News for Health Professionals Archive - August 2023

August 1, 2023

• Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Up for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
• Researchers Use EHR Systems to ID Pediatric Allergy Patterns
• Minority, Disadvantaged Patients More Likely to Be Passed Over in ED
• Hypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
• Mammography Plus Ultrasound Superior to Mammography With AI for Dense Breasts
• Oral Probenecid Cuts Time to Viral Clearance in COVID-19
• Scores Developed for Risk Stratification in Inflammatory Arthritis
• USPSTF Recommends Folic Acid Supplement Before, During Pregnancy
• Exposure to Outdoor Cold Air Beneficial for Children With Croup
• Drop in LDL Cholesterol Greater With Low-, Moderate-Intensity Statins for Seniors
• $11 Million Awarded to Family of Woman Who Died After Taking Kratom
• Long COVID Research Office Launched
• Biotech Company Settles With Family of Henrietta Lacks, Whose Cells Revolutionized Medicine
• Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased for Men, Women in Recent Years
• Attrition Rates for M.D.-Ph.D. Programs Vary by Race, Ethnicity

August 2, 2023

• Socioeconomic Disparities Seen for Timing of Preoperative Hemodialysis
• Cardiac Rehab Lowers Risk for Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
• Higher Belly Fat Percentage Tied to Worse Outcomes for IBD Patients
• Fixed-Ratio Spirometry Underdiagnoses COPD in African Americans
• Racial Disparities Seen for Cost of Unplanned Care After Breast Reconstruction
• Ultraprocessed Food Increases Risk for Death With Type 2 Diabetes
• Even Transient Food Allergy in Infancy Impacts Later Lung Function
• Aerobic Exercise Cuts Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Higher Risk for Aortic Stenosis
• Enforcing BMI Cutoffs for Shoulder Joint Surgery Could Exacerbate Disparities
• New Lead for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• U.S. Global AIDS Program Gets New Home
• 'Reduced Effectiveness'; Some Lots of Tydemy Recalled
• Output of ADHD Meds Needs Boosting
• Lack of Maternity Care Services Throughout America

August 3, 2023

• Infertility Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms in Midlife
• Sexual Minority Birthing People Highly Engage in Obstetric Care
• Study Explores Persons With Tobacco Exposure, Preserved Spirometry
• Patients at Memory Clinic More Likely to Live in Advantaged Areas
• Serum Ammonia, Hospital Mortality Linked in ICU Cirrhosis Patients
• Serum Copeptin, Urinary AQP2 Lower in Children With Nocturnal Enuresis
• Lower Fiber Intake Tied to Higher Risk for Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Genetic Evidence Supports Causal Effect for Diastolic BP on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Prolonged Antidepressant Treatment No Benefit in Bipolar I Disorder
• Peer Victimization, Suicidality Linked to Recurrent Headaches in Teens
• People With Mental Disorders Less Likely to Complete CRC Screening
• Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused 'Stomach Paralysis'
• Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses Decreased During First Year of COVID-19
• Lead Exposure in Utero or in Childhood Tied to Higher Risk for Criminal Behavior

August 4, 2023

• All-Inside Meniscal Repair Effective in Long Term
• Living in Warm Average Temperatures Tied to Vision Impairment in Older Adults
• Glycemic Control Superior With Semaglutide 25 and 50 mg in Type 2 Diabetes
• Illicit Drug Use Seen in One-Third of Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Younger Adults
• Body Mass Index Affects Risk for Rheumatic Disease
• One-Fourth of Esophageal Cancers Among Those With BE Missed in Year Before Diagnosis
• Survival Similar for Black, White Prostate Cancer Patients in Clinical Trial Setting
• High-Dose VX-548 Reduces Acute Pain Over 48 Hours
• Thymectomy in Adults Linked to All-Cause Mortality, Cancer
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Outcomes One Year After Bariatric Surgery
• Leprosy on the Rise in Florida
• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Reaffirms Support for Gender-Related Care for Minors
• CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
• Study Cannot Exclude Benefit of Progesterone for Vasomotor Symptoms
• Half of Global Population May Have a Mental Disorder by Age 75 Years

August 7, 2023

• Added Sugar Consumption Increases Risk for Kidney Stones
• Vertigo Improves With Endolymphatic Sac Surgery, Cochlear Implant in Meniere
• Diabetes Tied to Higher Use of Hospital Bed-Days for Many Conditions
• Depression, Anxiety Do Not Increase Overall Risk for Cancer
• Aromatherapy With Peppermint Oil Beneficial After Heart Surgery
• AI-Supported Mammography Screen Reading Seems Promising
• Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Persist for Black Adults
• Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Pregnancy Complications
• Physical Activity Programs Beneficial for Hospitalized Older Adults
• School-Based Water Promotion Intervention Can Cut Overweight
• Generic, Brand-Name Medication Similarly Effective for COPD
• Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI Can Differentiate Meniere From Vestibular Migraine
• BP Measurements Inaccurate With Undercuffing, Overcuffing
• Three Fleaborne Typhus-Associated Deaths Reported in 2022

August 8, 2023

• Two Distinct Patient Groups ID'd in Meniere's Disease
• Hip Fracture Risk Higher Among Vegetarians Versus Regular Meat Eaters
• Study IDs Reference Levels for Serum Neurofilament Light Chain in Youth
• Time to Treatment Not Tied to Worse Outcomes in Young Colorectal Cancer Patients
• Higher Risk for Death for Black Survivors of Second Primary Cancers
• Symptoms, Negative Life Impact Seen During, After Benzodiazepine Use
• Antibiotics Show Little Benefit in Children Without Nasopharyngeal Bacterial Pathogens
• Higher Risk for Schizophrenia Seen Among Patients With Eczema
• Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Antibiotic Resistance Globally
• Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased Incidence of Liver Cancer, Mortality
• Wegovy Lowered Users' Heart Risks in New Trial
• Drug Overdose Death Risk Increased for Specific Health Care Workers
• New COVID-19 Variant EG.5 Now Dominant in U.S., CDC Says
• Health Care Utilization Up With Childhood Stressful Life Events
• Carcinogens Found at Montana Nuclear Missile Base as Cancer Cases Rise Nearby

August 9, 2023

• Mortality Rates High for People Successfully Treated for Hep C
• Surgical Stabilization Beneficial for Odontoid Fractures
• Incidence of Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty Higher During COVID-19
• GI Symptoms Persist in Most Female Colorectal Cancer Survivors
• High Levels of Air Pollution Tied to Increased Use of Mental Health Services
• Studies Explore Risks for Exposure to Antenatal Corticosteroids
• Surgery, No Surgery Compared for Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction
• Reinforced Learning Model Can Improve Sensitivity of Skin Cancer Diagnosis
• Overdiagnosis Common With Continued Breast Cancer Screening in Seniors
• Findings of IDEA Collaboration Have Influenced Prescribing Patterns
• After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
• Pregnancy-Specific Alcohol Policies May Not Work
• Including Women in Their 40s in Breast Cancer Screening Programs Beneficial
• Odds of Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss Low in Adults With Overweight, Obesity

August 10, 2023

• Higher Plant Protein Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
• High Volume of Enhancing Parenchyma on DCE MRI Tied to Breast Cancer Risk
• Exercise Intervention Beneficial for Health Care Workers
• One in Five With Opioid Use Disorder Receive Medications
• Cardiac Troponin I Concentration May Predict Mortality
• Anemia Remains Considerable Global Health Challenge
• AI-Based Radiomic Model Improves Diagnosis of Crohn Disease
• Delays in Cystic Fibrosis Care Tied to Persistent Impairment in Growth
• Outdoor Pollution Exposure Tied to Nonlung Cancers
• Cumulative PPI Use for More Than 4.4 Years Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
• Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Intake Tied to Obesity Risk
• Step Count Inversely Linked to All-Cause, Cardiovascular Mortality
• Alcohol Consumption Common in Adults With Cancer Diagnosis
• Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Dropped From 1990 to 2019
• Suicide Rates Continue to Rise Among Americans

August 11, 2023

• Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis Safe Over Long Term
• Resources Needed for Pediatric Preventive Cardiology Programs
• Publication of ARRIVE Trial Linked to Increase in 39-Week Induction
• Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Tied to Lower Adverse Event Risk in Older Adults
• Recommendations Developed for Acetaminophen Poisoning
• Co-Occurrence of Psoriasis and Rheumatic Diseases Common
• Maternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
• Model Predicts New Psoriatic Arthritis in People With Psoriasis
• Misdiagnosis Common for Suspected Myelodysplastic Neoplasms
• Study Looks at Impact of Low Vitamin K on Lung Function
• Worse QoL Seen for Parkinson Patients With Depressed Caregivers
• Amid Shortages, Maker Says Restrictions on Wegovy Will Continue Into 2024
• Listeria Cases Spur Recall of 'Soft Serve On the Go' Ice Cream
• Feds Warn Parents: Do Not Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
• Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Oxycontin Maker's Bankruptcy Deal

August 14, 2023

• Low Decisional Regret Seen After Gender-Affirming Mastectomy
• AI Pipeline Can Accurately Measure Sarcopenia in Head and Neck Cancer
• Fatigue Correlates With Disability in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS
• Gastric Bypass May Increase Risk for Nonalcohol Substance Use Disorder
• Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Children Under 12 Months
• Racial Discrimination Linked to Increased CRP in Black Women With Lupus
• Menopause Curriculum Lacking in Most Ob-Gyn Residency Programs
• Exercise Benefits Patients With Asthma According To Review
• Education on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
• Most People Initiating Opioid Rx Have Very Low Use Trajectory
• Shift Work Linked to Increased Risk for Depression, Anxiety
• New Lawsuit Filed by Family of Henrietta Lacks Over Unauthorized Use of Her Cells
• Certain Tests for Pregnancy, Ovulation, UTIs Should Not Be Used, FDA Warns
• Study Looks at Links Between Anxiety Disorders, Benzodiazepines, Dementia
• Prepregnancy Factors Explored in Racial Disparity in Preterm Birth

August 15, 2023

• Adjustment for Risk Factors Cuts Black-White CVD Mortality Disparity
• Early Antiplatelet Therapy With Mechanical Thrombectomy Shows Benefits
• Playing Football Tied to Higher Risk of Parkinsonism, Parkinson Disease
• Atezolizumab Monotherapy Beneficial for NSCLC Ineligible for Platinum-Based Chemo
• More Health Problems Seen for Latino Children in States With Systemic Inequity
• Rate of Positive Laparoscopy High for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
• Disparities Seen in Geographic Access to Fertility Preservation
• Alcohol Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Mortality in Women With Obesity
• Weight Gain, but No Increase in BP, Seen With Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA
• Recommendations Developed for Avoiding Perioperative Medication Errors
• Neighborhood Disadvantage Not Tied to Severe Sleep Apnea in Children
• Most Infants With RSV-Related Critical Illness Born at Term
• Long COVID Symptoms Persist Through 12 Months
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions Recommended for Anxiety in Cancer

August 16, 2023

• Recent Rise in Disability, Years of Life Lost From CVD Due to Air Pollution
• New Eligibility Criteria May Increase Endovascular Thrombectomy Rates
• Gut Microbiota Influences Survival After Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant
• Gains in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes Slowing, Reversing
• Delivery at 39 Weeks May Be Best for Pregnancies Conceived Via Infertility Treatment
• Insomnia Partially Explains Link Between Psychotic‑Like Experiences, Suicidal Ideation
• Higher Survival is tied to Care at High-Volume Radiation Treatment Centers
• Duration of Type 2 Diabetes Negatively Linked to Mean Cortical Thickness
• Spring, Summer Births Linked to Development of Pollinosis
• Management of Pediatric Mental, Behavioral Health Emergencies Is Addressed by AAP
• Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study
• Social Media-Based Interventions May Aid Mental Well-Being in Adults
• U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise for Fourth Straight Week
• Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
• Two-Thirds of Americans Say Their Lives Have Been Affected by Addiction: Poll

August 17, 2023

• Risks for MDS/Leukemia Increased for Survivors of Common Lymphoid Neoplasms
• Magnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
• Improved Outcomes Seen With Lower 2021 KDIGO BP Target
• Median Door-in-Door-Out Time 174 Minutes for Interhospital Stroke Transfer
• Exercise During Pregnancy Well Tolerated by Both Maternal, Fetal Measures
• Pandemic Tied to Greater Weight Gain in Youths 10 to 12 Years Old
• Residential Fine Particulate Matter Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
• Oral Piroxicam Plus Levonorgestrel Increases Efficacy of Emergency Contraception
• Low Recurrence Seen With Omission of Radiation in Some Breast Cancer Cases
• Pain at One Year Post-MI Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality
• U.S. Adults See Smoking Cannabis as Safer Than Tobacco
• Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Protects Men Against Many Cancers
• Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills Three People in Connecticut, New York
• Appeals Court Upholds Restrictions on Mifepristone

August 18, 2023

• Racial-, Ethnicity-Linked Microbiome Variation ID'd From 3 Months
• ~2,300 Pediatric Injuries From Ceiling Fans Seen in U.S. EDs Each Year
• Optilume BPH Catheter System Provides Sustained Benefits
• Better Responses Seen With Booster mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy
• E-Cigarette Use Tied to Respiratory Symptoms in Young Adults
• Eligibility Limited for Anti-β Amyloid mAbs in Seniors With MCI
• 2010 to 2019 Saw Increase in Incidence of Early-Onset Cancers in U.S.
• Domiciliary Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Safe, Effective for Sleep Apnea
• Prevalence of Recreational Drug Use 11 Percent in Cardiac ICUs
• Cyclone Excess Death Count Varies by Storm, Social Vulnerability
• Correlates of Divorce/Separation Examined in Seniors With Dementia
• Percentage of Women Mohs Fellows, Program Directors Has Increased
• Risk for Mental Illness Higher for Children Who Experience Assault
• WHO Monitoring Highly Mutated New Strain of COVID-19, Now Spotted in Michigan
• Six to 12 Weeks of Cytisinicline Efficacious for Smoking Cessation

August 21, 2023

• T-Cell Tolerant Fraction Can Predict Immunotherapy Toxicity
• Exposure to Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Linked to Solid Cancer Mortality
• Breastfeeding for at Least Six Months Aids Maternal Cardiovascular Factors
• Rates of Primary Care Physician Vision Testing Examined in Children
• Augmented Reality Reduces Preoperative Anxiety
• Prolonged Direct Oral Anticoagulants Beneficial for Preventing Recurrent VTE
• Firearms Continue to Be Leading Cause of Death in U.S. Children
• Perioperative Vaginal Estrogen Does Not Reduce Prolapse Recurrence
• Urine-Based DNA Methylation Test Can Detect Bladder Cancer
• Incidence of New-Onset HTN Higher for COVID-19 Versus Influenza Patients
• Budesonide Yields Durable Reduction in eGFR for IgA Nephropathy
• Maryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
• Patients Say Ketogenic Diet Aids Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
• Paternal Depression Linked to Depression in Offspring
• Vaping Cannabidiol Fairly Common Among Teens

August 22, 2023

• Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Tied to Higher Complication Rates
• Dupilumab Treatment Beneficial for Sleep in Atopic Dermatitis
• COVID-19 Recession Resulted in 'Baby Bump'
• Lorazepam Has Negative Impact on Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
• Tardive Dyskinesia Has Considerable Impact on Multiple Domains
• ACOG Guideline Addresses Hepatitis in Pregnancy
• Misleading Claims Found on Websites Selling Anti-Mullerian Hormone Tests
• USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation of PrEP for Those at Increased HIV Risk
• 7.6 Percent of Global Population Had Osteoarthritis in 2020
• Cancer Screening Has Provided Significant Value to U.S. Population
• RSV Vaccine, Abrysvo, Reduces Risk for Severe LRTD by 81.8 Percent Within 3 Months After Birth
• Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes Linked to Three Deaths
• Semaglutide Can Cut Prevalence of Obesity, CVD in Eligible U.S. Adults
• Is There a Link Between Dietary Patterns and Infertility Treatment Outcomes?
• Arterial Stiffness Progression Precedes Cardiac Damage in Teens

August 23, 2023

• Canagliflozin Reduces Cardiorenal Biomarkers in T2D
• Sacrospinous Hysteropexy Inferior to Manchester Procedure for Uterine Descent
• Nivolumab + Ipilimumab Tops Ipilimumab Alone in Metastatic Melanoma
• Considerable Increases in Marijuana Use Seen in Young, Midlife Adults
• Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Be Active in Penile Cancer
• Routine Vaccines Can Cut Risk for Later Alzheimer Disease
• Blue-Light Filtering Lenses Seem Not to Be Beneficial
• Prostate MRI Has Independent Screening Value
• EASD: Factors Linked to Lower-Limb Amputation ID'd in Diabetes
• Heterogeneity Found in Appropriate Use Criteria for Imaging of CAD
• Mistreatment During Maternity Care Affects 20%
• Parents Say Too Much Screen Time, Social Media Are Biggest Concerns
• Health Care System Unable to Meet Needs of Elderly Living Alone With Cognitive Issues
• Recall of Dr. Berne's and LightEyez Eye Drops
• Long COVID May Affect More Patients Than Previously Thought

August 24, 2023

• Less Than Half of Women Report Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain to Providers
• Prognostic Factors ID'd for Stage IIIb AL Amyloidosis
• Nurses Report High Resiliency, Yet Many Want to Leave the Field
• More Screen Time at Age 1 Year Tied to Developmental Delays at Ages 2 and 4
• Aspirin Underused in Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• 2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Gender-Affirming Surgery in U.S.
• Trends in U.S. Birth Patterns Described for 2020, 2021, 2022
• Thickness of GCIPL, INL of Retina Reduced in Parkinson Disease
• App Beneficial for Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
• ESC: Recurrent Myocardial Infarction Often Unrecognized
• SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection Linked to Increased Risk of Reinfection
• Lifestyle Risk Factors, Cardiometabolic Diseases Prevalent in Young Adults
• Highly Mutated Variant of COVID-19 Present in Wastewater
• Cast Immobilization Comparable to Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly
• Most Patients Have Implantable Penile Prosthesis Coverage

August 25, 2023

• Prenatal Lifestyle Interventions Improve Child Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
• Residents Trained During First Wave of Pandemic Experienced Less PTSD
• Most Fish Oil Supplement Labels Make Health Benefit Claims
• Women Report Breast Size Impacts Ability to Exercise
• Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
• Shift Work Tied to Negative Impact on Cognitive Functioning
• Dementia Risk Score Developed in U.K. Biobank, Whitehall Cohorts
• Bariatric Surgery Linked to Lower All-Cancer Incidence Among Females
• Specific GI Syndromes Linked to Parkinson Disease
• AI Model Can Respond Appropriately to Ophthalmology Questions
• New COVID-19 Boosters To Roll Out Mid-September
• Adult Interpersonal Violence or Childhood Abuse, Neglect Increase Later Diabetes Risk
• Extreme Heat Exposure Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline in Vulnerable Populations

August 28, 2023

• Heat-Related Illness Increasing in the United States
• Chatbot Responses to Top Cancer Questions Accurate but Have Limitations
• THC Dose Predicts Severe, Prolonged Toxicity in Children Younger Than 6 Years
• Opportunities Exist for Improving Hospital-Based Sepsis Programs With New CDC Guidance
• Wildfire PM2.5 Linked to Increase in Incidence of Asthma ED Visits
• Teens May Have Missed Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Almost 3,000 Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in U.S. in 2021
• 2019 to 2022 Saw Increase in Mental Health Service Use, Spending
• Recommendations Made for Hearing Assessments in Children
• Test Requirements for Covid-19 for Foreign Travelers to be Dropped by China
• K-ECAN Tool Can Predict Esophageal, Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma
• Youth Reporting Discrimination Face Higher Risk for Subsequent Suicidal Ideation
• ESC: Adverse Outcomes Increased With Suboptimal Adherence to Aspirin After MI
• Most Immunosuppressive Drugs Not Linked to Risk for Cancer

August 29, 2023

• Unguided Electronic Cigarette Use Beneficial for Smoking Cessation
• ESC: Mavacamten Cuts Need for Septal Reduction Tx with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• ESC: Treating Iron Deficiency May Not Aid Heart Failure Patients
• Vasectomy Rate Increased in U.S. Men From 2014 to 2021
• Common Cancer Screenings May Not Extend Life Longevity
• USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Interventions in Prevention of Child Maltreatment
• ESC: Semaglutide Beneficial for HFpEF Patients With Obesity
• Fresh Produce Rx Tied to Improvements in Food Security, Cardiometabolic Outcomes
• AI Does Not Improve Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Detection Rate
• Recommendations Updated for Flu Vaccine in Children
• Adherence to Mediterranean Lifestyle Linked to Lower Mortality
• Unhealthy Lifestyle Increases Risk for Nursing Home Admissions
• Combined AI, Mammography Texture Model Improves Breast CA Risk Prediction
• Medicare Negotiating on Price for Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs
• Pediatric ICU Admissions for SARS-CoV-2 Decreased Across Waves

August 30, 2023

• Some Immunosuppressed Do Not Have Anti-Spike Antibodies After COVID-19 Vaccination
• Hospital COVID-19 Burden Impacted NSTEMI Treatment, Outcome
• Removing Race Correction From Lung Function Test Changes Clinical Management
• Evidence Lacking for Cannabinoid Use in Children With Cancer
• Suicide Rates for U.S. Veterans Increased 10-Fold From 2006 to 2020
• Multiple Factors Associated With Sex Hormone Variation in Men
• Mobile Device May ID Wound Infections Earlier
• ESC: Catheter Ablation Aids Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation, End-Stage Heart Failure
• Higher Neighborhood Opportunity Tied to Lower Childhood Asthma Incidence
• Women’s Weight Loss Tied to Lower Odds of Living to 90 Years or Older
• Many Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors Do Not Know Their Cholesterol Levels
• Adult Education Classes May Lower Dementia Risk
• No Change in Depression Seen in Children Across the Globe From 2004 to 2019
• Narcan Will Reach Drug Store Shelves Next Week
• Surgery for Isolate Cleft Palate at 6 Months Yields Better Outcomes Than at 12 Months

August 31, 2023

• Monthly News Roundup - August 2023
• ESC: Cumulative Sedentary Time in Younger Years Tied to Changes in Heart Structure
• Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels Posttreatment May Not Predict Overall Survival
• Mortality Lower for Patients With Obesity and ARDS Receiving ECMO
• Mortality Risk Increased for Six Months After COVID-19 in Veterans
• Overestimation of Oxygen Saturation Leads to Delayed COVID-19 Treatment
• Subcutaneous Securement System Best for Reaching End of PICC Need
• Recurrent Injury, Death Common After Acute Firearm Injury
• Omega-3, -6 Fatty Acids No Aid for Vision Among Extremely Preterm Infants
• Total Hip Arthroplasty Can Be Performed Safely in 90-Year-Olds
• Statin Exposure Not Linked to Increased Risk for Recurrent ICH
• Medicaid Glitch Removing Children From Cover
• HHS Recommends Reclassification of Marijuana to Lower-Risk Drug Category
• Tx of Postnatal Depression Tied to Better Maternal, Offspring Outcomes
• Atopic Dermatitis Increases Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Delays in Endometriosis Diagnosis Tied to Increased Health Care Utilization