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2021 USPSTF Recommendation Boosted Colorectal Cancer ScreeningFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening increased after the 2021 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation that all average-risk individuals aged 45 to 49 years should receive screening, according to a...Bright Light Therapy Effective for Nonseasonal Depressive DisordersFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Bright light therapy (BLT) is an effective adjunctive treatment for nonseasonal depressive disorder, according to a review published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry.Artur Menegaz de Almeida, from the Federal University of...Fear of Cancer Recurrence Common Decades After Surviving Childhood CancerFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- A third of childhood cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence even decades later, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Alex Pizzo, from Concordia University in Montreal, and colleagues...Immunity From Mpox Vaccine May Be WaningFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Immunity against mpox may be waning for those vaccinated with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) vaccine, according to a research letter published online Oct. 3 in the Journal of the American...One in Nine Primary Care Visits Is for a Mental Health IssueFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- One in nine primary care visits is for a mental health condition, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in Nature Mental Health.Avshalom Caspi, Ph.D., from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues...Anti-TL1A Monoclonal Antibody, Tulisokibart, Aids Ulcerative ColitisFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Tulisokibart, a tumor necrosis factor-like cytokine 1A monoclonal antibody, is more effective in inducing clinical remission in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis than placebo, according to a phase...cfDNA Fragmentome, Protein Analyses Detect Ovarian CancerFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Integrated cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentome and protein analyses detect ovarian cancers with high performance, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in Cancer Discovery.
Jamie E. Medina, Ph.D., from the Sidney...ASTRO: Many Patients Have Cognitive Recovery After Brain RadiotherapyFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Many patients with brain metastases who experience initial neurocognitive failure (NCF) following brain radiation therapy demonstrate recovery, with greater rates of cognitive recovery (CR) for stereotactic radiosurgery...Subclinical Atherosclerosis Burden Linked to All-Cause MortalityFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- For asymptomatic individuals, subclinical atherosclerosis burden is associated with all-cause mortality, according to a study published in the Oct. 8 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Valentin...ASTRO: Intensity-Modulated RT, Proton Beam Therapy Have Similar Outcomes in Prostate CancerFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton beam therapy (PBT) offer similar outcomes for patients with localized prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for...Long-Term Efficacy for Lebrikizumab Seen in Moderate, Severe EczemaFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- For patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), lebrikizumab has long-term efficacy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, held from Sept. 25...Accelerating Smoking Elimination Could Prevent Millions of Deaths by 2050FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- A substantial smoking-attributable burden can be avoided by accelerating the pace of smoking elimination, according to a study published in the October issue of The Lancet Public Health.
Stein Emil Vollset, M.D., M.P.H...Machine Learning Model Can Diagnose Meniere DiseaseFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- A machine learning model based on pure-tone audiometry features can diagnose Meniere disease (MD) and predict endolymphatic hydrops (EH), according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck...GLP-1 RA Use Linked to Retained Gastric Contents During EndoscopiesFRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 -- Use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with the risk for retained gastric contents and inadequate bowel preparation during endoscopic procedures, according to a research letter published...CDC: Counterfeit Drugs From Online Pharmacies Pose Considerable DangerTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Counterfeit medications from online pharmacies pose significant risks to patients, including overdose and death, according to a warning issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The warning follows a...Fatal Falls After Age 45 Years Cost More Than Fatal Firearm InjuriesTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Fatal falls incur significantly higher costs than fatal firearm injuries among those aged older than 45 years, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.
Bardiya Zangbar, M.D...2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Clinically Diagnosed Depression in YouthTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Clinically diagnosed depression increased from 2017 to 2021 in children, adolescents, and young adults, with a higher increase during the pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Anny H...Incident Stroke Tied to Acute, Accelerated Long-Term Cognitive DeclineTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- For older stroke survivors, incident stroke is associated with acute and accelerated long-term cognitive decline, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Jessica W. Lo, from the University of New...Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heavy Economic and Human BurdensTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with higher health care expenditures and suboptimal quality of life in U.S. adults, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in ACR Open Rheumatology.
Yinan Huang, Ph.D., from...One in 14 Hospitalized Patients Face Harmful Diagnostic ErrorsTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Harmful diagnostic errors (DEs) occur in an estimated one of every 14 hospitalized general medicine patients, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in BMJ Quality & Safety.
Anuj K. Dalal, M.D., from Brigham and...AAP: Breastfeeding During Birth Hospitalization Lowers Risk for Childhood AsthmaTHURSDAY, Oct. 3 , 2024 -- Early breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, held from Sept...Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in BoysTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- Maternal short sleep duration (SSD) during midpregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of neurodevelopmental delay in boys, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...Prostatic Artery Embolization Offers Lasting Benefit for BPHTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- For men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is safe and effective over 24 months of follow-up, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in Cardiovascular and Interventional...AAP: Disparities Seen in Infant Mortality Rate for Congenital Heart DiseaseTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- The infant mortality rate from congenital heart disease (CHD) declined significantly for White, but not Black, infants in the United States from 2005 to 2019, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...Extended Lymphadenectomy Fails to Improve Survival in Bladder CancerTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- For patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, extended lymphadenectomy does not improve disease-free or overall survival compared with standard lymphadenectomy, according to a study published in the Oct. 3 issue of the...Study Addresses Differentiating Meniere Disease, Vestibular MigraineTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- The dissociation between pathological caloric testing and a normal video head impulse test can differentiate between Meniere disease (MD) and vestibular migraine (VM), according to a study published online Aug. 14 in...Certain Dietary Factors, Blood Lipids Can Affect GERDTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- An increase in total cereal intake and total cheese intake may reduce the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Xingwu Liu...Progress Toward Cutting Racial Mortality Disparities Stalling, ReversingTHURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 -- U.S. racial disparities in mortality decreased from 1999 to 2015 for Black men and to 2011 for Black women, followed by stagnation or regression, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Adith...Falls Requiring Medical Attention Tied to Later Dementia DiagnosisWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Falling is independently associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia diagnosis among older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Alexander J. Ordoobadi, M.D., from...Prevalence of Mental Disorders Higher in Transgender, Gender-Diverse PeopleWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- There is a higher prevalence of mental disorders and suicidal behavior among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people versus the cisgender population, according to a research letter published online Oct. 2 in JAMA...Endolymphatic Hydrops Tied to Hearing Loss Severity in Meniere DiseaseWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- For patients with bilateral Meniere disease (MD), features of endolymphatic hydrops correlate with the severity of hearing loss and staging of MD, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Head & Face...More Congenital Heart Defects Seen in Babies Born Via Fertility TreatmentWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Congenital heart defects (CHDs) occur more often in children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) than after spontaneous conception, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in the European Heart...About 6.7 Million Americans Older Than 20 Years Have Heart FailureWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- About 6.7 million Americans older than age 20 years have heart failure, according to an updated report from the Heart Failure Society of America published online Sept. 24 in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.
Biykem Bozkurt...Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation SpecialtiesWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Female physicians remain underrepresented among residents entering high-compensation specialties, according to a research letter published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Karina...Certain Oral Bacteria Tied to Risk for New Head, Neck Squamous Cell CancerWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Certain oral bacteria are a risk factor for development of head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), according to a study published online Sept. 26 in JAMA Oncology.
Soyoung Kwak, Ph.D., from the New York University...Olanzapine, Prochlorperazine Both Alleviate Refractory Chemo-Related NauseaWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Olanzapine may be better than prochlorperazine for reducing refractory nausea in patients with breast cancer starting a high/moderate emetogenic chemotherapy regimen, according to a study presented at the American Society...Rural-Urban Differences Seen in Hospitals' Pediatric ServicesWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Children with medical complexity (CMC) who reside in rural areas are significantly more likely to present to hospitals without dedicated pediatric services, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network...ASTRO: Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Safe After Breast ReconstructionWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, a 16-fraction course of hypofractionated postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) is noninferior to a 25-fraction conventional course, according to a study presented at the...Video Consultation Model Aids Mental Health in Primary Care PatientsWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- The PROVIDE model of video consultation leads to a decrease in depressive and anxiety symptoms among primary care patients, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in The BMJ.
Markus W. Haun, M.D., from Heidelberg...Anti-CTAg Antibodies Identified in Stage I, II MelanomaWEDNESDAY, Oct. 2, 2024 -- Circulating antibodies against cancer-testis antigens (CTAgs) are found in stage I and stage II melanoma plasma samples, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and...
