News for Health Professionals Archive - January 2024
January 2, 2024
- Protein Risk Score Can Predict Risk for Mortality in Heart Failure
- Use of Cryopreserved Oocytes Increased With Poor Ovarian Response
- Food Insecurity Declined in 2021 Versus 2019 in Low-Income Adults
- Improvement Needed in Managing UTI in Patients With Neurogenic Bladder
- Depression, Anxiety Elevated for Spanish Speakers Receiving Radiation
- Overactive Bladder Not Tied to Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, or Depression
- Review: Cytisine Effective for Smoking Cessation Versus Placebo
- Gold Standard Lacking for Measuring Respectful Maternity Care
- Signal Intensity Ratio of Cochlear Basal Turn Increased in Affected Ear in Meniere Disease
- Study IDs Downstream Procedure, Complication Rates After Lung Cancer Screening
- Personalized Protocol Cuts Opioid Prescribing After C-Section
- Problem-Solving Skills Training Can Improve Parental Psychosocial Outcomes
- Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Home Health Care
- Eating Heart-Healthy Diet Before Cardiac Catheterization Is Safe
January 3, 2024
- Most Women Say Clinicians Have Conversations About Breast Density
- Sequential Bilateral Neurostimulation Aids Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Antivirals Aid HBeAg-Negative Chronic Hepatitis B Patients
- Survey Identifies Ideal Male Buttock Aesthetic
- Mean Adjusted Cost of Inpatient Stay for COVID-19 Was $11,275 Overall
- Skin Clinic Visits Increased With High Carbon Monoxide Levels Due to Wildfires
- 2016 to 2020 Saw Rise in Against-Medical-Advice Discharges for Opioid Admissions
- For Black Teens, Online Racial Discrimination Tied to PTSD Symptoms
- Incidence of Pediatric UTI Decreased in Early Pandemic Period
- Placental Swabs Yield Highest Number of Potential Pathogens
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Does Not Reduce Stunted Growth in Infants
- Oily Fish Consumption Can Lower CVD Risk in Individuals With Family History
- Eye Diseases Tied to Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures
- Transgender, Gender-Diverse Individuals Report Acne-Related Stigma
- Sleep Fragmentation Linked to Worse Cognition in Midlife
January 4, 2024
- Digoxin Beneficial for Infants Palliated With Stage 1 Hybrid Procedure
- Neurodevelopmental Disability Common With Neonatal Listeriosis
- C-Section Tied to Subsequent Reduced Fecundability, Infertility
- Liso-Cel Cost-Effective for Second-Line Relapsed/Refractory Lymphoma
- Artificial Intelligence Risk Model Validated for Predicting Breast Cancer
- Warfarin Cuts Mortality, Thromboembolism After Valve Replacement
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Does Not Affect Severe Pneumonia Risk in Infants
- Radon Exposure Linked to CHIP Risk for Women With Ischemic Stroke
- Many Women Have Marginal, Low Vitamin Levels Preconception
- Patients With Dementia Less Likely to Receive Intensive Care After Hospital Transfer
- Risk Prediction Equations for Atherosclerotic CVD Perform Similarly by Race
- Psychological, Biological Responses to Social Stressors ID'd in Hormonal Contraceptive Users
- Shift Work Tied to Disordered Sleeping
January 5, 2024
- Drug-Drug Interactions Seen in 21.4 Percent of Children With Meds Exposure
- New Side Effects Reported for GLP-1 RA Weight-Loss Drugs
- Convulsive Events Implicated in Sudden Unexplained Death in Toddlers
- Nirmatrelvir During Acute SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Reduce Risk for Long COVID
- Preconception Psychological Stress Linked to Abnormal Glucose Levels
- Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development
- Hearing Loss Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
- Atezolizumab Plus Standard Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer
- Limited English Proficiency Not Linked to Sepsis Mortality Overall
- Regular Hearing Aid Use Linked to Reduced Mortality
- Maternal T1D, Overweight/Obesity Linked to Heart Defects in Offspring
- Statin Initiation Cuts Mortality in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
- One-Third of Patients Persist on Antiobesity Medications at Six Months
- FDA Allows Florida to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada
- Psychologists Face Challenges of Increased Demand, Patient Severity
- CDC: Salmonella Risk Prompts Recall of Sam's Club Charcuterie Meats
January 8, 2024
- Motor Vehicle Crashes Increased in Year After Incident Migraine Among Seniors
- Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Can Delay Mortality in Inoperable Lung Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Phenotypes Vary by Race, Birthplace
- Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement Boosts Methadone Treatment
- Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Predicts Intracranial Hemorrhage With Antithrombotics
- Many Women Bypass Nearest Hospital for Breast Cancer Surgery
- Sibling Death in Childhood, Young Adulthood Linked to Risk for CVD
- Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Can Distinguish Cystitis From OAB
- Integration of Medicaid Physical, Mental Health Does Not Aid Outcomes
- Diagnostic Errors Common in Hospitalized Adults Who Die, Move to ICU
- Red Cross Issues Urgent Plea for Blood Donations
- Increase in Out-of-Pocket Costs Could Increase Abandonment of HIV PrEP Meds
- BNT162b2 Effective for Children, Teens During Delta, Omicron Waves
- Acute Hospital Care at Home Shows Promise for Medically Complex Patients
- FDA: Chromium Contamination Also Suspected in Lead-Tainted Applesauce
January 9, 2024
- Anorexia Associated With Being an Early Riser
- Exposure to Green Space Boosts Young Children's Bone Mineral Density
- Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Better Outcomes in Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Injection Beneficial for Knee OA
- Use of Scented Menstrual Products Tied to Demographic Factors
- Imetelstat Leads to Durable Red Blood Cell Transfusion Independence
- Two Doses of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Highly Effective
- Otitis Media Has Impact on Auditory, Language Development
- Risk for Suicidal Ideation Not Increased With Semaglutide
- Access to Residential Addiction Treatment Centers for Teens Limited
- Telehealth Effective for Nutrition Therapy in Patients With Hyperlipidemia
- Bipolar Disorder Increases Odds of Mortality More Than Smoking
- State Variance Seen in Requirements to Report Medically Impaired Drivers
- Health Officials Warn of Measles Outbreak in Philadelphia
January 10, 2024
- Racial Disparities Persist in General Anesthesia Rates for C-Section
- New Federal Program Will Help Feed 21 Million Kids This Summer
- Sex-Specific Detection Panels Show High Accuracy for Early-Stage Cancer
- Preexisting Conditions Seen in All Patients With Tachycardia After COVID-19 Vaccine
- Hormonal, Reproductive Factors Linked to RA Risk Among Women
- Human Milk-Based Fortification No Aid for Extremely Preterm Infants
- Tapering of Inhaled Steroids Feasible for Asthma Controlled With Benralizumab
- Pain Reduced With Target Muscle Reinnervation at Time of Amputation
- Anthropometric + Biochemical Markers May Aid Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
- High-Dose Glucocorticoids No Better Than Low-Dose for Sudden Hearing Loss
- Early-Life Screen Time Tied to Atypical Sensory Processing Outcomes in Toddlers
- Six in 10 Survivors of Moderate-to-Severe TBI Report Chronic Pain
- Incidence of Stroke Decreasing in Blacks, Whites in United States
- Incidence of Scooter Injuries Increased From 2016 to 2020
- Prevalence of Weight Loss Product Use 5.5 Percent in Teens
- C-Sections in Puerto Rico Reached 50.5 Percent of All Births in 2022
January 11, 2024
- Acoramidis Beneficial in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
- Ibogaine May Aid Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans
- Infertility Tied to Poorer Cardiovascular Health in Women
- CDC: 5.7 Percent of Adults Lacked Reliable Transportation in 2022
- Community Cancer Centers Treating More HPV-Related Head, Neck Cancer
- Robotic Surgery Preferred for Most Colorectal Cancer Surgeries
- 1999 to 2019 Saw Increase in Substance Use+CVD-Related Mortality
- Low-Dose Calcium Noninferior for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia
- Model Can Predict Outcome for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment
- End-of-Life Treatment With Immunotherapy Increasing for Patients With Cancer
- Affordable Care Act Sees Record Number of Americans Signing Up
- Bivalent COVID-19 Shot Effective for Preventing Thromboembolic Events
- Amid Shortage of Bicillin, FDA to Import Another Syphilis Drug
- 12.8 Percent of Unique Prescribers Prescribed Topical Antifungals in 2021
- Updated Immunization Schedule Presented for Adults for 2024
January 12, 2024
- Guidelines Developed for Management of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
- Autism Can Be Predicted From Routine Developmental Surveillance Data
- Persistent Fluorinated Chemicals Tied to Higher Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cancer Vaccine Safe, Induces T-Cell Responses for KRAS-Mutated Tumors
- Rate of Twin Births Increased in Pregnancies With Higher BMI
- Perinatal Depression Triples Risk for Suicidal Behavior
- AI Can Improve Identification of Social Determinants of Health in EHRs
- Clinical Breast Exam Rarely Detects Second Breast Cancer After DCIS
- Vegetarian Diet Tied to Lower COVID-19 Incidence
- Suicidal Behaviors Do Not Appear Associate with Wegovy, Ozempic; FDA
- Malnutrition Often Seen in Patients Treated for IBD
January 13, 2024
- Decrease in Head and Neck Cancer Incidence Seen During Pandemic
- Salmonella Risk Prompts Quaker Oats to Widen Granola Bar, Cereal Recall
- Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain Linked to New-Onset Arrhythmia
- Substance Use Disorders on the Rise for Survivors of Specific Cancers
January 16, 2024
- Liraglutide Exerts Weight Loss-Independent, GLP-1R-Dependent Effects
- Reduced Stimulant Use Linked to Improvement in Indicators of Recovery
- Updated Guidelines Issued for Assessing Prosthetic Heart Valves
- Cognitive Therapy or Trazodone Not Effective for Insomnia in Hemodialysis
- Disparities Identified in Worldwide Neurosurgeon Workforce
- Cannabis Does Not Impact Nonmedical Opioid Use in Opioid Use Disorder
- Chemoradiation With SABR Boost Safe, Effective for Advanced Lung Cancer
- Delays in Diabetes Diagnoses Seen for Children During Pandemic
- Combo of PDE5i, Nitrates Increases Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality in Stable CAD
- Gabapentinoids Linked to Increased Risk for Severe Exacerbation in COPD
- 1975 to 2019 Saw 58 Percent Decrease in Breast Cancer Mortality
- CDC: Although Season Not Over, Flu Activity Is Slowing Down
- Artificial Intelligence Increases Diabetic Eye Exams in Youth With Diabetes
- FDA Says Marijuana Should Be Reclassified as Less Risky Drug
- $250B of U.S. Health Costs Could Be Tied to Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics
January 17, 2024
- FDA Announces Shelf-Life Extension for Narcan (naloxone) Nasal Spray
- Commercially Available Alkaline Water Not Likely to Prevent Kidney Stones
- Eye Blood Flow Could Be Marker for Migraine
- Inflammation, Poverty Have Synergistic Effect on Mortality
- Drop in Blood Lead Linked to Decline in Systolic BP in American Indian Adults
- Poor Diet Quality in Childhood Tied to Arterial Stiffness in Teen Years
- Individual Variation in Depressive Symptoms Tied to Subsequent Weight Gain
- Factors ID'd That Affect Medical Decision-Making in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Lower Cutoff Points for Montreal Cognitive Assessment Needed
- Bariatric Surgery Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline in People With Obesity
- Physical Activity + Mindfulness Training Aids Mental Health
- FDA Approves Casgevy to Treat Beta-Thalassemia
- New Rx for Schedule-II Stimulants for ADHD Increased During Pandemic
- Perinatal Depression Increases Risk for Death
- Youth Use Anonymous Reporting System for Firearm-Related Threats
January 18, 2024
- Emergency Department Use Up for Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis
- Simnotrelvir Shortens Time to Resolution of Symptoms in COVID-19
- Physicians ID Barriers to 'No Antibiotic' Strategy for Pediatric Viral Pneumonia
- Outdoor Artificial Light at Night Tied to New Exudative AMD
- Increased Suicide Attempts Seen in Parents With a Child Diagnosed With Cancer
- Recent Reduction Seen in Opioid Prescribing by Surgeons
- Lasting Benefits Seen for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Defibrillator
- Intake of 100 Percent Fruit Juice Tied to Weight Gain
- Testosterone Treatment Does Not Cut Fracture Incidence in Men With Hypogonadism
- Age-Adjusted Cancer Mortality Rates Decreased From 2000 to 2020
- 1991 to 2021 Saw Drop in Cigarette Use Among Adolescents
- Vascular Changes Persist After Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
- Risk for Cancer Increased for Relatives of Patients With Leukemia
- >30 Percent With Migraine Experience Migraine-Related Stigma Often
January 19, 2024
- Clinical Practice Guideline Developed for Management of Pouchitis
- COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Lagging in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
- Possible Link Found Between Video Gaming, Hearing Loss/Tinnitus
- Higher Use of Any Rx Medications Seen Years Before IBD Diagnosis
- Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale Captures Relevant Info About Condition
- Study IDs Proportion of Dementia Cases Attributable to Known Risk Factors
- Risk Factors ID'd for Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake More Likely in Pregnancy if Receiving Other Vaccines
- Bidirectional Link ID'd for Autoimmune Disease, Perinatal Depression
- Psychotherapy, Meds Effective to Treat Depression in Patients With Heart Failure
- Recall of Charcuterie Meat Expanded Amid Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak
- Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Child BMI for Age Z-Score
- Gynecomastia Linked to Increased Risk for Death
January 20, 2024
- High Stress From Teenage Years to Adulthood May Up Cardiometabolic Risk
- Study IDs Risks to Offspring Associated With Prenatal Opioid Exposure
January 22, 2024
- QOL Outcomes Stable With Neurostimulation in Parkinson Disease
- Prenatal Humidity, Temperature Exposure Linked to Childhood BP
- Sleep Disorders Differ for Autism, ADHD Versus Typical Development
- Cognitive Benefits Seen for Daily Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation
- Untreated Apnea Patients Often Employ Strategies to Avoid Sleepiness
- Ordering Palliative Care Consult by Default Increases Rate of Consultation
- Risk Factor Control May Modify Link Between HIV Status and Heart Disease
- Most Men Choose Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
- Healthful Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
- Improvements in Acute, Subacute Low Back Pain Seen Within First Six Weeks
- Telemedicine Has Declined Since Pandemic, but Video Encounters Still Frequent
- Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Likely Cost-Effective at
- Older Adults Average 20.7 Total Health Care Contact Days a Year
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Linked to Increased Mortality
January 23, 2024
- Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Higher Odds of Healthy Aging
- Few Older U.S. Adults Using Direct-to-Consumer Health Care Services
- Soy, Enterolactone, Green Tea May Reduce Adverse Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Energy Drinks Tied to Negative Sleep Outcomes in College Students
- Palliative Telecare Team Aids QOL, Health Status for Chronic Conditions
- Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Increase in Sedentary Behavior
- 2009 Update to WIC Cost-Effective for Reducing Childhood Obesity
- Severe QT Prolongation Common in Users of Antipsychotic Medications
- Adolescent Fitness Tied to Cardiometabolic Health Years Later
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech and Language Delays
- Type 2 Diabetes Remission Likely With Weight Loss After Diagnosis
- 2015 to 2021 Saw Increase in Gabapentinoid Use
- Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist
- COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy Safe for Infant Neurodevelopment
January 24, 2024
- Sitting at Work Tied to Higher Risk for Premature Death
- Ten Variants Suggest Link to Surgical, Nonsurgical Rhizarthrosis
- Spinal Manipulation May Reduce Lumbar Spine Reoperations
- Higher Income Tied to Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapies
- Self-Reported Walking Limitation Increases Five-Year Fracture Risk
- Men With Inflammatory Joint Diseases Seem to Have More Children
- Cutting Social Isolation, Loneliness May Lower Mortality in People With Obesity
- Climatic Hazards Linked to Aggravation of Atopic Dermatitis
- Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of Death in the United States
- Amid Continuing Shortage, Red Cross Repeats Call for Blood Donors
- Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination May Reduce Neonatal Respiratory Distress
- FDA: CAR T-Cell Therapies May Increase Risk for Rare Secondary Cancers
January 25, 2024
- Sleep Quality and Energy Are Precursors of Incident Headache
- Advice Plus Physical Therapy No Better Than Just Advice for Shoulder Dislocation
- Congenital Malformation Risk Lower With Buprenorphine Versus Methadone
- Early Ibuprofen Not Beneficial for Preemies With Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Adult Day Services With Specialized Care Have Higher Proportion With Dementia
- Mortality Up 25-Fold for Congenital Heart Disease With Down Syndrome
- Self-Estimation of Weight Accurate in Emergency Care
- Invasive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Mortality Increased Long Term After DCIS
- Denosumab Linked to Severe Hypocalcemia in Dialysis-Dependent Seniors
- Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Attention Problems
- Risk for Affective, Behavioral Disorders Increased in Children After mTBI
- 2004 to 2019 Saw Increase in Isotretinoin Use in Girls, Women
- Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup
- Meds Rarely Offered for COVID-19 Patients at High Risk for Progression
- Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease Seen Within Racial Subgroups
January 26, 2024
- Racial Disparities Identified Among Pregnant Women With MS
- Declines in CVD Mortality Seen From 2010 to 2019 Reversed in 2020
- Oral Switch Noninferior for Low-Risk S. Aureus Bloodstream Infection
- Risk for CKD, CVD Lower for Adults With Evidence of Type 2 Diabetes Remission
- Dexmedetomidine Cuts Incidence of Postpartum Depression After C-Section
- Maternal Autistic Traits Linked to Risk for Adverse Birth Outcomes
- Exhalation Delivery System With Fluticasone Effective for Rhinosinusitis
- Health Care Workforce Turnover Increased After Pandemic
- Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Beneficial for Revision TKA
- Digital Rectal Exam Has Low Diagnostic Value for Prostate Cancer
- Coronary Artery Disease Testing After Initial Heart Failure Hospitalization Aids Outcomes
- Cancer Risk Increased With Recent Weight Loss
- Long-Term Disability Risk Seen After Childhood Bacterial Meningitis
- Acupuncture Tied to Improvements in Poststroke Motor Aphasia
- Monoclonal Antibodies Provide Small Benefits in Alzheimer Disease
January 29, 2024
- GLP1 Agonists Reduce Major Adverse Liver Outcomes in Chronic Liver Disease
- Addition of Durvalumab, Bevacizumab to TACE Beneficial in Liver Cancer
- ctDNA-Based Detection of Residual Disease Prognostic for Resected CRC
- Specific Plant Foods Reduce Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- Inherited Genetic Loci Identified for Thinner Retinal Layers Using Optical CT
- Early FDG PET/CT Can ID Metabolic Changes in Advanced Melanoma
- High-Frequency Jet Ventilation Seems Safe for Lung Ablation
- Treatment Adverse Events Vary With Favorable, Unfavorable Prognosis in Prostate Cancer
- Motivational Interviewing Approach Does Not Reduce BMI in Children
- Novel Criteria Validated for Pediatric Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Little Change Seen in Rates of ED Discharge After Acute Pulmonary Embolism
- Practitioner Empathy Interventions Can Improve Patient Satisfaction
- eGFRcr-cys Levels More Strongly Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Seniors
- FDA Approves Dupilumab for Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
January 30, 2024
- High Burden of Liquid Detergent Packet Exposure Seen in Children Under 6
- Heavy Metals May Diminish Ovarian Reserve for Women Approaching Menopause
- 2000 to 2019 Saw Rise in Breast Cancer Incidence in Young U.S. Women
- Risky Family Environmental Factors Linked to Adult Heart Health
- Diabetes Risk in Overweight, Obese Teens Varies Substantially by Baseline HbA1c
- Shock Wave Therapy + Local Vibration Beneficial for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
- Risk for Suicidal Thoughts Increased in Teens With Persistent Withdrawn Behaviors
- Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Up for Moderate, Late Preemies
- Strategies Needed to Improve Delivery of Alzheimer Disease-Modifying Therapies
- Living Kidney Donors Have Lower Rates of Fractures Overall
- Incidence of Cervical Cancer Has Increased in Recent Years
- Efficacy of Electronic Cigarettes Noninferior to Varenicline
- Teen Substance Use Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms
- Mislabeled Bottles Trigger Recall of the ADHD Drug Zenzedi
- Gaps Seen in Childhood Vision Screening, Vision Care
January 31, 2024
- Monthly News Roundup - January 2024
- GERD Can Induce Occurrence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but Not Vice Versa
- Pembrolizumab Shows Survival Benefit for Patients With Renal Cancer
- Risk for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Increased for Patients With Gout
- Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 Risk Varies Across Immunosuppressive Conditions
- Cardio, Cardio + Resistance Training Improve CVD Risk Profile at One Year
- Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Prostate Cancer Incidence
- AI Model for Early Prediction of Sepsis Improves Outcomes
- Interventions That Boost Mood Cut Inflammation With IBD
- Virtual Reality Relaxation Outperforms Traditional Relaxation in Palliative Care
- Study Examines Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Childhood
- Vegan Diet During Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
- CDC: Shift Toward Shorter Gestational Age Seen From 2014 to 2022
- Lower Cognitive Performance Not Uncommon in Women With PCOS
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