News for Health Professionals Archive - July 2023
July 3, 2023
- Learning Curve Length Estimated for Minimally Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy
- Risk Factors Identified for Early-Onset Sporadic Colorectal Cancer
- Treatment Failure Down With Standard-Course Therapy in Pediatric UTI
- Opioids Not Beneficial for Pain Relief in Acute Low Back, Neck Pain
- Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis More Likely for Teens With Autism
- American Indian/Alaska Native Men Less Likely to Receive Prostate Screening
- Loneliness, but Not Social Isolation, Tied to CVD Risk With Diabetes
- High, Low BMI Tied to Higher Medical Expenditures in Children
- Maternal Mortality Unacceptably High in All Racial, Ethnic Groups
- Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights
- Firearm-Owning Veterans Receptive to Safety Discussions in Routine Care
- Anesthesiologists Say Ozempic, Wegovy Should Be Halted Prior to Surgery
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Reduced Cancer Incidence, Mortality in Men
- Incidence of Foodborne Pathogens Back to Prepandemic Levels
- Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Varies by Jurisdiction, Sociodemographics
July 5, 2023
- Late-Stage Meniere Disease Shows Severe Auditory, Vestibular Dysfunction
- Medical Cannabis Laws Seem Not to Have Affected Opioid, Nonopioid Therapy
- Sutureless Conjunctiva-Sparing Müllerectomy Is Promising
- Lower Extremities Have Highest Surgical Site Infection Rates With Mohs Surgery
- A-Fib Linked to Increased Odds of MCI, Dementia in Women
- Incidence Rate of First Live Birth Lower for Women With Endometriosis
- Chemotherapy-Induced Pseudocellulitis Described in Case Reports
- Long-Acting ART Achieves Virologic Suppression for People With HIV
- Vitamin D Supplementation May Cut Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events
- Hormone Therapy May Up Odds of GERD in Postmenopausal Women
- Overweight BMI Does Not Necessarily Mean Higher Mortality Risk
- CDC: More Than Three-Quarters of Americans 16 and Older Have Been Infected With COVID-19
- 12 States With Smoking Rates 50 Percent Higher Than the Rest of the Country
- First Female Athlete to Receive Diagnosis of CTE
July 6, 2023
- Statement Outlines Inequities in Cardio-Oncology Care, Research
- Variation in Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides Linked to Alzheimer Disease Risk
- Broad Eating Disorder Symptoms Linked to Later Alcohol Problems
- Obesity Associated With Prolonged Symptoms After Mild TBI
- FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies
- Clinical, Metabolic Factors Influence T2D Remission After Gastric Bypass
- Number of Teeth, Periodontitis in Older Adults Linked to Hippocampal Atrophy
- Heavy Alcohol Intake Linked to Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
- Metabolic Surgery Cuts Cardiovascular Events for Obesity, Sleep Apnea
- Vascular Risk Factors Have Little Impact on Efficacy of ESD for Meniere Disease
- Patient Portal Use Explored for Older Adults With Dementia Diagnosis
- 1999 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Cancer-Specific Mortality in Hispanic Adults
- Report Estimates Costs of Birth Defect-Associated Hospitalizations
- Xylazine Increasingly ID'd in Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl Overdose Deaths
July 7, 2023
- Oocyte Retrieval in Summer Linked to Increased Odds of Live Birth
- Frailty Tied to Worse Outcomes After Perioperative Cardiac Arrest
- Anticoagulants Do Not Reduce Arterial Thrombotic Event Risk in Cancer
- Therapeutic Value of Drugs Lower for Supplemental Versus First Indications
- Mirikizumab Tops Placebo for Moderately-to-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
- Adults With Coronary Artery Disease Not Meeting Cholesterol Targets
- Vestibular Function Tests ID Vestibular Migraine Versus Meniere Disease
- Review Outlines Issues Relating to Obtaining Surgical Consent
- Genes Identified in Association With Multiple Sclerosis Severity
- More U.K. Hospital Doctors, General Practitioners Opting to Retire Early
- Measures Aimed at Limiting Health Care Costs Proposed
- Disease Threat to People From Livestock
- Distinct Connectivity Patterns Identified for TBI-Associated Depression
- Syphilis Antibiotic In Short Supply
July 10, 2023
- Socioeconomic Status Linked to Children's White Matter Microstructure
- JAK Signaling May Be Behind Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Preop Stereotactic Radiosurgery May Aid Outcomes With Resected Brain Metastases
- Endoscopic-Aided Transoral Surgery Not Ideal for Pharyngoesophageal Junction Cancer
- Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Could Predict Cognitive Decline
- Ticagrelor-Acetylsalicylic Acid More Beneficial for Obese With Minor Stroke, TIA
- Appendicular Lean Mass Linked to Decrease in Alzheimer Risk
- Variation Seen in Dosing of Meds at Prehospital Pediatric Encounters
- Indigenous Men Less Likely to Receive PSA Testing
- Assessment Tool Developed for Predicting Suicide Risk After Self-Harm
- P2Y₁₂ Inhibitor Monotherapy Better Than Aspirin in Coronary Artery Disease
- Biden Moves to Lower Health Care Costs, Limit Insurance Junk Fees
- Study Looks at Why Internet Cognitive Therapy for Depression Is Beneficial
- Characteristics of Injury Vary for Homeless, Housed People
- Medicaid Expansion Tied to Greater Use of Cancer-Related Palliative Care
July 11, 2023
- Smoke-Free Legislation Linked to Drop in Adverse Health Outcomes
- Hearing Loss Tied to Fatigue in Middle-Aged, Older Adults
- Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Perioperative Complications
- Preoperative High-Intensity Interval Training May Be Beneficial
- Activation of Volunteer Response System Beneficial for OHCA
- More CIN2+ Detection Seen With HPV Catch-Up Screening in Women Aged ≥65
- Stimulant Treatment for Childhood ADHD Not Linked to Substance Use
- Deaths Due to Opioid Toxicity Up in U.S. During COVID-19
- Mandibular Bone Loss Predicts Subsequent Height Loss
- European Regulators Investigating Risk for Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
- Pharmacy-Level Stewardship Can Save on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
- First Murder Conviction for Fentanyl Dealer Delivered in California
- Opioid-Related Adverse Event Risk Increased With Modified-Release Opioids
- Staffing, Safety Concerns Tied to Burnout in Hospital Clinicians
July 12, 2023
- Treatment Effect of Tofacitinib, Adalimumab Compared in RA
- Learning Disabilities in U.S. Youth Remained Steady From 1997 to 2021
- Prevalence of Atopic Diseases Increased in Sexually Diverse Individuals
- 1999 to 2020 Saw Rise in Poisoning, Firearm, and Injury Deaths
- Food Insecurity Tied to Slightly Faster Memory Decline
- Prolonged Time to Postop Radiation Linked to Worse Survival in Oral Cavity Cancer
- Recommendations Developed for Management of Acute Liver Failure
- Coexisting Conditions Impact Survival in Oral Cancer
- Determinants of Overall Survival in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Identified
- Income, Healthy Food Access Linked to Life Expectancy
- Confirmatory Testing Underused for Tinea Capitis Diagnosis
- Study Links Greater Number of Chronic Pain Sites to Risk for Dementia
- EPA Toughens Lead Standards in Older Homes, Buildings
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents Increased During Pandemic
- Overall Incidence Rate of Pediatric Cancer Increased From 2003 to 2019
July 13, 2023
- Small Link Seen for Acute Kidney Injury, Worsening of Kidney Function in CKD
- Overweight/Obese BMI Linked to Worse Survival in Young People With Leukemia
- Blood-Based Marker Plus PLCO Risk Model Can ID Lethal Lung Cancer
- Incidence of Childhood Diabetes Up Globally
- Lower Frequency of Social Contact Linked to Lower Total Brain Volume
- AI Tool Allows Identification of Malignant Cells in Gliomas
- MRI May Be Preferred to CT With CT Angiography Alone for Dizziness in ED
- Healthy Diet Including Whole-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Mortality
- Exposure to COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Delayed Development at Age 5
- Maternal Egg Consumption Not Tied to Egg Allergy in Offspring
- 2019 to 2021 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Developmental Disability
- Variation Noted in Physician Turnover Rates From 2010 to 2020
- Higher Maternal Death Rates Among Black Women Tied to Racism, Sexism, U.N. Says
- Involuntary Childlessness Stable Across 1916 to 1975 Birth Cohorts
July 14, 2023
- Models Can Predict Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tied to Increased Incidence of Heart Failure
- Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D₃ Supplementation
- Single-Visit Sample Collection Recommended for Hep C Testing
- Globally, Fewer Teens Perceive Themselves as Overweight
- Review IDs Certain Higher Mortality Risks for Patients With Fibromyalgia
- Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
- Half of U.S. Adults Use Creativity for Stress, Anxiety Release
- Are Specific Occupational Exposures Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
- Cannabis-Involved ED Visit Rates Increased Among Youth During Pandemic
- Adult Literacy, Active Mental Activities Lower Dementia Risk
- All Types of Visual Impairment Linked to Dementia Prevalence
- Indigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
- Living in Highly Segregated Neighborhood Tied to Lower Life Expectancy
- Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
July 17, 2023
- No Evidence Seen for Differences in IQ After Pediatric Concussion
- Home Discharge Down, Mortality Increased After ICU Stay for Dementia Patients
- Atropine 0.01 Percent Eye Drops Do Not Slow Myopia Progression
- Improvement Seen in Most Domains of Readiness in U.S. Pediatric EDs
- Donanemab Slows Clinical Progression in Early Alzheimer Disease
- Superagers Have Faster Movement Speed Than Typical Older Adults
- Oral Contraceptive Use May Increase Risk for Depression
- Pay for Performance Programs Cut Antibiotic Rx at Safety-Net Hospitals
- Patient-Reported Racism Tied to Mistrust, Worse Patient-Clinician Communication
- Eastern, Southeastern U.S. Have Highest Prevalence of Alzheimer Disease
- Patient Aggression Toward Medical Receptionists Is Common
- One in Five Adults Say Their Workplace Is Toxic, Harming Mental Health
- Is 988 the Suicide and Crisis Line Making a Difference ?
- Few Surgeon-Scientists Continue to Receive NIH Funding After Training
July 18, 2023
- Home BP Monitoring Can Cut Burden of CVD, Health Care Costs
- Latinos With Advanced Degrees Underrepresented in Health Care Workforce
- Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts Common Among Patients Starting Buprenorphine
- Discordance Seen in Self-Reported, Actual Comorbidities in Native American Adults
- Adherence to Global Health Recommendations Cuts Risk for Some Cancers
- Primary Care Doctors Receiving Specialized Training Can Diagnose Autism
- One-Hour Training Improves Documentation to Diagnose, Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Patients Aged 20 and Younger
- Changes in Alcohol Consumption Tied to Changes in Depression
- Black Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease Have Worse Outcomes
- Concerning CT Findings Increase Health Care Utilization With Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
- Mix of In-Office, Telehealth Visits Safe for Prenatal Care
- Child's Experience of Racial Discrimination Tied to Higher Risk for Obesity
- Cardiovascular Benefit for Weekend Warriors the Same as Regular Exercisers
- Number of Hip Fractures Set to Nearly Double by 2050
July 19, 2023
- Multiple Myeloma Symptoms Are Generally Nonspecific
- Standardized Process Can Cut Decision-to-Incision Time for C-Sections
- Excess Alzheimer, Related Dementia-Linked Mortality Increased During COVID-19
- Solanezumab Does Not Slow Cognitive Decline in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease
- More Rapid Increase Seen in Rate of OD Deaths Involving Cocaine + Opioids
- Spleen Volume Linked to Outcome After HSCT for Leukemia Patients
- Historical Redlining Linked to Risk for Heart Failure in Black Adults
- MIND Diet Plus Caloric Restriction No Better for Cognition
- Skin Lightening Prevalent Among 'Skin of Color' Individuals
- JAK Inhibitors May Aid Hair Regrowth in Patients With Alopecia
- Fewer Physicians Working in Private Practice
- Seasonal Patterns Identified for Suicidality in Children, Teens
- New Malaria Case Reported in Florida Brings National Total to Eight
- Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Increased in Second Year of Pandemic
- Decline in Cognitive Functioning After Retirement Varies by Race, Sex
July 20, 2023
- Sickle Cell Disease Highly Contributes to All-Cause Mortality
- Frequency of Heading in Soccer Tied to Later Cognitive Impairment
- Differences Identified According to Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure
- AI Produces History of Present Illness Summaries Comparable With Residents
- Finger Prick, Venous Blood Can ID Key Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers
- Fruquintinib Provides Meaningful Benefit in Refractory Metastatic CRC
- Sixfold Higher Mortality Due to External Causes Seen With Bipolar Disorder
- Residence in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Increases Dementia Risk
- Hearing Intervention May Have Effect on Cognitive Change
- Early Treatment of Demyelination Events Cuts Long-Term Disability in MS
- Sixth Person Appears to Be 'Cured' of HIV
- 251 Cases of Soft Tick Relapsing Fever Reported in 2012 to 2021
- Eight in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening
- Prevalence of Arthritis 305 Per 100,000 Children, Teens in U.S.
- Six Percent of U.S. Adults Had Activity-Limiting Injury in 2020 to 2021
July 21, 2023
- Biological Sex Tied to Symptoms, Severity of Lyme Disease
- Composite Inflammatory Biomarker Linked to Dementia Risk
- Technical Variant Graft Usage Affects Pediatric Liver Transplant Waitlist Mortality
- Ketamine Efficacious for Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Study IDs Factors Explaining Inequity in CVD Mortality in Cancer Survivors
- Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks Benefits Perinatal Outcomes for Some
- Maternal Vaccine Can Prevent Group B Strep in Young Infants
- Recommendations Developed for Chronic Coronary Disease
- 4.5 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Electronic Cigarettes in 2021
- Fewer Than Half of Parents Use a Patient Portal for Their Child
- Long COVID Seen in 16.2 Percent of Pediatric COVID-19 Patients
- Private Equity Ownership Tied to Higher Costs to Patients
- For Prostate Cancer Info Videos, Patients Prefer Hearing From a Physician
- Paternal, Maternal Psychiatric History Each Tied to Higher Risk for Preterm Birth
- Avoidable Hospital Admissions Increased With Health Care Disruption
July 24, 2023
- Amygdala and Insula Retraining Tied to Reduction in Fatigue With Long COVID
- Incidence Rate of Diagnosed Vitiligo 22.6 per 100,000 Person-Years
- No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Meditation, Nonnative Language Training
- Melanoma Presentation, Mortality Varies by Race
- Use of Manometer Can Reduce Endotracheal Tube Cuff Overinflation
- Initiating Patient-Controlled Epidural in OR Beneficial for Pain Control
- Risk for Incident Dementia Increased With Diagnosed Depression
- Toxicity Reduced With MRI-Guided Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
- Tornado Damage to Pfizer Plant Unlikely to Lead to Major Drug Shortages
- Watching TV in Childhood Linked to Metabolic Syndrome at 45 Years
- Exposure to Extreme Temperatures, Pollution Linked to MI Death
- Mental, Substance Use Disorder Health Care Use Increased With Food Insecurity
- SGLT2i Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Flare in Adults With Gout, T2D
- Study Looks at Race-Ethnicity-Gender Disparities in Statin Use
July 25, 2023
- New Opioid Rx Common, Harmful in Older Adults With Dementia
- Sleep Architecture, Sleep Apnea Affect Global Cognition
- 17.2 Percent of Children Start but Do Not Complete Seven-Vaccine Series
- Negligible Risk of Sexual Transmission With Low HIV Viremia
- USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech Delays in Young Children
- Prevalence of Hep C-Positive Pregnancies Increased From 1998 to 2018
- Direct Oral Penicillin Challenge Noninferior to Standard of Care
- Additional Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Linked to Preterm Delivery
- Pitavastatin Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With HIV
- Biological Aging Accelerated With Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment
- Report Quantifies Misdiagnosis of Dangerous Diseases in the United States
- Incidence of IBD 10.9 Per 100,000 Person-Years in the United States
- 9.0 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Repetitive Strain Injuries in 2021
- Day Care Centers Awarded $58 Million to Help Remove Lead From Drinking Water
- Globally, Higher Daily Consumption of Soft Drinks Tied to Obesity Risk in Teens
July 26, 2023
- 2017 to 2020 Saw 1,067 Homicides Recorded in Infants in U.S.
- Maternal Labor Epidural Analgesia May Be Linked to Autism in Children
- Younger Kidney Cancer Patients on VEGF Inhibitors at Elevated Risk for Hypertension
- Voclosporin Safe, Effective for Long-Term Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
- Survival Lower for Asian Versus White Individuals With OHCA
- Light Exercise During Dialysis Tied to Improved Physical Functioning
- Race-Specific Approach to Spirometry Disadvantages Black Patients
- Exercise Plus Cognitive Training May Aid Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Women With LVO Acute Ischemic Stroke Less Likely to Be Routed to Stroke Centers
- Racial Disparities Seen Among Hospitalized Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
- In APOE ε4 Carriers, Odor Sensitivity Declines at Earlier Age
- Nearly 1.4 Million Emergency Visits Recorded Annually for Dementia Patients
- With New Proposed Rules, Biden Administration Pushes Insurers to Boost Mental Health Coverage
- Fetal Mortality Rate 5.73 Per 1,000 Live Births in 2021 in U.S.
- Twenty Percent With Livebirth Via ART Go on to Conceive Naturally
July 27, 2023
- Omega-3s May Protect Against Hearing Challenges
- 2001 to 2020 Saw Shift in Rx for Disease-Modifying Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
- Review: Oral Isotretinoin Is the Best Treatment for Acne
- Time-Restricted Eating May Aid Weight Loss With Type 2 Diabetes
- Younger Patients With Multiple Myeloma Can Achieve Durable Survival
- Tobacco Dependence Greater for Cigarette-Dominant Tobacco Users
- Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake
- Cannabis Poisoning Increased After Legalization, Especially in Children
- Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist Improves Sleepiness in Narcolepsy
- Early Pregnancy BP Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- New Cancer Research Initiative Announced
- Social Isolation Tied to Higher Risk for Nursing Home Entry
- Provider Awareness and Knowledge of Alpha-Gal Syndrome Limited
- Travel-Linked Dengue Cases in U.S. Peaked in 2019
- Historical Redlining Adversely Impacts Cancer Screening
July 28, 2023
- Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Severity of Psoriasis
- Too Many Pancreatic Cancer Patients Not Offered Surgery
- ~60 Percent With CVD Risk Factors Receive Postpartum Heart Health Counseling
- Total Hip Arthroplasty Safe for HIV-Positive Patients
- Plasma ctDNA Genotyping Can Accelerate Time to Treatment for NSCLC
- Selinexor Increases PFS for Endometrial Cancer With TP53 Mutations
- Increasing Daily Step Counts Tied to Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
- Downstream Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Lung Health
- Small Amounts of Vigorous Exercise Linked to Reduced Risk for Cancer
- Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in Seniors Not Reduced by Low-Dose Aspirin
- Study IDs Isometric Exercises as Most Effective for Improving Resting Blood Pressure
- Vegetarian Diet Aids Outcomes in Patients With or at High Risk for CVD
- Nearly Half of Women in Medicine With Children Pass Up Career Advancement
- Racial/Ethnic Minorities Underrepresented in Alzheimer Neuroimaging Research
July 31, 2023
- Monthly News Roundup - July 2023
- Promising Outcomes Seen for Living Kidney Donors With HIV
- Leukemia With IKZF₁ Deletion Benefits From Prolonged Maintenance Therapy
- Prevalence of Endometriosis Increased With Cadmium Exposure
- PSMA-PET Improves Prediction of Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer
- Cervical Pessary No Aid for Pregnancy Outcomes With Short Cervix
- Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Seniors Increases With Age
- Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk for Postperinatal Infant Death
- Nonpediatric Specialties Face Smaller Return Margins for HPV Vaccine Costs
- Oxycodone Does Not Increase Risk for Persistent Opioid Use After Delivery
- Zuranolone Beneficial for Treatment of Postpartum Depression
- More Parents Are Introducing Peanuts Early
- Many Americans Losing Medicaid Coverage Because of Paperwork
- Almost Linear Association Seen Between Alcohol Intake, Blood Pressure
- ACP: Screening Average-Risk Adults for Colorectal Cancer Should Start at 50 Years
- Odds of Gabapentin Rx Down for Adults With LBP Receiving Spinal Manipulation
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