News for Health Professionals Archive - May 2023
May 18, 2023
- Global Burden of Chronic Respiratory Diseases Quantified
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Myopia in Children
- Preexisting OSA Linked to Odds of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
- Peresolimab Found to Be Efficacious for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Brepocitinib Beneficial for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriatic Arthritis
- Medicare Spending Would Increase $2.0 to $5.1 Billion With Lecanemab
- Femoral Neck BMD Lower in Men With Combat-Related Traumatic Injury
- Risk Models for T2DM Overestimate Risk for Non-Hispanic Whites
- Heart Transplant Survival Affected With COVID-19-Positive Donor Organs
- Physical Activity Level Inversely Linked to Parkinson Disease in Women
- Free Fertility App Shared Info With Third Parties, FTC Says
- Variation Seen in Cancer-Specific Mortality Rates Across Countries
- One in Five Seniors Report Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence
- FDA Panel Recommends Approval of First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
- Prevalence of Persons With Disabilities Varies Across Occupations
May 19, 2023
- Allopurinol May Cut Risk for Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Study Explores Correlates of Pain Associated With Sickle Cell
- Chronic Pain Poses High Disease Burden in U.S. Adult Population
- Disease Burden of Ischemic Stroke Predicted to Continue Increasing
- Sex Differences Seen in Cognitive Impairment for Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia
- Poor Verbal Memory Tied to Psychiatric Hospitalization With Affective Disorders
- Postpartum Women Face High Burden of Medical Debt
- JYNNEOS Vaccine Seems Effective for Preventing Mpox
- Racial, Ethnic Differences ID'd in Receipt of Meds to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
- New 'National Sports Brain Bank' Will Boost Head Injury Research
- Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Not Beneficial After Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction
- Health Savings Accounts Can Grow Further
- Young Cancer Survivors Have Increased Risk for HPV-Linked Subsequent Cancer
May 22, 2023
- Preop Vascular Interventions Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Lower-Extremity Reconstructions
- Bespoke, Code-Free AI Model Beneficial for Retinal Images
- Surgical Treatment Provides Better Long-Term Survival for NSCLC
- 2011 to 2020 Saw Steady Improvement in Childhood Vaccine Adherence
- Lung Transplants From COVID-19-Positive Donors May Be Feasible
- Optimized AI Strategy for Thyroid Nodules Benefits Some Radiologists
- Emergency Anaphylaxis Observation Times Can Be Cut for Children
- Perceived Access to Firearms Higher in Teens With Depression, Suicidality
- National Standards Developed for Neonatal Care
- Current Smoking, Vaping Linked to Symptom Burden in Cancer
- Tainted Dry Eye Drops Cause Another Death
- Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Triggers Air Alerts in Colorado, Montana
- ChatGPT Does Not Pass American College of Gastroenterology Tests
- Epkinly Granted Accelerated FDA Approval for Lymphoma
- Screening Adults for CKD Could Be Cost-Effective
May 23, 2023
- HPV Self-Collection Kits Increase Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening
- Transition to Long-Term Opioid Use High in Patients With Rheumatic Disease
- 9-Minute Withdrawal Time Cuts Adenoma Miss Rate in Colonoscopy
- Physical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
- Low Risk of Recurrent Thrombotic Events After COVID-19-Linked VTE
- More Parents Citing Safety as Reason for HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
- 2015 to 2019 Saw Increase in ED Use of CTPA for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism
- Bleeding-Linked Hospitalization Up With Amiodarone in A-Fib
- Fluorescent Guide Can ID Tumor Missed by Standard Lumpectomy
- USPSTF: Lack of Evidence for Primary Care Oral Health Screening
- U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
- PTSD Symptoms Worsen Over Six Months for Firearm Injury Survivors
- Economic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
- CDC: Incidence of HIV Continues to Decline, Reaching 32,100 in 2021
May 24, 2023
- Good Outcomes Seen With Primary Hip Arthroscopy for Borderline Hip Dysplasia
- Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
- Transient Benefit in Outcomes Seen With Androgen Suppression + RT for Prostate Cancer
- Microdosed Incisional Clindamycin Cuts SSI After Skin Cancer Surgery
- Red-Flag Signs May Indicate Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
- Unenhanced CT 30 Percent Less Accurate Than Enhanced for ED Evaluation
- Legalization of Nonmedical Cannabis Tied to More Acute Care Visits During Pregnancy
- Long-Term Outcomes Similar for Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds Versus Metal Stents
- Catching Extra Sleep on Weekends Tied to Lower Risk for Hyperuricemia
- Vigorous Exercise Not Harmful With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Online Patient Portals Good For Older Adults to Access Care
- Higher Childhood Vitamin D Dose May Cut Risk for Later Psychiatric Problems
- Salmonella Infections in Six States Linked to Papa Murphy's Raw Cookie Dough
- Mortality Up for Patients With Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
- Few Understand Purpose of 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline
May 25, 2023
- Bipolar Disorder, Unipolar Depression Up With Cannabis Use Disorder
- FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software
- Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Dispensed More After Medicare Policy Change
- Schoolchildren Should Learn Basic Life Support
- Study Looks at Trends in Pediatric Mental Health Diagnoses During Pandemic
- Mucus Plugs Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in COPD
- Dupilumab Reduces Exacerbations in Patients With COPD
- Guidelines Developed for Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- 2017 to 2022 Saw Increase in Seizures of Illicit Ketamine
- Causal Link ID'd for Alzheimer Disease, Generalized Epilepsy
- Menstrual Cycle Length Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
- Summer Resurgence in MPox Feared
- Median Age of Americans Goes Up
- 71 Percent of Mpox Cases Occurred in Large Central Urban Areas
May 26, 2023
- Composite Neighborhood-Level Opportunity Predicts Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation Status
- Higher Poststroke Glucose Levels Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
- Black Patients With Overactive Bladder Less Likely to Receive β3-Adrenoceptor Agonists
- Study Weighs Timing of Platelet Transfusion With Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Multiple Concussions in Youth Tied to Variety of Greater Symptoms
- Vaginal HPV Detected in About 40 Percent of Pregnant Women
- Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Yields Higher Stone-Free Rate
- Allowing Bedside Nurses to Order C. Difficile Testing Cuts Time to Results
- Very Low-Carb Diet Improves Risk Factors in Adults With Comorbidities
- Quadriceps Strength Linked to Lower Risk for Heart Failure After AMI
- Sargassum Seaweed Can Be Hazardous to Health
- Social Vulnerability Tied to Higher Assault-Related Firearm Death Rates for Youth
- Elon Musk's Neuralink Says Brain-to-Computer Interface Has FDA Approval for Clinical Trial
- Multivitamin Shows Memory Benefits in Older Adults
- Bariatric Surgery Tied to Less Medication Use Over 15 or More Years
May 30, 2023
- Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System Safe, Provides Pacing
- Higher Alcohol Consumption Tied to Muscle Loss
- Five-Year Composite Outcome Similar for TiNO-Coated Stent, Everolimus-Eluting Stents
- Perceived Clinician Knowledge of Transgender People Tied to Self-Rated Health
- Sleep Apnea Severity in Black Patients May Be Underestimated Using Standard Tests
- Fracture Risk Up With Prediabetes Before Menopause Transition
- Robotic-Assisted Medial Knee Arthroplasty Tied to Good Long-Term Outcomes
- U.S. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach Record Low
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increase Stroke Risk at an Earlier Age
- Regular Physical Activity Tied to Higher Pain Tolerance
- Quality, Cost of Care Similar for Allopathic, Osteopathic Hospitalists
- High Dry Night Rate for Users of New Bedwetting AI Alarm
- 619 Million Affected by Low Back Pain Globally in 2020
May 31, 2023
- Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
- Hydrocortisone Does Not Reduce 90-Day Mortality in Septic Shock
- Joint Attention-Based AI System Helps Detect Autism
- Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Linked to Reduction in Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B
- Colchicine Tied to Lower Incidence of TJA in Coronary Artery Disease
- Upadacitinib Superior to Placebo in Moderate-to-Severe Crohn Disease
- Vitamin D₃ Supplements Not Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality, Overall
- Automated Diabetic Macular Ischemia Algorithm Predicts Retinopathy Progression
- Aquablation Procedure Safe for BPH, With Durable Efficacy
- Liver Function Tests Can ID Occult Disorders in Systemic Sclerosis
- Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Venous Thromboembolism Risk
- Recent Increase Seen for Pediatric Firearm-Related Injuries
- Care Needed With Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
- APA: Ketamine Noninferior to ECT for Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Stress-Management Interventions May Aid Health Care Workers
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