News for Health Professionals Archive - May 2024
May 22, 2024
- Sleep Restriction Tied to Negative Cognitive Effects in Teens With Overweight, Obesity
- E-Cigarette Use After Smoking May Up Risk for Lung Cancer
- Global Life Expectancy, Disease Burden Set to Keep Improving
- Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Adiposity, Cardiometabolic Risk in Children
- Metastatic Cancer Survival No Better at Practices With Higher NQF 0210 Rates
- Volume of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Not Tied to Coronary Artery Calcium
- Excellent Outcomes Seen for Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal A-Fib
- Mortality Higher for COVID-19 Hospitalization Than for Flu in 2023/2024 Season
- Fish Oil Beneficial for Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Progression
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Dispensing Up From 2020 to 2023 for Teens, Young Adults
- FDA Approves Belimumab Autoinjector for Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Psychotic Disorder in Youth
- Study Identifies Factors That Predict Driving Cessation in Seniors
May 23, 2024
- Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Stroke
- Metformin Use Linked to Lower Odds of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Rates of Severe Multiple Drug Intolerance Syndrome Up in Fibromyalgia, IBS
- One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction
- Recommendations Issued for Endoscopic Eradication Therapy in Barrett Esophagus
- 4-Dimensional Model Can Predict Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer
- Socioeconomic Status Transitions Tied to Dementia Risk
- Parental Legal System Involvement Linked to Adverse Child Mental Health
- 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting to Focus on Clinical Cancer Research Impacting Patient Care
- Few Adults With Moderate, Severe Asthma Receive Recommended Inhaler Regimen
- ASCO: Survivors of Early Breast Cancer Can Successfully Attempt Pregnancy
- ASCO: HPV Vaccination Positively Affecting More Than Just Cervical Cancer Risk
- Nationwide Prevalence of Stroke Up From 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
- One in Nine U.S. Children Have Ever Been Diagnosed With ADHD
May 24, 2024
- Mental Disorders May Be Transmitted Within Teen Peer Networks
- Prenatal Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affects Child's Metabolic Health
- New Tool IDs Sexual Struggles in Female Partners of Prostate Cancer Patients
- Risk for Periprosthetic Joint Infections Increased With Chemo After Arthroplasty
- Epidural Analgesia Linked to Decline in Severe Maternal Morbidity
- First-Seizure Clinic Attendance Cuts Later Health Care Utilization
- Kidneys From Deceased Donors Who Were on Dialysis Are Suboptimal
- Antihypertensives Linked to Eczematous Dermatitis in Seniors
- Extreme Temperatures Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Death
- Donepezil Not Beneficial for Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Primary HPV Screening Intervals Could Be Extended
- High Mediterranean Diet Adherence Tied to Fewer Anxiety, Stress Symptoms
- Preterm, Early-Term Birth Rates Increase After Heat Waves
May 28, 2024
- ASCO: Conjugated Equine Estrogen May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer
- Statins Reduce CVD Risk in Adults Aged 75 to 85 and 85 Years and Older
- Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy, Endoscopy Beneficial for Pancreatitis
- Semaglutide Boosts Kidney Outcomes With Obesity + Cardiovascular Disease
- Omission of SLNB Feasible for Younger Patients With ER+/cN0 Breast Cancer
- Disparities Seen in Cancer Treatment Delivery at Minority-Serving Hospitals
- Considerable Variation Seen in Mortality Rates for Suspected Sepsis
- Parental E-Cigarette Use Linked to Increase in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
- Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision May Reduce Risk for HIV Infection
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 17-19
- CDC Issues Another Warning of Salmonella Risk From Backyard Poultry
- Living Outside of Comprehensive Cancer Center Catchment Area Tied to Later-Stage Diagnosis
- Infarct Size Does Not Affect Treatment Effect of Early Versus Late DOAC
May 29, 2024
- DNA Methylation-Based Epigenetic Age Mediates Link Between LE8 Score, CVD
- Tattoos May Increase Risk of Malignant Lymphoma
- Demographic, Clinical, Financial Factors Tied to GLP-1 Agonist Discontinuation
- Chemo + Breast Cancer Combo Accelerates Functional Decline in Seniors
- Diagnosis of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Often Delayed
- Early-Life Air, Noise Pollution Exposure Tied to Later Mental Health Issues
- Short Sleep Duration Throughout Childhood Tied to Psychosis Risk in Young Adulthood
- Exercise + Pain Education No Boost for Chronic Pain After Knee Replacement
- Overall Risk of Death Not Increased With Premenstrual Disorders
- Cannabis Use in United States Has Mirrored Policy Changes
- In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Does Not Affect Child Creativity
- Changes in Gender Identity Not Tied to Depressive Symptoms in Youth
- Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD May Cut Some Forms of Criminality
- 2007 to 2019 Saw Increase in Inflation-Adjusted Health Care Spending
May 30, 2024
- At-School Vaccination Boosts HPV Vaccination Coverage
- Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Identified in Safety-Net Populations
- Recommendations Issued for Palliative RT for Symptomatic Bone Mets
- Peanut Consumption Starting in Infancy Provides Lasting Tolerance
- Self-, Partner-Reported Cognitive Decline Linked to Tau
- Some Healthy Teens Are Given Cannabidiol for Health Reasons
- Delay in Hospital Arrival After Stroke Linked to Social Vulnerability
- HTN, Albuminuria Risks No Worse for Kidney Donors Versus Nondonors
- Patient Characteristics Linked to Performance of AI Algorithm for DBT
- Bimekizumab Yields Meaningful Response in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Teen Smartphone Use Positively Tied to Mood
- 2017 to 2022 Showed Increase in Prevalence of PTSD in College Students
- Drop in ED Visits, Admissions Seen in Hospitals Targeted by Ransomware
- Pandemic Had Temporary Negative Effect on Breast Cancer Screening
May 31, 2024
- Monthly News Roundup - May 2024
- 1.5 Percent Ruxolitinib Cream Safe, Effective for Teens With Eczema
- Weight Navigation Program Boosts Use of Weight Management Treatments
- Semaglutide Cuts Risk for Kidney Outcomes, Death in CKD With T2DM
- Teens May Experience Delays in Bipolar Progression After Major Depressive Disorder
- Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels Higher in Black Than White Women
- More Physical Activity Tied to Higher Odds of Hot Flashes
- Emergency Inguinal Hernia Surgery Rates Increased With Lower Country Income
- Age at Menarche Decreasing, Time to Cycle Regularity Increasing
- BMI Cutoff of 30 for Obesity May Be Too High for Middle-Aged, Older Adults
- Longer Transfer Gap to Adult Care Increases Inpatient Encounters in Sickle Cell Disease
- Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk for Young-Onset Dementia
- Race-Neutral Metrics More Accurately Predict Risk in COPD
- Racial Disparity Seen in Naloxone Administration
- Active Surveillance Effective Strategy for Favorable-Risk Prostate Cancer
- Binge Eating in Adults Improves Over Time, but Relapse Common
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