Avian Flu Threat Still Low and Vaccine Measures Are Ready
One person in the United States has been infected after exposure to a cow with avian flu, but no human-to-human transmission has occurred.
26-04-2024 15:49
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated UTIs
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved pivmecillinam (Pivya) tablets to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.
26-04-2024 14:52
EMA Approves Factor VIII Deficiency Clotting Drug
European Union marketing authorization recommended for Altuvoct for hemophilia A caused by factor VIII deficiency.
26-04-2024 14:04
Drug for Overactive Bladder Recommended in Europe
Obgemsa is suitable for treating symptoms of an overactive bladder in adults, the European Medicines Agency has determined.
26-04-2024 13:09
New Contraindications to Coadministration of Atazanavir
New restrictions have been imposed by the European Medicines Agency on the coadministration of the anti-HIV drug atazanavir with a variety of other agents.
26-04-2024 12:41
Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly
Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have be
26-04-2024 12:30
Two Biosimilars Approved in Europe for Autoimmune Disorders
The drugs are intended to treat several types of arthritis, psoriasis, COVID-19, and Crohn's disease.
26-04-2024 11:51
Europe Recommends Three Cancer Drugs
The European Medicines Agency has recommended Fruzaqla, Truqap, and Eribulin Baxter for use in the treatment of specific colorectal and breast cancers.
26-04-2024 11:12
Genes vs. Lifestyle: Which Matters More for Health?
Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.
26-04-2024 11:12
Rural Living Means Planning Ahead for Your Health Care
You’ll need to plan for health care if you live in a rural area.
26-04-2024 10:59
What to Say to Your Partner Who Has Prostate Cancer
Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say and what to avoid.
26-04-2024 10:53
How Do You Get Health Care in Prison?
People in jails and prisons are entitled to health care, but it’s not always easy to access.
26-04-2024 10:51
Get Mental Health Help in Your Rural Area
Finding mental health help can be harder in rural areas. Find out more about where to find resources.
26-04-2024 10:41
First Nations Patients Often Leave ED Before Completing Care
First Nations patients cited reasons such as racism and stereotyping on the part of providers as reasons for leaving early.
26-04-2024 10:28
What Health Care Is Available if You’re Experiencing Homelessness?
If you currently don’t have reliable housing, you may want to know about health care for people who are experiencing homelessness.
26-04-2024 10:27
A Human Response to Homelessness
Learn how you can reach out and help people who live without shelter in a safe and useful way.
26-04-2024 10:19
Sex: Frisky (and Safe) After 50
Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50.
26-04-2024 10:14
Spirituality Intervention Tied to Lower Blood Pressure
An intervention meant to foster a positive outlook significantly improved endothelial function and lowered blood pressure, show preliminary results of the FEEL study.
26-04-2024 10:01
FDA Approves Second Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
Pfizer reported a list price of $3.5 million for its new gene therapy, Beqvez, for adults with this rare bleeding disorder.
26-04-2024 10:00
Working Hard or Work Addiction – Have You Crossed the Line?
Workaholism is a behavioral addiction with real health consequences and physicians are at high risk. Here's how to take a frank look at your own red flags.
26-04-2024 09:45
Atrial Shunt Echo Results Hint at Why Only Some Respond
Echo findings in heart failure patients with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction treated with an atrial shunt shed light on why only certain patients respond to therapy.
26-04-2024 09:20
Definitive Therapy Ups Survival in Brain-Only Mets NSCLC
Definitive treatment to the primary site improves overall and cancer-specific survival among patients with brain-only NSCLC metastases, a recent retrospective study shows.
26-04-2024 09:06
Delta Wave Sleep Disruption Linked to Increased CV Risk
Delta wave activity disruption during sleep may be a useful metric to identify those at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality, a new study suggested.
26-04-2024 08:28
Prominent ALS Researcher Moves From Treatment to Prevention
After years of disappointing ALS clinical trial results, this year's Sheila Essey Award recipient for significant contributions in ALS research is shifting to prevention. MDedge News
26-04-2024 08:20
Can Esketamine Prevent Postpartum Depression?
Data suggest that a low dose of esketamine immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in women with prenatal depression.
26-04-2024 08:10
How Do Newer Antidiabetic Drugs Lower Stroke Risk?
Studies suggest that lower stroke risk associated with newer antidiabetic therapies is not due to the drugs' tighter glycemic control. So, what is the mechanism? MDedge News
26-04-2024 07:49
Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Elevated CV Risks
"The potential risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease should be considered in the care of patients with PN," according to the study authors.
26-04-2024 07:49
Oregon Physician Assistants Get Name Change
Oregon's physician assistants are undergoing a transformation as they adopt a new title: Physician associate.
26-04-2024 07:41
Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10
Inflammatory arthritis codes increased from 14 to 425 from ICD-9 to ICD-10, yet only nine codes were commonly used in practice from 2015 to 2021.
26-04-2024 07:27
What Trans Health Care for Minors Really Means
The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn’t always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.
26-04-2024 04:32
A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life?
Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?
26-04-2024 04:32
Acid Reflux Drugs Linked To Increased Risk Of Migraines: Study
The researchers found higher odds of migraine or severe headache linked to the use of acid-suppression therapy, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), and generic antacids.
26-04-2024 04:30
The Challenges of Pain Management in Latin America
New evidence suggested that a section of the Latin American population may have increased sensitivity to pain, which heightens the problem of inadequate healthcare access.
26-04-2024 04:29
Pancreatic Fat Is the Main Driver for Pancreatic Diseases
The diffused presence of fat within the pancreas was the single most important driver for diseases of both the exocrine pancreas and endocrine pancreas, a recent study reported.
26-04-2024 03:13
Exposure to Industrial Solvent Linked to 24% Higher PD Risk
Airborne exposure to a common industrial solvent was linked to a 24% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in urban areas. MDedge News
26-04-2024 03:05
Europe Strengthens Future Disease Defense
A network of countries and health agencies will coordinate a strategy to identify and mitigate future disease threats.
26-04-2024 02:40
Prospect of Better Hours, Less Burnout Fuels Locum Tenens
Improving work hours and burnout were leading factors why physicians and advanced practice professionals turned to locum tenens assignments, according to a recent survey.
26-04-2024 02:36
MASLD Plus HIV Ups Risk for CVD But Not Liver Disease
A large study reveals an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events but not for liver disease progression in adults with MASLD disease and HIV infection.
26-04-2024 01:45
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World
What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.
26-04-2024 01:31
What to Know About Your Health Insurer’s Formulary Drug List
How do drug formularies work? Learn more about your health insurer's list of preferred drugs and how it can save you money.
25-04-2024 12:23
Shop Around to Save on Drug Prices
Should you shop around for prescription drugs? Learn ways to compare drug prices to find more affordable options.
25-04-2024 12:21
Stroke Risk in Black Americans: Expert Q&A
The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. Find out why – and what helps prevent strokes.
25-04-2024 12:16
Mobile Stroke Units Can Change Lives
Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?
25-04-2024 12:09
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Drug Costs
Talking to your doctor about drug costs could help you save on prescriptions. Learn what your doctor can do when you can't afford your medication.
25-04-2024 12:07
Cataract Surgery Tricky for Those With Past Radial Keratotomy
The surgery, known as RK, was considered a successful tool for correcting vision. But in recent years, many of these patients who went on to have cataract surgery are having major post-surgery complications.
25-04-2024 12:05
Europe and the Puberty Blocker Debate
England is undergoing a seismic shift in its approach to managing gender dysphoria in children. The move is part of a wider reconsideration of the evidence.
25-04-2024 09:40
FDA Seeks More Information About RDEB Rx Under Review
Pz-cel, which comprises autologous, COL7A1 gene–corrected epidermal sheets, was designed to enable normal type VII collagen expression and facilitate wound healing and pain reduction in RDEB wounds.
25-04-2024 09:28
How to Improve Radiotherapy Decisions in Endometrial Cancer
Radiotherapy decisions should be made using refined genomic guidance, as recommended by 2021 updated international guidelines, to better identify patients with molecularly aggressive disease.
25-04-2024 08:53
Starting Points if Patient Chooses Medication Abortion
Internists share practical tips on getting pills to patients and guiding them through the process.
25-04-2024 08:11
Largest CIDP Trial Offers Promising Results for Drug Combo
Nearly 70% of patients showed improvement after treatment with efgartigimod plus rHuPH20 in phase 2 of the largest randomized controlled trial for CIDP to date. MDedge News
25-04-2024 07:19
Planned Cesarean Delivery Doesn't Increase Infant Infections
In an as-treated analysis, actual cesarean delivery entailed an increased risk for infections compared with actual vaginal delivery, however.
25-04-2024 06:45
AI Model Predicts Inpatient Hypoglycemic Events
Researchers demonstrated the model's excellent performance, raising hopes that it can someday prove a valuable tool for reducing such events in hospitalized patients.
25-04-2024 06:26
Canada Will Likely Miss WHO's Hepatitis C Elimination Target
More harm reduction strategies are needed to help eliminate hepatitis C by 2030, according to researchers.
25-04-2024 06:00
Timing Is Everything: CAR T for Follicular Lymphoma
CAR T-cell therapy is the best option for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, even though it comes with serious side effects. MDedge News
25-04-2024 05:39
Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day
Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning
25-04-2024 04:31
Is Nighttime the Best Time for Exercise?
The timing of moderate to vigorous physical activity was associated with a lower risk for mortality and CVD in adults with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes.
25-04-2024 03:44
USDA Updates School Meals To Limit Added Sugar For First Time
Flavored milk such as chocolate milk will still be available in elementary cafeterias but with limited added sugar.
25-04-2024 03:01
Bird Flu Virus In Pasteurized Milk: FDA Says Commercial Supply Safe To Drink
The remnants of the bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk are not the same as the infectious virus and currently do not pose any elevated risk, the FDA said in an update.
25-04-2024 02:07
US Births Retreat After Pandemic-era Growth
The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked birth rate decline among older teenagers and women aged...
25-04-2024 00:05
Considering a Clinical Trial When You Have COPD
Thinking about joining a clinical trial to help your COPD? Jean Rommes shares some of what to expect.
24-04-2024 16:21
Treating and Managing Mild COPD
Learn how to treat and manage mild COPD.
24-04-2024 16:07
How to Manage Your COPD Flares
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re probably no stranger to flares. If you take steps to address symptoms early and find ways to minimize triggers, you can dramatically lower your risk of flares.
24-04-2024 15:54
How Lifestyle Changes Helped Minimize My COPD Episodes
Edi Mesa made these lifestyle changes in order to keep COPD episodes to a minimum.
24-04-2024 15:51
What Happened to Aspirin? And What Replaces It?
Although low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk for first-time heart attacks and strokes was the standard of care for 30 years, the risk-benefit calculation has changed.
24-04-2024 14:53
Getting Cancer Care in Rural America
With fewer oncologists in rural areas than in cities, there are challenges in getting cancer care. Find out what may help bridge that gap.
24-04-2024 14:48
US Senate Committee Investigates Pricing Of Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy
A U.S. Senate committee said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into the prices of Novo Nordisk's diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in the United...
24-04-2024 14:36
Common Chemicals: Breast Cancer Link?
Experts discuss whether chemicals in our environment have a connection to the risk of breast cancer.
24-04-2024 14:35
Are Transgender People at Risk of Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer can happen in people of any gender. Learn about what factors affect breast cancer risk in transgender people.
24-04-2024 14:24
Breast Cancer Mammography vs. Thermography
Mammography is still the tried-and-true, go-to tool doctors and the FDA recommend for screening for breast cancer. Thermography isn’t recommended.
24-04-2024 14:21
Breast Cancer Pathology Report: What It Means
When you find out that you have breast cancer, your pathology report is an important part of your medical record. Get to know what it means.
24-04-2024 14:17
Breast Cancer Chemo: Tips for Dealing With Neutropenia
If you’re going through chemo for breast cancer, these tips will help you avoid infection if you have neutropenia (low white blood cell counts).
24-04-2024 14:11
Have Male Urinary Tract Symptoms? An App May Offer Relief
The urgent need to pee, a strangled flow and the feeling that you didn’t get it all out of you. Those are all the symptoms of male lower urinary tract problems and more than 72% of men experience at least one of them.
24-04-2024 14:09
Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment
Hormone therapy for breast cancer – such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors – can help prevent the cancer from coming back. If you have side effects, these things may help.
24-04-2024 13:54
Electronic System Slashes Antibiotic Use
Prescriptions for broad-spectrum antibiotics fell when clinicians were intercepted by a risk-assessment prompt.
24-04-2024 13:12
Wearable Device Uses Sleep Data to Identify Stress Risk
A wearable device can provide clues to stress levels reflected in sleep data, paving the way for identifying biomarkers that flag individuals needing additional support.
24-04-2024 12:58
Weight Loss Drugs With Your Gym Membership? What to Know
Weights, aerobics, and … Wegovy? Some in the fitness industry are moving to dispense the popular GLP-1 medications to club members, combining the new, easier method of losing weight with the old, more challenging one.
24-04-2024 12:14
How Inclusive Is Your Senior Community?
As the baby boomers age, senior living communities are working on appealing to a more diverse generation.
24-04-2024 11:11
Vaccine Safety and DMT for Highly Active MS: New Data
Many clinicians delay CD20 treatment until vaccine schedules are complete. A study suggests that this precaution may not be necessary.
24-04-2024 10:50
Chronic Pain Relief: New Treatments
New advances in drugs and technology mean there are now better solutions for chronic pain relief. WebMD shares the good news.
24-04-2024 10:22
Is It Dry Skin or Atopic Dermatitis?
Is your dry skin actually atopic dermatitis? How are they different? Do you treat them the same way? Learn how to tell if you have atopic dermatitis, why the right diagnosis is important, and what to do about it.
24-04-2024 10:22
Atopic Dermatitis: How to Get Enough Sleep
The itchy rashes that come with atopic dermatitis (AD) can keep you awake. Find out how to dull the itch and get your rest.
24-04-2024 10:21
Atopic Dermatitis: Help for Broken Skin
Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for your skin and prevent further damage.
24-04-2024 10:21
How Do You Know Your AD Needs Advanced Treatment?
When do you need to step up from a topical treatment to one that clears skin body-wide? Learn how your dermatologist will make the decision.
24-04-2024 10:21
Atopic Dermatitis and Food Triggers
Could certain foods trigger the red, itchy skin flares of atopic dermatitis? It’s possible for foods like milk, wheat, shellfish, peanuts, or soy to set off irritating skin rashes, but they aren’t always the culprit. Find out how your doctor can test you
24-04-2024 10:21
Severity of TRD Predicts Ketamine vs ECT Response
The severity of TRD appeared to predict response to IV ketamine vs ECT. However, experts said more research is needed before drawing any definitive conclusions.
24-04-2024 09:39
Is the FDA Pausing More Cancer Trials? It's Hard to Tell
Clinical trial holds delay therapies getting to market and may be on the rise in oncology. But there's a lot the public doesn't know about how often these holds happen and why.
24-04-2024 09:01
Long COVID Rates Elevated in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
The opposite was seen in women when compared with matched control individuals without diabetes. Medscape UK
24-04-2024 09:00
Teleneurology for Suspected Stroke Speeds Treatment
Alerting neurologists via telemedicine that a patient with suspected acute stroke is en route to the hospital significantly speeds thrombolytic treatment.
24-04-2024 08:09
Are Direct-to-Consumer Microbiome Tests Clinically Useful?
Some companies claim they can identify and treat gastrointestinal problems with proprietary technology and products — experts disagree.
24-04-2024 08:06
FTC Bans Noncompetes, Urges More Healthcare Worker Protections
The FTC's decision to ban noncompete agreements could make it easier for doctors and other healthcare workers to switch jobs. But business groups say they will sue to block it.
24-04-2024 07:00
Can D-Mannose Prevent Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection?
The global rise in antibiotic resistance has complicated the therapeutic choices for urinary tract infections.
24-04-2024 06:18
Hepatitis Kills 3500 People Each Day, Says WHO
Although annual incidence decreased from 2.5 million in 2019 to 2.2 million in 2022, the WHO considers it to be high.
24-04-2024 06:15
Which Emergencies Are Genuine Emergencies?
About half of patients in emergency rooms do not have a medical emergency, according to one clinician.
24-04-2024 05:26
How These Young MDs Impressed the Hell Out of Their Bosses
We asked physician supervisors to tell us stories about young doctors who went above and beyond in surprising ways — and what we can learn from them.
24-04-2024 05:16
Updates in Managing Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
An endocrinologist reviewed a crucial chapter in the latest position statement by the Francophone Diabetes Society at a recent conference.
24-04-2024 05:10
About 3.6 Million Medicare Beneficiaries Could Be Eligible for Wegovy Coverage, Study Shows
About 3.6 million overweight or obese patients with heart conditions insured under the U.S. Medicare program could be eligible for coverage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss...
24-04-2024 05:09
Congo Republic Declares Mpox Epidemic
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville.
24-04-2024 04:41
Dengue Fever During Pregnancy Affects Infant's Health For First 3 Years: Study
Children whose mothers contracted dengue fever during pregnancy faced a 27% higher likelihood of hospitalization from birth to age three, the study revealed.
24-04-2024 04:00
Healthy Sleep Pattern Could Cut Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke: Study
Having a healthy sleep pattern could cut the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke among midlife and older adults, regardless of their genetic predisposition for these conditions, a recent study revealed.
24-04-2024 03:39
Erenumab Reduces Flushing and Erythema in Rosacea
A calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor that is FDA-approved for migraine prevention showed early promise against treatment-resistant redness and flushing of rosacea.
24-04-2024 03:16
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