Square Park, […]
Twice-Yearly Biologic Effective Against Nasal Polyps
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/twice-yearly-biologic-effective-against-nasal-polyps/ (MedPage Today) — SAN DIEGO — Novel ultra-long-acting biologic depemokimab reduced nasal polyps in chronic rhinosinusitis, two parallel phase III trials showed. Twice-yearly injections cut total nasal polyps score by a mean of 0.7 more than… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaaai/114450 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 22:31:57 Copyright for syndicated content […]
‘No One Wants to Lose Their Job’: What We Heard This Week
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-one-wants-to-lose-their-job-what-we-heard-this-week/ (MedPage Today) — “No one wants to lose their job. In the absence of any guidance, opinions fly about what we should do.” — An anonymous federal health worker discussing the employees’ reaction to a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/what-we-heard/114437 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 22:00:00 […]
Parkinson’s Disease Risk Tied to Sleep Apnea
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/parkinsons-disease-risk-tied-to-sleep-apnea/ (MedPage Today) — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was linked with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, but continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment reduced that risk, Veterans Administration (VA) data showed. At 5 years after OSA… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aan/114446 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 21:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Curtailing Youth Gender-Affirming Care
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/judge-blocks-trumps-order-curtailing-youth-gender-affirming-care/ (MedPage Today) — President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked on a long-term basis under a federal judge’s ruling in Seattle late Friday… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/transgendermedicine/114449 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 16:14:19 Copyright for syndicated content […]
To the Pandemic Czar: Are We Prepared to Talk About Bird Flu?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/to-the-pandemic-czar-are-we-prepared-to-talk-about-bird-flu/ (MedPage Today) — Dear Gerald Parker, DVM, PhD (Pandemic Czar), The threat of a widespread human outbreak of bird flu is on the horizon. And, with it, the potential for a pandemic. The next pandemic — whether from the H5N1 strain circulating… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114445 Author : Publish date : […]
Renowned Geneticist Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Retires from NIH
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/renowned-geneticist-francis-collins-md-phd-retires-from-nih/ (MedPage Today) — Francis Collins, MD, PhD, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the NIH announced that he has retired, leaving an agency being upended by budget cuts and layoffs. Collins — a guitar-playing researcher and… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/114447 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 15:09:29 Copyright for […]
Tezspire Treats Chronic Sinus Symptoms With Nasal Polyps
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/tezspire-treats-chronic-sinus-symptoms-with-nasal-polyps/ (MedPage Today) — SAN DIEGO — Tezepelumab (Tezspire) reduced nasal polyps and symptoms in severe chronic rhinosinusitis while also decreasing need for further treatments, the WAYPOINT trial showed. The monoclonal antibody against thymic stromal… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaaai/114448 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-02 15:53:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
What Diet Was Tied to Lower Cancer Risk?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-diet-was-tied-to-lower-cancer-risk/ (MedPage Today) — You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/news-quiz/114430 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-01 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2025-03-01 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard’s sudden exit shows how power is shifting in healthcare
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-england-boss-amanda-pritchards-sudden-exit-shows-how-power-is-shifting-in-healthcare/ PA Media Amanda Pritchard, head of NHS England, would have regular Monday meetings with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to review performance and address challenges. But last Monday was different. After discussing the state of the health service, she announced she was stepping down – with just one month’s notice. It came […]
Telehealth and Low-Value Medical Tests; Vit D for Respiratory Infections
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/telehealth-and-low-value-medical-tests-vit-d-for-respiratory-infections/ (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/114438 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-01 19:00:00 Copyright for […]
A Brief History of Nurse Anesthesiologists
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-brief-history-of-nurse-anesthesiologists/ (MedPage Today) — When we think of medical breakthroughs, discoveries like penicillin or the polio vaccine often come to mind. Anesthesia is another transformative advancement, turning once-impossible surgeries into routine procedures. At the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114436 Author : Publish date : 2025-03-01 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kate Walsh On Early Cancer Screening, Prevention
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/greys-anatomy-star-kate-walsh-on-early-cancer-screening-prevention/ Share on PinterestKate Walsh, known for her role on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is Walsh is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection for cancer. Photography Courtesy of GRAIL Kate Walsh, formerly of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” shares how cancer impacted her life. Both of Walsh’s parents died from cancer, and […]
Off-the-Shelf Drugs May Treat This New Autoimmune Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/off-the-shelf-drugs-may-treat-this-new-autoimmune-disease/ (MedPage Today) — Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors look to be a good treatment option for the newly recognized, rare autoimmune disease known as SOCS1 insufficiency, researchers found. Which was not exactly a surprise. SOCS1 stands for “suppressor… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/generalrheumatology/114440 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 21:11:07 Copyright for syndicated […]
FDA OKs Dust Mite Allergy Drug for Young Kids
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-oks-dust-mite-allergy-drug-for-young-kids/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA expanded the approval of a sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT; Odactra) for treating house dust mite allergies in young children, drugmaker ALK announced. Taken as a once-daily tablet, the SLIT product is now indicated for… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmunology/allergy/114441 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 21:25:29 Copyright for […]
To Improve Mental Health, Let’s Address the ‘Causes of the Causes,’ Expert Says
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/to-improve-mental-health-lets-address-the-causes-of-the-causes-expert-says/ (MedPage Today) — WASHINGTON — To improve mental health, risk factors related to “social determinants” like food insecurity or inadequate housing need to be addressed, according to some health experts. But even doing that doesn’t go far enough… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/equity-in-medicine/114444 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 22:09:14 Copyright for […]
ABMS Shuts Down Independent Cardiology Board Application to Much Dismay
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/abms-shuts-down-independent-cardiology-board-application-to-much-dismay/ (MedPage Today) — The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) said no to an independent board for cardiology, according to an announcement by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) on Friday. The proposal for an American Board of Cardiovascular… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/prevention/114442 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 21:35:53 Copyright […]
RFK Jr. Misstated Key Facts About Deadly Measles Outbreak
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-misstated-key-facts-about-deadly-measles-outbreak/ (MedPage Today) — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this week dismissed the measles outbreak in West Texas that killed an unvaccinated child as “not unusual” and appeared to misstate a number of key facts. Kennedy, a vaccine critic… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/vaccines/114443 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 21:37:35 […]
Regular Physical Activity May Prolong Life in Colon Cancer Survivors
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/regular-physical-activity-may-prolong-life-in-colon-cancer-survivors/ (MedPage Today) — Engaging in regular physical activity may help colon cancer survivors achieve survival rates similar to the general population, according to data from two postoperative treatment trials. Among patients with stage III colon cancer… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/coloncancer/114439 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 20:41:06 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Melatonin’s Anti-Cancer Potential; Prenatal PFAS and Cancer; Anti-Viral Gel for HPV
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/melatonins-anti-cancer-potential-prenatal-pfas-and-cancer-anti-viral-gel-for-hpv/ (MedPage Today) — Melatonin supplementation may help offset DNA damage associated with night-shift work. (Occupational & Environmental Medicine) The government’s next list of drugs targeted for price negotiation could include the blockbuster… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/114434 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 18:35:29 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
Make the Diagnosis: The Rash Is Only Part of a Complicated Presentation of … What?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/make-the-diagnosis-the-rash-is-only-part-of-a-complicated-presentation-of-what/ (MedPage Today) — Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/quizzes/diagnosis/114435 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 19:01:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : 2025-02-28 19:01:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Alcohol-Related Organ Complications Increasing in Teens, Young Adults
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/alcohol-related-organ-complications-increasing-in-teens-young-adults/ (MedPage Today) — Alcohol-associated pancreatitis and liver disease have been increasing among adolescents and young adults, according to a retrospective population-based cohort study from Canada. From 2003 to 2021, the incidence of pancreatitis… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/pancreaticdiseases/114431 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 16:40:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
BMA Accepts GP Contract Changes as ‘Starting Point’
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bma-accepts-gp-contract-changes-as-starting-point/ The British Medical Association (BMA) has conditionally accepted amendments to the 2025-2026 GP General Medical Services contract. Its GP Committee for England (GPCE) approved the changes in principle but insists on a written government commitment to renegotiate a new national contract within this Parliament. The proposed amendments, which include a funding […]
Boarding Is Making Our Emergency Departments Miserable
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/boarding-is-making-our-emergency-departments-miserable/ (MedPage Today) — Last night when I came to work most of the beds in our 31-bed emergency department (ED) were full. There were more than 20 patients either in the waiting room proper or in the chairs that serve as “rooms” behind the triage area… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/rural/114433 Author […]
Race-Neutral Asthma Assessment Better for Black Children
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/race-neutral-asthma-assessment-better-for-black-children/ (MedPage Today) — Lung function assessment factoring in race performed poorly in flagging asthma among Black children, a study showed. The 2012 Global Lung Initiative (GLI) race-specific equation failed to detect reduced lung function in 39… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pulmonology/asthma/114425 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content […]
CMS Rules for Treating Sepsis Not Linked to Mortality Benefit, Study Finds
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cms-rules-for-treating-sepsis-not-linked-to-mortality-benefit-study-finds/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Following an exhaustive literature search, researchers were unable to find compelling evidence that mandated sepsis treatment guidelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) were favorably… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114426 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 14:12:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Trump Firings Lose in Court; New COVID/Flu Vax Data; Clues on Deadly Unknown Illness
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/trump-firings-lose-in-court-new-covid-flu-vax-data-clues-on-deadly-unknown-illness/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to share your story, please email MPT_Editorial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/114427 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 14:27:56 Copyright for […]
UK Health Officials Warn of Second Norovirus Wave
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/uk-health-officials-warn-of-second-norovirus-wave/ Norovirus cases in England have continued to surge, with laboratory reports at their highest levels since current records began in 2014, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). An average of 1134 patients were hospitalised daily with norovirus last week. While slightly lower than the previous week’s 1160, this remains […]
Want to Be Prescribed a New Hospital Drama? These TV Doctors Are Ready to Treat You.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/want-to-be-prescribed-a-new-hospital-drama-these-tv-doctors-are-ready-to-treat-you/ (MedPage Today) — No matter your ailment, there are plenty of TV doctors waiting to treat you right now on a selection of channels and streamers. Whether it’s Noah Wyle putting on his stethoscope for the first time since “ER,” Morris Chestnut… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/popmedicine/114403 Author : Publish date : […]
Why You Can’t Unplug and How You Finally Can
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/why-you-cant-unplug-and-how-you-finally-can/ Each morning on many vacations, Emily K. Osman, MD, would stay in her hotel room until she’d made all her patient phone calls and reviewed their test results. This often meant missing nearly half a day with her family. Palm trees may have been swaying outside, but this reproductive endocrinologist might […]
New Therapy Cuts Aggression in Male Offenders
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-therapy-cuts-aggression-in-male-offenders/ Mentalisation-based therapy significantly reduces aggression in male offenders with antisocial personality disorder, showing promise as a forensic intervention, a trial shows. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-therapy-cuts-aggression-male-offenders-2025a10004sg?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : […]
H pylori Is Linked to Reduced Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/h-pylori-is-linked-to-reduced-eosinophilic-oesophagitis-risk/ TOPLINE: Helicobacter pylori infection was associated with decreased odds of eosinophilic oesophagitis, a meta-analysis showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted an updated meta-analysis of 19 studies involving over 1.7 million individuals to assess the association between H pylori infection and eosinophilic oesophagitis. Data were extracted from MEDLINE, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science […]
Subcutaneous Guselkumab Proves Efficacious for IBD
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/subcutaneous-guselkumab-proves-efficacious-for-ibd/ BERLIN — Induction therapy with subcutaneous guselkumab demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), according to results from the phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ASTRO study. Importantly, the study also showed that subcutaneous induction is consistent with intravenous (IV) induction of guselkumab in UC. “The […]
Preop Single-Dose Radiation Shows Promise in Breast Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/preop-single-dose-radiation-shows-promise-in-breast-cancer/ TOPLINE: A high dose of preoperative single-fraction stereotactic partial breast irradiation (S-PBI) may be associated with a major response, including pathological complete response in patients with early-stage breast cancer. METHODOLOGY: A phase 2 clinical trial enrolled 49 postmenopausal patients (age, > 50 years) with early-stage breast cancer who received preoperative S-PBI […]
Is Immunotherapy More Effective Earlier in Day?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/is-immunotherapy-more-effective-earlier-in-day/ Does the time of day of immunotherapy infusions affect patients’ survival outcomes? A recent meta-analysis that examined data from over a dozen studies concluded that immunotherapy provided earlier in the day substantially improves progression-free and overall survival across a range of cancers, including metastatic melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and esophageal cancer, […]
Anxiety, Depression Linked to IBD Flare
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/anxiety-depression-linked-to-ibd-flare/ BERLIN — Psychosocial factors, such as anxiety and depression, are associated with an increased risk for both self-reported “clinical” and symptomatic, or “hard,” flare in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggested a study of UK patients. The research was presented at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2025 Congress. “Despite clinical […]
‘Concerningly Low’ Use of CVD Meds for Secondary Prevention
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/concerningly-low-use-of-cvd-meds-for-secondary-prevention/ TOPLINE: Among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 17 countries, many receive no medication for secondary prevention, a study showed. Overall use of medications for secondary prevention decreased from 41.3% to 31.3% over a 12-year study, with trends varying by income level of the countries in the analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed […]
Mental Health Worse After Workplace vs Non-Workplace Injury
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mental-health-worse-after-workplace-vs-non-workplace-injury/ Patients with workplace injuries have worse mental health outcomes over time than patients with non-workplace injuries, according to recent research. In a cohort study that included more than 35,000 patients, rates of anxiety and any mental disorder were more strongly associated with injury in the workplace than injury outside the workplace. […]
Physician, Heal Thyself, Self-Care Is Necessary
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/physician-heal-thyself-self-care-is-necessary/ When the alarm blares at 5, you might be able to get in a quick workout. More likely, it’s a shower, a cup of coffee, and out the door for morning rounds. Your inbox buzzes, but the first patient is waiting. The day blurs into a relentless cycle of appointments, emergencies, […]
Rise in Early-Onset CRC Extends Beyond High-Income Countries
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rise-in-early-onset-crc-extends-beyond-high-income-countries/ TOPLINE: The increase in incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) is no longer confined to high-income nations. A recent study found that rates are also rising in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Of the 50 countries analyzed through 2017, 27 showed a rising incidence of the disease among people younger […]
High Use of Canada’s Overdose Response Hotline by Women
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/high-use-of-canadas-overdose-response-hotline-by-women/ Certain demographic groups, especially urban women, show higher usage of Canada’s National Overdose Response Service (NORS) than others, new research revealed. The results can be used to target public health messaging toward those who get the most benefit from the service and interventions to those who are at the highest risk […]
Racial Gaps Persist in Cancer Genomics and Treatment
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/racial-gaps-persist-in-cancer-genomics-and-treatment/ TOPLINE: Black patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) showed distinct genomic profiles, including higher rates of specific genetic variants, compared with White patients. Despite equal incidence of PIK3CA alterations, Black patients were significantly less likely to receive targeted PI3K inhibitor therapy, highlighting treatment disparities. METHODOLOGY: The recent incorporation of circulating tumor […]
Hydroxychloroquine Slows Progression of Cutaneous Lupus to SLE
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hydroxychloroquine-slows-progression-of-cutaneous-lupus-to-sle/ TOPLINE: Early initiation of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) reduces the risk for progression to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by 87% over time. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a longitudinal cohort study of 286 consecutive patients with isolated CLE at an autoimmune skin disease referral clinic in Israel between […]
GPs in England strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gps-in-england-strike-deal-to-help-end-8am-scramble-for-appointments/ Patients will be able to book more appointments online and request to see their usual doctor under a new contract agreed with England’s GPs, the government has said. The deal gives an extra £889m a year to general practices, as well as a reduction in red tape and targets that ministers […]
Guest Service Ambassadors Cut Patient Walkout Rates in EDs
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/guest-service-ambassadors-cut-patient-walkout-rates-in-eds/ TOPLINE: The inclusion of guest service ambassadors (GSAs) in an emergency department (ED) reduced the rate of patients leaving without being seen, with greater benefits observed among patients from Black, Indigenous, and other non-White racial groups. METHODOLOGY: This study investigated the impact of including GSAs, who serve in nonclinical staff roles, […]
Women Show Better BP Control With Lower Med Doses Than Men
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/women-show-better-bp-control-with-lower-med-doses-than-men/ TOPLINE: In a study of 14,384 patients with hypertension presenting to primary care centers, women and men received similar numbers of antihypertensive medications but different dosages and types, with women prescribed lower daily doses. Despite receiving lower doses, women achieved better blood pressure (BP) control than men. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated sex-related […]
Abuse or Accident? Aiding in Diagnosis of Infant Head Trauma
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/abuse-or-accident-aiding-in-diagnosis-of-infant-head-trauma/ Is your infant patient having seizures because they rolled off a bed? Or are the seizures a sign of neurologic head trauma after being hit or shaken by a parent? Pediatricians and other clinicians grapple with these questions, but new guidance may aid in determining the difference. A new technical report […]
Smoking Linked to Twofold Higher Risk for Ischemic Stroke
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/smoking-linked-to-twofold-higher-risk-for-ischemic-stroke/ TOPLINE: Smoking was associated with a doubling in risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), with the strongest association in men and those aged 45-49 years in a new study. METHODOLOGY: In a prospective case-control study, 546 patients with CIS (47% women) aged 18-49 years from 19 European stroke centers were assessed […]
Does Lifestyle Affect Prostate Cancer Outcomes?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/does-lifestyle-affect-prostate-cancer-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Healthier lifestyles were associated with improved overall survival but not prostate cancer–specific survival in a multiethnic cohort of patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. METHODOLOGY: Behavioral scores combining multiple risk factors have been developed to examine associations with prostate cancer outcomes, with studies in White populations suggesting benefits from healthy lifestyle […]
First Human H5N1 Death in the US — Just the Beginning?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/first-human-h5n1-death-in-the-us-just-the-beginning/ The recent detection of a new strain of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy herds has raised alarms among scientists. A US Department of Agriculture report noted that the D1.1 genotype has a mutation that may facilitate the virus spread in mammals, including humans. Concerns are growing amid disruptions in epidemiological […]
Concerning New Data on Female Physician Suicide
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/concerning-new-data-on-female-physician-suicide/ Suicide rates for female physicians in the United States between 2017-2021 were 47% higher than for women in the general population, results of a retrospective cohort study showed. Unlike their female counterparts, male physicians had a lower rate for suicide relative to the general male population, investigators found. Hirsh Makhija, MS […]
Friends Can Help When Teens Try to Quit Vaping
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/friends-can-help-when-teens-try-to-quit-vaping/ TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of high school students who attempted to quit electronic cigarettes reported successful cessation with support from friends. Punitive measures and temporary loss of access to vapes were associated with continued use. METHODOLOGY: Researchers surveyed 4855 students from eight high schools in Connecticut to examine reasons for quitting […]
Preservative-Free Glaucoma Drops Improve IOP and Eye Health
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/preservative-free-glaucoma-drops-improve-iop-and-eye-health/ Glaucoma is one of the three leading causes of blindness in Germany and worldwide. This neurodegenerative disease progressively damages the retinal nerve fibres, leading to irreversible vision loss. Although its pathogenesis is multifactorial, with age, genetics, and blood flow playing key roles, reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only modifiable risk […]
Rural Gaps Persist in Pediatric Trauma Care Access
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rural-gaps-persist-in-pediatric-trauma-care-access/ TOPLINE: Access to pediatric trauma centers varied geographically, with children in rural areas facing significant challenges in obtaining timely trauma care. METHODOLOGY: This descriptive cross-sectional study compiled information on trauma centers from national organizational lists, state government websites, and online searches to create a comprehensive database. The analysis included 148 pediatric […]