News for Health Professionals Archive - April 2024
April 1, 2024
- The Injury Prevention Program Reduces Parent-Reported Injuries in Children
- Smartphone-Based Measures Can Help ID Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
- Regional Decolonization Aids Multidrug-Resistant Organism-Related Outcomes
- No-Drain Policy Noninferior for Major Morbidity in Distal Pancreatectomy
- Cures Act Tied to Quicker Release, Access of Imaging Reports
- Crude Sickle Cell Birth Prevalence 28.54 per 10,000 in Non-Hispanic Blacks
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer Mortality
- CDC: Tuberculosis Case Counts, Rates Increasing Since 2020
- Use of Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Improves Outcomes
- Consumers Are Most Frequent Posters of Contraception Info on Social Media
- FDA Issues Safety Alert for Impella Left-Sided Blood Pump
- CKD Progression Risk Up With Increasing Albuminuria in Normal Range
- Model Predicts Need for Bone Marrow Sampling in Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
April 2, 2024
- Persistent Disparities Seen by Race/Ethnicity in Incidence of TB
- Bariatric Arterial Embolization Safe, Effective in Patients With Severe Obesity
- Delirium Increases Risk for Subsequent Death, Dementia in Older Adults
- Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Device Beneficial in Overactive Bladder
- MRI + Blood Test Results May Cut Unnecessary Biopsies for Prostate Cancer
- Biosimilar Biologics Do Not Always Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs
- Waist-to-Height Ratio Bests BMI for Predicting Fat Mass in Children
- Anxiety, Depression Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- ACC: Coronary Artery Calcium Progression May Accelerate After Menopause
- Premenstrual Disorder Linked to Perinatal Depression
- High Levels of Glucose, Triglycerides Linked to Psychiatric Disorders
- No Successful Malpractice Case Tied to Active Surveillance of Cancer
- ACC: Binge Drinking Further Increases CVD Risk With High Alcohol Consumption
- ED Use Up for Infants of Mothers With Depressive Symptoms
April 3, 2024
- Higher Vitamin D Levels Cut Bowel Resection Risk With IBD
- Second Primary Malignancy Risk Increased After Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
- Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy Beneficial for Achieving Intubation
- Higher Education May Protect Functioning With Alzheimer Disease
- Rheumatic Diseases Have an Impact on Reproductive Health
- Summating Potential/Action Potential Area Ratio Best for ID'ing Meniere Disease
- Screening Tool Can Streamline Palliative Care Consults in the ICU
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Risk Increased for Patients With Chronic Prostatitis
- Adolescent Suicide Rates Increased Across All Methods in Recent Years
- Unfavorable Demographics Tied to Heart Risk Factors in Asian Americans
- Endocrine, Vascular Processes Contribute to Cognitive Decline in Women
- Guidance Lacking for Inpatient Management of Asymptomatic HTN
April 4, 2024
- Surveillance Colonoscopy Rarely IDs Cancer in Older Adults
- Radiomics Nomograms Can Predict Cochlear, Vestibular EH in Meniere Disease
- Lixisenatide Reduces Motor Disability Progression in Parkinson Disease
- Young Adult Employment Patterns Impact Health in Middle Adulthood
- Birth Rate in United States Remained Unchanged From 2021 to 2022
- Omission of Completion Axillary-Lymph-Node Dissection Noninferior
- EHR-Based Algorithm Does Not Cut Hospitalization in Kidney Dysfunction Triad
- Electronic Cigarettes May Help Regular Cigarette Smokers Quit
- Prevalence of Hepatitis Delta High in Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Chronic Carriers
- Statistics Presented for Global Cancer Incidence, Deaths in 2022
- ChatGPT Capable of Clinical Reasoning -- Maybe Better Than Clinicians
- Adjunctive Ketogenic Diet Aids Outcomes With Serious Mental Illness
- FDA Approves First Prescription Digital Therapy for Major Depression, Rejoyn
April 5, 2024
- Nonhospitalized Patients With Post-COVID Condition Tolerate Exercise
- Eligible Adults Rarely Referred for Cochlear Implant Assessment
- Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Does Not Speed Up Alleviation of COVID-19 Symptoms
- Sleep Disorders Increase Risk for High Health Care Use in Children With Chronic Illness
- Head Sway Patterns Distinguish Vestibular Hypofunction From Healthy Controls
- 2014 to 2021 Saw Rise in U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate
- About One-Third of Surgical Residents Lack Meaningful Mentorship
- Deaths by Suicide Increased Among College Athletes From 2002 to 2022
- Number of Prostate Cancer Cases Set to Increase to 2.9 Million in 2040
- Integration of MRI Screening Beneficial for Prostate Cancer
- Gestational Weight Gain Below IOM Recommendation Safe in Obesity
- Distance to Neurologist, PCP May Explain Alzheimer Disease Disparities
- Disease Severity Similar for RSV as Unvaccinated COVID-19, Influenza
- EEG Most Beneficial Tool for Managing CAR T-Cell-Related Neurotoxicity
April 8, 2024
- ACC: AI-Based Video Biomarker Detects Aortic Stenosis Progression
- ACC: Empagliflozin Cuts Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk After AMI
- ACC: Ticagrelor Monotherapy Cuts Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Femoral Nerve Block Cuts Opioid Use in ACL Reconstruction
- Single Invitation for PSA Screening Cuts Prostate Cancer Deaths
- Review Compares Analgesic Interventions After Shoulder Surgery
- Immersive Virtual Reality Beneficial for Pain Relief in Cancer
- AACR: Little Benefit Seen for Cancer Drugs Given Accelerated Approval
- Review Looks at Trends in Craniofacial Injuries Related to Exercise, Weightlifting
- AACR: Cadonilimab Plus Chemo Beneficial for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
- Salt Substitution May Reduce All-Cause, Cardiovascular Mortality
- FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Indications
- Progressive Resistance Training Not Superior for Hip Osteoarthritis
- 2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Enrollment in Medical Cannabis Programs
- AACR: Exosome-Based miRNA Assay Can Detect Pancreatic Cancer
April 9, 2024
- AI Provides Mostly Accurate Answers to Primary Care Questions
- Millions in United States May Hear Gunshots at Night
- Perceived Social Isolation Tied to Altered Brain Processing of Food Cues
- ACC: Semaglutide Beneficial in Obesity-Related Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
- Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Does Not Increase Aspiration
- Caring for Child With Cancer Increases Mental Health Care Utilization for Parents
- Penicillin Allergy Can Be Delabeled by Nonallergy Providers
- ACC: Ventura Shunt Does Not Improve Primary End Point in Heart Failure
- AACR: Accelerated Aging Linked to Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer
- Etidronate Beneficial for Arterial Calcification Due to CD73 Deficiency
- EPA Issues New Rules to Reduce Airborne Toxins From Chemical Plants
- FDA Approves Abecma for Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma
- AACR: Novel Personalized Vaccine Feasible for Head and Neck Cancer
- Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
April 10, 2024
- One in Seven Drug Supply Chain Issue Reports Tied to Drug Shortages
- Guidelines Developed for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
- Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes Steady in Youth, Adults
- Vaginal Delivery Similar With Vaginal, Oral Misoprostol Protocols
- Bioactive Retinol Efficacious for Improving Signs of Photoaging
- AI Tools Help Predict Complications Following Lower-Extremity Fracture
- Premastectomy Radiotherapy Followed by Immediate Breast Reconstruction Demonstrates Safety
- Late Bedtime, Irregular Sleep Tied to Academic Problems in Teens
- ACC: Empagliflozin Does Not Cut Risk for Heart Failure After Acute MI
- HYPORT Noninferior for GU, GI Toxicity in Prostate Cancer
- Study Identifies Factors That Affect Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
- FDA Approves Dovato for Teens Living With HIV
April 11, 2024
- Subcutaneous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Beneficial for Parkinson Disease
- Surgical Removal Beneficial for Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Consuming Forage Fish Instead of Red Meat Could Cut Disease Burden Globally
- ACC: Gamification Plus Financial Incentives Boost Physical Activity
- Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
- Decline Seen in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colon, Rectal Cancer in 2020
- ACC: Similar Seizure Incidence Seen for Topical, IV Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery Patients
- Burnout, Poor Staffing Substantially Contribute to Nurses Leaving Health Care
- Mistreatment by Health Professionals Common During Childbirth
- Midlife Deaths of Despair Increased From 1999 to 2022
- Barriers to Mammogram Use Include Adverse Social Demographics
- CDC: Number of Reported U.S. Measles Cases Increased in First Quarter of 2024
April 12, 2024
- Preop Intranasal Povidone-Iodine Reduces Rate of Surgical Site Infection
- Aspiration Pneumonia Risk Increased for GLP-1 RA Users Undergoing Endoscopy
- Probiotic, Vitamin D Supplementation Tied to Benefits With Schizophrenia
- Burden of Stroke Attributable to High Temperature Increasing
- Microwave Ablation Feasible for T1N0M0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
- SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children
- Evidence Lacking for Gender Dysphoria Treatments for Teens
- Adjuvant Alectinib Improves Disease-Free Survival in Lung Cancer
- High Prevalence of Type D Personality Seen in People With Hypothyroidism
- AACR: At-Home HPV Testing Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening Participation
- American College of Cardiology, April 6 to 8
- High-Efficacy Therapy Cuts Disability Progression in Pediatric MS
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Is Cost Saving Versus Semaglutide
- Higher Hepatitis C Virus Cure Rates Seen With Facilitated Telemedicine
April 15, 2024
- One-Third of Young Women With Breast Cancer Delay Care
- Social Media Increases Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery Patient Empowerment
- Transient Increase Seen in Contraceptive Use After Dobbs Decision
- Postpartum Low-Dose Esketamine Aids Moms With Prenatal Depression
- Silent Brain Infarct, Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Prevalent in Heart Disease
- Physician Empathy Inversely Linked to Patients' Back Pain Intensity, HRQOL
- Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Acute Cardiac Event Reported in 22.4 Percent of Seniors Hospitalized With RSV
- 2011 to 2020 Saw Increase in Annual Prescription Meds Expenditures
- Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Lower Than Expected in Late Pandemic
- In-Hospital Mortality Rare After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Socioeconomic Difficulties
- 2011 to 2021 Saw Increase in Vaccination Timeliness for Infants
April 16, 2024
- Patient Enrollment in Cancer Treatment Trials About 7 Percent
- Novel Digital Platform Engages Patients in Perioperative Care
- Coronary Artery Vessel Wall Thickness Increased for People Living With HIV
- Text-Embedding Model Can Identify PTSD Following Childbirth
- Midlife Mortality Higher in U.S. Than Other High-Income Countries
- Risk for Second Primary Breast Cancer Low in Certain Young Breast Cancer Patients
- Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Use Beyond 65 Years Beneficial
- Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy Linked to Drop in Pediatric Acute Pancreatitis
- Many Stroke Survivors Experience Poststroke Depression
- Risk for Fibroid Diagnosis Increased With Untreated, New-Onset HTN
- FDA Adds Fasenra Indication for Severe Asthma in Children
April 17, 2024
- Arrythmias Are a Significant Comorbidity in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Lower Health Literacy Tied to Worse Patient-Reported Outcomes After TBI
- Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood
- Subclassification Can Tailor Surveillance for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Use of CT Angiogram on the Rise for Headache, Dizziness in Emergency Department
- Bilateral Wilms Tumors That Grow During Chemo Mostly Stromal-Predominant
- Study IDs Risk Factors for Extraintestinal Manifestations of IBD
- Rapid Transitions Seen From Neutral to Negative Emotional States in PTSD
- Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
- Erenumab Effective, Safe for Rosacea-Linked Erythema, Flushing
- Reports of Injuries, Deaths Prompt FDA to Recall Heart Failure Devices
- Seven in 10 Experiencing Homelessness Have a Mental Health Disorder
- Eli Lilly Says Zepbound Can Ease Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Mortality Risks Up for Women With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
- Lower Risk for MCI, Dementia Seen With Cognitively Stimulating Occupations
April 18, 2024
- Weight-Related Bullying Increases With More Screen Time, Social Media Use
- Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
- H. Pylori Testing Feasible for People in Community Settings
- PCPs Provide Most of the Care Related to Life's Essential 8
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Aids Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Improvement Seen in Survival With Adjuvant Pembrolizumab in Kidney Cancer
- Hemorrhagic Complications Rare After Cranial Epilepsy Surgery
- Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Abundance Prognostic in Early-Stage TNBC
- Pediatric Prescription-Opioid Overdose Visits to ED Increased in 2020
- Ending Specialized Follow-Up Feasible in Asymptomatic, Low-Risk Leukemia
- Salmonella Linked to Trader Joe's Fresh Basil Sickens 12
- Daily Heat-Related Illness ED Visit Rates Peaked in 2023 Warm Season
- High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
- American Association for Cancer Research, April 5-10
April 19, 2024
- Mortality Down for Rectal Cancer Surgery at NAPRC-Accredited Hospitals
- Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens
- Risk Prediction Model Accurate for Chronic Kidney Disease
- 2000-2010 to 2011-2022 Saw Increase in Lifetime Risk for A-Fib
- Recommendations Developed to Prepare Patients for Oral Immunotherapy
- Gains in Heart Health Only Experienced by Higher-Income Populations
- AAN: Half of Premenopausal Women Have Menstrual Migraines
- Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis
- Risk for Adverse Outcomes Increased With Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
- Review Explores Cutaneous Manifestations of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Visual Impairment Linked to Increased Risk for Suicide
- Computer Prompts Could Reduce Empiric Antibiotic Use for UTI
- RSV Burden in Children Under 5 Increased in 2021 and 2022 Versus 2015-2019
- Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Shorter Breast Cancer-Specific Survival
April 22, 2024
- Recommendations Developed to Improve Endometriosis Diagnosis
- ACP: Next-Generation Antibiotics Underused for Gram-Negative Infections
- Aspirin May Enhance Immunosurveillance Against Colorectal Cancer
- Three-Month Blanking Period After A-Fib Ablation Should Be Shortened, Researchers Say
- Leukocyte Glucose Index, Arteriovenous Fistula Failure Linked in ESKD
- ACP: Recommendations Developed for Newer Type 2 Diabetes Medications
- New Prostate Cancer Urine Test Has High Diagnostic Accuracy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
- Hospital Mortality Lower for Patients Treated by Female Physicians
- Alecensa Approved as First and Only ALK Inhibitor for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Higher SaFETy Scores ID Increased Prevalence of Firearm Violence
- Pandemic Had Modest Effect on Early Childhood Development Milestones
April 23, 2024
- ACP: Time-Restricted Eating May Not Aid Weight Loss, Glycemic Measures
- Women Less Likely to Experience Musculotendinous Injury Than Men
- Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
- Atopic Dermatitis Negatively Impacts Mental Health
- Clinician Burnout Reduces Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
- Arthroscopic Surgery for Arthritis Does Not Impact Incidence of Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Structured Seizure Action Plan Beneficial for Adults With Epilepsy
- Higher Dietary Quality at Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower CVD Risk
- Antihypertensive Meds Initiation Linked to Fractures in Nursing Home Seniors
- Few Cancer Survivors Fully Adherent to ACS Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines
- FDA Urges Public to Use Heimlich Not 'Anti-Choking' Devices to Save Lives
- CDC Launches Online Tool to Help Americans Manage Extreme Heat
- Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms Common After ACL Reconstruction
- American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
April 24, 2024
- AI May Be Useful in Polypharmacy Management
- Wearable Technology During Surgery Provides Neurosurgeons With Postural Info
- Noninvasive Imaging Aids Selection of Stenosis Patients Needing Revascularization Procedure
- GLP1 Receptor Agonist Use Does Not Seem to Increase Risk for Thyroid Cancer
- Seafood Consumption Tied to 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Risk
- Self-Administered Acupressure Reduces Knee Pain With Suspected Osteoarthritis
- Good Heart Health May Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Black Women
- Mortality Up for Breast Cancer Diagnosed Within 10 Years of Childbirth
- Tobacco Smoking Reduces the Odds of Psoriasis Improvement
April 25, 2024
- CD7 CAR T-Cell Therapy, Stem-Cell Transplant Beneficial for CD7-Positive Tumors
- Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
- Impaired Fecundity Rate in Women Unchanged From 2011 to 2019
- Exa-Cel Eliminates Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Most Sickle Cell Patients
- GLP1 Receptor Agonists Do Not Up Risk for Complications After Emergency Surgery
- Most Moms-to-Be Interested in RSV Vaccination During Pregnancy
- COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Show Great Global Variance
- AI Model Reduces False Positives in Screening Mammograms
- Differences ID'd in Tau Burden in Down Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
- Occurrence of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Heightened in Active-Duty Servicewomen
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Raise Risk for Postpartum Mortality for One Year
- Antibiotics Not Helpful for Cough Due to Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
April 26, 2024
- FDA Approves Anktiva for BCG-Unresponsive, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Cabozantinib Promising for Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Vosoritide Safe, Effective for Children With Hypochondroplasia
- AI Shows Good Clinical Knowledge, Reasoning for Eye Issues
- Gains in Heart Failure Mortality Have Been Erased
- Nursing Home Staff Shortages Tied to More Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use
- PECARN Prediction Rules for CT Imaging Show High Accuracy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Safe, Effective for Range of Serious Mental Illnesses
- Use of Acid-Suppression Therapy Linked to Migraine, Severe Headache
- Antenatal Corticosteroids Do Not Negatively Impact Offspring
- Two-Thirds of Survivors of the Most Severe COVID-19 Face Impairment at One Year
- Serum Biomarkers Predict Knee OA Before Radiographic Abnormalities
- Births in the United States Declined in 2023
April 29, 2024
- People With Acute Calcium Pyrophosphate Face Doubled Risk for Fracture
- Warning Letters Can Reduce Quetiapine Overprescribing
- Pandemic Reignited Debate Regarding Physician's Obligation to Treat
- People With Opioid Use Disorder Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care
- Nutritional Interventions for Moderate- to Late-Preterm Infants Show No Effect
- Mental, Social Disturbances Increased for Children With Prior Concussion
- Home Vision Tests Offer Limited Diagnostic Accuracy for Neovascular AMD
- Cabozantinib Promising for Metastatic Pheochromocytomas, Paragangliomas
- Multisite QI Collaborative Increases Appropriate Pediatric Antibiotic Use
- Intensive HTN Treatment Cuts Early T2D Diagnosis-Linked CVD Event Risk
- Doctors Seeing More Atypical, Severe Symptoms in Patients With Syphilis
April 30, 2024
- Reduced Vancomycin Susceptibility Tied to Poorer C. Diff Outcomes
- SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Does Not Increase New-Onset Seizure Risk
- Cognitive Impairment Still Seen in Children, Teens With HIV
- Variation ID'd in Risk for Second Primary Cancer After Breast Cancer
- Semaglutide Alleviates Metabolic-Linked Liver Disease in People With HIV
- American College of Physicians, April 18-20
- Survival Gains Seen With Assignment to Experimental Group in Cancer Trials
- GPT IDs Errors in Reports With Same Accuracy as Radiologists
- Recommended Treatment for STIs More Likely in Public Versus Private Health Care Settings
- Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions
- USPSTF Recommends Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 75 Years
- USDA Testing Beef for H5N1 Amid Current Outbreak in Dairy Cows
- FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
- Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure
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