News for Health Professionals Archive - March 2024
March 18, 2024
- AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
- AAD: Lebrikizumab Shows Efficacy in Skin-of-Color Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
- Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
- GLP-1 RA Reduces Severity of Steatotic Liver Disease in People With HIV
- Many Children With Sickle Cell Anemia Do Not Meet Quality Indicators
- Study Addresses Nasal Rinsing and Nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba Infection
- Participation in Free School Meals Program Cuts Obesity Prevalence
- Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- Studies Explore Anomalous Health Incidents Reported by Government Personnel
- In-Person, Remote Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Similarly Effective
- Childhood Lead Exposure Widespread in Chicago
- FDA Approves First CAR T-Cell Therapy for Adults With Leukemia or Lymphoma, Breyanzi
March 19, 2024
- MRI Surveillance Can Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality for Women With BRCA1
- Electronic Nudge for Flu Vaccination Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
- AAD: Continuous Improvements Seen Through 68 Weeks for Deuruxolitinib in Alopecia
- Intermittent Eating Increases Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
- Low Birth Weight Plus Overweight at Age 20 Years Linked to Increased T2D Risk
- Mental Health Conditions Up for Partners, Children of Stroke Survivors
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
- Child Blood Lead Positively Linked to Household Firearm Ownership
- Iptacopan Improves Hematologic, Clinical Outcomes in Persistent Anemia
- AANA Issues Considerations for GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Before Surgery
- Readmission Up With PTSD in African American Veterans With Stroke
- CDC, AMA Urge Americans to Make Sure They Are Vaccinated Against Measles
- American Academy of Dermatology, March 8 to 12
- Readmission Rates After Major Surgery High for Older Adults
March 20, 2024
- Behavioral Disorder Diagnoses Increased With Prenatal Exposure to Anesthesia
- SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA Prescribing Lower for Minority Patients
- Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity Markedly Improves Cardiometabolic Health
- Positive Causal Link ID'd Between Computer Use, Erectile Dysfunction
- Childhood Amblyopia Linked to Cardiometabolic Dysfunction in Adults
- Robotic Surgical Approach Safe, Feasible for Gallbladder Cancer
- COVID-19 Viral Load Rebound Can Occur After VV116, Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
- Second Primary Malignancies Represent Small Proportion of Adverse Events After CAR T-Cell Therapy
- Most Self-Identifying LGBTQ+ Orthopedic Clinicians Report Bullying
- Frequent Musculoskeletal Pain Tied to Earlier Retirement
- Burden of Neurologic Diagnoses Lower After COVID-19 Versus Flu
- Prevalence of ADHD 11.3 Percent for Children Aged 5 to 17 Years in 2020 to 2022
- Autism Risk May Rise With In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds
- No Elevated Risk for Stroke Seen After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Receipt
March 21, 2024
- FDA Approves Safety Labeling Changes Regarding DPD Deficiency for Fluorouracil Injection Products
- CARv3-TEAM-E T-Cell Treatment Beneficial for Recurrent Glioblastoma
- Survival 21 Percent a Year After ICU Discharge for Blood Cancer Patients
- Total Global Fertility Rate More Than Halved During 1950 to 2021
- Anti-Interleukin-23 Autoantibodies Linked to Infection
- Severity of Anxiety Did Not Increase During Pandemic
- One in Five State Medicaid Programs Cover Antiobesity Medications
- Bypassing Oral Immunotherapy Buildup Safe in Children With Food Allergy
- Ribociclib + Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitor Benefits Early Breast Cancer
- Men, Women Have Different Factors Tied to Increased Frailty in Older Age
- Hemodialysis History Does Not Impact Peritoneal Dialysis Dropout
- Consumers Urged to Stop Using 'Comfi' Baby Walkers Due to Injury Hazards
- Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
- Fewer Cases of Fungal Diseases Coincided With Start of COVID-19
- 2008 to 2020 Saw Increase in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
March 22, 2024
- Fresh, Delivered Produce Tied to Improvements in CVD Risk Factors
- LE8 Can Improve Future Heart Health in Women With History of Complicated Pregnancy
- Physicians Concerned About Private Equity's Impact on Health Care
- Survey Assesses Perspectives on Patient Image Use in Dermatology
- Systemic Inflammation Increases Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
- Multicomponent Intervention Aids Quality of Life With Overactive Bladder
- Processing Speed Vulnerable to Fluctuations in Glucose in T1D
- Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening Up With 2021 USPSTF Recommendations
- Motor Skills, Sensory Features Differ in Autism With, Without ADHD
- ADHD Medications Linked to Reduction in Psychiatric Hospitalizations
- First Gene Therapy for Children With Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Approved by FDA
- Mental Health Treatment Linked to Better Outcomes in CAD, Heart Failure
- ChatGPT Performs Well in Answering Genetic Testing Questions
- Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
March 25, 2024
- Cutaneous Phosphorylated α-Synuclein Frequently ID'd in Synucleinopathies
- Early Antibiotics for COVID-19 Can Cut Recovery Time
- Uterine Artery Embolization Successfully Controls Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
- Higher BMI Variability Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Disease Events
- Minocycline Does Not Decrease Geographic Atrophy Enlargement in AMD
- AI-Generated Responses to Patient Portal Messages Are Feasible, Usable
- Intrathecal Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Giant Axonal Neuropathy
- Cervical Cancer Screening Lower in Rural Than Urban Health Centers
- MRI-Guided TULSA Effective at Five Years for Localized Prostate Cancer
- Poll Shows That Many Children Fret About Missing School Due to Illness
- FDA Approves Oral Duvyzat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Eli Lilly Reports Temporary Shortage of Humalog and Insulin Lispro Injection
- Considerable Number of Abortion Seekers Accessed Services After Dobbs
March 26, 2024
- Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Does Not Increase Overweight Risk in Adulthood
- More Postconcussive Symptoms Seen After Early Childhood Concussion
- Deep-Learning Model Based on Chest X-Ray Helps Predict MACE
- Cryoablation Effective in Breast Cancer Patients, Even With Large Tumors
- Outdoor Light at Night, Air Pollution Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease
- Insulin Out-of-Pocket Cost Caps Do Not Increase Insulin Use
- Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial
- Mothers Often Engage in Nonrecommended Practices for Infant Sleep
- Generalized Joint Hypermobility May Increase Risk for Long COVID
- Earlier Menopause Tied to Poorer Self-Perceived Work Ability
- Global Adult Mortality Rates Increased During COVID-19
- Nontraditional Risk Factors for Stroke Key for Younger Adults
- Heart Transplant Offer Acceptance Highest for White Women
- Some Recreational Activities Might Up Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk
March 27, 2024
- Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
- Nonsignificant Increase in Birth Defects Seen With Direct Potable Reuse
- Emergency Department Culture May Deter Medical Students From Selecting Specialty
- Local Recurrence Rate Low With Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients
- Increased Morbidity Risks Seen for Male, Female p.C282Y Homozygotes
- Diabetes Complications More Common in Patients Not Living in Urban Areas
- Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
- Patients Interested in Learning About Preeclampsia Risk
- Simple Risk Score Predicts Severe Cisplatin-Linked Acute Kidney Injury
- EHR Scheduling Aids Operating Room Scheduling Accuracy
- Timing of Pubertal Development Tied to Adult Cardiometabolic Risk
- Supervised Exercise Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes for Metastatic Breast Cancer
- ACC: Short Sleep Duration Linked to Risk of Developing Hypertension
- Artificial Intelligence Feasible for Localizing Acute Stroke Lesions
March 28, 2024
- Longer Exclusive Breastfeeding May Lower Risk for Childhood Hematologic Cancers
- Atezolizumab + Chemo After Surgery Does Not Improve Survival for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Tailored Axillary Treatment Safely Avoids Lymph Node Removal in Breast Cancer
- Regular, Long-Term Physical Activity Tied to Better Sleep Outcomes
- ACC: Small but Significant Risk for Cardiomyopathy Seen With ADHD Meds
- Improvements Seen in Post-Allo-HCT Outcomes for Seniors With Leukemia
- Nerve Decompression May Ease Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Stepped Collaborative Intervention Improves Quality of Life in Cancer
- Inorganic Nitrate Treatment Cuts Rate of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
- An ED-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention Is Feasible, Effective
- Rise in Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in China May Pose Global Threat
- FDA Approves Winrevair for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
March 29, 2024
- Sedentary Behavior Reduction Intervention Cuts Sitting Time, BP in Seniors
- Up to 30 Percent of CVD Mortality Attributable to Excess Salt Intake
- Built Environment Factors Linked to Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease
- Prolonged Use of Progestogens May Raise Risk for Intracranial Meningioma
- Combined PET/MRI Improves Treatment Decisions in Early Breast Cancer
- Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
- Decrease in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Seen in First Year of Pandemic
- More Physical Activity Needed to Cut Risk for Obesity Among Those With Genetic Risk
- Disparities Seen in HPV Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults
- U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
- AI Model Can Predict Depression Severity From White People's Facebook Posts
- Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
- CDC Reports Rise in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease
- Ethical Issues Abound in Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care
March 31, 2024
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