News for Health Professionals Archive - March 2025
March 3, 2025
- AAN: Prophylactic Zonisamide Effective in Pediatric Migraine
- AAN: Marine Microplastic Levels Linked to Cognitive, Other Disabilities
- Ultra-Rapid Molecular-Genetic Assays Feasible for Tumor Classification During Surgery
- Psychosomatic Misdiagnosis Can Have Lasting Negative Impact on Patients
- Sotagliflozin Cuts MACE Rate in Patients With T2DM, CKD, CVD Risk Factors
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Not Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
- Mortality Increased With Hospital-Based Care for Hallucinogen Use
- AAAAI: Omalizumab Superior to Oral Immunotherapy in Multifood Allergy
- CDC IDs Trends in Pediatric Flu Deaths With Influenza-Linked Encephalopathy
March 4, 2025
- 2008 to 2022 Saw Declines in Cervical Precancers in Women Aged 20 to 24 Years
- One-Hour Glucose on OGTT at Three Months Postpartum Predicts Dysglycemia
- Exercise Beneficial to Mental Health of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
- 'Telelactation' Support Boosts Breastfeeding Rates
- AAN: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Incidence of Parkinson Disease
- Race-Neutral Equations for Lung Function Improve Asthma Detection in Children
- Rise in Telemedicine Tied to Modest Decrease in Low-Value, Point-of-Care Testing
- Pericarditis Recurrence Occurs in About 20 Percent of Patients With Lupus
- High Levels of Perimenopause-Related Symptoms Seen in Younger Women
- 1990 to 2021 Saw Global Decline in Mortality Rate for Suicide
March 5, 2025
- Antidepressant Use May Speed Up Cognitive Decline in Patients With Dementia
- Chemo Tied to Long-Lasting Physical Health Decline for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Overactive Bladder Positively Associated With Arthritis
- Gastrointestinal Complications From Alcohol Increasing in Young People
- IBD Activity May Increase Risk for Clostridioides Difficile Infection
- Study Reveals Link Between Forever Chemicals and Childhood Cancers
- Global Increases in Obesity Set to Continue in Children, Teens to 2050
- Osteoarthritis Burden Increasing Among Postmenopausal Women
- Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
- Complications, Mortality Up With Surgery Immediately Preceding Weekend
March 6, 2025
- Suicide Prevention Organizations Do Not Target Older Adults
- Many Adults Have Suboptimal Five-Year Sleep Trajectories
- No Link Seen Between Preop GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Postop Aspiration Pneumonia
- Low-Frequency Bladder Vibration Beneficial for UTI in Spinal Cord Injury
- Updates Issued for Optimizing Bowel Preparation Quality for Colonoscopy
- Intraoperative Remifentanil, Sufentanil Tied to Poor Postoperative Pain Experience
- Sexual Well-Being Reduced After Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
- At-Home Light-Emitting Diode Devices Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
- Lower Rates of Symptom Rebound Seen After H. Pylori Eradication in GERD
- Continuous Glucose Monitors Overestimate Glycemic Responses
March 7, 2025
- Incidence of Suicide Higher for Female Physicians Than Nonphysicians
- Inpatient Dialysis Initiation Higher for Patients With CKD and Heart Failure
- Rural-Urban Disparities Seen in Cervical Cancer
- Recent Decade Saw No Change in Diabetes Prevalence in U.S. Adults
- Combination, Aerobic Exercise Improves Sleep Quality in Seniors
- Bladder Wall Thickness Reflects Severity of Bladder Inflammatory Conditions
- Higher Intake of Butter Linked to Increased Mortality
- Risk for Lymphoma, Skin Cancer Increased in Individuals With Tattoos
- Four in 10 Adults With Chronic Pain Report Depression, Anxiety
- One in Five Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Deaths May Be Due to Occupational Exposures
March 10, 2025
- Self-Perceived Stress Linked to Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke
- Risk for Specific Hematologic Cancers Down With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in T2DM
- Globally, 25.2 Million Projected to Be Living With Parkinson Disease in 2050
- Opportunistic CT Bone Density Screening Improves Osteoporosis Screening Rate
- People With Disabilities Often Feel Disrespected by Health Care Workers
- Treating Male Partners Reduces Recurrence in Bacterial Vaginosis
- Mutational Signatures Tied to Haloalkane Exposure Are Enriched in Firefighters
- 1990 to 2023 Saw 14 Percent Decrease in Actual Number of U.S. Births
- 6.95 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Been Present at Scene of Mass Shooting
- Shift Work, Night Work Increase Risk for Common Cold in Nurses
March 11, 2025
- Survey Reveals Common Misconceptions About Human Papillomavirus
- Female Breast Cancer Mortality Has Stopped Declining in Certain Age Groups
- More Research Needed on Preventive Service Use by People With Disabilities
- AAOS: Stopping GLP-1 RAs 14 Days Before Surgery Can Minimize Complications
- Sleep Time in First Week Postconcussion Linked to Youth Recovery Outcomes
- Remibrutinib Beneficial for Urticaria After H1-Antihistamine Treatment
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking to Recommend Food Insecurity Screening
- Music-Based Interventions May Help Short-Term Depression, Behavior With Dementia
March 12, 2025
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 28-March 3
- Western Dietary Pattern During Pregnancy Tied to Child Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Linked to Faster Regional Tau Accumulation in Older Women
- ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline for Use of Radiation Therapy in Anal Cancer
- No Weight Loss Benefit Seen for Neoadjuvant Semaglutide Before Weight Loss Surgery
- Minimal TV Viewing May Cut ASCVD Risk in Those With T2DM Genetic Risk
- AAOS: Header Ban Linked to Decrease in Soccer-Linked Concussions in Children
- Bronchodilator Responsiveness Positivity More Likely in Morning
March 13, 2025
- AAOS: Spouses of Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement See Their Own Lives Improve
- Short Sleep Doubles Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens
- COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Developmental Changes in Kindergarteners
- Considerable Proportion of Medical Device Adverse Events Reported Late
- Red Wine No Better Than White in Terms of Cancer Risk
- AAD: Ivarmacitinib 4 mg, 8 mg Efficacious for Adults With Severe Alopecia Areata
- Adults Prefer Messages Written by AI in Communication With Doctors
- Persistent Postconcussion Changes Seen in Cerebral Blood Flow
March 14, 2025
- Dobbs Decision Has Negatively Impacted Access to OB/GYN Practitioners
- U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
- Length of Stay After Lung Cancer Surgery Longer With Wildfire in County of Treating Facility
- Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Linked to Fatigue in Menopause Transition
- Roflumilast Cream 0.05 Percent Safe, Effective in Young Children With Eczema
- COVID-19 Vaccination Not Linked to Major Structural Birth Defects
- AAD: Maintenance of Low Eczema Activity Seen After About 80 Days Off Tapinarof
March 17, 2025
- Menopausal Symptom Burden Tied to Cognitive, Behavioral Impairment
- Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Lower Health Care Use in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
- 2010 to 2019 Saw Early Palliative Care Billing Up for Advanced Cancer
- Reported Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher in 2023 Than 2019
- 2015 to 2023 Saw Increase in Pediatric Nonfatal Fentanyl Exposures
- AAN: Over-the-Counter Pain Relivers Tied to Fewer Concussion Symptoms
- Geospatial Clustering Seen in Pediatric Firearm Injuries
- Risk of Developing Cancer Up for Children With Congenital Heart Disease
- 1990 to 2021 Saw Increase in Global Burden of Diabetic Nephropathy
- FDA Issues Warning Against Recreational Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
March 18, 2025
- Score Can Predict Likelihood of Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia in People Under 45
- Breastfeeding, Avoiding Sugary Drinks Reduce Later Obesity Risk in Offspring
- AI + Portable Machine IDs Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Disparities Seen in Older Adults' Access to Rehab After Hospitalization for TBI
- Healthier Diets, Lower Waist-to-Hip Ratio in Midlife Improve Later Cognitive Health
- Botox Intervention Improves Facial Asymmetry After Nerve Damage
- GLP-1 RA Use Tied to Better Kidney Transplant Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes
- ACC: Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk for MI in People Aged 50 Years and Younger
- AAD: Baricitinib Efficacious for Hair Regrowth in Teens With Severe Alopecia Areata
- Therapy Dogs May Reduce Child, Parent Anxiety in the Emergency Department
- Increase in Internalizing Behaviors in Teens Observed Over Last 30 Years
March 19, 2025
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 10 to 14
- Clinical Guidelines Updated for Evaluation, Management, Treatment of CKD
- American Academy of Dermatology, March 7 to 11
- Statins May Reduce Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Chronic Liver Disease
- Graph Neural Network Can Detect Epileptogenic Focal Cortical Dysplasia
- Prevalence of Pediatric-Onset Chronic Conditions, Functional Limitations Increasing
- Few Nonsurgical Treatments Show Effectiveness for Low Back Pain
- Tirzepatide, Semaglutide Not Cost-Effective at Current Prices
- 2016 to 2023 Saw Increase in NICU Admission Rate
March 20, 2025
- Water Aerobics Tied to Improvements in Body Weight for Overweight, Obesity
- COPD Tied to Increased Risk for Death in Patients With Arthritis
- Ensitrelvir Effectively Prevents Spread of COVID-19 in Households
- Disruptions in Amino Acid, Lipid Metabolism May Signal Tardive Dyskinesia
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Increases Oral Cavity Cancer Risk in Women
- Sonolysis Reduces Risk for Periprocedural Cerebrovascular Events During Carotid Endarterectomy
- Burden of Alzheimer Disease Rose Worldwide From 1990 to 2021
- Lung Cancer Screening Adherence Rates Decline Annually After Baseline Screening
- FDA Announces 'Operation Stork Speed' to Improve Infant Formula
- Increasing Sleepiness Linked to Dementia Risk in Oldest Old Women
- Total Injury Death Rate Increased From 2013 to 2021, Followed by Decline
March 21, 2025
- Specific Dietary Elements Linked to Reduced Incidence of Tinnitus
- Denoised Ultra-Low-Dose CT Better for Identifying Lungs With, Without Pneumonia
- Microplastics Found in Filtered Solutions Used for Medical IV Infusions
- Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance Plans Tied to Increase in Late-Stage Cancer Diagnoses
- Food Insecurity Tied to Incident Cardiovascular Disease Events
- Low-Glucose Alerts Beneficial for Insulin-Treated Drivers With Diabetes
- Low-Dose Doxycycline Effective for Lymphocytic Scarring Alopecias
- ACP Issues Clinical Guideline for Pharmacologic Treatment of Acute Episodic Migraine
- Almost 3.6 Million Births Recorded in 2023, Down 2 Percent From 2022
March 24, 2025
- Exposure to Maternal Cannabis Use Disorder Ups Risk for Youth Behavioral Disorders
- Prevalence, Severity of Pediatric Astigmatism Increased After Pandemic
- Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Primary Care Tied to Reduced Depressive Symptoms
- Tenecteplase Is Reasonable Alternative to Alteplase for Ischemic Stroke
- CA-125 Levels Vary by Patient Race at Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
- Chronic Conditions and Their Age of Onset Predict Health Trajectory in IBD
- Lifetime Excess Weight, Adult Weight Gain Linked to Increased Renal Cancer Risk
- Plant-Based Diets Increase Odds of Healthy Aging
March 25, 2025
- Disparities Identified in Leukemia Incidence, Mortality in Florida
- Guidelines Developed for Management of Gastric Premalignant Conditions
- Molecular Residual Disease Analysis May Predict Disease Recurrence After Lung Cancer Resection
- Aquablation Appears to Be Safe, Effective for Enlarged Prostates
- High-Riding Patella Seen in ACL Reconstruction, Uninjured Contralateral Knees
- Long-Term Gantenerumab May Slow Decline in Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Disease
- Six Months of Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Odds of Developmental Delays
- 2013 to 2022 Saw Rapid Increase in U.S. Pedestrian, Traffic Death Rates
- Psychological Prehabilitation Boosts Patients' Postsurgical Outcomes
March 26, 2025
- Heart Failure Patients With Ejection Fraction Improvement Rarely Withdrawn From Meds
- Black American Infants, Children Have Persistent Excess Mortality
- Consistently Higher Systolic BP During Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Hypertension Risk
- Many U.S. Adults Still Have Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk
- Urine Test Sensitive for Renal Cancer Recurrence After Surgery
- Air Pollution May Contribute to Skin Health Issues
- Adding 3D Total Body Photography to Usual Care Increases Rate of Skin Excisions
- Coverage for Routine Childhood Vaccines Remains Below Prepandemic Levels
- 2009 to 2019 Saw Increase in Avoidable Mortality in United States
March 27, 2025
- Funding Reductions Could Reverse Progress in HIV Response
- Use of Parallel Transmit 7T MRI Changes Management for Epilepsy Surgery
- Longer PSA Monitoring in Patients With Persistent PSA May Reduce Overtreatment
- Study Looks at Recovery Potential in Comatose Patients Who Died After Halting Life-Sustaining Therapy
- Pelabresib Plus Ruxolitinib Improves Underlying Myelofibrosis
- Sensorized T-Shirt Enables Early Discharge After Oncological Urology Surgery
- ACC: Colorectal Cancer Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Death
- ACC: Screening Mammograms + AI May ID Cardiovascular Disease
March 28, 2025
- Updated AAN Position Statement Issued on Seizures, Driving Licensure
- Open-Label Placebo Plus Treatment Rationale Effective for PMS
- Risk for Rehospitalization Higher for Patients With Takotsubo Syndrome
- ACC: Bilateral Oophorectomy Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Failure
- Consensus Guidance Lays Out Recommendations for Postpartum Physical Activity
- Adverse Outcomes Increased With Long-Term Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
- Many Women Undergo Annual Mammography, Despite Biennial Screening Recommendations
- Combination Lipid-Lowering Therapy Linked to Greater Drop in LDL-C
March 31, 2025
- Lung Cancer Screening Rates Increased After 2021 Update to USPSTF Guidelines
- Evidence Supports Continuing Buprenorphine for Acute Pain in Those With Opioid Use Disorder
- Persistently High Stroke Risk Seen After TIA, Minor Stroke
- Guideline Adherence Suboptimal for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Treatment
- Speed of Resuscitation Critical to Survival Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest Events
- Low Creatinine-to-Cystatin C Ratio Tied to Lower Muscle Volume in Midlife Women
- Weight Loss Greater With Intermittent Fasting Than Calorie Restriction
- Sleep Deficiency Linked to Atrophy of the Inferior Parietal Region of the Brain
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