News for Health Professionals Archive - March 2024
March 1, 2024
- Combined Prevalence of Obesity, Underweight Increasing Worldwide
- Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Effective Against ED/Urgent Care Encounters
- Pediatricians Feel Less Prepared to Care for Teens' Opioid Use Disorder
- 0.1 to 0.5 Percent of SARS-CoV-2 Infections Become Persistent
- Schizophrenia Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent CVD Events
- Recreational Marijuana Laws Tied to Increase in Workplace Injuries
- Prevalence of Arthritis in U.S. Adults 18.9 Percent in 2022
- Incarceration History Tied to Lower Access to Health Care
- Advantaged Households Have Lower Intent to Vaccinate Teens Against HPV
- Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Meds May Not Increase Epilepsy Risk in Children
- Behavioral Health Disorders Linked to Worse Outcomes After Cancer Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb. 12 to 16
March 4, 2024
- Trader Joe's Dumplings Recalled Due to Plastic Pieces
- Loss in Everyday Functioning Reported by Veterans During Pandemic
- Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk for Childhood Asthma
- Increases in Food Insecurity Seen in U.S. Families With Older Adults
- Cognitive Therapy During Pregnancy Reduces Postnatal Depression, Anxiety
- Exercise Key to Maintaining Weight Loss After Stopping GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- Fecal Occult Blood Testing Tied to Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Mortality
- Heart Attack Survivorship Tied to Long-Term Health Consequences
- Maternal Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Stillbirth
- FDA Says Yogurt Makers Can Make 'Qualified' Claims About T2D Prevention
- Changes Seen in Mortality Patterns Among Hispanic Groups in Pandemic
- Screen Time Linked to Decreases in Measures of Parent-Child Talk
- Medical Debt Linked to Worse Health Status, Increased Mortality
- Past 25 Years Saw Increase in Number of School Shootings in America
March 5, 2024
- AI May Help Predict Mortality in Dementia Patients
- Teens' Experience With Climate Disaster Raises Risk for Mental Distress
- Markers of Systemic Inflammation May Aid Diabetes Risk Prediction
- Food Insecurity Correlated to Higher Risk for Overactive Bladder
- Risk for Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Increased After SARS-CoV-2
- Top-Down Treatment Superior for Crohn Disease
- 2015 to 2021 Saw Marked Rise in PCSK9 Inhibitor Utilization
- Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
- Prenatal Psychological Distress Linked to Earlier Adrenarche in Girls
- Mixed Digital Intervention Increases HIV Prevention Adherence in Young People
- Infant Mortality Rates Vary Across Race, Hispanic-Origin Groups
- American Indian/Alaska Natives, Blacks Have High Level of Firearm Access
March 6, 2024
- Tacrolimus Microemulsion Has Good Efficacy, Safety for Scalp Psoriasis
- Higher Use of Health Care Portal Seen During COVID-19 Pandemic
- AAAAI: Nasal Delivery of Epinephrine Safe, Effective for Anaphylaxis
- Augmentation Cystoplasty Safe for Children With Neurogenic Bladder
- Endolymphatic Hydrops, Nystagmus Can Help ID Subgroups of Meniere Disease
- AAAAI: Early-Life Day Care Attendance May Lower Risk for Asthma, Allergies
- Resident Exam Performance Similar Regardless of Remote, In-Person Proctoring
- Leisure-Time Physical Activity at All Levels Beneficial for Stroke Prevention
- Skin of Color Underrepresented in AI Programs in Dermatology
- Validated COuGH RefleX Score Can Predict Likelihood of GERD
- Psychosocial Interventions Alleviate Nonphysiological Menopause Symptoms
- Residential Greenness Tied to Increased Bone Density, Lower Osteoporosis Risk
- FDA: Ground Cinnamon Products May Contain Toxic Levels of Lead
- Blacks Less Likely to Undergo Evaluation for Genetic Testing
- First OTC Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor Cleared for Marketing by FDA
March 7, 2024
- Absent, Enlarged, Confluent Saccules Best for Identifying Meniere Disease
- High Physical Fitness as a Teen Cuts Later Risk for Atherosclerosis
- Neoadjuvant Chemo Adds Significant Treatment Benefit in Penile Cancer
- Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Risk for Broad Range of Poor Health Outcomes
- Short Sleep Duration Linked to Increased Risk for Developing T2D
- Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters Linked to Excess ED Visits, Mortality
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Bladder Pain/Interstitial Cystitis
- Guideline Issued for Management of Inhalant Allergies With Immunotherapy
- Racial Disparities Seen for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Outcomes
- AI Decision Support Tool Can Predict Diagnosis of Acute Otitis Media
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 23 to 26
March 8, 2024
- Link Between Sleep Apnea, Incident Stroke Examined for Blacks, Whites
- A Number of Teens Meet Criteria for Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery
- Survival Up With Enfortumab Vedotin + Pembrolizumab in Urothelial Cancer
- Risk for MI, Stroke, Death Increased With Plastics in Carotid Plaques
- Benralizumab Noninferior to Mepolizumab for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Morphology of Vestibular Aqueduct Linked to Meniere Disease
- AAD: Concerns Noted Relating to Use of AI Dermatology Apps
- 2019 to 2022 Saw ~11,000 ED Visits for Melatonin Ingestion in Under 5s in U.S.
- Early Exercise After Concussion May Cut Teens' Anxiety
- AAN: Dementia More Common With Essential Tremor Than in the General Population
- FDA Approves Wegovy to Lower Risk for CVD Events in Patients With Obesity
- Nirsevimab Effective for Preventing RSV-Linked Hospitalization
- Climate Change Will Negatively Impact Children's Health
March 11, 2024
- Teen Use of Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Persistent Use Patterns
- Overall Stroke Rates Down, but Hemorrhagic Stroke Up in Recent Years
- AAN: Three Pesticides Linked to Risk for Parkinson Disease
- Clinical Signs Tied to Rhinosinusitis ID'd in Patients With Nasal Allergies
- Higher Adiposity Tied to Worse Mental Health
- Nurse-Led Strategy Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors for People With HIV
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Patients Often Have Severe Residual Paresthesia
- Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Effective for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Often Not Adherent to Surveillance Tests
- Metabolic Syndrome Score Trajectories Associated With Risk for Cancer
- Study Identifies Factors Tied to Age-Related Hearing Loss
- ALS Drug Relyvrio May Be Pulled From Market
- Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Cancer Mortality in Long Term
- Elimination of Extended-Release Opioids Can Improve Outcomes After TKR
- Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 30 Percent in 2017 to 2021
March 12, 2024
- Considerable Prevalence of Δ8-THC Use Observed Among U.S. Teens
- Prevalence of Increased Residual Gastric Content Increased With GLP-1 RAs
- Long-Acting Injectable ART Superior to Standard Care for Poorly Adherent People With HIV
- Risks for MACE, Mortality Lower After Surgery for Hyperthyroidism
- AAN: Monoclonal Antibodies for MS During Breastfeeding Not Harmful
- Race, Ethnicity Influence Redirection-of-Care Discussions in Preemies
- Two or More Hours of Daily Screen Time Tied to Lower Well-Being in Preschoolers
- ADHD Meds Initiation Linked to Lower Rate of All-Cause Mortality
- Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Provides Pathway to Transplant in ESRD
- Atopic Dermatitis in Children Tied to Learning, Memory Difficulties
- Chicago Migrant Shelter Reports Measles Outbreak
- Possible Contamination With 'Rubber Pieces' Prompts Sausage Recall
- Alcohol Use Disorder Linked to Increased Odds of Suicide Mortality
- 2006 to 2019 Saw Mental Health-Related Visits Increase for Adolescents/Young Adults
- Dyslipidemia Raising Risk for CVD Among Young American Indians
March 13, 2024
- Girls With Obesity More Likely to Have Musculoskeletal PCP Consult
- Black Americans Undergo Carpal Tunnel Surgery Less Often Than Whites
- Children Can Remain HIV-Free After Pause in Antiretroviral Therapy
- Elevated BMI Increases Risk for Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction
- Risk for Rapid Progression Explored in Patients With CKD Stage G3
- COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomes
- Apple Cider Vinegar Beneficial for Overweight, Obese Individuals
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Have High Risk for Mortality After Cardiovascular Events
- Maternal Deaths Overestimated With Reliance on Pregnancy Checkbox
- Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverages
- Annual Indirect Economic Burden of Sickle Cell Disease Over $2 Million
- Disease Knowledge Limited Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
- Many U.S. Seniors Do Not Intend to Vaccinate Against RSV
March 14, 2024
- Low Emergency Nurse Staffing Tied to Adverse Events
- Infant Respiratory Tract Disease Risk Lower With Maternal RSV Vaccine
- Widening of Disparities in Pollution-Attributed Health Burden Observed
- Spring Daylight Savings Transition Tied to Increase in Cardiovascular Events
- Poison Center Calls for 'Magic Mushrooms' Spiked Starting in 2019
- CAC Score Predicts MACE in Patients With Stable Chest Pain
- Reduced Levels of CSF β-Amyloid Seen in Veterans With Blast-Related mTBI
- Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Safe, Effective at Preventing HIV During Pregnancy
- Multitarget Stool DNA Test Has Higher Sensitivity for CRC Than FIT
- Chronic School Absenteeism 5.8 Percent for 5- to 17-Year-Olds in 2022
- Rheumatology Workforce Increased 20 Percent From 2009 to 2019
- One Hundred Seventeen Cases of MIS-C Identified During 2023
- High Rate of PrEP Discontinuation Seen for Sexual Gender-Minority People
- Black Men Face Highest Incidence of Prostate Cancer in the U.K.
March 15, 2024
- Neighborhood Poverty May Impact Women's Ovarian Reserves
- Neurological Conditions Ranked as Leading Cause of DALYs Globally
- Cell-Free DNA Test Has 83.1 Percent Sensitivity for Detection of CRC
- Review IDs Trends in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatments in Children
- One-Quarter of Pregnant Women Rarely, Never Consume Fish
- 2,200 Is Minimum Number of Daily Steps Needed to Lower Death, CVD Risk
- AAD: Adult Acne Clinic Visits Increase With Exposure to Wildfire-Related Air Pollution
- AAD: Bimekizumab Response Durable at Four Years for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Tied to Adult Mental Health Outcomes
- Depression Tied to Higher Risk of CVD Events in Both Men and Women
- Coping Behaviors Improved Mental Well-Being in Adversity-Exposed Teens During Pandemic
- FDA Approves Rezdiffra, First Specific Treatment for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Single Mindfulness + Compassion Session Aids Mental Health
- Teen Pregnancy Linked to Future Premature Mortality
March 18, 2024
- AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
- AAD: Lebrikizumab Shows Efficacy in Skin-of-Color Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
- Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
- GLP-1 RA Reduces Severity of Steatotic Liver Disease in People With HIV
- Many Children With Sickle Cell Anemia Do Not Meet Quality Indicators
- Study Addresses Nasal Rinsing and Nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba Infection
- Participation in Free School Meals Program Cuts Obesity Prevalence
- Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- Studies Explore Anomalous Health Incidents Reported by Government Personnel
- In-Person, Remote Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Similarly Effective
- Childhood Lead Exposure Widespread in Chicago
- FDA Approves First CAR T-Cell Therapy for Adults With Leukemia or Lymphoma, Breyanzi
March 19, 2024
- MRI Surveillance Can Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality for Women With BRCA1
- Electronic Nudge for Flu Vaccination Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes
- AAD: Continuous Improvements Seen Through 68 Weeks for Deuruxolitinib in Alopecia
- Intermittent Eating Increases Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
- Low Birth Weight Plus Overweight at Age 20 Years Linked to Increased T2D Risk
- Mental Health Conditions Up for Partners, Children of Stroke Survivors
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
- Child Blood Lead Positively Linked to Household Firearm Ownership
- Iptacopan Improves Hematologic, Clinical Outcomes in Persistent Anemia
- AANA Issues Considerations for GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Before Surgery
- Readmission Up With PTSD in African American Veterans With Stroke
- CDC, AMA Urge Americans to Make Sure They Are Vaccinated Against Measles
- American Academy of Dermatology, March 8 to 12
- Readmission Rates After Major Surgery High for Older Adults
March 20, 2024
- Behavioral Disorder Diagnoses Increased With Prenatal Exposure to Anesthesia
- SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA Prescribing Lower for Minority Patients
- Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity Markedly Improves Cardiometabolic Health
- Positive Causal Link ID'd Between Computer Use, Erectile Dysfunction
- Childhood Amblyopia Linked to Cardiometabolic Dysfunction in Adults
- Robotic Surgical Approach Safe, Feasible for Gallbladder Cancer
- COVID-19 Viral Load Rebound Can Occur After VV116, Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
- Second Primary Malignancies Represent Small Proportion of Adverse Events After CAR T-Cell Therapy
- Most Self-Identifying LGBTQ+ Orthopedic Clinicians Report Bullying
- Frequent Musculoskeletal Pain Tied to Earlier Retirement
- Burden of Neurologic Diagnoses Lower After COVID-19 Versus Flu
- Prevalence of ADHD 11.3 Percent for Children Aged 5 to 17 Years in 2020 to 2022
- Autism Risk May Rise With In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds
- No Elevated Risk for Stroke Seen After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Receipt
March 21, 2024
- FDA Approves Safety Labeling Changes Regarding DPD Deficiency for Fluorouracil Injection Products
- CARv3-TEAM-E T-Cell Treatment Beneficial for Recurrent Glioblastoma
- Survival 21 Percent a Year After ICU Discharge for Blood Cancer Patients
- Total Global Fertility Rate More Than Halved During 1950 to 2021
- Anti-Interleukin-23 Autoantibodies Linked to Infection
- Severity of Anxiety Did Not Increase During Pandemic
- One in Five State Medicaid Programs Cover Antiobesity Medications
- Bypassing Oral Immunotherapy Buildup Safe in Children With Food Allergy
- Ribociclib + Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitor Benefits Early Breast Cancer
- Men, Women Have Different Factors Tied to Increased Frailty in Older Age
- Hemodialysis History Does Not Impact Peritoneal Dialysis Dropout
- Consumers Urged to Stop Using 'Comfi' Baby Walkers Due to Injury Hazards
- Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
- Fewer Cases of Fungal Diseases Coincided With Start of COVID-19
- 2008 to 2020 Saw Increase in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
March 22, 2024
- Fresh, Delivered Produce Tied to Improvements in CVD Risk Factors
- LE8 Can Improve Future Heart Health in Women With History of Complicated Pregnancy
- Physicians Concerned About Private Equity's Impact on Health Care
- Survey Assesses Perspectives on Patient Image Use in Dermatology
- Systemic Inflammation Increases Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
- Multicomponent Intervention Aids Quality of Life With Overactive Bladder
- Processing Speed Vulnerable to Fluctuations in Glucose in T1D
- Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening Up With 2021 USPSTF Recommendations
- Motor Skills, Sensory Features Differ in Autism With, Without ADHD
- ADHD Medications Linked to Reduction in Psychiatric Hospitalizations
- First Gene Therapy for Children With Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Approved by FDA
- Mental Health Treatment Linked to Better Outcomes in CAD, Heart Failure
- ChatGPT Performs Well in Answering Genetic Testing Questions
- Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
March 25, 2024
- Cutaneous Phosphorylated α-Synuclein Frequently ID'd in Synucleinopathies
- Early Antibiotics for COVID-19 Can Cut Recovery Time
- Uterine Artery Embolization Successfully Controls Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Social Media + Photo-Editing Apps Tied to Higher Interest in Cosmetic Procedures
- Higher BMI Variability Linked to Adverse Cardiovascular Disease Events
- Minocycline Does Not Decrease Geographic Atrophy Enlargement in AMD
- AI-Generated Responses to Patient Portal Messages Are Feasible, Usable
- Intrathecal Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Giant Axonal Neuropathy
- Cervical Cancer Screening Lower in Rural Than Urban Health Centers
- MRI-Guided TULSA Effective at Five Years for Localized Prostate Cancer
- Poll Shows That Many Children Fret About Missing School Due to Illness
- FDA Approves Oral Duvyzat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Eli Lilly Reports Temporary Shortage of Humalog and Insulin Lispro Injection
- Considerable Number of Abortion Seekers Accessed Services After Dobbs
March 26, 2024
- Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Does Not Increase Overweight Risk in Adulthood
- More Postconcussive Symptoms Seen After Early Childhood Concussion
- Deep-Learning Model Based on Chest X-Ray Helps Predict MACE
- Cryoablation Effective in Breast Cancer Patients, Even With Large Tumors
- Outdoor Light at Night, Air Pollution Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease
- Insulin Out-of-Pocket Cost Caps Do Not Increase Insulin Use
- Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial
- Mothers Often Engage in Nonrecommended Practices for Infant Sleep
- Generalized Joint Hypermobility May Increase Risk for Long COVID
- Earlier Menopause Tied to Poorer Self-Perceived Work Ability
- Global Adult Mortality Rates Increased During COVID-19
- Nontraditional Risk Factors for Stroke Key for Younger Adults
- Heart Transplant Offer Acceptance Highest for White Women
- Some Recreational Activities Might Up Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk
March 27, 2024
- Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
- Nonsignificant Increase in Birth Defects Seen With Direct Potable Reuse
- Emergency Department Culture May Deter Medical Students From Selecting Specialty
- Local Recurrence Rate Low With Radiation Boost in Breast Cancer Patients
- Increased Morbidity Risks Seen for Male, Female p.C282Y Homozygotes
- Diabetes Complications More Common in Patients Not Living in Urban Areas
- Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
- Patients Interested in Learning About Preeclampsia Risk
- Simple Risk Score Predicts Severe Cisplatin-Linked Acute Kidney Injury
- EHR Scheduling Aids Operating Room Scheduling Accuracy
- Timing of Pubertal Development Tied to Adult Cardiometabolic Risk
- Supervised Exercise Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes for Metastatic Breast Cancer
- ACC: Short Sleep Duration Linked to Risk of Developing Hypertension
- Artificial Intelligence Feasible for Localizing Acute Stroke Lesions
March 28, 2024
- Longer Exclusive Breastfeeding May Lower Risk for Childhood Hematologic Cancers
- Atezolizumab + Chemo After Surgery Does Not Improve Survival for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Tailored Axillary Treatment Safely Avoids Lymph Node Removal in Breast Cancer
- Regular, Long-Term Physical Activity Tied to Better Sleep Outcomes
- ACC: Small but Significant Risk for Cardiomyopathy Seen With ADHD Meds
- Improvements Seen in Post-Allo-HCT Outcomes for Seniors With Leukemia
- Nerve Decompression May Ease Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Stepped Collaborative Intervention Improves Quality of Life in Cancer
- Inorganic Nitrate Treatment Cuts Rate of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
- An ED-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention Is Feasible, Effective
- Rise in Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in China May Pose Global Threat
- FDA Approves Winrevair for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
March 29, 2024
- Sedentary Behavior Reduction Intervention Cuts Sitting Time, BP in Seniors
- Up to 30 Percent of CVD Mortality Attributable to Excess Salt Intake
- Built Environment Factors Linked to Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease
- Prolonged Use of Progestogens May Raise Risk for Intracranial Meningioma
- Combined PET/MRI Improves Treatment Decisions in Early Breast Cancer
- Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
- Decrease in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Seen in First Year of Pandemic
- More Physical Activity Needed to Cut Risk for Obesity Among Those With Genetic Risk
- Disparities Seen in HPV Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults
- U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
- AI Model Can Predict Depression Severity From White People's Facebook Posts
- Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
- CDC Reports Rise in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease
- Ethical Issues Abound in Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care
March 31, 2024
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