News for Health Professionals Archive - November 2024
November 1, 2024
- Dietary Restriction No Aid for Treating Meniere Disease
- Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Risk for Alzheimer Diagnosis in T2DM
- ACG: GLP-1 RAs Tied to Lower Risk for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
- Uninsurance Plays Major Role in Racial Disparities Seen in Cancer Diagnosis
- Exercise Tied to Lower Mortality With Dementia
- Early TAVR Beneficial for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis
- Flu Vaccine Coverage 80.7 Percent for Health Workers in Acute Care Hospitals
- Vasomotor Symptoms During Menopause May Up Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
- Pandemic-Linked Worldwide Declines in Childhood Vaccination Not Yet Recovered
- ASN: 1990 to 2021 Saw Global Rise in Chronic Kidney Disease Cases, Deaths in Women
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Oct. 24-28
- Supply Chain Issues Less Likely to Yield Drug Shortages in Canada Versus U.S.
- Cognitive Decline Slowed With Cognitive Remediation in At-Risk Adults
- Dose-Dependent Association Seen for Smoking, CVD Risk
- 1998 to 2023 Saw Decline in Triplet, Higher-Order Birth Rate
November 4, 2024
- Orbital Atherectomy No Better Than Balloon Angioplasty
- Risk for Meniere Disease Increased With Upper Respiratory Infections
- Multiple Penicillin Courses Linked to Modestly Lower Risk for Parkinson Disease
- Early Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide, PM2.5 Linked to Peanut Allergy
- New Set of Risk Factors Can Boost Detection of Suspicious Skin Lesions
- Patient-Reported Lumbar Symptom Information Beneficial for Radiologists
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement Best for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Nitrofurantoin, Cranberry Products May Cut UTI Episodes in Children
- More Than One-Third Have ED Visit Within 90 Days Before Cancer Diagnosis
- Certain Pesticides Tied to Increased Prostate Cancer Incidence, Mortality
- Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
- Improvement Seen in Some Features of PCOS With Weight Loss Interventions
- Anxiety/Depression Linked to HRQoL Losses in Seropositive RA
- Patients Living Outside Metropolitan Statistical Areas Travel Farther for Health Care Visits
November 5, 2024
- Smoking Cessation Aids Survival Even Following a Cancer Diagnosis
- Nurse Burnout Tied to Lower Quality of Care
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Aids Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Open Primary Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Shows Acceptable Morbidity
- Guidance Issued for Safe Use of GLP-1 RAs in the Perioperative Period
- Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Dementia in Older Adults Over Time
- Bidirectional Link Seen for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Interstitial Lung Disease
- Toddler Diet Quality Improved Significantly From 1999 to 2018
- Ordinal Score Predicts Freedom From Epilepsy One Year After Surgery
- Recreational Cannabis Legalization Tied to Higher Prenatal Use
- Light Physical Activity Linked to Improved Vascular Parameters in RA
- Most Adults Lack Knowledge About Pancreatic Cancer
- One in Six Emergency Departments Have High Pediatric Readiness
November 6, 2024
- American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-27
- Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Explored in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Machine Learning Can Predict Intradialytic Hypotension During Hemodialysis
- AI Aids Risk Prediction Classification for Prostate Cancer
- Weight Loss Durable for Years After Bariatric Surgery in Teens
- Work-Related Stress Linked to Lower Odds of Average, Optimal Heart Health
- Risk Factors Found for Neurogenic Bladder After Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Prevalence of Diabetes 15.8 Percent in U.S. Adults From 2021 to 2023
- Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Negatively Impacted by Pandemic
- Low Zinc Levels Seen With Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Two-Fifths of Americans Say They Experience the 'Winter Blues'
- Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Incident Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
- Medication Abortion Before Confirmed Intrauterine Pregnancy Noninferior
November 7, 2024
- FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Monograph Nasal Decongestant Active Ingredient After Extensive Review
- Cancer Disparities Evident Across Human Development Index, Projected to Widen
- High Resting Heart Rate Tied to Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
- About One in Five Adults Experienced Anxiety, Depression in 2022
- Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels Inversely Tied to Cancer Incidence
- Expanding Access to Obesity Medications Could Avert 42,000 Deaths/Year
- RSV Vaccination Prevents Associated Hospitalization, Emergency Encounters
- Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Incidence Increasing Among the Elderly
- COVID-19 Burden in Hospitals Affects Risk for In-Hospital Adverse Events
- In-Utero Sugar Restriction Cuts Offspring's Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
- Postpartum Exercise Cuts Odds of Postpartum Depression
- 2008 to 2020 Saw More Radiologists Involved in Teaching
- Travel Time to Tanning Facilities Negatively Linked to Melanoma Incidence
November 8, 2024
- Health Literacy-Informed Digital Intervention Reduces Obesity at Age 2 Years
- Childhood Body Mass Index Tied to Later Lung Health
- Reactogenicity Comparable for Simultaneous, Sequential COVID-19, Flu Shots
- Long-Term Complications After Prostate Cancer Treatment Not Uncommon
- COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk for Autoimmune, Autoinflammatory Disease
- Genetic Testing Rate Lower for Blacks With Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Young Adults Born Preterm Face Economic and Educational Challenges
- Use of Fan, Skin Wetting Reduces Cardiac Strain in Hot, Humid Conditions
- Decline Expected in HIV Care Providers in Next Five Years
- Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for Candida Auris Beneficial
- Heat Waves Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes for Seniors
- American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30
- Racial, Ethnic Differences Seen in Cleft Lip Surgery Repair
- Men Aged >16 to to <55 years at increased risk for acute kidney injury (AKI)
- July 2019 to June 2023 Saw Increase in OD Deaths With Ketamine Detected
November 12, 2024
- Few High-Risk Individuals Have Heard of, Discuss Lung Cancer Screening
- SGLT-2 Inhibitors Beneficial for Patients With Nephrolithiasis
- Asthma Linked to Memory Difficulties in Children
- Movie Characters With Strabismus Likely to be Portrayed Negatively
- Vigorous Activity Can Compensate for Prolonged Sitting Time
- Distinctive Gut Microbial Composition Seen for Progressors to Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Mixed Link Seen for Gestational Exposure to Flame-Retardant Chemicals and Childhood Obesity
- AHA: GLP-1 RA, SGLT-2i Use Can Lower Risk for MI, Recurrent Stroke in Stroke Survivors
- COVID-19 Pandemic-Linked Increase in Alcohol Use Persisting
- Total Hip Replacement Revision Rates Vary With Type of Material Used
- Virtual Yoga Classes Aid Chronic Low Back Pain
- FDA Approves Emrosi for Rosacea in Adults
- Topical Human Platelet Extract Noninferior for Photoaging of Hands
- Transitioning to E-Cigarettes Aids Resolution of Respiratory Symptoms
November 13, 2024
- Deep Learning Predicts Risk for Childhood Obesity Over Three Years
- Even Adding a Few Extra Minutes of Exercise Daily Lowers Blood Pressure
- Palliative Care Use Low in Patients With Heart Failure
- Late-Stage Lymphoma Less Likely for Young With Continuous Medicaid Coverage
- Falling Asleep While Feeding Infants Commonly Reported by Mothers
- AHA: Obesity-Linked Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Increasing in U.S.
- High Rates of Hep C Seen for Patients Presenting to ED With Opioid Overdose
- Depression Rates on the Rise for Sexual, Gender Minority College Students
- Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer Increasing in Men With Short Life Expectancy
- Greater Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Odds of Eczema
- Study Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Severe Stroke
- Dementia Death Rates in U.S. Older Adults Fluctuated From 2018 to 2022
November 14, 2024
- ASH: GLP-1 RA Use Tied to Lower Rate of Venous Thromboembolism in Diabetes
- Recent Decade Saw Drop in Marijuana Use in U.S. Adolescents
- Continuous Psychological Distress in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for Epilepsy
- AHA: More Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Tied to Lower Risk for A-Fib
- Neoantigen DNA Vaccines Safe, Induce Response in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Fasting at Night May Aid Glucose Metabolism in Night-Shift Workers
- ASH: Complications Common With Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation in Sickle Cell Anemia
- Adverse Events Occur in More Than One-Third of Patients Admitted for Surgery
- Delaying Noncardiac Surgery for Several Months After Heart Attack Found to Be Safer
- Incidence of Dyslipidemia Elevated During COVID-19 Pandemic
- President-Elect Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHS
- FDA Approves Cobenfy for Adults With Schizophrenia
- 2022 to 2023 Saw No Change in U.S. Infant Mortality Rate
November 15, 2024
- History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness
- Low Frequency of Discipline Seen for Physician-Spread Misinformation
- Most Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience
- Burden of Superficial Cutaneous Fungal Infection Quantified in U.S.
- RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in Adults
- AHA: Rural-Urban Disparities Persist in Cardiovascular Mortality
- Anxiety, Depression Increased in Pancreatic Cancer Patients With Palliative Care Consult
- Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
- Reducing Sedentary Time, Increasing Standing Does Not Reduce BP
- Burden of Diabetes, Untreated Diabetes Increased From 1990 to 2022
- Risk for Mortality Up With Low Income in Type 2 Diabetes
- More Than Four in 10 U.S. Adults Have Fatty Liver Disease
- Adequate Sleep Linked to Reduced Risk for Hypertension in Teens
- Higher Physical Activity Levels Can Increase Life Expectancy
- Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Telehealth Cuts Suicide Attempts
November 18, 2024
- Oral Infigratinib Seems Safe for Children With Achondroplasia
- Bleeding Risk Increased With NSAID Use for VTE Patients Receiving Anticoagulants
- Deep Learning Model Accurately Assesses Fetal Head Position
- Tirzepatide Yields Sustained Weight Reduction in Obesity, Prediabetes
- AHA: AI Analysis of Images, Videos Can ID Early Hypertension, Diabetes
- AHA: Rising Outdoor Temperatures Tied to Higher Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
- ChemoRT Then Immunochemotherapy Then Surgery Promising in Unresectable Esophageal Cancer
- Beta Blockers May Cause Depressive Symptoms
- Global Coverage With Measles Vaccine Declined During COVID-19
- Primary Care Encounter Notes Often Lack Thoroughness
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Safe, Effective for Tardive Dyskinesia
- Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip Fractures
- Metformin Use Tied to Lower Rate of Asthma Attacks
November 19, 2024
- FDA Approves Updated Drug Labeling for Fludarabine Phosphate Under Project Renewal
- Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating Women
- Study Looks at Increasing Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer in Younger Adults
- Barriers to Widespread Access to Cancer Medications Include Excessive Cost
- Half of Young Cancer Patients Report Fertility Preservation Discussion With Provider
- Risk for Emergently Treated Hypocalcemia With Denosumab Rises With CKD Stage
- ACR: Colchicine No Benefit for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
- ACR: Inebilizumab Reduces Risk for Flares in IgG4-Related Disease
- USPSTF Recommends Early Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
- AI Analysis of Video Can ID Neurologic Changes in the NICU
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Plays Role in Sleep-Related Sudden Infant Death
- Antiviral Treatment Underutilized for Children, Teens With Flu
- Rising Temperatures Increase Risk for Poor Maternal, Neonatal Outcomes
- President-Elect Trump to Pick Mehmet Oz to Head CMS
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery Safe for Koos Grade I Vestibular Schwannomas
November 20, 2024
- Risk for Suicide Two Times Higher for Those With Epilepsy Versus General Population
- Bidirectional Association Seen for Sleep Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease
- Oral Microbiome Linked to Stress, Mental Health in Pregnant Women
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Holds Promise for Chronic Pain
- Teledermoscopy Accurate for Detecting Skin Cancers
- Prevalence of High Total Cholesterol 11.3 Percent in U.S. Adults
- High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
- AHA: Intensive Strategy for Lowering Systolic BP Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes
- Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors Who Are Overweight
- Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSV
- Nationwide, Couple-Based Reproductive Carrier Screening Program Demonstrates Feasbility
- Disparities Identified in Telemedicine Use for Neurologic Conditions
November 21, 2024
- Adding Pembrolizumab Ups Survival in Stage III Undifferentiated Sarcoma
- Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Alcohol Consumption
- Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
- AI Model FastGlioma Can Detect Glioma Infiltration During Surgery
- Risk for Schizophrenia Increased With ED Visits Involving Hallucinogen Use
- COVID-19 Mortality Higher for Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients
- Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery
- Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease Hospitalizations, Transplants on the Rise
- U.S. Overweight, Obesity Rates Set to Continue Increasing to 2050
- Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Incidence of Head, Neck Cancer
- 24.3 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in Past Three Months in 2023
- Risk for Premature Mortality Increased With History of Endometriosis
November 22, 2024
- Recovery From Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Continues for Three Years
- Entinostat + Nivolumab Yields Durable Results in Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients
- AHA: Tirzepatide Beneficial for Heart Failure With Preserved EF, Obesity
- AHA: Initial Catheter Ablation Beneficial for Ventricular Tachycardia
- AHA: Half of U.S. Adults Are Eligible for Treatment With Semaglutide
- Considerable Disparities in Life Expectancy Exist Within U.S. Population
- Younger Patients More Affected by Neurologic Manifestations of Long COVID
- Estimated 100,429 U.S. Youth Living With Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Semaglutide, Liraglutide May Reduce Hospitalization Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder
November 23, 2024
- 2010 to 2021 Saw Rise in Postpartum Depression
- Opioid Use Treatment at Intervention Clinics Continues to Rise for Third Year
- FDA Approves Nerivio for Migraine Treatment in Children Aged 8 Years and Older
- No Long-Term Cognitive Effects Seen for Menopausal Hormone Therapy
November 25, 2024
- In Utero Exposure to Certain Antiepileptics Tied to Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses
- AHA: Bumetanide Nasal Spray Statistically Bioequivalent to Oral Bumetanide
- Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Underdiagnosed
- COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccine Coverage Low for Adults in 2024 to 2025 Season
- 1999 to 2020 Saw Twofold Increase in Alcohol-Related Mortality in the U.S.
- RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults
- Studies Examine Cost-Effectiveness of Maternal RSV Vaccination, Nirsevimab in Infants
- Women With Severe Maternal Morbidity Less Likely to Have Subsequent Birth
- AHA: Muvalaplin Reduces Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Individuals With Cardiovascular Risk
- Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire PM2.5 Tied to Higher Odds of Dementia
- 2018 to 2020 Saw Rise in Firearm Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits
- CDC Reports Infant Death From Listeria Outbreak Tied to Ready-to-Eat Meats
- President-Elect Trump Names His Picks to Head the CDC and FDA
- FDA Approves Bimzelx for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
November 26, 2024
- Characteristics Differ for Melanomas in Children, Teens, Young Adults
- American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 14-19
- Higher Risk for Death Following Preterm Birth Lasts for Decades
- Younger Age at Diabetes Diagnosis Tied to Higher Risk for Later Dementia
- Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Mortality With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
- Panel of Biomarkers Can Distinguish Stable, Exacerbation States in COPD
- Exposures to Eight Factors Contribute to Increasing Trends in IHD, Stroke
- AHA: Variation Seen in Rates of SGLT2i Rx for Heart Failure, LVEF >40 Percent
- Vaccination of 27- to 45-Year-Olds Against HPV Is Less Cost-Effective
- COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccine Coverage Low for Nursing Home Residents
November 27, 2024
- Biden Seeks Coverage for GLP-1 RA Medications by Medicare, Medicaid
- Poor Control Over Aspects of Work Linked to Physician Burnout
- Air Pollution Exposure Throughout Pregnancy Ups Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth
- Older Adults With Migraine Experienced Higher Depression Risk During Pandemic
- FDA Approves Kebilidi for Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency
- Antibiotics for Seven Days Noninferior for Bloodstream Infection
- AI Algorithm Can ID Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- Work-Time Physical Activity Tied to Ambulatory Blood Pressure
- Lasting Reduction in Toxicity Seen for MRI-Guided SBRT for Prostate Cancer
- Emotion Regulation Trajectories at Ages 3 to 7 Years Tied to ADHD Symptoms at 7 Years
- Meningitis Substantial Contributor to Mortality in Children Younger Than 5 Years
- Integrative CBT for Prolonged Grief Beats Present-Centered Therapy
- Healthy Prenatal Diet Tied to Healthier Infant Growth Patterns
- Integrated Psychological, Yoga Intervention Aids Depression, Anxiety With Cancer
- Sodium Oxybate Beneficial for Alcohol-Responsive Laryngeal Dystonia
- American Heart Association, Nov. 16-18
- Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Those With CTE
- 2021 to 2022 Saw Decline in Abortions in the United States
- Community-Level Social, Environmental Factors Tied to Mild Cognitive Impairment
November 30, 2024
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