News for Health Professionals Archive - July 2024

July 1, 2024

• Amivantamab-Lazertinib Ups Survival in EGFR-Mutated Advanced Lung Cancer
• Few Patients With Positive Margins After Basal Cell Excision Have Recurrence
• Few With Type 2 Diabetes Receive Guideline-Recommended CKD Screening
• Emergence of Psychosis in Alzheimer Disease Linked to Elevations in p-tau181
• Liberal Transfusion Strategy Not Beneficial for Patients With TBI, Anemia
• ISTH Issues Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Hemophilia
• Psoriasis, With or Without Psoriatic Arthritis, Associated With Fatigue
• American Diabetes Association, June 21-24
• Volatile Organic Compound Exposure Tied to Higher Risk of Overactive Bladder
• Sound Stimulation Aids Saccular Dysfunction With Meniere Disease
• Housing Insecurity Linked to Poorer Teen Health Outcomes
• Small Differences in Weight Change With First-Line Antidepressants
• Racial Differences Seen in Financial Hardship Among Older Cancer Survivors

July 2, 2024

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Increases Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
• Perioperative Chemo Improves Progression-Free Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
• Nudging Both Clinicians, Patients May Increase Serious Illness Conversations
• Ulcerative Hunner Lesions Can Help Characterize Bladder Pain, Infection
• Membranous Labyrinth Distension Seen in MRI of Meniere Disease
• Transgender, Gender-Diverse Adults Face Higher Risk for Experiencing Violence
• Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care
• Patient–Primary Care Provider Language Concordance Tied to Better Outcomes
• High Social Media Use Tied to Depression in Only Some Teens
• Mean Cost of Bringing New Drug to U.S. Market Is $879.3 Million
• Allergy-Related Psychological Distress Common

July 3, 2024

• Perinatal Suicide Tied to Intimate Partner Problems, Depression, Substance Use
• Improved GERD Questionnaire Scores Seen With Antireflux Mucosectomy
• Low Incidence of Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage Seen in Seniors After Head Injury
• Many Teen Girls Seeking Care in the ED at High Risk for Pregnancy
• Etiology of Spinal Cord Injury Affects QOL Outcomes After Bladder Surgery
• Endolymphatic Duct Blockage Beneficial for Vertigo in Meniere Disease
• Vaginal Cancer Incidence Increasing Globally
• AI-Assisted Contours Superior to Cognitively Defined Prostate Cancer Contours
• 342 Cardiology Clinics Acquired by Private Equity Firms in 2013 to 2023
• Higher COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Tied to Decrease in Childhood Asthma Symptoms
• Semaglutide Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

July 5, 2024

• Postpandemic Physician Revenue Recovery Varies by Specialty, Practice Type
• Long-Term Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Healthy Aging
• Higher Engagement With Chat-Based Smoking Intervention Boosts Abstinence Rates
• Acupuncture Aids Sleep in Patients With Parkinson Disease
• In-Office Test Can Predict Likelihood of Seniors Passing On-Road Driving Test

July 8, 2024

• Structure, Function of Brain Connectome Tied to Gray Matter Atrophy in Parkinson Disease
• Study Looks at Abortion Rates With No-Test Telehealth Screening, Meds Mailing
• Granting Waiver for Cancer Treatment Does Not Affect Safety, Efficacy Outcomes
• 12.7 Percent of Adults Using Fentanyl or Heroin Report Ever Using Xylazine
• Increases in Incidence of Certain Foodborne Diseases Seen During 2023
• Higher Inflammation From Early Adulthood Linked to Worse Cognition
• Natural Language Processing Review Can ID Health Care-Linked Violence
• ACEi, ARB Use Linked to Lower Risk for Kidney Failure With Replacement Therapy
• Study Looks at Depression, Stress in Both Parents After Detection of Fetal Anomalies
• Tisotumab Vedotin Efficacious for Recurrent Cervical Cancer
• Significantly More Weight Loss Seen With Tirzepatide Versus Semaglutide
• Experiencing Gratitude Tied to Longevity in Older Women
• Acupuncture Can Reduce Methadone Dose, Opioid Craving
• Study Compares Rivaroxaban, Warfarin With Apixaban for Cirrhosis, A-Fib
• Almost Half of U.S. Counties Do Not Have Practicing Cardiologist

July 9, 2024

• Long-Term Outcomes Similar for Cord Clamping, Umbilical Cord Milking
• E-Cigarette Use Linked to Lower Use of Lung Cancer Screening
• Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy Before Age 40 Affects Brain White Matter
• PSA Levels Very Low Among Transgender Women Receiving Estrogen
• Acupuncture May Relieve Pain-Specific Disability in Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis
• Semaglutide Cuts MACE in People With Overweight, Obesity, Regardless of HbA1c
• Racial Differences Seen in Epigenetic Age Acceleration in Childhood Cancer Survivors
• Rural Residents Continue to Have Higher Odds of Skin Cancer
• 1999 to Mid-2000s Saw Increase in Seniors Using Prescription Meds
• Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Recommended for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer
• Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
• Racial, Ethnic, Economic Disparities Identified in Adoption of PCI Services
• Mortality Increased for Youth in United States Versus Comparison Countries

July 10, 2024

• Most Children With Conjunctivitis Have Rx for Topical Antibiotics Filled
• Study Looks at Impact of Incentivizing Smoking Cessation in Addition to Usual Care
• Rates of Gender-Affirming Surgery Examined in Cisgender Males, Gender-Diverse
• Routine ECG Screening May Help to Prevent CVD Events in Adults
• Transvaginal Ultrasound Triage Strategy for Endometrial Cancer Not Reliable for Black Women at Risk
• Delaying Diabetes Progression After Impaired Glucose Improves Long-Term Outcomes
• Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial in Acne
• Air Pollutant Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Lupus
• Mediterranean Diet Adherence Tied to Lower Mortality for Cancer Survivors
• Nirsevimab Effective Against RSV-Linked Bronchiolitis Hospitalization
• Models Constructed to Predict Decline Over Time in MCI, Mild Dementia
• CDC: Suicide Leading Cause of Violent Deaths in 48 States and D.C. in 2021

July 11, 2024

• Pulsed Field Ablation Demonstrates Favorable Safety Profile for A-Fib
• Proteomics Panel Not Useful for Predicting Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
• In-Hospital Delirium Increases Risk for Functional Disability, Cognitive Impairment
• Testosterone Tied to Incidence, Progression of Metabolic Syndrome
• Higher Mortality, Less Improvement Seen for Rural Residents With Head, Neck Cancer
• Bothersome Urinary Symptoms Common 12 Months Postpartum
• First-Trimester COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Increase Risk for Birth Defects
• Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
• 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT Superior to MRI for Staging Prostate Cancer
• GLP-1 RAs May Reduce Risk for Some Obesity-Linked Cancers Versus Insulin in T2D
• FDA Approves Zoryve for Atopic Dermatitis
• Globally, Loneliness Affects More Than One-Fifth of People

July 12, 2024

• Prenatal Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Linked to Cerebral Palsy
• Parents' Weight Status at Age 17 Correlates to Offspring Weight at 17
• Nicotine Exposure Lower for Children Exposed to Secondhand Vapor
• Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Higher Likelihood of Lost Independence Among Seniors
• Parental Smoking Possibly Linked to Increased Risk for MS
• Continual Cuffless BP Monitoring Can Classify Time-in-Target-Range Accurately
• More Than Half Do Not Know Primary Care Providers Can Treat Opioid Use Disorder
• Prenatal Vaccination With RSV Prefusion F Does Not Increase Risk for Preterm Birth
• Nightmares in Midlife May Point to Future Cognitive Decline, Dementia
• CDC: Five Cases of Neonatal Enterovirus Infection Identified in San Diego
• CDC Reports Seven Cases of Illness After Possible Counterfeit Botox Injections
• Only One-Quarter of Patients Still Taking Semaglutide for Weight Loss Two Years Later
• More Women Than Men Experience Nonphysical Violence in Health Care Workforce

July 15, 2024

• Modifiable Risk Factors Account for Many Cancer Cases, Deaths
• Out-of-Pocket Costs Considerable, Increasing for Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Testing
• Successful Pregnancy Possible for Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
• PREVENT Equations Show Lower ASCVD Risk Than Pooled Cohort Equations
• Hospital Admissions for Epilepsy Change With Climatic Factors
• Transcatheter PDA Closure Increasingly Used for Very Low Birth-Weight Infants
• Low Quantity of Opioids Used After ED Discharge for Acute Pain
• Total Dietary Quality Score Improved for U.S. Children During 2005 to 2020
• Some Women in Their 40s Prefer to Delay Breast Cancer Screening
• Psychological Risks Increased for Transgender Youth at Gender Identity Milestones
• Hospital-Onset SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Omicron Linked to Morbidity
• Metformin, SGLT2 Inhibitors Exhibit Significantly Lower Dementia Risk

July 16, 2024

• Soy Consumption in Children Tied to Better Thinking, Attention
• Socioeconomic Deprivation Tied to Higher Risk of Epilepsy Related to TBI
• Benzodiazepines Not Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
• Certain Diets May Protect Against Heart Disease With Type 1 Diabetes
• Self-Imposed Use Cessation Dates Tied to Ophthalmic Drop Waste
• Suicidal Ideation, Behaviors Not Increased With GLP-1 RAs for Seniors With T2D
• Parkinsonism Occurs Frequently in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Current Asthma at Age 7 Linked to Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Middle Age
• Considerable Proportion of Seniors Have Asymptomatic Valvular Heart Disease
• Considerable Gaps Seen in Provision of Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction
• 2016 to 2021 Saw Increase in Number of Periprosthetic Fractures
• Direct CGRP Inhibition Cuts Acne, Rosacea in Patients With Migraine
• Calcium, Zinc Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
• Obesity Modifies Link Between Birth Weight, Metabolic Phenotypes
• More Than Half of Teens Report Always, Usually Receiving Support They Need

July 17, 2024

• Self-Fit Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Beneficial in Long Term
• Osteoarthritis Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Long-Term Multimorbidity
• Active Commuters Have Lower Risks for Morbidity, Mortality
• Race, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Age-Adjusted Prevalence of Arthritis
• Adiposity in Adulthood Linked to Adverse Cardiac Structure, Function
• Extended-Release Oral Ketamine Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Aging Into Medicare Tied to Higher Drug Costs for People With Diabetes
• Odds of IBS, Functional Dyspepsia Increased After Acute Gastroenteritis Episode
• Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Acute Leukemia Are Heterogeneous
• Familial Recurrence Rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder 20.2 Percent
• Ofatumumab Effective for MS Across Racial, Ethnic Subgroups
• Risankizumab Noninferior, Superior to Ustekinumab for Crohn Disease
• Disparities in Post-Acute Stroke Care Depend on Insurance Status

July 18, 2024

• Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
• Most Studies of Massage for Pain Show Low Certainty of Evidence
• Accelerated Progression to T1D During Pandemic Seen for Presymptomatic Youth
• Gut Dysbiosis Linked to Mortality for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
• Autism Intervention Effectiveness Unchanged by Increased Amounts
• Herpes Infections Recently Cost $35 Billion Globally
• Large Geographic Variation Seen With Heart Failure Phenotypes
• Postexposure Prophylaxis With Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Does Not Cut COVID-19 Infection
• Air Pollution Exposure Tied to New Psoriasis
• Digital Subtraction Angiography-Guided TDC Performance Superior
• Severity of COVID-19 Reinfection Linked to Severity of Initial Infection
• Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Bulimia Outcomes
• Risk for Ovarian Cancer Increased for Women With Endometriosis
• Symptoms, Cognitive Abilities, Demographics Tied to Age of ADHD Diagnosis

July 19, 2024

• Dose Requirements for Glabellar Botulinum Toxin Higher in High-Sun Climate
• Fewer Mental Health Facilities Offering Telehealth Since End of Pandemic
• Micronutrient Supplementation Slows Geographic Atrophy Progression
• Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events
• COVID-19 Infection, Vaccination Not Linked to Congenital Anomalies
• Irregular Sleep Duration Tied to Increased Risk for Developing Diabetes
• Moving Neighborhoods in Childhood May Increase Risk for Depression in Adulthood
• Evening Resistance Training Breaks Help Improve Sleep Outcomes
• Neighborhood Disadvantage Metrics Tied to Stress Genes in Prostate Cancer
• Efanesoctocog Alfa Prophylaxis Beneficial for Children With Hemophilia A
• Concussions in Children Less Likely to Be Related to Sport
• Prevalence of Skin Cancer Varies for Sexual Minority, Heterosexual Adults

July 22, 2024

• Modified Anaphylaxis Clinical Criteria Developed for Young Children
• Risk of Parkinson Disease Heightened in People With Anxiety
• Neuromuscular Training Cuts Onset of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians for Preventing Child Maltreatment
• Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Persistently Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
• AI-Assisted Model Improves Diagnosis of Solid Lesions in Pancreas
• Clinical Report Addresses Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Children, Teens
• Study Looks at Illness Trajectories After Revascularization in Patients With PAD
• Medical Debt Common in Adults With Depression, Anxiety
• Healthy Prenatal Dietary Pattern Tied to Lower Odds of Autism in Offspring
• Variety of Digital Apps Aid Mental Health Symptoms in Adults
• Study Looks at Co-Use of CYP2D6-Metabolizing Opioids, Antidepressants in Seniors
• 2011 to 2023 Saw Increase in New GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescriptions

July 23, 2024

• Many Breast Cancer Survivors With Indications for Genetic Testing Do Not Receive It
• Social Distancing Measures Tied to Neonatal Mortality With Lag Period
• FIT Screening Cuts Risk of Death From Colorectal Cancer
• Guidelines Updated for Diagnosis, Management of Focal Liver Lesions
• Digoxin, Beta-Blockers Have Equivalent Effects on Heart Rate in A-Fib
• Link Between T2DM, Spinal Degenerative Disorder May Be Method-Dependent
• Physical Activity Cuts Depression in People With Arthritis-Related Pain
• Long COVID Incidence Declined Over Course of Pandemic
• Chemo Tied to Gut Microbiome Changes and Associated Cognitive Decline
• Telehealth Only Partially Offset Decreased Primary Care Visits During Pandemic
• Disparities Persist in Postmastectomy Reconstruction
• Long-Term Sulfonylurea Use Tied to Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia
• Nurses Report Improved Workplace Conditions in 2023 Versus 2022
• Gender Differences Seen in Electronic Health Record Use Patterns Among Surgeons
• Mediterranean Diet May Aid Mental Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

July 24, 2024

• Accelerated Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation Aids Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression
• Adverse Event Risk Up for >90 Days Versus >30 Days of Corticosteroids for Eczema
• Behavioral Pain Self-Management Intervention Effective for Chronic Pain With HIV
• Lack of Institutional Support May Drive Physician Reluctance to Address Addiction
• Depression, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia Common With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
• Mediterranean Diet Aids Cardiovascular Health Measures in Children, Teens
• Positive Causal Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bronchiectasis
• 2000 to 2022 Saw Declines in Number, Rates of Teen Births in United States
• Survey: Few Women With Uterine Fibroids Offered Less Invasive Treatment Options
• Cutting Screen Use Boosts Mental Health in Children, Teens
• Sexual and Gender Minority Adults Have Higher Risk of Epilepsy
• 2017 to 2022 Saw Significant Rise in Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters
• Body Composition Patterns Linked to Risk of Neurodegenerative Diseases

July 25, 2024

• Hormone-Modulating Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Breast Cancer
• Nudge in EHR Can Reduce Unnecessary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Childhood Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Later Psychiatric Diagnoses
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Physical Performance in Older Adults
• Exposure to Hydroxyurea Does Not Impact Ovarian Reserve in Sickle Cell
• Preop Lab Values May ID Risk of Postarthroplasty Joint Infection in Morbid Obesity
• Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Later Bronchitic Symptoms
• Socioeconomic Status of Stem Cell Donor Affects Recipient Health Outcomes
• Alterations in T Cell Subpopulations Linked to Brain Structure in Tardive Dyskinesia
• 2021 to 2022 Saw 3 Percent Increase in Infant Deaths Reported in U.S.
• Declines Seen in Medical, Nonmedical Use of Prescription Meds Among Teens
• 18.3 Percent of Physicians Reported PTSD During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Temperature Extremes Tied to Higher Rates of Missed Primary Care Appointments
• Gender-Based Variation Seen in Medicare Reimbursement for Surgery
• Prenatal Cannabis Use Tied to Adverse Maternal Health Outcomes

July 26, 2024

• Widespread Brain Structural Alterations Seen in Conduct Disorders
• Racial Disparities Identified for Time to Diagnosis of Huntington Disease
• Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Prevents HIV Infection in Young Women
• GLP1RAs Tied to Greater Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression Than SGLT2is
• Increased Substance Use With Direct, Indirect Exposure to Mass Terrorism
• Hydroxychloroquine Safe, Effective Treatment for Anogenital Lichen Sclerosus
• Prostate Cancer Outcomes Comparable for Transgender Women, Cisgender Men
• Wildfires Are Creating Hazardous Air Conditions in Western North America
• Disparities Seen in Unintentional Firearm Mortality Across U.S. States
• Gynecology-Related Internet Searches Up Following Release of Barbie Movie
• Study Examines Impact of Unintended Pregnancy Among Active-Duty Soldiers

July 29, 2024

• Recommendations Developed for Identifying, Managing Ankyloglossia
• Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis Tied to Higher Risk of Polyneuropathy
• ECT-Induced Seizure Length Tied to Major Depressive Disorder Remission
• Women Undergoing CABG More Likely to Get Care at Low-Quality Hospitals
• Blinatumomab + Chemo Ups Survival in B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• Prevalence of Cirrhosis Higher in Transgender Versus Cisgender Adults
• Long-Acting Early Viral Inhibition Described in Context of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir
• Study Looks at Effects of Reducing Intake of Processed Meat, Unprocessed Red Meat
• Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer Lower With Bilateral Mastectomy
• Atopic Dermatitis Has Large Impact on Sexual Function Among Women
• Study Estimates Burden of Firearm Injuries for 2019 to 2020
• Semaglutide Seems Beneficial for Comorbid T2DM, Tobacco Use Disorder
• Early School-Based Health Promotion Intervention Beneficial

July 30, 2024

• Study Looks at Opioid Dispensing Among Youths Undergoing Surgery
• Incidence of Specific, All Cancers Increased With Pesticide Use
• Stroke Certification Less Likely in the Most Disadvantaged Communities
• Robot-Assisted Gait Training Beneficial for Children With Cerebral Palsy
• Toxicities Rare After Two Weeks of CAR T-Cell Therapy Infusion
• Nasal Sprays, Behavioral Intervention Aid in Treatment of Respiratory Illness
• Prevalence of Long COVID After SARS-CoV-2 in Pregnancy Is 9.3 Percent
• Once-Daily TAS-303 Superior to Placebo for Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Being at Eye Level May Benefit Clinician-Patient Interaction
• CDC: Despite Wanting to Quit, Only 8.8 Percent Quit Smoking in 2022
• Loss of a Loved One During Early Adulthood Linked to Biological Aging
• Gen Z Perceives Atopic Dermatitis to Be More Severe
• Postoperative Mortality Trends Higher for Black and Hispanic Children

July 31, 2024

• Monthly News Roundup - July 2024
• Amyloid Probability Score 2 Has High Diagnostic Accuracy for Alzheimer Disease
• Cognitive Impairment More Often Experienced by Patients With RA
• Only ~40 Percent of Youth Suicide Decedents Have Mental Health Diagnosis
• Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors May Cut Risk for Liver Cancer
• Wearing Face Mask Reduces Risk for Symptoms of Respiratory Infection
• Methotrexate Beneficial for Reducing Pain, Stiffness in Knee Osteoarthritis
• Vigorous Exercise Does Not Increase Long QTS-Associated Cardiac Event Rate
• Common Genetic Risk Seen for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Cancer
• Risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Increased With Maternal Obesity
• Most U.S. Firearm Owners Motivated by Protection
• Study Examines Trends in Esophageal Cancer Disparities Over Time
• 58.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Walked for Leisure in Past Week in 2022
• Predictors of Nocturnal Enuresis Include Stressful Events, Toilet Training Practices
• Most Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Not Linked to Migraine