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Global Coverage With Measles Vaccine Declined During COVID-19MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Global coverage with measles vaccination declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, and estimated measles cases increased 20 percent worldwide from 2022 to 2023, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S...Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Safe, Effective for Tardive DyskinesiaMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may be an effective and safe treatment for improving the facial-oral motor symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in chronically hospitalized patients with schizophrenia...Primary Care Encounter Notes Often Lack ThoroughnessMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Physician electronic health record (EHR) notes of primary care patient encounters often lack thoroughness, according to a study recently published online in BMC Primary Care.Michael Weiner, M.D., M.P.H., from the Indiana...Metformin Use Tied to Lower Rate of Asthma AttacksMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Metformin is associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Bohee Lee, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues...Gabapentinoid Use Tied to Higher Risk for Hip FracturesMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for hip fractures, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA Network Open.Miriam T.Y. Leung, from the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety at Monash...Beta Blockers May Cause Depressive SymptomsMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Beta-blocker treatment can lead to a modest increase in depressive symptoms among patients who have myocardial infarction with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), according to a study published online Oct. 3...ChemoRT Then Immunochemotherapy Then Surgery Promising in Unresectable Esophageal CancerMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- For patients with unresectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), chemoradiotherapy (CRT) followed by immunochemotherapy (iCT) and then surgery is promising, according to a study published online...AHA: Rising Outdoor Temperatures Tied to Higher Risk for Atrial FibrillationMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- There is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from...AHA: AI Analysis of Images, Videos Can ID Early Hypertension, DiabetesMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Machine learning analysis of photo and video data demonstrates a promising way to noninvasively detect early hypertension and diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions...Tirzepatide Yields Sustained Weight Reduction in Obesity, PrediabetesMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- For patients with obesity and prediabetes, three years of tirzepatide yields substantial and sustained weight reduction and a reduced risk for progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in...Deep Learning Model Accurately Assesses Fetal Head PositionMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- A deep learning model is capable of assessing fetal head position using transperineal ultrasound during the second stage of labor with excellent overall accuracy, according to a study published online in the October issue of...Bleeding Risk Increased With NSAID Use for VTE Patients Receiving AnticoagulantsMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) initiating oral anticoagulants have an increased risk for bleeding when using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), according to a study published online Nov. 17 in the...Oral Infigratinib Seems Safe for Children With AchondroplasiaMONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 -- For children with achondroplasia, oral infigratinib does not result in major safety signals and yields increased annualized height velocity and z score at a dose of 125 mg, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in...Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Telehealth Cuts Suicide AttemptsFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) delivered via video telehealth is effective for reducing suicide attempts among adults with recent suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 12...Higher Physical Activity Levels Can Increase Life ExpectancyFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Higher physical activity (PA) levels can increase life expectancy, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Lennert Veerman, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from the Griffith University...Adequate Sleep Linked to Reduced Risk for Hypertension in TeensFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- In adolescents, adequate sleep is associated with a reduced risk for hypertension, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Augusto César F. De Moraes, Ph.D...More Than Four in 10 U.S. Adults Have Fatty Liver DiseaseFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) prevalence is high among U.S. adults, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Communications Medicine.Luis Antonio Díaz, M.D., from the University of...Risk for Mortality Up With Low Income in Type 2 DiabetesFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for mortality in association with low income, with the most prominent increase seen for adults aged 20 to 39 years, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in...Burden of Diabetes, Untreated Diabetes Increased From 1990 to 2022FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- The global burden of diabetes and untreated diabetes increased from 1990 to 2022, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The Lancet.
Bin Zhou, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues used data from...Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in ChildrenFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Supplementation with cholecalciferol 1,000 IU/day during pregnancy is associated with greater offspring bone mineral density during childhood, according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of...Reducing Sedentary Time, Increasing Standing Does Not Reduce BPFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) and increasing standing time at work is not associated with a reduction in blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Circulation.
Bethany Barone Gibbs, Ph.D...Anxiety, Depression Increased in Pancreatic Cancer Patients With Palliative Care ConsultFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients receiving palliative care (PC) consultations have an increased prevalence of anxiety and depression, according to a study recently published in Healthcare.
Divya S. Subramaniam...AHA: Rural-Urban Disparities Persist in Cardiovascular MortalityFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Between 2010 and 2022, cardiovascular mortality increased in rural areas and decreased in urban areas, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024, held from...RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in AdultsFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is associated with a considerable burden of hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths among adults, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in JAMA...Burden of Superficial Cutaneous Fungal Infection Quantified in U.S.FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- The burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the American Academy of...Most Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Adverse Childhood ExperienceFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common globally, according to a review published online Nov. 11 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Sheri Madigan, Ph.D., from University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, and colleagues conducted a...Low Frequency of Discipline Seen for Physician-Spread MisinformationFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- The frequency of medical board discipline for physician-spread misinformation is low, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.
Richard S. Saver, J.D., from the University of North Carolina School...History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental IllnessFRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Pregnant people with a history of concussion have an increased risk for severe maternal mental illness after delivery, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Samantha Krueger...2022 to 2023 Saw No Change in U.S. Infant Mortality RateTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- The U.S. infant mortality rate did not change from 2022 to 2023 and was 5.61 per 1,000 live births in 2023, according to the Nov. 14 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health...FDA Approves Cobenfy for Adults With SchizophreniaTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride), a first-in-class muscarinic agonist, for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The oral medication represents the first...President-Elect Trump Nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Lead HHSTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The department encompasses numerous key agencies, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...Incidence of Dyslipidemia Elevated During COVID-19 PandemicTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- There was an increase in dyslipidemia incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the prepandemic period, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Valentina...Delaying Noncardiac Surgery for Several Months After Heart Attack Found to Be SaferTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Delaying noncardiac surgeries for three to six months following a heart attack appears safer for those who undergo revascularization, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Surgery.
Laurent G. Glance, M.D...Adverse Events Occur in More Than One-Third of Patients Admitted for SurgeryTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- More than one-third of patients admitted to the hospital for surgery have adverse events, with more than half potentially preventable, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The BMJ.
Antoine Duclos, M.D., Ph.D...ASH: Complications Common With Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation in Sickle Cell AnemiaTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Many individuals with sickle cell anemia undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with oocyte cryopreservation (OC) have complications, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of...Fasting at Night May Aid Glucose Metabolism in Night-Shift WorkersTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Fasting at night prevents impairments in glucose tolerance among simulated night-shift work, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Diabetologia.
Stephanie Centofanti, Ph.D., from University of South Australia...Neoantigen DNA Vaccines Safe, Induce Response in Triple-Negative Breast CancerTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Neoantigen DNA vaccines are safe and capable of inducing neoantigen-specific immune responses in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in Genome Medicine.
Xiuli Zhang...AHA: More Moderate-to-Vigorous Exercise Tied to Lower Risk for A-FibTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Higher amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are inversely associated with a lower risk for incident atrial fibrillation, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the American Heart Association...Continuous Psychological Distress in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for EpilepsyTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Continuous moderate-level maternal psychological distress throughout pregnancy is associated with a heightened risk for epilepsy among offspring, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in PLOS ONE.
Yuto Arai, M.D...Recent Decade Saw Drop in Marijuana Use in U.S. AdolescentsTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 -- There were significant declines in self-reported marijuana use among U.S. adolescents in 2021 compared with 2011, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Pediatric Reports.
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