News for Health Professionals Archive - June 2023
June 1, 2023
- Major Injury Fall, Pressure Ulcer Hospitalizations Underreported
- ASCO: Minimally Invasive Noninferior to Open Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
- Endolymphatic Hydrops Grade M2 Correlates Most Strongly With Hearing Loss
- Myosteatosis Linked to Increase in Mortality in Asymptomatic Adults
- Disparities Seen for Central Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection
- Machine Learning Model Improves Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction
- Healthy Lifestyle Does Not Entirely Offset Risks for Obesity
- Hemodynamic Monitoring Beneficial for Chronic Heart Failure
- Sleeve Gastrectomy + Hiatal Hernia Repair or Fundoplication Reduces GERD
- Sustained Smoking Cessation Tied to Improved Mental Health
- Dispensing Meds in Emergency Department Likely to Improve Adherence
- Canada Mandates Warning Labels on Individual Cigarettes
- ASCO: Adding Pembrolizumab to Chemo Improves Survival in Cervical Cancer
June 2, 2023
- Novel Dialysis Device Safe, Effective for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
- Twelve Symptoms Contribute to Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
- ASCO: Phone-Based Coaching Helps Breast Cancer Patients Lose Weight
- Intranasal Ketamine Seems Effective for Refractory Chronic Migraine
- ASCO: Microbiome Varies for Early-Onset, Late-Onset Colorectal Cancer
- Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer May Face Late-Onset Memory Impairment
- 8.2 Percent of Adults Do Not Take Meds as Prescribed Due to Cost
- Youth Use of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery on the Rise
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing Linked to Medial Temporal Lobe Atrophy in Seniors
- Potentially Fatal Bacterial Illness on U.S. Gulf Coast
- New CDC Director to be Named
- Report IDs Characteristics of Adult ED Visits for Nonfatal Opioid Overdose
- Medicare Will Cover New Class of Alzheimer Drugs if Fully Approved by FDA, With Limits
- Cancer Patients Who Continue Smoking After Diagnosis at Risk of CVD Events
June 5, 2023
- Incident MI Tied to Faster Declines in Cognitive Function Over Time
- High Visualization Found With Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy
- Gene Therapy Not Cost-Effective for Sickle Cell by Conventional Measures
- Glycemic Control Improved With Exercise in the Afternoon
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Safe for Mitral Regurgitation
- Higher Likelihood of Excellent Outcome After Stroke Seen With Tirofiban
- Subclinical CVD Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality in Diabetes
- Early Treatment Can Be Initiated for A-Fib Patients With Stroke
- Ultrasonography Noninferior to Radiography for Pediatric Distal Forearm Injury
- Capivasertib-Fulvestrant Therapy Increases PFS in HR-Positive Breast Cancer
- CDC: U.S. General Fertility Rate Slightly Decreased in 2022
- Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Most Often Involve Norovirus
- Do Not Use Bogus Treatments for Molluscum
- Cisplatin Shortage May be Eased by Chinese Company
- Fluoride Levels in Water Usually Reach Target Level
June 6, 2023
- Race-Neutral Equations Examined for Interpreting Lung Function Tests
- Many With Relapsed/Refractory Lymphoma in Pregnancy Delay Treatment
- Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Effective for Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19
- Pediatric Myopia Progression Slowed by Low-Dose Atropine
- Review Compares Diagnostic Strategies for Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
- ASCO: Direct Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Feasible for Cancer Patients
- Certain Factors Increase Risk for UTIs After Radical Hysterectomies
- ASCO: Vorasidenib Improves Progression-Free Survival in Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Glioma
- ASCO: Lack of Benefit Seen for Indefinite-Duration Immunotherapy in NSCLC
- ASCO: Germline Testing Underused in Cancer Patients
- Supervised Walking Program Benefits Veterans Admitted to Hospital
- Overall Rate of Prepregnancy Diabetes 10.9 Per 1,000 in 2021
- Mental Health Services
- 2019 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Pediatric Emergency Visit Rate
June 7, 2023
- Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
- Genetically Adjusted PSA Levels Improve Prediction of Prostate Cancer
- Youth LGBTQ-Specific Mental Health Services Lacking
- Semaglutide Better Than Liraglutide for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Recurrence
- Tonsillectomy Both Clinically Effective and Cost-Effective
- Breastfeeding Tied to Later Educational Attainment
- Photon-Counting CT Offers Better Heart Imaging Quality Than Dual-Source CT
- Peer Health Coaching Improves Well-Being in Veterans With CVD Risks
- Sliding Hip Screws Feasible for Trochanteric Fractures
- Risk for Heart Failure Higher in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Spironolactone Found to Improve Acne in Adult Women
- 'Zero-Emission' Vehicles Would Save Lives
- Semaglutide Reduces BMI Category for Adolescents With Obesity
- Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S. From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
- Limit on Arsenic in Apple Juice
June 8, 2023
- ASCO: Extended Lymph Node Removal Not Beneficial for Bladder Cancer
- ASCO: Cilta-Cel Beneficial for Lenalidomide-Refractory Multiple Myeloma
- Risk of Hypertension Up With Use of Oral Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy
- Cutting Carbs, Sugars Could Extend Life Expectancy for CKD Patients
- ASCO: Drug Combo Ups Progression-Free Survival for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Guidelines Developed for ED Management of New Dizziness, Vertigo
- Proportion of Outpatient Pediatric Visits With Anxiety Up Over Time
- Mammographic AI Algorithms Improve Breast Cancer Prediction
- Half of Medicaid Patients With Diabetes, Heart Failure Do Not Get Follow-Up
- COVID-19-Associated Smell, Taste Disturbance Is Declining
- Meningitis Threat at Mexican Surgical Clinics
- Heart Dangers From Smoke of Wildfires
- Two More Infant Deaths Attributed to Recalled Newborn Loungers
- Many Cancer Centers Experiencing Shortage of Carboplatin, Cisplatin
- Almost All Blood Donors Had SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies by Third Quarter of 2022
June 9, 2023
- ChatGPT Offers Evidence-Based Answers for Common Public Health Questions
- Use of Wearable Devices Low for Those With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Risk for Stroke Increased in Association With Insomnia Symptoms
- ~5 Percent Have Seizure While Driving Prior to Epilepsy Diagnosis
- Continuous Transdermal Nitroglycerin No Aid for Hot Flashes
- Combo Speech, Singing Therapy May Have Greater Effect in Parkinson Disease
- Muscle Adiposity Tied to Cognitive Decline
- Survival Noninferior With Heart Donated After Circulatory Death
- ASCO: FOLFOX Noninferior to Chemoradiotherapy for Overall Survival in Rectal Cancer
- ASCO: Adding Atezolizumab to Cabozantinib No Benefit in Advanced Renal Cancer
- Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer QoL Is Valid Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
- FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
- School-Based Group Intervention Effective for Mental Health in Teen Girls
- U.S. Life Expectancy Disadvantage Began in 1950s, Worsened Over Time
- Study Looks at Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on STEMI Patients
June 12, 2023
- Recommendations Updated for Nonhormonal Management of Vasomotor Symptoms
- Lower Limb Spasticity Linked to Orchidopexy Risk in Cerebral Palsy
- AI Can Estimate Best-Corrected Visual Acuity With Diabetic Macular Edema
- Valbenazine Yields Improvement in Chorea in Huntington Disease
- Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight Linked to Lower Incidence of Fracture
- Outpatient Metformin Treatment Reduces Incidence of Long COVID
- Doubling Up on FIT Testing Catches More Colorectal Cancers
- Common Tools Suboptimal for ID'ing Fracture Risk in Younger Postmenopausal Women
- AI-Based Coach Promising for Behavioral Therapy
- Bladder Cancer Treatment May Lower Risk for Alzheimer and Related Dementias
- Clinical Language Model Can Predict Readmission
- Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Seems Safe for Young Children
- Teens Can Increase Sleep Duration by Advancing Bedtime
- Decreases in Mpox Vaccination Shortfall Needed in Minorities
- Crowdfunding Used for Direct, Indirect Medical Costs in Diabetes
June 13, 2023
- V114 Pneumococcal Vaccine Has Acceptable Safety Profile for Infants
- Letermovir Noninferior for CMV Prophylaxis in Kidney Recipients
- New Threshold Could Inform Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis Decisions
- COVID-19 Plus Heart Attack Tied to Higher Mortality and Complications
- Many at Risk Do Not Undergo Supplemental Screening After Mammography
- New Poll Shows U.S. Adults Find Cigarettes Most Unsafe, Addictive Substance
- Chikungunya Vaccine Candidate Induces Strong Immune Response
- Fixed-Duration Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax Beneficial for Leukemia
- Incomplete ED Neurovascular Imaging Tied to Higher Odds of 90-Day Stroke
- 2018 to 2021 Saw Rise of Non-LSD Hallucinogen Use in U.S. Young Adults
- Family-Based Intervention for Childhood Obesity Effective
- About 15 Percent of Children Received Mental Health Treatment in 2021
- Women With Migraine Have Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Large Numbers Losing Their Medicaid Health Coverage
June 14, 2023
- Dementia Risk Scores Have High Error Rates
- Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Predictor of Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease
- Adolescent Residential Addiction Facilities Largely Do Not Provide Buprenorphine
- Alectinib Exposure Lower With Low-Fat Yogurt Intake
- Rituximab Not Noninferior to Ocrelizumab for Relapsing-Remitting MS
- Early Hysterectomy Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
- Mifepristone Efficacious for Adenomyosis
- Breast Density Varies in Racial/Ethnic Groups After BMI Adjustment
- Oseltamivir Not Linked to Reduced Risk for Flu Hospitalization
- Athlete Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Low
- Next COVID-19 Booster Shot to be Decided
- Crohn Disease More Common in People With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Early Intervention for Psoriasis With Guselkumab Tied to Complete Response
- Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Diagnoses
June 15, 2023
- Mortality Rates Have Decreased for Women With Early Invasive Breast Cancer
- Dexamethasone Compared to Burr-Hole Drainage for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
- Stroke Risk Up for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Tranexamic Acid Does Not Up Functional Outcome After Major Trauma
- Risk of Adverse Pregnancy, Neonatal Outcomes Up With Maternal OCD
- Higher Prevalence of Food Allergies Among Racial, Ethnic Minorities
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Has Harmful Impact on Bones of Teens, Young Adults
- Fatal Drug Overdoses More Common in Men
- 2007 to 2021 Saw Increase in Suicide Rates for Those Aged 10 to 24
- Hospitalizations Involving Fungal Infections Up During COVID-19
- Meningococcal Disease Cases Up in Persons With HIV in 2022
- FDA Proposes Tougher Rules for Tattoo Providers to Curb Contaminated Inks
- First Synthetic Human Embryo Models Created in Lab
- FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots Should Target an XBB Variant
- Prevalence of Depression 18.5 Percent in U.S. Adults in 2020
June 16, 2023
- Stop-Signal Task May Aid Assessment of Adult ADHD
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant Effective for Immune-Mediated Colitis
- International Prognostic Scoring System-Molecular Changes Clinical Management
- Change in Birthweight Across Pregnancies Tied to Cardiovascular Mortality
- In-Hospital Wearable Activity Trackers Tied to Improved Outcomes
- Gut Microbial Taxonomic Profiles Differ With, Without Preclinical Alzheimer Disease
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Outcomes Improved From 2005 to 2019
- 2012 to 2015 Saw Rise in U.S. Insulin Prices
- Teen Alcohol Dependence Tied to Later Depression
- Avatar Therapy-Linked Emotions Identified in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
- Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
- Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
- Looming Shortage of Bicillin for Children
- National Health Expenditures Set to Increase Through 2031
- Fewer Black Veterans Complete Referrals for Lung Cancer Screening
June 20, 2023
- Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis Beneficial for Pulmonary Embolism
- Complicated Dengue Relatively Rare in Travelers With Dengue
- Increase in Incident Anemia Seen With Low-Dose Aspirin in Older Adults
- Acupuncture, Doxylamine-Pyridoxine Ease Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
- Age-Linked Performance on Social Cognitive Tests Explored in Psychosis
- Recommendations Updated for Management of Concussion in Sport
- Higher Daily Intake of Flavonols May Cut Onset of Frailty
- Positive Childhood Experiences May Cut Risk for Adult Health Problems
- Bad Air Pollution Days Tied to Longer Pediatric Asthma Hospitalizations
- USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening, Anxiety Screening
- ENDO: Cases of Gestational Diabetes Increased During Pandemic
- Surgery Offers Survival Benefit for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Some Suicide-Related Outcomes Increased for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Groups
- Housing Insecurity in Childhood Linked to Anxiety, Depression
June 21, 2023
- Mortality Increased for Children Whose Caregivers Decline Tracheostomy
- Anxiety, Depression, PTSD Common With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
- Successful Intubation on First Attempt Improved With Video Laryngoscopy
- Lower Mortality Seen With Hemodiafiltration for Kidney Failure
- Ultrahigh-Resolution CCTA Has High Diagnostic Accuracy for Coronary Artery Disease
- Intensive Inpatient BP Management Not Beneficial in Seniors
- Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in the United States Remains High
- Eosinophilic Cellulitis Seems to Be Type 2 Inflammatory Disease
- AI Model Can Predict Mortality in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Hospital Consolidation Linked to Closure of Inpatient Pediatric Services
- Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis Tied to Lower Fertility Rates in Women
- Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors Overturned
- Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
- Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic Under Legal Scrutiny
June 22, 2023
- Low-Carb Breakfast Aids Glucose Measures With Diabetes
- Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
- 2019 to 2021 Saw Rise in Lung Cancer Screenings
- Dexamethasone Best for Persistent, Recurrent Uveitic Macular Edema
- Peer Groups Can Provide Emotional Support to Those With Kidney Failure
- Nursing Homes With More Black Residents Have Higher Health Care Utilization
- Continuous Meropenem No Benefit in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis
- ENDO: Testosterone-Replacement Noninferior to Placebo for Cardiovascular Events
- Gender Differences Seen in Toxoplasmosis Eye Disease Symptoms
- Moderate- to Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity Cuts Diabetes Risk
- Census Shows America's Population Is Older Than Ever
- Risk for Mental Disorders Increased With Exposure to Civil Violence
- U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Soar
- First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval
- CDC Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Seniors
June 23, 2023
- Outcomes of TBI Change Over Seven Years of Follow-Up
- Experimental Prophylaxis Beneficial for Patients Undergoing HSCT
- Light Physical Activity More Beneficial for Children
- Second-Line Switch to Dolutegravir Noninferior in HIV
- Collaborative Care Cuts Fatigue, Pain in ESKD Hemodialysis Patients
- Excessive Drinking Increased for Women in Their 30s
- Gestational Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure Tied to Slightly Higher Early Childhood BMI
- 529 Million People Living With Diabetes Worldwide in 2021
- Effect of Testosterone Examined From Adolescence Into Adulthood
- Surgeon Volume Impacts Outcomes After Shoulder Replacement
- State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
- FDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar Disposable Vapes
- Parental Cancer History Tied to Unmet Economic Needs in Children
- Serious Injuries to Children From 'Baby Shark' Bath Toys
June 26, 2023
- Rates of Endometrial Cancer Vary for U.S., Caribbean Black Women
- Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Adherence Identified
- ADA: Bempedoic Acid Cuts MACE in Statin-Intolerant Patients
- Pro-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Worsening Relapse Rate in MS
- Best Practices ID'd for Management of Pediatric Inguinal Hernias
- Africa's Contribution to HIV Research Low Relative to Its Burden
- ADA: Glycemic Control Up With Weekly Icodec Versus Daily Insulin Glargine
- Risk of Physical Conditions, Injuries Up for Older Adults With Autism
- ADA: Once-Daily Orforglipron Linked to Significant Weight Reduction
- Air Pollution Linked to Worse Outcomes for COVID-19 Patients
- Parents, Caregivers Generally Support Mental Health Screening
- April 2022 to March 2023 Saw Rise in E-Cigarette Poisoning Exposures
- Time-Restricted Eating More Effective for Weight Loss Than Control
- New U.S. Report on COVID-19 Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
June 27, 2023
- Adaptation to Pharmacotherapy Does Not Up Smoking Cessation in Black Adults
- Modest Decrease in eGFR Linked to Increase in Adverse Outcomes
- AI Model for Interpretation of EEGs Similar to Human Experts
- ADA: Once-Weekly Tirzepatide Leads to Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity, T2D
- Poor Performance for ChatGPT on AUA Self-Assessment Study Program
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid Levels Inversely Linked to Risk of Death in ALS
- ENDO: Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Experience More Body Image Concerns
- ADA: Once-Daily Semaglutide Superior for Reduction in Body Weight
- Decline in Teen Binge Drinking Seen With Implementation of Recreational Cannabis
- Sample-to-Answer, Point-of-Care HPV DNA Test Feasible
- Malaria Cases in Florida, Texas Are First U.S. Spread in 20 Years
- E-Cigarette Sales Up 46.6 Percent From January 2020 to December 2022
- Widening Gap ID'd in Housing Affordability for Resident Physicians
June 28, 2023
- Iron Deficiency Common Among Teens, Young Women
- Crisaborole Effective for Long-Term Maintenance in Mild-to-Moderate Eczema
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Test Could ID Alzheimer Disease
- ADA: Once-Weekly Icodec Superior for Reduction in HbA1c
- Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Improves Survival
- Emergency Department Capacity Not Keeping Up With Demand in California
- Posthospitalization Meal Delivery Boosts Outcomes for Older Adults
- 2017 to 2021 Saw Rise in Gender Dysphoria Diagnoses
- Plant-Based, Family Food Packages Aid BMI Change in Children
- 2006 to 2019 Saw Significant Drop in Nicotine Dependence Prevalence
- Gestational Diabetes Tied to 11-Fold Higher Risk of Diabetes
- Exposure to Agent Orange Linked to Risk of Bladder Cancer
- GI Disease Is Most Common Diagnosis for Nonmigrant U.S. Travelers
- Humor Therapy May Aid Depression, Anxiety
- Recollection of Grief Following Death of Loved One Tied to BP Increases
June 29, 2023
- Uncontrolled Heart Risk Factors Common in Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Beneficial for Overactive Bladder
- Review Looks at Psychological Burden of Children, Young Adult Cancer Patients
- CVD Risk Factors Predict Risk of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Benefits of Indefinite Anticoagulant Unclear After First VTE
- Recommendations Updated for Timing of Surgery After COVID-19
- ADA: Reductions in Body Weight With Retatrutide for Obesity
- Anti-Reflux Mucosectomy Effective for GERD in Long Term
- Variation Seen in Distribution of Characteristics of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
- ADA: Childhood Hyperglycemia Linked to Future Microvascular Complications
- 2008 to 2021 Saw Decrease in Delivery-Related Mortality
- RSV Vaccine for People Over 60 Gains Full Approval
- Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities
- Sexual Minorities Face Higher Risk for Suicide-Related Behaviors
- CDC: Cure for Hepatitis C Out of Reach for Many
June 30, 2023
- Monthly News Roundup - June 2023
- Lower UTI Dysfunction Often Not Thoroughly Evaluated in Neurogenic Bladder
- Overweight Tied to Better Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes After Chemoradiotherapy
- Meds Rarely Initiated After Discharge for Alcohol Use Disorder
- One in Four Patients Die Within One Year of First Heart Failure Hospitalization
- Pegozafermin Leads to Improvements in Fibrosis in NASH
- Menopausal Hormone Therapy Positively Linked to Dementia
- Bulevirtide Linked to Decline in Hepatitis D Virus RNA Levels
- Suicide Attempts, Suicide Mortality Up for Transgender Individuals
- Intranasal Insulin May Have Pro-Cognitive Benefits
- Compliance With CMS Price Transparency Rule Improved With Penalty Increases
- WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame's Safety
- Mosquitoes Test Positive for Malaria in Florida
- CDC: 2018 to 2021 Saw Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Xylazine
- Improved Long-Term Outcomes Seen for Teens With Cochlear Implants
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