This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.
18-03-2024 14:53
QOL Not Harmed With Add-On Pembrolizumab in Cervical Cancer
Adding pembrolizumab to concurrent chemoradiotherapy does not affect quality of life in patients with high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer, new data show.
18-03-2024 12:05
Children With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Languishing Untreated
A British study found many had not been assessed for services they were entitled to. Medscape News UK
18-03-2024 10:00
Does Vitamin D Protect Against Breast Cancer?
A review article surveys the literature and considers dietary supplementation to achieve optimal vitamin D levels. Medscape UK
18-03-2024 09:00
Using Ovarian Tissue Transplantation to Delay Menopause
Researchers say a treatment used for cancer patients can delay the onset of menopause significantly for healthy women, but others in the field question the safety and ethics of the procedure.
18-03-2024 07:17
Debate Arises Over Ovarian Tissue Transplants to Menopause
Researchers say a treatment used for cancer patients can delay the onset of menopause significantly for healthy women, but others in the field question the safety and ethics of the procedure.
18-03-2024 07:17
AstraZeneca to Cap Out-of-pocket Inhaler Costs in US, Following Rival Boehringer's Move
Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday it would cap out-of-pocket costs for its inhaled respiratory products at $35 per month in the United States from June, following a...
18-03-2024 07:14
Argatroban Combo Improves Functional Recovery in Stroke
A meta-analysis assessed the potential advantages of combining argatroban with antiplatelet therapy or alteplase for the treatment of patients with acute stroke.
18-03-2024 06:55
Can a Stroke Be Caused by Cervical Manipulation?
Doctors should be alert to the risks of carotid dissections and vertebral artery injuries from cervical manipulations.
18-03-2024 06:42
Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change?
A recent study linking this essential micronutrient to adverse cardiovascular events raised questions about its safety and the need for food fortification.
18-03-2024 06:36
Early Diagnosis Improves Clinical Outcomes in PsA
Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis by a rheumatologist within a year of symptom onset improved long-term clinical outcomes, a study showed.
18-03-2024 05:58
No Rise in Cancer Risk With Non-TNF Inhibitor bDMARDs in RA
Non-TNF inhibitor biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs did not appear to increase the risk for cancer in patients with RA in a real-world cohort study.
18-03-2024 05:55
Tips on Managing Acne in Transmasculine Patients
Testosterone therapy can exacerbate symptoms, and other factors are important to consider, expert said.
18-03-2024 05:46
Intense Exercise Boosts Hormone In Breast Milk That Protects Babies Against Diabetes: Study
Researchers found that breast milk becomes particularly beneficial for babies when mothers engage in high-intensity exercise.
18-03-2024 05:35
Peripheral Vasopressor Usage Safe in a Prehospital Setting
Peripheral vasopressor usage in prehospital care is a safe and practical option to provide timely critical interventions to patients, guaranteeing effective patient outcomes.
18-03-2024 05:23
Biden Expands Women's Health Research, Adds $200 Million for Sexual, Reproductive Issues
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order on Monday that expands U.S. government research on women's health, while pledging $200 million next year to better...
18-03-2024 05:03
Biden Pushes for Expansion in Women's Health Research
President Joe Biden will issue an executive order on Monday expanding U.S. government research on women's health, while spending $200 million next year to better understand...
18-03-2024 05:03
ED Visit-Related Mortality Remains Low Post Heart Transplant
A new study showed that mortality rates associated with ED visits remained low in heart transplant recipients.
18-03-2024 04:55
Congress OKs Diabetes Program Increase After Two Decades
The Special Diabetes program supports type 1 research and efforts to less the burden of type 2 diabetes on American Indians and Alaska Natives.
18-03-2024 04:54
Patient Factors Affect Prognosis in Accidental Hyperthermia
A recent study demonstrated that rewarming methods don't influence the prognosis in patients with accidental hyperthermia.
18-03-2024 04:38
Ginger, Cinnamon, Cumin Improve Glycemic Control
The meta-analysis identified these spices common to the Mediterranean diet as having significant effects on glucose and insulin among subjects with type 2 diabetes.
18-03-2024 04:22
Rheum Workforce May Have Grown, But It's Still Not Enough
The US rheumatology workforce grew by more than 20% from 2009 to 2019, according to new research, but even if this growth continued, it would not be enough to meet the increasing demand.
18-03-2024 04:17
Rare, Dangerous Bacterial Infection Surges In Japan: Know All About Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
A dangerous bacterial infection causing tissue damage is on the rise in Japan, with authorities facing challenges in determining its cause.
18-03-2024 04:00
BCI Registry Improves Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
After using the BCI test assay, physicians adjusted their treatment recommendations for patients with hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, according to a new study.
18-03-2024 03:44
Hyperuricemia Subtypes in Gout Show Distinct Traits
The distinct biologic features of different hyperuricemia subtypes call for the development of tailored, subtype-dependent, genetics-based therapies for gout or hyperuricemia.
18-03-2024 03:39
Pro-Inflammatory Diet, Salt Intake Increases T2D Risk
Researchers investigated the association between a pro-inflammatory diet, habitual salt intake, and the risk for T2D in over 170,000 participants from the UK Biobank.
18-03-2024 03:04
Help Patients Prevent Weight Gain After Stopping GLP-1s
Can your patient keep the weight off without the medication? Here are expert-backed ways to help them try.
18-03-2024 02:59
Women More At Risk Of Shock In Car Crashes Than Men: Study
The researchers found that female victims surpassed a shock index greater than 1.0 more frequently than men, even in cases when they had fewer total or less severe injuries compared to men.
18-03-2024 02:58
Exercise Testing Helps Assess ATTR
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing may be useful in characterizing distinct patterns of functional impairment in patients with transthyretin amyloidosis.
18-03-2024 02:27
High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Protocols
Stubborn variability persists despite attempts to standardize induction care. MDedge News
18-03-2024 02:26
Stretching: How to Stretch, When to Stretch
Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.
17-03-2024 10:52
Match Day 2024: Peds Takes a Hit, Emergency Med Recovers
US medical school graduates get their 2024 residency offers as more pediatrics slots go unfilled, but emergency medicine recovers popularity.
15-03-2024 18:03
Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC
The test had relatively high sensitivity in an average-risk population, raising hopes that it could help increase screening rates among patients who decline stool tests or colonoscopies.
15-03-2024 17:12
FDA Approves First CAR T-Cell Therapy for rrCLL, rrSLL
The accelerated approval for liso-cel was based on findings showing 20% of patients achieved a complete response from a one-time infusion after at least two prior lines of therapy.
15-03-2024 14:26
Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season
With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit season.” But experts say there are critical things to consider befor
15-03-2024 14:16
Measles Control So Far in 2024: 'Not Off to a Great Start'
The recent rise in cases across the country is linked to unvaccinated travelers and lower-than-ideal vaccination rates, experts said.
15-03-2024 12:23
Prurigo Nodularis: Nemolizumab Efficacy Persists at 52 Weeks
The encouraging long-term efficacy and safety associated with nemolizumab (IL-31 inhibitor) in prurigo nodularis was supported by a second set of data showing long-term benefit in atopic dermatitis.
15-03-2024 11:40
Updated Guidance Supports FMT for CDI, But Not IBD or IBS
Based on a synthesis of best available evidence, the AGA released clinical recommendations on fecal microbiota-based therapies in adults with gastrointestinal diseases. MDedge News
15-03-2024 11:32
Twice as Nice? Double Antibiotics for Single Infection Problematic
Repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections that are pervasive but unnecessary. Medscape News UK
15-03-2024 10:00
Practicing Medicine in Canada's Far North
Andrea Prince, MD, reflects on her years of medical practice in the remote town of Nunavik.
15-03-2024 06:16
Fecal Incontinence: One in 12 Adults May Be Affected
Approximately one in 12 adults worldwide has fecal incontinence, according to a recent global meta-analysis. MDedge News
15-03-2024 06:15
Gilead CAR-T Cancer Therapy Capacity to Quadruple by 2026
Gilead Sciences will be able to quadruple production of its cell therapy cancer treatments by 2026 due to improvements in the U.S. biotech's manufacturing processes, an...
15-03-2024 06:03
Most Baby Cleansers Are Not 'Allergen-Free,' Study Finds
A recent study demonstrated that 94% of top-selling baby cleansers contain allergens, despite having hypoallergenic claims.
15-03-2024 05:49
Hormones and Viruses Influence Each Other
A better understanding of the interaction of hormone systems with infectious agents is needed to improve therapeutic applications.
15-03-2024 05:33
AI in Rheumatology: Current and Future Roles
AI brings opportunities to improve workflow, make writing and certain tasks easier, and facilitate drug development, experts said at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium. MDedge News
15-03-2024 05:21
Customized Radiation of Uterus May Not Compromise Outcomes
Researchers found that patients with locally advanced cervical cancer who received less than whole uterus irradiation had low local recurrence rates and fewer side effects.
15-03-2024 05:07
The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others
The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself
15-03-2024 04:31
Eczema Linked To Learning, Memory Difficulties In Children With Neurodevelopmental Comorbidities: Study
In children with neurodevelopmental comorbidities such as learning disabilities, eczema raised the risk of cognitive impairment two to threefold times compared to those without eczema.
15-03-2024 04:20
Youth Mental Health Outpatient Visits Increased Before COVID
The proportion of visits for a mental health diagnosis almost doubled among adolescents and young adults even before the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among males.
15-03-2024 04:03
Tirzepatide Weight Loss Consistent Regardless of BMI
Tirzepatide reduces weight similarly across baseline BMI and likewise weight and waistline across baseline duration of obesity or overweight, showed latest SURMOUNT analyses.
15-03-2024 02:56
Epilepsy Linked to Higher COVID Hospitalization, Death Rates
Epilepsy was linked to a significantly increased the risk for hospitalization and death from COVID-19 early in the pandemic, while healthcare utilization rates declined.
15-03-2024 02:56
World Sleep Day: Here's What Happens When You Don't Get Enough Sleep
During this World Sleep Day, it's crucial to understand the importance of sleep and know the consequences of inadequate sleep.
15-03-2024 02:48
Unmatched Realities: The Challenges of Match Day
For fourth-year medical students, the past year — if not 4— has been building to this week, yet many may be left disappointed and disillusioned.
15-03-2024 01:51
Adults With Late-Onset MS at High Risk for Rapid Progression
MS that develops after age 50 tends to progress more rapidly than younger-onset MS and is less apt to respond to disease-modifying therapy, Swedish registry data show.
15-03-2024 01:38
Animal Vs Plant Protein: Study Suggests The Better Choice For Quality Sleep
Researchers of a recent study investigated how protein intake impacts sleep quality and identified the superior protein source that could improve sleep.
15-03-2024 01:21
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs Linked to Bradycardia in AF Patients
A new study highlights the risks for syncope and bradycardia as potential side effects with anti-arrhythmic drugs when used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
15-03-2024 00:32
Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained
Researchers delve deeper into metabolic syndrome trajectories finding that adults with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome over time are at increased risk for any type of cancer. MDedge News
14-03-2024 23:24
FDA Approves New Esophageal Cancer Drug
The checkpoint inhibitor is approved for second-line treatment of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after prior systemic chemotherapy that did not include a PD-L1 inhibitor.
14-03-2024 18:42
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women
Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.
14-03-2024 17:17
FDA Approves First Drug for MASH
Resmetirom, a thyroid hormone receptor beta-selective agonist, is the first FDA-approved medication for MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.
14-03-2024 17:15
Five Keys to Helping Long-COVID Patients Recover
Certain strategies have proven helpful for sufferers of long COVID as they slowly progress through recovery.
14-03-2024 13:05
'Making the Invisible Visible': CGMs Offer Insights for T2D
Results from several studies of continuous glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes found improved clinical parameters even among those who don't use insulin.
14-03-2024 10:29
Risk Factors for Headache in Youth Identified
Skipping meals, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as vaping and substance use, all raise the risk for frequent recurrent headaches in children and adolescents.
14-03-2024 09:41
Major Responses Seen for Cicatricial and Total Hair Loss
Two oral therapies targeted at kinase pathways produced meaningful responses in patients with severe types of alopecia in late-breaking studies at the American Academy of Dermatology.
14-03-2024 09:07
Long-Release Implant Available for Diabetic Macular Oedema
The implant requires less frequent replacement than the dexamethasone alternative. Medscape News UK
14-03-2024 09:03
New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care
New consensus-based guidelines support the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, and topical JAK inhibitors for treatment.
14-03-2024 08:19
The Next Gen of Smart Pills Will Transform Personalized Care
From detecting overdoses in real time to assuring family members that their loved ones are taking their meds, here's how scientists are reimagining the humble pill.
14-03-2024 08:15
Timing the New Meningococcal Disease Shots
Clinicians are evaluating optimal timing for vaccination now that the first pentavalent vaccine against all five major serogroups of meningococcal disease is available.
14-03-2024 07:44
Timing the New Meningitis Shots Serogroup Top 5's
Clinicians are evaluating optimal timing for vaccination now that the first pentavalent vaccine against all five major serogroups of meningococcal disease is available.
14-03-2024 07:44
Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Superior for In-Stent Restenosis
The drug-coated balloon was superior to an uncoated balloon in patients undergoing PCI for in-stent restenosis, setting the stage for FDA approval.
14-03-2024 07:22
Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe?
There are surprisingly little data on how to safely combine new targeted treatments for breast cancer alongside radiotherapy. Experts weigh in on what we know.
14-03-2024 06:57
Clemastine Tied to Worsening Symptoms in Multidrug MS Trial
Worsening symptoms among several patients with MS taking the OTC antihistamine clemastine prompted investigators to halt that arm of a multidrug trial.
14-03-2024 06:50
Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening
Some 321,000 state employees would be eligible, at a cost of about $357,000 per year, according to one analysis.
14-03-2024 06:42
Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development
Teaser: A new study from Australia estimates how every additional minute of screen time influences parent-child verbal interactions.
14-03-2024 06:23
OTC Birth Control Pill: What Clinicians Need to Know
While broadly welcomed, the launch of the first nonprescription birth control pill in the United States raises some concerns about patients' understanding of the dosing schedule and risks when taking the drug on their own.
14-03-2024 05:44
Routine Viral Testing in EDs Has Limited Benefit
Rapid testing doesn't necessarily reduce antibiotic use but can help in specific cases with high-risk patients and infection control in hospitals.
14-03-2024 05:43
Spending Quality Time With A Dog Can Reduce Stress, Improve Concentration: Study
The study analyzed how various types of interactions with dogs can affect human brainwave patterns.
14-03-2024 05:18
Zerlasiran siRNA Drug Lowers Lp(a) by 90% in Phase 2 Results
Silence Therapeutics has announced positive topline 36-week data from its ongoing phase 2 study of zerlasiran, a long-acting agent directed at lowering Lp(a) levels.
14-03-2024 05:07
What's New in HFrEF Treatment: ACC Consensus Guidance
A new "Expert Consensus Decision Pathway" provided a practical, streamlined update to frontline clinicians treating heart failure.
14-03-2024 04:58
The Runner: I Will Always Be a Runner Even on Days When I Can’t Run
A marathon runner explains how Crohn’s disease has made her stronger.
14-03-2024 04:31
Class I Recall of Medtronic Duet EDMS Catheter Tubing
Medtronic has recalled Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System (EDMS) catheter tubing due to the potential for the catheter to disconnect from the line stopcock connector.
14-03-2024 04:16
Tapeworm Found In Man's Brain From Eating Undercooked Bacon: Know Risks Of Neurocysticercosis
A 52-year-old man in Florida with severe migraines was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis after doctors discovered tapeworm larvae in his brain.
14-03-2024 03:37
Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients
Clinical decision support systems could be a promising tool to help clinicians control hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.
14-03-2024 03:29
US Insurers Out of Step With IBD Treatment Guidelines
Most US insurance companies require patients to fail conventional therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis before they will cover a biologic agent, contrary to treatment guidelines.
14-03-2024 03:12
Diet and Exercise in a Pill Are Real: How Mimetics Work
Drugs that mimic physical activity and calorie restriction in the body are on their way. How do they work — and how will they help?
14-03-2024 03:01
An Easy, Effective Solution to Heat Sensitivity in RRMS?
Aspirin and acetaminophen may offer an effective and inexpensive solution to exercise-induced heat sensitivity in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, phase 3 data suggested.
14-03-2024 02:46
Blood Donor's Diet May Trigger Allergic Reactions In Recipients: Study
The researchers found an interesting link between a donor's diet before blood donation and allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) in recipients, particularly among children.
14-03-2024 01:50
Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy
A randomized study of a multipart cognitive-based intervention for women with overactive bladder showed improvement in health-related quality of life.
14-03-2024 01:36
No Benefit to Adding Chemotherapy in Older Adults With NSCLC
Adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy increased the adverse event burden without improving survival outcomes compared with immunotherapy alone in older adults with NSCLC.
13-03-2024 23:54
Risk for Preterm Birth Stops Maternal RSV Vaccine Trial
With a maternal vaccine already on the market to protect newborns from RSV, the outlook for another looked promising, but latest phase 3 trial of a new candidate is now halted over safety concerns.
13-03-2024 17:09
Inexperience Diagnosing Syphilis Adding to Higher Rates
After years of not seeing any cases of syphilis, rising rates mean that clinicians are having to refresh their diagnostic and treatment skills for the sexually transmitted infection.
13-03-2024 16:27
The Top 5 Cod Liver Oil Supplements: A Nutrient-Rich Addition To Your Wellness Routine
Discover the top 5 cod liver oil supplements to boost your well-being.
13-03-2024 13:20
Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
13-03-2024 12:05
Diabetes Raises Herpes Zoster Hospitalisation Risk
Rates of hospitalisation, rehospitalisation, and complications are higher among people with diabetes. Medscape UK
13-03-2024 10:00
ET Tied to a Threefold Increased Risk for Dementia
Dementia is three times more common among people with essential tremor, results from a longitudinal study showed.
13-03-2024 09:58
New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened with the potentially deadly respiratory illness, according to the CDC.
13-03-2024 09:13
Amid Global GLP-1 Shortages, Doctors Prioritize Patients
Some governments are asking clinicians to reserve prescriptions for those with type 2 diabetes.
13-03-2024 09:13
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to a higher risk of incident stroke regardless of CPAP use – but only in White individuals.
13-03-2024 08:49
Promising Results for Investigational Myasthenia Gravis Drug
Treatment with batoclimab resulted in a nearly 60% sustained improvement in daily activities in adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.
13-03-2024 07:51
Half of GI Docs Would Give Up Money for Work-Life Balance
Navigating the intense demands of work with their own needs for a better work-life balance is a constant struggle for gastroenterologists, according to the latest Medscape survey.
13-03-2024 07:27
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