News for Health Professionals Archive - April 2025
April 1, 2025
- Social Vulnerability Index Linked to Risk for Alzheimer Disease
- Prevalence of Prescription Stimulant Misuse High in U.S. Adults
- Stimulant Involvement in Opioid OD Death Higher for Those in Physically Demanding Jobs
- Invasive Bladder Pressure Tests for Refractory Overactive Bladder May Be Avoided
- More Than 3.8 Million U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Averted During 1970 to 2022
- Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Linked to Markers of Neurodegeneration
- AI Model Can Optimize, Standardize Total Parenteral Nutrition Formulas
- Similar Efficacy Seen for Isodose, Dose-Escalated MHFRT, CFRT in Prostate Cancer
- Common Photosensitizing Drugs Increase Skin Cancer Risk
April 2, 2025
- At-Home Smell Test Can Help ID Risk for Cognitive Impairment
- Similar Mortality Benefit Seen for Concentrated, Evenly Spread Physical Activity
- Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Plus Virtual Reality Help Manage Cancer-Related Pain
- ACC: Semaglutide Beneficial in Patients With T2DM and Peripheral Artery Disease
- AGA Finds No Clear Evidence for or Against AI-Assisted Colonoscopy
- ACC: 1999 to 2022 Saw Increase in Maternal Mortality Due to CVD
- ACC: Cardiac Arrest Incidence at Long-Distance Races Remains Stable
- ACC: Microplastic Exposure Tied to Chronic Disease Prevalence
- Lawmakers Want School Meal Programs to Allow Whole Milk Again
April 3, 2025
- Higher Education Level Tied to Decline in Executive Function After Stroke
- Early-Life Ozone Exposure Linked to Asthma, Wheeze at 4 to 6 Years Old
- Maternal Influences Have Persistent Impact on Offspring Obesity
- NeuroSAFE Improves Erectile Function After Radical Prostatectomy
- Machine Learning Model Accurately Diagnoses Celiac Disease
- Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect
- Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptives Tied to Higher Depression Risk
- Public Lacks Knowledge About Dysphagia
- Patient Navigation Program Increases Receipt of Colonoscopy
April 4, 2025
- Rise in Prevalence of Obesity in Youth, Adults With T1DM Seen From 2008 to 2023
- AI Improves Risk Prediction in Patients With Myelofibrosis Undergoing Allo-HCT
- Preop Macular Thickness May Be Marker of Postop Delirium in Seniors
- Study Quantifies Breast Shrinkage After T1 Tumor Lumpectomy
- Alteplase Increases Frequency of Functional Independence After Posterior Circulation Stroke
- Greater Wealth Linked to Lower Mortality, With Stronger Link in U.S.
- ACP: Switching From Dulaglutide to Tirzepatide Improves HbA1c Reduction in T2DM
- 2005 to 2019 Saw Increase in Incidence of Cervical Artery Dissection
- American College of Cardiology, March 29-31
April 7, 2025
- Incidence of RT-Induced Otitis Media With Effusion Examined in Head and Neck Cancer
- 1992 to 2021 Saw Decrease in Burden of Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis in Women
- Link Between Screen Time, Depression in Teens Mediated by Poor Sleep
- Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predictive for Overactive Bladder
- ACP: AI Recommendations More Often Better Quality for Virtual Care Visits
- Rates of Dissatisfaction High for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care
- Older Adults Have Low Knowledge of RSV Disease and Vaccine Eligibility
- ACP: Guidance Provided for Use of Cannabis in Chronic Noncancer Pain Management
April 8, 2025
- USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Support Breastfeeding
- AAN: Tavapadon as Adjunct to Levodopa Ups Daily ON Time in Parkinson Disease
- mHealth-Supported Intervention Boosts Physical Activity in Adults With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes
- Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Underused for Pediatric Vitiligo
- Globally, One in 13 Youth Experience Nocturnal Enuresis
- Blue Laser Vaporization Effective for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Semaglutide Ups Risk for Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Diabetes
- Rural-Urban Differences Seen in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, CVD
April 9, 2025
- Excessive Use of Overtime, Agency Nurse Hours Increase Rates of Patient Safety Indicators
- Real-World Cannabis Use Disorder During Pregnancy May Be Underestimated
- Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Risk for Dementia
- Racial Disparities Seen in Unintentional Overdose Mortality
- Medical Cannabis Improves Health-Related Quality of Life With Chronic Conditions
- AAN: Tolebrutinib Slows Disability in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
- Risk for Long COVID Lower in Pregnant Individuals
- Handheld Electro-Shockers Pose Risk for Interaction With Implantable Cardiac Devices
- Only Half of U.S. Adults Can Afford Health Care and Prescriptions
April 10, 2025
- One in 10 With Substance Use Disorder Report Past-Year Hospitalizations
- 17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
- Highly Aspherical Lenslet Spectacles Reduce Myopia Progression
- Environmental Surfaces, Clinician Hands Play Role in C. Difficile Transmission in ICU
- 2018 to 2022 Saw Increase in GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Adults Without Diabetes
- Recommendations Updated for Fertility Preservation in Cancer
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy Beat Adjustable Gastric Banding for Severe Obesity
- Poor Hearing Associated With Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure
- All-Cause Mortality Increased From 2020 to 2021 Nationwide
April 11, 2025
- Relaxation, Stress Management Have Short-Term Benefit for Hypertension
- Excess Greenhouse Gas Emissions Linked to Inappropriate Imaging
- Moderate, Heavy Alcohol Consumption Linked to Signs of Injury in the Brain
- Breast Surgery Can Be Omitted After Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Select Patients
- 2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Group A Streptococcal Infections
- Some Patients Charged Copays for Sending Messages Through Patient Portals
- Climate Change Tied to Alterations in Pollen Seasons, Concentrations
- Medical Complexity Seen in 12 Percent of Military-Connected Children
- Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall
- Medically Tailored Meals Are Saving Costs in 49 States
April 14, 2025
- Medial Temporal Lobectomy Aids Seizure Outcomes in Epilepsy
- Prostate Cancer Screening Program Beneficial in Top Decile of Polygenic Risk Score
- Link Between Global β-Amyloid, Tau Deposition Varies by Sex
- Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women
- American College of Physicians, April 3-5
- Brain Functional Networks Affected by Neoadjuvant Chemo in Breast Cancer
- Healthy Nutrition, Activity May Reduce Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors
- Hurricanes, Pandemic Led to Drop in CRC Incidence in Puerto Rico
April 15, 2025
- Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher Than Lung Cancer Screening
- New Definition of Epilepsy Improves Diagnosis, Treatment
- Heart Disease Mortality Increases With Combined Day-Night Heatwaves
- Incidence of Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in U.S. 15.7 Per 100,000 Births in 2019
- C-Reactive Protein Increases During Menstrual Cycle in Females With Sickle Cell Disease
- Adverse Events From Semaglutide Seen in the ED Usually GI-Related
- Tirzepatide Dispensations Increased Rapidly After Approval
- Air Pollution Exposure Negatively Impacts Some Domains of Cognitive Performance
- 93,022 Firearm Injury Emergency Visits Seen From January 2018 to August 2023
April 16, 2025
- CBD Cannabis Extracts Could Reduce Autism Symptoms in Youth
- Eviction Moratoria Reduced Child Maltreatment Rates During Pandemic
- Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Odds of ED Visits for Mental Health
- American Academy of Neurology, April 5-9
- Hospital Addiction Consultation Service Aids Opioid Use Disorder
- Longer Exposure to Antidepressants Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
- Certain Combinations of Food Additives May Increase Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
- Circulating Tumor DNA Can ID Outcomes for Patients With Melanoma
- Flares Occur Frequently in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
- CDC: Autism Prevalence Was 32.2 Per 1,000 8-Year-Olds in 2022
April 17, 2025
- Early Pregnancy BP Trajectories Linked to New-Onset HTN Years Later
- Disparities Evident in Treatment, Survival for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
- GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2 Inhibitors May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in T2DM
- Poor Communication Major Contributor to Patient Safety Incidents
- Twins Have Less Fat Accumulation Than Singletons Beginning in Early Pregnancy
- Yoga May Aid Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
- CT Exams in 2023 Projected to Result in 103,000 Future Cancers
- Study Sheds Light on Role of Risk Factors in Young-Onset Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke
- Digital Technology Linked to Lower Rates of Cognitive Decline in Adults Older Than 50
April 18, 2025
- Gastrointestinal Disease Tied to High Physical, Financial Burden
- Observation of Predictable Visual Stimuli a Potential Early Indicator for Autism
- MicroRNA-Based Germline Signature Predicts RT-Induced Genitourinary Toxicity in Prostate Cancer
- Age-Adjusted Ischemic Stroke Mortality Increased Since 2009
- Guidelines Developed to Improve Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis
- Acute Care for Cannabis Use Increases Risk for Subsequent New Dementia Diagnosis
- Recent Years Saw Increase in U.S. Pregnancy-Related Deaths
- Midafternoon Dosing Improves Lung Function in Atopic Asthma
April 21, 2025
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Partly Mediate Association Between Prepregnancy Obesity, CVD Risk
- Many ADHD Medications Lead to Increases in Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Safe, Effective Over 15 Years
- Antibiotic Noninferior to Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin for Gonorrhea
- Dementia Biomarkers Associated With Age, Sex, APOE ε4 Status
- Breast Cancer Outcomes Improved With History of Screening Mammography
- Cancer Mortality Continuing to Decline
- Cancer Death Rates Higher for Children in Neighborhoods With Persistent Poverty
- About 40 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Knowing Someone Who Died by Suicide
April 22, 2025
- Annual Whole-Body, Low-Dose CT Aids Management of Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
- Heart Failure Tied to Worsening of Neuropsychological Symptoms
- Early Maternal Reports of Infant Behavior Tied to Possible Autism-Related Behaviors at 12 Months
- Infection Tied to One-Fourth of Deaths With Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Dual-Use of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes Tied to Same Toxicant Exposure as Cigarettes Alone
- Durable Disease Control Possible After Stopping Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in NSCLC
- Emergency Care Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable in the United States
- Air, Light Pollution May Increase Risk for Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Cancer
April 23, 2025
- Early-Onset Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Risk for Uveitis
- Smoking, Eating, Vaping, Dabbing Are Most Common Routes of Marijuana Use
- Proinflammatory Diet Tied to Higher Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
- 2000 to 2021 Saw Increase in Incidence of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Higher Temperatures Tied to Greater Risk for Mortality in People Undergoing Dialysis
- Most Patients Newly Diagnosed With A-Fib Do Not Receive Anticoagulants
- Maternal Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Disease
- Study IDs Predictors of Biomechanical Function in Patients With OA Undergoing Hip Replacement
- Patients Mainly Prefer AI as Second Reader for Screening Mammogram
- More Than 3.6 Million Births Recorded in the United States in 2024, Up 1 Percent From 2023
April 24, 2025
- Cold Hypersensitivity, Heavy Leg Sensation Tied to Risk for Varicose Veins
- Brensocatib Leads to Lower Rate of Pulmonary Exacerbations in Bronchiectasis
- Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System Beneficial for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
- Prevalence of Most Cancer Risk Factors Unchanged Before, After Pandemic
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Young-Onset Dementia
- Low-to-Moderate Agreement Seen for Diagnosing Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
- School-Based Asthma Therapy Boosts Asthma Control, Cuts Acute Health Care Use
- Single-Dose Baloxavir Treatment Can Reduce Influenza Transmission
- Young Women Show Greater Increase in Past-Month Binge Drinking Than Men
April 25, 2025
- Faster Walking Pace Cuts Risk for Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Medical Debt Tied to Higher Likelihood of Forgone Mental Health Care
- DDW: Certain Proteins Predict Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- Common Medications Tied to Older Age at Onset of Parkinson Disease
- Survey Reveals Women May Be Experiencing Perimenopause in Their 40s
- USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression
- DDW: Systematic Program Increases Likelihood of Up-to-Date Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Moderately Preterm Birth Tied to Long-Term Cognitive Problems
April 28, 2025
- Disparities Identified in Linkage to Care for Children With Hepatitis C
- Recent Years Saw Increase in Youth With Anxiety, Depression
- Early Combination of Lipid-Lowering Therapy Beneficial After Myocardial Infarction
- 32 Percent of Dementia Attributed to Audiometric Hearing Loss
- Efanesoctocog Alfa Not Cost-Effective for Prophylaxis in Hemophilia A
- Exercise, Rehab Services Can Be Integrated Into Breast Cancer Care
- Burnout Still High for Veterans Health Administration Health Care Workers
- Ultraprocessed Food Intake Contributes to All-Cause Mortality
- Risky Health Behaviors Tied to Poorer Mental Well-Being, General Health in Midlife
April 29, 2025
- Nearly One in Four Families of Children With Disabilities Face Financial Hardships
- Intensive BP Reduction Effective for Lowering All-Cause Dementia Risk
- Outcomes With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Similar for Older, Younger Patients
- Hydroxyurea Has Sustained Clinical Benefits in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia
- AACR: Pretrained Machine Learning Models Help Diagnose Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
- 2019 to 2023 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Psilocybin Use in the United States
- AACR: Nonsurgical Treatment Feasible for Mismatch Repair-Deficient Tumors
- AACR: Incidence-Based Mortality Dropping for Young Women With Breast Cancer
- CDC Provides Update on Measles Outbreak in the United States
April 30, 2025
- Monthly News Roundup - April 2025
- Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Increase Risk for Falls in Patients With Diabetes
- Antibiotic Exposure Before Age 2 May Increase Risk for Chronic Pediatric Conditions
- Microbial Keratitis Outcomes Affected by Delays in Presentation, Disease Severity
- Statin Use Improves Outcomes in Chronic, Small Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Declining Childhood Vaccination May Increase Risk for Vaccine-Preventable Infections
- Lorundrostat Beneficial for BP Reduction in Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Psoriatic Arthritis Tied to Delays in Diagnosis Compared With Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Adult Acne Linked to Higher Risk for Eating Disorders
- Many Medicaid Enrollees Have Restricted Access to SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- Mental Health, Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses in Publicly Insured Children on the Rise
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