News for Health Professionals Archive - August 2025
August 1, 2025
- Average Time to Diagnosis Is 3.5 Years Across All Types of Dementia
- Rituximab Not Superior to Conventional Strategy for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy Beneficial in Knee OA
- New Subtype of Diabetes Identified in Sub-Saharan Africans, Black Americans
- Firefighters Face Elevated Mortality Rates for Skin and Kidney Cancer
- Racialized Economic Segregation Linked to Advanced Cancer Diagnosis
- People With Eating Disorders Report Success Self-Medicating With Non-Rx Drugs
- Preemies' Early-Life Medical Risk Tied to Worse Health at Age 35
- Increases in Local Violence Tied to Higher Subsequent Suicide Rates
- Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Oral Cancer
- FDA Approves Empaveli for Rare Kidney Diseases
August 4, 2025
- In-Person Offers Most Effective for Self-Sampling Cervical Cancer Screening
- Avoidable All-Cause Hospitalization, ED Visits Common in Nursing Homes
- Study Estimates COVID-19 Vaccinations Prevented More Than 2.5 Million Deaths in 2020 to 2024
- Mental Illness Increased During, After Pregnancy for Gestational Carriers
- Rapid Treatment Needed to Reduce Mortality From Flu-Linked Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy in Children
- CVD Mortality Varies Among Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino Americans
- Preconception Hypoglycemia Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
- Study Offers Comprehensive Evaluation of Survival Parameters for Pediatric CNS Tumors
August 5, 2025
- Surgeons Have Higher Mortality Rates Than Other Physicians
- FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops to Improve Near Vision in Adults
- Prevalence of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction Increased After Pandemic
- Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Tied to Higher Complications After Major Surgery
- Study Estimates Global Burden of Vertically Transmitted Hepatitis C
- Current Medical Use of Rx Stimulants for ADHD Up in Teens From 2005 to 2023
- USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use
- Follow-Up on Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Results Is Low
- Less Processed Diet May Be More Beneficial for Weight Loss
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Diet Quality Contributes to Multimorbidity in Older Adults
- Elevated INR in Older Adults on Warfarin May Not Be Tied to Risk for Brain Bleeding After Head Trauma
August 6, 2025
- About One in Six Men With Grade Group 1 Prostate Cancer Has Intermediate-, High-Risk Disease
- Clinical Guideline Updated for Management of Adult Rhinosinusitis
- Similar Impact on Mental Health Seen for Exposure to Physical, Verbal Abuse in Childhood
- COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Targeting Omicron JN.1 Lineage Safe
- Canagliflozin Tied to Reduction in HbA1c in Children, Teens With T2DM
- Larazotide May Speed Recovery in Children With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
- CPAP Preferentially Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk OSA
- Cognitive Functional Therapy Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain at Three Years
- Regular Exercise Linked to Slower Neurodegeneration in Parkinson Disease
August 7, 2025
- Screen Time Linked to Higher Cardiometabolic Risk in Children, Teens
- Very Low-Calorie Diet Plus Exercise Does Not Reduce Hip Pain in OA
- Increase Seen in Physician Visits ~15 Years Before MS Onset
- Local Colorectal Cancer Incidence on the Rise in Adults Aged 45 to 49 Years
- Study IDs Barriers to GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Adolescents, Young Adults
- Patients With Leukemia Have Higher Infection Risk During Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy
- Hearing Loss Linked to Lower Odds of Employment, Lower Income
- Oseltamivir for Flu Tied to Reduced Risk for Serious Neuropsychiatric Events in Children
- Higher Intake of Total Potatoes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- History of Pregnancy Complications Associated With Increased Ischemic Stroke Risk
- 55 Percent of Calories Come From Ultraprocessed Foods in the United States
- Nonlinear Inverse Association Seen for Step Count, Peak Cadence With MACE
August 8, 2025
- Increasing Sit-to-Stand Transitions Lowers BP in Postmenopausal Women
- 'Heart Age' Often Older Than Chronological Age
- Flavor Restriction Policies Linked to Reductions in E-Cigarette Use
- People With Disabilities Have High Rates of Loneliness
- Increase Seen in Nitrous Oxide-Related Mortality From 2010 to 2023
- Use of HEPA Filters Tied to Reduced Systolic BP
- Sustained Clinical Benefit Seen for Pembrolizumab + Axitinib in Advanced Renal Cancer
- Broader Formulary Coverage Linked to Lower Odds of MS Relapse
- Adjusted Mortality Rate Increased for Seniors After Hurricane-Related Flooding
August 11, 2025
- Revakinagene Taroretcel Reduces Ellipsoid Zone Area in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
- Biomarkers Identified for Ischemic Stroke Risk in People With A-Fib
- Many Not Up to Date With Vaccines Would Accept Shots During ED Visits
- AI System Can Train Surgeons to Place Clamp on Renal Artery
- Few With Myelodysplastic Syndromes Receive Hypomethylating Agents
- Blowing Conch Shell Tied to Improved Obstructive Sleep Apnea Measures
- Risk for Incident CVD Increased for Women Who Reported Experiencing Stalking
- Weight Loss Linked to Increase in Pregnancy Rates
- Subspecialization in Oncology Increasingly Utilized
August 12, 2025
- Metformin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Death in Adults With Overweight, Obesity
- Ivabradine Aids Symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Age, Disease Duration Are Predictors of CKD After Stem Cell Transplant
- Study IDs Inflammatory Pathways Contributing to Asthma Exacerbations in Children
- Mailed At-Home Test Kits Most Effective for Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Magnetic Stimulation, TTNS Both Beat Bladder Training Alone in Overactive Bladder
- Public Believes Dermatologic Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Are Common
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy
- 440 Deaths in Los Angeles County Reported Due to January 2025 Wildfires
- Harmonic-to-Noise Ratio Could Identify Early Laryngeal Cancer
- Lack of Proper Child Passenger Restraints Seen in Majority of Fatal Car Crashes
August 13, 2025
- Patient Perceptions of Physician Dress Depend on Setting
- DASH Diet Modified for Diabetes Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
- Reciprocal Relationships Identified Between Gut Bacteria and Insomnia
- Personalized Gait Retraining Beneficial for Medial Compartment Knee OA
- Higher Mental Well-Being Tied to Lower Fear of Childbirth
- Emergency Department 4+ Hour Boarding Reaches 25 Percent During Nonpeak Months
- Lebrikizumab Efficacious, Safe for Patients With Skin of Color, Eczema
- Adenoma Detection Rate of Standard Colonoscopy Declines After Exposure to AI-Assisted Colonoscopy
- Surgical Interventions Compared for Children, Teens With Kidney Stones
- Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Decrease in Heart Rate, Cardiac Output in Children
August 14, 2025
- Dietary Patterns Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
- Lupus Low Disease Activity State Attainable in Lupus Nephritis
- MedDiet Adherence Seems Beneficial for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Toe Transfers Outperform Digit Replantation
- Suicide-Specific Therapy App Effectively Cuts Suicidal Behavior in High-Risk Inpatients
- Six in 10 Children With Asthma Meet Guideline Diagnostic Criteria
- 2009 to 2023 Saw Increase in Use of Technology, Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes
- ADHD Drug Treatment Linked to Reduced Rate of Adverse Outcomes
- Socioeconomic Deprivation Tied to Neurodegeneration in Combat Athletes
- 26.5 Percent of Adults With Diabetes Used GLP-1 RA Injectables in 2024
- Public Awareness Low About HPV, HPV Vaccination, HPV-Linked Cancer
August 15, 2025
- EHR Notes Reveal Potential Racial Bias in Doctors' Perception of Patient Credibility
- Sleep Fragmentation Negatively Linked to QoL in Pediatric Nocturnal Enuresis
- Dalbavancin Noninferior to Standard Therapy for Complicated S. Aureus Bacteremia
- Missed Opportunity Common in Patients With High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation Safe for OSA in Children With Down Syndrome
- Opportunistic Community Screening IDs Uncontrolled Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Digestive System Cancers
- High Metabolic Syndrome Severity Linked to Development of CKD
- Centenarians Have Fewer Diseases, Develop Them More Slowly
August 18, 2025
- Saliva Insulin Can Differentiate Hyperinsulinemia in Normoglycemic People
- Cognitive Impairment, Work Productivity Loss Linked in Bipolar Disorder
- Historically Redlined Neighborhoods Face Lack of Rapid Access to EMS
- Parents' Occupational Exposure Tied to Offspring's Autism Severity
- Rate of Sexual Dysfunction Similar in Middle-Aged, Older Women
- COVID-19 Infection Linked to Accelerated Vascular Aging
- Semaglutide Not Linked to Increased Risk of Eye Disorders, Diabetic Retinopathy
- Blood Pressure Measurement Methods Have Clinically Important Variance
August 19, 2025
- Endometrial Thickness May Not Impact Live Birth Rate Following Frozen Embryo Transfer
- Genicular Artery Embolization Safe, Relieves Pain for Symptomatic Knee OA
- Broad Support Seen for Newly Developed Epilepsy Surgery Guideline
- Risdiplam Beneficial for Infants With Genetically Diagnosed Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
- Two Doses of Zoster Vaccine Reduce Risk for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- AAP Offers Guidance for Tapering of Opioids to Prevent Withdrawal in Children
- GERD Linked to Increased Incidence of Pulmonary Disease
- Intensive Systolic BP Target Cost-Effective for Patients at High Cardiovascular Risk
- Diabetes Risk Commonly Clustered Within Households
- College Students With Autism Report Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression
- Tdap, MenACWY Coverage Increased in Teens From 2023 to 2024
- High Response to PD-1 Therapy Seen in Unresectable Desmoplastic Melanoma
August 20, 2025
- Counties With Repeated Low Cervical Cancer Screening Have Worse Outcomes
- Quitting Smoking Tied to Recovery From Substance Use Disorder
- Stapokibart Found to Be Superior to Placebo for Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyps
- Positive Childhood Experiences May Protect Against Disordered Eating During College
- One in 10 Mental Health-Related ED Visits Among Youths Involve Boarding
- Subcutaneous EEG System Feasible, Acceptable for Monitoring Seizures
- Seniors With Certain Cardiovascular Diseases Saw Life's Essential 8 Scores Decline 2013 to 2018
- Adults With Hearing Loss Using Hearing Aids Have Reduced Dementia Risk
August 21, 2025
- Molgramostim Beneficial in Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
- Use of Vaginal Estradiol Tablets Not Linked to Recurrent Stroke
- OTC Oral Contraceptive Pills Improve Access to Effective Contraception
- Mothers of Children With Down Syndrome Report Need for Improved Screening Communications
- Work-Related Income Drops for Parents of Children Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Parkinson Disease
- TAR-200 Monotherapy Promising for BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer
- Helping Others Linked to Higher Level of Cognitive Function
- Worse Emotional Health-Related QoL Seen for Women With Cirrhosis, Ascites
- Remotely Delivered Behavioral Intervention Reduces Systolic BP Variation
- Bariatric Surgery Linked to Improved IBD Outcomes in Patients With Obesity
August 22, 2025
- Extreme Heat Preparedness Lacking Among Seniors
- Ambient Documentation Technology Helps to Reduce Clinician Burnout
- Novel Biomarker Risk Prediction Models Examined in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Prenatal Exposure to Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Brain Abnormalities
- Sensitive Personalities Tied to More Mental Health Conditions
- Weather Disasters Impacted Counties With More Than 60 Percent of Drug Production Facilities
- Sleep Apnea Increases Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Children With Epilepsy
- Vaping Tied to Increased Risk for Smoking, Other Harms in Young People
August 25, 2025
- AI Mammography Interpretation Model With Uncertainty Quantifications Can Reduce Radiologist Workload
- Apitegromab Improves Motor Function in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Higher on Weekends
- Omega-3 PUFA Intake May Be Protective Against Myopia
- 29 Percent of Infants Immunized Against RSV in 2023 to 2024 Season
- Discordance Seen Between Care Goals, Treatment Intent in Advanced Cancer
- AAP Updates Screening Guidance for Child Mental Health, Behavioral Problems
- Liberal RBC Transfusion Strategy Suggested for Acute Myocardial Infarction
August 26, 2025
- MedDiet Plus Energy Reduction, Physical Activity Cuts Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
- Antibiotics in Pregnancy, Infancy Not Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
- Less Than Half of Teens With Major Depression Receive Treatment
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Reduced Overall Risk for Cancer in Adults With Obesity
- Incidence of Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration 6.2 Percent After TAVI
- Risk for Mortality Higher Based on Wildfire PM2.5 Than Total PM2.5
- Benefits of Long-Term Routine Lab Drug Toxicity Monitoring Unclear in RA
- Many Women Have Preexisting Modifiable Risk Factors for Birth Defects
- New Guideline Developed for Management of High Blood Pressure
- Unfavorable Mental Health Outcomes Reported With THC Product Use
- Discontinuation of Medical Cannabis Common in Musculoskeletal Pain
August 27, 2025
- Remotely Delivered Weight-Loss Intervention Beneficial in Breast Cancer
- Community Intervention Can Increase ADHD Treatment Utilization
- Elevated Circulating Trimethylamine N-Oxide Levels Linked to AAA Risk, Growth Rate
- Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Affect Infant's Brain
- Shared, Sex-Specific Body Fat Patterns Linked to Cardiovascular Aging
- Treatment Response to Antiseizure Medications Can Take More Than One Year
- Brief Mindset Intervention Can Reduce Depression, Inflammation
- MRI Radiomics Plus Biomarker Model Can Predict Knee OA Progression
- N-NAIL Score More Accurate Than NAPSI for Diagnosing Nail Psoriasis
August 28, 2025
- Cocoa Extract Supplementation Does Not Reduce Hypertension Risk
- Three Health Behaviors Positively Affect Mental Well-Being in Young Adults
- AI-Enabled Bundle of Sensors, Coaching Aids Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes
- COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for Inflammatory Diseases of the Airways
- Mediterranean Diet Beneficial in Those With High Alzheimer Disease Risk
- Mortality Up for Children With Leukemia From Lowest SES Neighborhoods
- Cancer Survivors More Likely to Take Rx for Mental Health Conditions
- Spironolactone Does Not Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality in Patients on Dialysis
- Overweight Status Appears to Reduce Mortality in Seniors Undergoing Elective Surgery
- Variables Associated With Heart Failure Compared for Men and Women
- Most Adults Miss Symptoms of Hip Problems
- Chatbots Do Well Responding to Low- and High-Risk Suicide Questions
August 29, 2025
- Type of Hormone Therapy Used After Menopause Affects Memory Performance
- Leukemia Stem Cell-Based Method Aids Relapse Prediction in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Environmental Benefit Seen With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in Heart Failure
- AI Models Can Help Predict In-Hospital Mortality in ICU Patients With Lymphoma
- Skipping Breakfast, Eating Late May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
- 2010 to 2023 Saw Decline in Births, Increase in Deaths in the United States
- Older Age, Lower Fitness Linked to Atrial Ectopic Burden
- Geriatric Assessment in the Emergency Department Reduces Admission Rates
August 31, 2025
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