News for Health Professionals Archive - November 2023

November 1, 2023

• Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Retinal Capillary Perfusion Tied to Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in Black Patients
• AAP: Children Most Likely to Present to ED With Burns From Hair Styling Tools
• Higher Rate of Bladder Neck Incompetence in Mixed Urinary Incontinence
• Predictors of Vertigo After Endolymphatic Sac Surgery ID'd in Meniere Disease
• American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 13 to 17
• Improved IVF Outcomes With Interpregnancy Interval of at Least Six Months
• Study Looks at Addition of Sigh Ventilation in Trauma Patients
• Yoga May Cut Complications With Radiation for Head, Neck Cancer
• More Than Half of U.S. Adults Use Internet to Look for Health, Medical Information
• Landiolol Does Not Reduce Organ Failure in Septic Shock Patients With Tachycardia
• Second Person to Receive Pig Heart Dies Six Weeks After Transplant
• Interventions to Redesign Patient Care Do Not Improve Outcomes
• 2021 to 2022 Saw 3 Percent Increase in Infant Mortality Rate in U.S.
• New Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Considered Safe, FDA

November 2, 2023

• Five-Year Outcomes Similar With TAVR, Surgery in Low-Risk Patients
• Thalidomide Cuts Recurrent Bleeding in Small-Intestinal Angiodysplasia
• Height Scaling Power of 1 for Skeletal Muscle Index Computation Supported
• Time-Restricted Eating Effective for Weight Loss, Lowering HbA1c
• Socioeconomic Disparities ID'd in Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy Use
• High-Powered Magnet Ingestion Still Sending Children to Hospital
• Skin Diseases Pose a Psychosocial Burden
• Neighborhood Greenspace, Income Linked to White Matter Grade
• Moderate, Heavy Use of Chemical Hair Relaxer Linked to Uterine Cancer
• Nonsurgical Treatment Beneficial for Men With Peyronie Disease
• More Eye Drops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
• Hep C Testing Recommendations Developed for Perinatally Exposed Infants
• Last 20 Years Saw Reduction in Prevalence of Elevated LDL Cholesterol
• Living Alone Tied to Higher Risk for Cancer Death
• FDA Approves Wezlana for Multiple Inflammatory Diseases

November 3, 2023

• No Significant Increase Seen in Cystitis Diagnoses During COVID-19 Pandemic
• AI Getting Better at Detecting Skin Cancer
• One in Four Young Sexual-, Gender-Minority Individuals May Experience Syphilis
• PTSD Symptoms Linked to Higher Carotid Atherosclerosis in Women
• Alterations in Functional Network Reorganization ID'd in Meniere Disease
• Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Treating Toddlers' Peanut Allergy
• Deep-Learning Models Can Predict Conversion to Normal-Tension Glaucoma
• Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder Cases Are Not Fully Evaluated
• Risk for Breast Cancer Examined After False-Positive Mammogram
• Zoonotic Virus Spillover Set to Continue Increasing Worldwide
• Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea May Get A New Antibiotic
• Birth Defects Higher in Offspring of Teen, Young Adult Women With Cancer History
• Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Diversity Lacking in Surgical Leadership
• Infection Control Recommendations for Hospitals Not Well Received
• Women May Not Recognize Non-Lump Symptoms of Breast Cancer

November 6, 2023

• MI Classified Into Four Stages Based on Myocardial Tissue Injury
• Methotrexate Reduces Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis With Synovitis
• Low-Tone Descending Hearing Loss Seen With Endolymphatic Hydrops and Sudden Symptoms
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Risk for Later Arrhythmias
• Delayed ACL Reconstruction Linked to New Meniscal Tears
• Antireflux Mucosal Ablation Safe, Effective for Refractory Reflux Disease
• Black Men More Likely Than Whites to Have Prostate Cancer at Any Given PSA Level
• Rate of Current Use of Any Tobacco Product Down in High Schoolers in 2023
• American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 20 to 24
• 12.0 Percent of Child Firearm Homicides Are Related to Intimate Partner Violence

November 7, 2023

• Health Care Spending Up for Child Survivors of Firearm Injuries
• Recall of Tyson Chicken Nuggets Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
• Frustration with CDC Advisors Who Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
• Pureed Fruit Pouches to Undergo Further Investigation by FDA
• Postpartum Medicaid Extensions Address Some Health, Social Needs
• Pharmacist-Led Rx Intervention to Manage Hypertension Saves Lives, Money
• Maintenance Immunosuppressive Drugs Tied to Severe COVID-19
• Advanced Neoplasia Risk Increased at Upper Range of Negative FIT Values
• Orthopedics Not Viewed as Diverse Field
• Presenting Weight Loss Treatment as Positive Opportunity Is Beneficial
• Electronic Medical Records May Hold Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Adults
• Increase Expected in Approved AI-Based Medical Imaging Products
• American College of Surgeons, Oct. 22-25
• USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
• High Remote Patient Monitoring Practices Offer Improved Hypertension Care
• Few Adults Talk to Providers About BP Risks of OTC Pain Relievers
• Incidence of Drug Overdose-Related Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Up Fivefold
• E-Cigarette Use Common Among Young Adults
• American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 20-25
• FDA Approves Voquezna for Erosive Esophagitis, GERD

November 8, 2023

• Discontinuation Notice: Levemir Products to be Discontinued from January 2024
• 2021 to 2022 Saw 5 Percent Decline in Overall Fetal Mortality Rate
• Oral Contraceptives May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
• ASN: Multicomponent Intervention Does Not Increase Steps Toward Kidney Transplant
• ASN: eGFR No Different With Sparsentan, Irbesartan in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
• AHA: Depression, Anxiety Linked to CVD Risk Factors, MACE
• Vitamin D Insufficiency Linked to Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathy
• AHA: High Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Phenotypic Age
• Genetic Predisposition to Insomnia Linked to Insomnia-Like Problems
• Playkit May Aid Children in Preparing for MRI
• Tirzepatide Tied to Substantial Additional Weight Loss After Lifestyle Intervention
• FDA Will Pull Vet Drug Used in Pork Industry Over Cancer Concerns for Humans
• FDA Investigating Hospitalizations Linked to Counterfeit Ozempic
• Double-Lung Transplant, Breast Implants Save Life of Man Who Battled Vaping-Linked Illness
• Zurzuvae for Postpartum Depression Comes With High Cost

November 9, 2023

• One-Day Induction of XR Buprenorphine Feasible for Fentanyl Use in OUD
• 2023 Guidelines Update Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening
• Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
• FDA Approves New Diet Drug Zepbound, a Version of the Diabetes Med Mounjaro
• AAO: Research Highlights Vision Issues Seen in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
• Concurrent RNA and DNA Sequencing Improves Variant Detection
• Eating Disorders Linked to Negative Physical Health
• Yoga Intervention Can Reduce Felt Stigma in Epilepsy Patients
• AAO: Diabetic Retinopathy Usually No Worse With Semaglutide in T2D
• Botulinum Toxin May Be Beneficial for Isolated, Essential Head Tremor
• First-Ever Face Transplant That Includes New Eye For Man Maimed by Shock

November 10, 2023

• Considerable Shortages of Minoxidil Recorded in Greater D.C. Area
• Opioid Use Down With Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Lumbar Laminectomy
• Caregiving Linked to Lower Mortality in Postmenopausal Women
• Earlier Onset of A-Fib Linked to Risk of Developing All-Cause Dementia

November 13, 2023

• 3,761 Cases of Congenital Syphilis Reported in U.S. in 2022
• FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus, Ixchiq
• AHA: PREVENT Risk Calculator Estimates Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
• Vaccine Exemptions Increased for Children in Kindergarten in 2022 to 2023
• AHA: Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Incident Heart Failure
• Poststroke Mortality, ADL Dependency Up With Low Socioeconomic Status
• Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns
• ACAAI: Parents, Patients Offer Theories on Causes/Origins of Food Allergies
• Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children
• ACR: Incidence of Atrioventricular Block Increased With High Levels of Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies
• Gender Life Expectancy Gap Increased From 2010 to 2021
• FDA Approves First Treatment for Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• American Academy of Ophthalmology, Nov. 3-5

November 14, 2023

• AHA: Fresh Produce Prescription Improves Glycemic Control
• AHA: Semaglutide Cuts Risk for CVD Events in Patients Without Diabetes
• Peer-to-Peer E-Consults Save Money for Pediatric Trauma Patients
• ACAAI: Mold After Natural Disasters Poses Great Risk to Allergy Patients
• AHA: Apixaban Beneficial for Patients With Subclinical A-Fib
• Rate of New Lung Cancer Cases Has Decreased Over Last Five Years
• Virologic Rebound Occurs in ~20 Percent Receiving Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
• Acupuncture Offers Some Benefit in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
• Male, Female Veterans Have Increased Prevalence of Arthritis
• Receipt of Guideline-Concordant Care Lower for Black Colorectal Cancer Patients
• AHA: No Real Benefit Seen for Liberal Transfusion Strategy in AMI, Anemia
• For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
• Burnout on the Rise Among Anesthesiologists Since Pandemic
• Government Housing Assistance May Boost Some Cancer Screening
• Amid Fruit Puree Investigation, CDC Urges Doctors to Look for Lead Poisoning in Children
• American Society of Nephrology, Nov 2-5

November 15, 2023

• Estrogen-Linked Thrombotic Biomarkers Drop After Cessation of Combo Pill
• Pembrolizumab + Standard Chemotherapy Beneficial in Mesothelioma
• Deferred Cord Clamping Reduces Death Before Discharge in Preemies
• Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID
• Number of Cancer Treatments Provided Decreased in First Year of COVID-19
• Higher Visceral Adipose Tissue May Need Higher Infliximab Levels for IBD Remission
• Physical Activity Inversely Tied to COPD Symptom Burden
• Changes in Work Environment Can Cut Cardiometabolic Risk
• Cardiac 18F-Dopamine PET Can Predict Lewy Body Diseases
• Asthma-Linked Health Care Use Increased With Non-English Speaking Caregivers
• CDC: Rates of Suicide Vary by Age, Sex, Mechanism in Over 55s
• Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk for Autism Diagnosis
• Olfactory, Gustatory Dysfunction Decline in Years Following COVID-19
• Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
• Experiencing Racism May Increase Stroke Risk in Black Women
• Opioid Rx Down, but Overdoses and Deaths Up, AMA Report Shows

November 16, 2023

• Hypertonic Saline-Stimulated Copeptin Better for Diagnosis of Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
• Higher Neurofilament Light Chain Levels Seen Before MS Disability Worsening
• AHA: Sodium Reduction in Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Seniors
• Gantenerumab Does Not Slow Clinical Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease
• Osimertinib + Chemo Improves Progression-Free Survival in Advanced NSCLC
• Obinutuzumab Preserves Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis
• AHA: Avoidance of Aspirin Noninferior With LVAD in Advanced Heart Failure
• Overall Survival Benefit Up for Pyrotinib + Capecitabine in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
• Bleeding Higher With Standard-Dose DOACs in Nonvalvular A-Fib
• Recommendations Developed for Atopic Dermatitis Therapies
• Prevalence of COPD Stable Overall From 2011 to 2021
• 1999 to 2018 Saw Rise in Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation
• CDC: Cancer Death Rates in Youth Continued to Decline Through 2021
• Measles Vaccination Has Averted 57 Million Deaths Since 2000
• First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA

November 17, 2023

• AHA: Lung Inflation Occurs Infrequently With Ventilation During 30:2 CPR
• Study Identifies Familial Germline EGFR T790M Variant in Lung Cancer
• Food Sensitization Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Mortality
• In Response to Shortage, CDC, FDA Accelerate Release of RSV Shots for Infants
• Taking Standing Blood Pressure Measure Aids Hypertension Diagnosis
• AHA: Self-Monitoring, Remote Physician-Guided Titration Aids Postpartum BP Control
• Review IDs Link for Insecticide Exposure, Lower Sperm Concentration
• AHA: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Significantly Cuts Angina Symptoms
• New Treatment Modality May Reduce Obesity in Schizophrenia Patients
• High BMI Increases Complications for Chest Masculinization Surgery
• FDA Sends Warning Letters to Vape Companies Selling Products That Mimic Toys
• 2013 to 2021 Saw Shift in Smoking Habits of Young Adults
• FDA: Cinnamon May Be the Source of Lead in Recalled Fruit Puree Products
• Short Sleep Duration Impairs Insulin Sensitivity in Women
• Hippocampal Atrophy Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

November 20, 2023

• Poor Physical Function Persists in Childhood Cancer Survivors
• Significant Impairments Found in Taste, Smell for Cirrhosis Patients
• Risk for Autism Increased for Children Born to Those With Infertility
• Neuromelanin-Sensitive MRI Linked to Psychosis Severity in Schizophrenia
• Prevalence of NAFLD Set to Increase to 34.3 Percent in 2050
• Occupational Exposure to Solar UVR Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
• Guidance Provided for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Children
• American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 9-13
• Increasing Generational Status Linked to Elevated Risk for Liver Cancer
• Sexual Minority Youth More Likely to Experience Homelessness
• 1999 to 2020 Saw Increase in HTN in Low-Income Middle-Aged Adults
• Over-the-Counter Meds, Exercise Most Prevalent Treatment for Chronic Pain
• U.S. Government Gives Away More COVID Tests
• Melatonin Use Common in U.S. Children and Adolescents
• Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Has Sent 17 to the Hospital

November 21, 2023

• Food Insecurity in Seniors Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
• Low Income Decreases Odds of Cardiologist Involvement in Heart Failure Hospital Care
• For Veterans Receiving Dialysis, Unstable Housing Linked to Mortality
• One in Four Older Transgender Adults Contemplated Suicide in Last Year
• Mobile Apps Effective for Treating Moderate and Severe Depression
• Psychological Distress Reported for Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
• Insulin Manufacturers Employ Strategies to Extend Market Exclusivity
• ACR: Higher BMI Linked to Worse Flare Symptoms in Early RA
• Direct-Acting Antivirals Still Underused in Hep C-Related Liver Cancer
• Hemoglobin Glycation Index Is Novel Risk Factor for Incident CKD
• One Death, 10 Hospitalizations From Listeria Outbreak
• People With Severe Mental Illness Experienced Increased COVID-19 Mortality
• Mild Cognitive Impairment Underdiagnosed
• ACR: App Helps Manage Fibromyalgia Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

November 22, 2023

• 2015 to 2018 Hypertension Prevalence Nearly 50 Percent in the United States
• Umbilical Cord Milking Seems Safe for Preemies Born at 28 to 32 Weeks
• Pharmacogenomic Testing to Guide Antidepressant Use Beneficial in Major Depression
• Acoustic Stimulation Improves Postconcussive Symptoms
• Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomics, Age Contribute to Disparities in Cancer Death
• Mean Platelet Volume Linked to Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
• Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training Aids Exercise Capacity for Chronic Conditions
• Sleep-Related Hypoxia Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation
• Publication Bias Inflates Apparent Efficacy of Alprazolam XR
• COVID-19 Pandemic Had Negative Impact on Bone Health in Young Adults
• Ubrogepant Beneficial for Treating Migraine During the Prodrome
• CDC: 2020 to 2021 Saw Rise in Total Number, Rate, Ratio of Abortions
• Stem Cell Transplant Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis
• Incidence of Local-Stage Cancers Decreased From 2019 to 2022
• Whole Grain Consumption Linked to Slower Global Cognitive Decline
• >10 Percent of FIT Are Unsatisfactory and Cannot Be Processed

November 27, 2023

• Long-Term Weight Regain Common After Body Contouring Surgery
• Mortality Higher for Black Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemo for Breast Cancer
• Mortality Increased With Exposure to Coal Fine Particulate Matter
• Disease-Modifying Therapy Use for Sickle Cell Remained Low 2014 to 2021
• Hematocrit Within Normal Range With Testosterone Gender-Affirming Therapy
• American Heart Association, Nov. 11-13
• COVID-19 Vaccination Before Infection Cuts Risk for Long COVID
• Patient-Surgeon Gender Concordance Does Not Impact Postoperative Mortality
• Decline in Excess Mortality Seen in First Decade After Quitting Smoking
• Long-Term Exposure to ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Risk for CVD
• American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 10-15
• Total Thyroidectomy Offers Lasting Benefit for Hashimoto Disease
• Spike in Salmonella Cases Sees Cantaloupe Recall Expanded
• Filtration of Traffic-Related Air Pollution Mitigates Its Impact on BP
• Handguns Are Most Used Weapon in School Shootings Executed by Teens

November 28, 2023

• Cumulative Radiation Dose From CT in Young People Linked to Malignancy Risk
• Pandemic's Impact on Child Cognitive, Emotional Well-Being Mixed
• Fourth COVID-19 Shot Beneficial in Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
• Fluvoxamine Does Not Shorten Duration of COVID-19 Symptoms
• Light at Night Tied to Higher Risk for Mental Health Disorders
• Impacts of Gestational Weight Gain Seen 50+ Years Later
• Study IDs Barriers to Eye Screening Among Adults With Diabetes
• Two-Week DAA Prophylaxis Prevents Hep C After Kidney Transplant
• Lower Number of Positive Childhood Experiences Tied to Eating Behaviors in College Students
• Recent Decline in Risk for CRC Recurrence Seen in Stage I to III Disease
• Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Postpartum Depression Risk
• Low Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to ED Visits for Asthma in Young Children
• Rates of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Increasing
• Neratinib, Fulvestrant, Trastuzumab Combo Aids Metastatic Breast Cancer
• Primary Care Loop Closure Low Across All Test Types

November 29, 2023

• CDC: 2021 to 2022 Saw Increase in U.S. Life Expectancy
• Coronary Heart Disease, Especially With Early Onset, Linked to Dementia
• CDC: 2021 to 2022 Saw Increase in Provisional Number of Suicides
• Thyroid Cancer Prevalent Among Transgender Female Veterans
• Leisure Sedentary Time Linked to Prevalence of Uterine Fibroids
• Polygenic Predisposition to Short Sleep Linked to Depression
• Walking at Faster Speeds Linked to Reduction in Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
• AI Accurate in Diagnosing Suspicious Skin Lesions
• Long Reproductive Period Linked to Lower Risk for Low Handgrip Strength
• FDA Approves Ogsiveo for Desmoid Tumors
• Before ADHD Diagnosis, Youth Twice as Likely to Have Used Health Care Services
• Triptans, Ergots, Antiemetics Most Effective Meds for Migraine
• Machine Learning Predicts Implant-Based Reconstruction Complications
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Use Low in Distressed Communities
• Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in ED Discharge Against Medical Advice

November 30, 2023

• Monthly News Roundup - November 2023
• Active Surveillance Tied to Higher Long-Term Cervical Cancer Risk
• Aerobic Exercise Efficacious for Preventing, Treating Postpartum Depression
• Doxycycline Tied to Lower Risk for C. Difficile in Pneumonia Patients
• Deployment History Has Differential Impact on Epilepsy in Veterans With TBI
• Levothyroxine Infusion Does Not Increase Heart Transplants Versus Saline Infusion
• Patients Report Positive Outcomes for Nonsurgical Treatment of Thumb OA
• Social Media Use Tied to Higher Health Risk Behavior in Teens
• Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Tied to 5 Million Excess Deaths Annually
• Direct-Mail Self-Sampling Increases Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening
• Improvements in Cardiometabolic Outcomes Seen With Healthy Vegan Diet
• High Levels of Anxiety, Depression Seen in Younger Adults During Pandemic
• Psychiatric Comorbidity Increases Risk for Schizophrenia With ADHD
• 100 Percent of Lead Pipes to be Removed From U.S. Water System
• Health Care Costs Lower for Patients Treated by Female Surgeons
• Mortality Increased for Infants, Under 5s With HIV Receiving Antiretrovirals