News for Health Professionals Archive - February 2024
February 1, 2024
- Incomplete Recovery Rates Similar for Sports-Related, Non-Sports-Related TBI
- In Utero Rx Stimulant Exposure Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues
- Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke in Women
- Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Diabetes Outcomes
- Single-Port Robotic System Feasible for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Women Have Greater Mortality With Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
- High-Quality Diet at 1 Year of Age Tied to Lower Risk for IBD
- Activation in Fronto-Parietal Networks Normalizes After Cognitive Therapy
- Iodine Povacrylex Antisepsis Beneficial for Closed Extremity Fractures
- Treatment With N-Acetyl-L-Leucine Beneficial for Niemann-Pick Disease
- FDA Warns of Counterfeit Lumify Eye Drops Hitting the Market
- Study Estimates Prevalence of Adolescents Identifying as Being in Recovery
- Concerns Associated With Elective Surgery Identified in Older U.S. Adults
- CDC: Number of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Remained Low in 2022
February 2, 2024
- Missed, Undiagnosed Cirrhosis May Be Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline
- Gender Minority Adults Are Vulnerable During Full Body Skin Exam
- Caffeine Restriction Can Improve, Reduce Severity of Bed-Wetting
- Teen Pregnancy, Sexual Health Care Use Lower Than Expected During Pandemic
- Many With Meniere Disease Based on ICD-10 Do Not Meet AAO-HNS Criteria
- Rate of Venous Thromboembolism Increased With Cancer Surgery
- In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls
- Secondary Primary Malignancies Rare After CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy
- Daily Kimchi Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Obesity
- Recent Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk of Current Asthma
- Overall Decline in Cancer Deaths Expected in Europe in 2024
- 2022 Saw More Than 2.5 Million Cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
- Bariatric Surgeries Carry Low Perioperative Risks
- Wellness Visits, Preventive Screenings Not Back to Prepandemic Levels
- Physical Activity Weakly Associated With Better Late-Life Cognition
February 5, 2024
- Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Odds of Falls
- Calculator Can Help Tailor Treatment During, After Heart Pump Placement
- In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Tied to Worse Birth Outcomes
- Higher Survival Rates Seen for Overdose-Attributable Cardiac Arrest
- Endolymphatic Hydrops Asymmetry Can Distinguish Meniere Patients From Controls
- CT Appears to Be the Best First Strategy for Evaluating Stable Chest Pain
- Outcomes Compared for Different Fetal Surveillance Methods
- AAD Updates Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris
- FDA Panel Addresses Accuracy Issues With Pulse Oximeters and Skin Tone
- Suicide Risk Increased for Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Clinician Decision Support Can Reduce Unspecified Testing in Primary Care
- Price of Prescription Drugs Almost Threefold Higher in the United States
February 6, 2024
- E-Cigarette Coupons May Encourage, Sustain Use
- Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Shows Benefits for Physician Well-Being
- Recent Drop Seen in Outpatient Care for Serious Psychological Distress
- Race Can Affect Breast Cancer Test for Predicting Chemo Benefit
- Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
- BP Control Improved With Gastric Bypass in Patients With Obesity, Hypertension
- Other Factors Explain Link Between Prenatal Substance Use, Offspring Mental Health
- Meniere Disease Is a Heterogeneous Condition
- One in 20 Experience Pregnancy From Rape, Sexual Coercion During Lifetime
- Mixed Reality Feasible for Reducing Anxiety in Blood Donors
- Diabetic Retinopathy Tied to Lower Vision-Related Quality of Life
- Child Passenger Deaths Stable in Crashes With Alcohol-Impaired Driver
- Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Global Cognition Close to Death
- Gender-Related Differences Seen for Self-Reported Mental Health Conditions
- Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Has Effectiveness of 54 Percent
February 7, 2024
- Gross Price of Insulin Much Higher in the United States
- ASA: Vagus Nerve Stimulation + Rehab Boosts Arm, Hand Function in Stroke Survivors
- Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Cut Readmission for Schizophrenia
- High BMI in Early Pregnancy Causally Tied to Adverse Outcomes
- High-Concentration Capsaicin Patch Can Cut Neuropathic Pain Intensity
- Earlier Receipt of Whole Blood Transfusion Improves Survival
- Exercise Intensity, Duration Can Affect CKD Risk in Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
- Tirzepatide Improves 24-Hour BP in Obesity-Related Hypertension
- Availability of Mental Telehealth Services Varies by Geography, Facility
- 2002 to 2022 Saw Increased Use of Complementary Health by U.S. Adults
- Asthma More Common Among Youth Reporting Cannabis Use
- Homelessness Has Large Effect on Substance Use-Related Poisoning
February 8, 2024
- Lower Alzheimer Risk Seen With PDE5i Initiation for Erectile Dysfunction
- Reduced Cancer Risk Seen After 10 Years Since Quitting Smoking
- Primary Care-Based Housing Program Can Cut Health Care Use
- ASA: Nearly One in Five People Develop Dementia After Stroke
- NASH Resolution Increased, Improvement of Fibrosis Seen With Resmetirom
- JNJ-77242113 Shows Greater Efficacy Than Placebo for Plaque Psoriasis
- Police Seizures of Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms Recently Increased
- Rural Intermediate Care Hospitalizations Tied to Worse Outcomes
- Later-Life Marriage Dissolution Tied to Increases in Antidepressant Use
- Time-Dependent Probabilities of Favorable Outcomes Examined After CPR
- Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Tied to Lower Kidney Stone Risk
- Early Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms Common in Youth Seeking Mental Health Help
- ASA: Stroke Survivors Face Twofold Higher Risk for MI One Year After Stroke
- Motivations for Substance Use in Teens Mainly Linked to Reducing Stress
- About One-Third With Cancer Have Had Previous Major Adverse Financial Event
February 9, 2024
- Air Pollution Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Globally
- IV Ketamine Not a 'Silver Bullet' for Depression, but Does Help Some
- Lower Use of Epidurals Seen Among Pregnant Women Facing Social Inequities
- Health Care Costs, Resource Utilization Increased for Vitiligo Patients
- Exoscope Tied to Better Outcomes in Spinal Neurosurgery
- Triplet Therapy Including Belamaf Prolongs Survival in Multiple Myeloma
- Phthalate Chemicals Tied to Costly Preterm Births in the United States
- Guidelines Updated by National Association of Epilepsy Centers
- Cognitive Benefits Seen Two Years After Bariatric Surgery
- Women With High-Risk HPV Have Increased Risk for Heart Disease
- Home Lighting Tied to Activity Levels in Adults With Visual Impairment
- AI Can Predict Prognosis After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Stronger Air Quality Standards
- Online Physical, Mental Rehab Aids Quality of Life With Long COVID
- Black Women Six Times More Likely to Die by Homicide Than White Women
February 12, 2024
- Quality Initiative Improves Thrombolysis Frequency, Timeliness
- Gun Violence Exposure Tied to Suicidal Ideation, Behavior in Black Adults
- Factors Identified for Integrative Health and Medicine Use in Chronic Pain
- Relationship Between Exercise, Pain Not Modified by Cancer History
- Smoking Linked to Melanoma-Associated Death in Early-Stage Melanoma
- Neighborhood Deprivation Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
- Sleep Apnea Prevalent Among Cardio-Oncology Patients
- Fruquintinib + Paclitaxel Aids Advanced Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen for Safety Events in Hospitalized Children
- Link Between Inflammatory Disease, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Varies
- ED Use Increased for Transgender, Gender-Diverse Medicare Beneficiaries
- Initial Outcomes Comparable for Dupuytren Contracture Treatments
- Salt Substitute Can Reduce Incidence of Hypertension Among Seniors
- Recommendations Developed for Tests to Support Diagnosis of Syphilis
February 13, 2024
- Pembrolizumab Improves Event-Free Survival in Early NSCLC
- Phenylephrine Sales Sizeable and Steady Despite Efficacy Concerns
- Use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Up in Adults Younger Than 60
- Machine Learning Can Predict Eyes at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
- Dietary Intake, Food Preparation Tied to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Levels
- 2016 to 2022 Saw Increase in Rate of Maternal Syphilis
- COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy
- Plant-Based Food Intake Linked to Better QoL in Prostate Cancer
- Type 2 Diabetes Remission Maintained After RYGB Despite Weight Regain
- ED Visits for Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for Incident Anxiety Disorder
- Few Adults Know Their Heart Health Numbers
- COVID-19 Tied to Significant Increase in Outpatient Health Care
- Tobacco Use in Pregnancy Linked to Neurocognitive Deficits in Offspring
- Insomnia Found to Be Common Among Nonhospitalized COVID-19 Survivors
- Substantial Disparities Seen in Travel Time to Pulmonary Rehabilitation
February 14, 2024
- ASA: Adjuvant Methylprednisolone Role Examined in Acute Ischemic Stroke
- 38.6 Percent of 9- to 17-Year-Olds Have Received at Least One HPV Vaccine Dose
- AI Can Predict Response to Early Sertraline for Chronic Major Depression
- Some Parents of Children in Pediatric EDs Report Unmet Emotional Needs
- Intensive Meditation Intervention Aids Schizophrenia Symptoms
- Female Reproductive Factors Linked to Risk for COPD
- ASA: Embolization of MMA Cuts Risk for Subsequent Subdural Hematoma, Surgery
- Elevated Cortisol Linked to Unpredicted Birth Complications
- Low-Dose Positron Emission Mammography Helps ID Breast Cancer
- Study Looks at Access to U.S. Burn Centers Using 2019 Data
- Frexalimab Has Favorable Effect on Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
- Disparities Seen in Stroke Incidence for Indigenous, Non-Indigenous People
- Prepandemic Physical Activity Tied to COVID-19 Diagnosis
February 15, 2024
- Infection Risk No Higher for Total Hip Arthroplasty With Robotics, Navigation
- Opioid Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Preterm Birth
- ASA: Flat Head Position Before Thrombectomy Tied to Better Neurological Function
- ASA: Door-to-Treatment Time Tied to Survival in Anticoagulation-Linked ICH
- Many People With Schizophrenia Have Stable Cognition Over 20 Years
- Cefepime-Taniborbactam Superior to Meropenem for Complicated UTI
- FDA Approves Aurlumyn for Severe Frostbite
- Risk Stratification Can Predict Outcomes for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Lymphoma
- Adults Living Alone Have Higher Reported Feelings of Depression
- Pancreas Volume Predicts Progression to Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes
- Sharp Increase Seen in Lyme Disease Cases in 2022 After Revised Definition
- FDA Approves Onivyde Combination for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
- Cognitive Symptoms Common With Post-COVID-19 Condition
- 2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Percentage of OD Deaths Involving Smoking
February 16, 2024
- Deep Learning Improves Diagnostic Accuracy for Skin Diseases
- ASA: No Drop in Recurrent Stroke Seen With Apixaban After Cryptogenic Stroke
- Acupuncture Linked to Lower Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in RA
- Prevalence of Long COVID Varies Geographically in the United States
- CVD Risk Increased With Vasomotor Symptoms, History of Migraine
- Antihypertensive Combos Recommended for BTKi-Linked Hypertension
- Weight Management Treatments Increase Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
- ASA: Endovascular Thrombectomy Beneficial for Large Ischemic Stroke
- FDA Approves Eohilia for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- E-Cigarettes Boost Tobacco Use Abstinence With Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Patient-Performed Rapid Antigen Tests Reliable for COVID-19
- Brain Cancer Risk Increased After Moderate/Severe, Penetrating TBI
- Preterm Birth Does Not Appear to Be Linked to Autism
- AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults
February 17, 2024
February 20, 2024
- Sex-Specific Differences Seen in Link Between Exercise and All-Cause, CVD Death
- Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
- Recommendations Address Impact of Climate Change on Child Health
- AAOS: Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Does Not Reduce Early Revision
- AAOS: Sports-Related Orthopedic Injuries in Seniors Projected to Grow 123 Percent by 2040
- 10 Sickened by E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Cheese
- Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring's Later Heart Health
- Incidence of Autoimmune Disease Increased After Surgical Remission of Cushing
- American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
- Amtagvi Approved by the FDA for Treatment of Advanced Melanoma
- More Mental Health Problems Seen for Teens Bullied in Childhood
- Prescription Opioids Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Fall Events
- Higher Exercise Volume After Concussion Tied to Lower Symptom Burden
- Most Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths Occur on Shared Surfaces
February 21, 2024
- Novel Protocol Can Help to Rapidly Diagnose Eye Stroke
- Incidence of Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Increased Significantly After COVID-19 Infection
- Outcomes Similar for Therapy-Related, De Novo MDS After Haplo-HSCT
- Review: Exercise Is Effective Treatment for Depression
- Worse Overall Survival Seen for Adults With Leukemia With CNS Involvement
- Position Statement Addresses Optimal Management of Diabetes
- Adults With ADHD Exhibit Camouflaging Behavior
- Dietary Thiamine Has J-Shaped Association With Cognitive Decline
- Clinical Markers Improve With IV Ertapenem for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- CAR T-Cell Therapy Feasible, Safe for Autoimmune Diseases
- Timing of CSF Biomarker Divergence for Alzheimer Disease, Normal Cognition Varies
February 22, 2024
- No Increase Seen in HPV Vaccination Coverage From 2019 to 2022
- Severe Forms of Maternal Bereavement Linked to Heart Failure in Offspring
- Review: Menthol Cigarette Bans Promote Smoking Cessation
- Rusfertide Treatment Beneficial for Patients With Polycythemia Vera
- Adults With Longest TV/Video Time Have Increased Risk for Nocturia
- Accelerated Epigenetic Aging Seen in Women With HIV
- Higher Adherence to Plant-Based Diet Linked to Reduced Apnea Risk
- Harmful Association Identified Between Traffic Pollution, Amyloid Plaques
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Does Not Help Increase Live Births
- Number of Registered Nurses Rebounds Following Pandemic Decline
- Suicide Screening Should Not Be Limited to Those With Psychiatric History
- Percentage of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Up Since September 2023
- FDA Warns of Smartwatches That Claim to Measure Glucose Levels
- Birth Month Linked to Timing of Influenza Vaccination in Young Children
February 23, 2024
- Remote Patient Monitoring Tied to Better Dialysis Technique Survival
- Digital Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cuts Psychological Distress
- Disparities in Transgender Prostate Screening Uptake Driven by Clinicians
- Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas
- Pegargiminase + Chemo Increases Survival Rate in Nonepithelioid Pleural Mesothelioma
- Maternal Booster COVID-19 Vaccination Protects Infants Through 6 Months
- Crisis Response Planning May Aid PTSD Treatment Outcomes
- People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Experience HIV Disparities
- Tislelizumab Plus Chemotherapy Beneficial for Resectable NSCLC
- Therapeutic Intervention Feasible for Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis in Patients at Risk
- Electric Bike Injuries, Hospitalizations Increased Significantly in Recent Years
- Physical Activity May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Women
- Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations
February 26, 2024
- Intravascular Imaging Guidance of PCI Reduces Death, Heart Attack
- AGA Recommends Fecal Microbiota Transplant for Recurrent C. Difficile
- Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Families of Men With Subfertility
- Seladelpar Beneficial for Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Multitarget Fecal Immunochemical Test Increases Detection of Advanced Adenoma
- Fine Particulate Matter Levels Below WHO Guidelines Tied to Hospital Admission
- Observed Rates of Cancer Diagnoses Lower Than Expected in Pandemic
- Youth Antidepressant Prescribing Rose Faster After COVID-19 Outbreak
- Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
- AAAAI: Omalizumab Superior to Placebo for Those With Multiple Food Allergies
- Neighborhood Poverty in Childhood Increases Risk for Death by Unnatural Causes
- Melatonin Improves Sleep Quality, but Not Insulin Resistance, for Night Shift Workers
- Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Management of PTSD, Acute Stress
- Risk Profile IDs COVID-19 Patients Who Will Benefit From Baricitinib
- College Student Use of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for Substance Use Limited
February 27, 2024
- Exercise, No Matter How Distributed, Tied to Better Fat Deposition Profiles
- Hispanic Patients More Likely to Receive Deep Sedation While on Ventilator
- Annual Breast Cancer Screening From Ages 40 to 79 Years Is Best Strategy
- Repeat Preeclampsia Testing Not Tied to Better Perinatal Outcomes
- Guidelines Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Cryptococcosis
- Delayed Melanoma Care During Pandemic Proved Costly
- Enobosarm Has Antitumor Activity in ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
- Ultrahigh Spatial-Resolution PCD CT Improves Assessment of Calcified Stenoses
- Higher Pancreatic Fat Percentage Linked to Lower Cognition in Men
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening in Pregnancy
- Children's Hearing Increasingly at Risk From Earbuds, Headphones
- Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder Has Decreased Since 2004
- Prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error 14.6 Percent in Black Americans
February 28, 2024
- Four in 10 U.S. Adults Say They Know Someone Who Died From Drug Overdose
- Acupuncture Helps Alleviate PTSD Symptoms in Combat Veterans
- AI Outperforms Glaucoma, Retina Specialists for Diagnostic Accuracy
- Yoga Can Effectively Treat Chronic Low Back Pain
- Treatment Modification Aids Chemo Tolerability in Seniors With Advanced Cancer
- Sinusitis Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent Rheumatic Disease
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Improve Depression Symptoms
- Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measures May Impact Treatment for Black Patients
- Cannabis Use Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
- Ready-to-Eat Food Environment Linked to Risk for Heart Failure
- Seizure Frequency Reduced by Seizure Dogs, and Improve HRQoL in Epilepsy
- Resident Burnout Scores Improved With 4 + 4 Block Schedule
- FDA: Food Packaging Containing PFAS No Longer Sold in the United States
- 14.6 Percent of U.S. Women Had Received Hysterectomy in 2021
February 29, 2024
- Monthly News Roundup - February 2024
- Cognitive Deficits Seen in COVID-19 Patients Regardless of Symptom Duration
- In Type 2 Diabetes, Glycemic Control Superior After Bariatric Surgery
- Odds of Severe COVID-19 High for Hematologic Cancer Patients During Pandemic
- Diet of Solid Fats, Refined Grains, and Cheese Tied to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- Asthma Care-Related Carbon Emissions Increased With Poorly Controlled Asthma
- Early-Life Exposure to Airborne Lead Linked to Lower Cognitive Function
- More Sitting Tied to Greater Death Risk in Older Women
- Lifestyle Factors Associated With Frequent Headaches in Children
- Simple Hysterectomy Not Inferior for Pelvic Recurrence in Cervical Cancer
- Hourly Heat Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Tetanus Vaccine May Be in Short Supply After Company Stops Production
- 2023 to 2024 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effective for Reducing Risk
- Average Annual Number of Deaths From Excessive Alcohol Use Increasing
- Health Officials Recommend Spring COVID-19 Booster for Older Adults
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