Today's Health News
Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer
Grandmaternal DDT Exposure Tied to Granddaughter Early Menarche, Obesity
o,p'-DDT exposure in normal-weight, but not overweight or obese, grandmothers linked to obesity in granddaughters
Risk-Based Approach Developed to Triage Mammography Use
Clinical indication and individual risk factors linked to breast cancer detection and could help triage mammography use
Chronic Adverse Effects From Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapies Common
About 43 percent of patients who receive anti-PD1 therapy for advanced melanoma have chronic immune-related adverse effects
Brain Activity May Play Role in ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’
Stress-related brain activity tied to higher risk for developing Takotsubo syndrome
Gens X and Y Show Worrisome Trend of Declining Health
Future increase in morbidity and mortality rates likely as younger generations age
ATA Issues Guidelines for Managing Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Evidence-based guidelines address diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment, including early multidisciplinary care team involvement
Response to One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Strong in Previously Infected
Neutralizing antibody titer is higher after one dose of mRNA vaccine than after two vaccine doses in previously uninfected persons
Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-19-Vaccinated Americans
And, CDC has scheduled a new emergency hearing on the safety of J&J vaccine for April 23
Suicide Rate Up for Nurses Versus General U.S. Population
Among women, suicide incidence was higher among nurses than the general population, with relative risk of 1.99