Today's Health News
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Glaucoma Screening in Adults
And in second recommendation statement, evidence insufficient for screening asymptomatic older adults for impaired visual acuity
Lidocaine Infusions Beneficial for Refractory Chronic Migraine
Decrease seen in median pain rating from baseline to end of hospitalization; pain rating remained below baseline at postdischarge visit
Counseling, Provision Interventions Increase Contraceptive Use
No increased risk seen for sexually transmitted infections or reduction in condom use with interventions
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Down With SGLT-2i Treatment for T2D
Risk for stroke, MI, all-cause mortality similar for those initiating SGLT-2i or metformin
Burden of Persistent Symptoms High After COVID-19 Infection
No specific causes of symptoms of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection identified
Persistent Opioid Use After Sarcoma Treatment Explored Among Youth
23 percent of adolescents and young adults who used opioids during treatment have new persistent use after treatment
H. pylori Infection Often Detected in Patients With Dyspepsia
Study in Ethiopia shows risk factors for peptic ulcer disease include H. pylori infection and NSAID/acetylsalicylic acid use
Survival Similar for Early, Delayed Surgery in Stage I Esophageal Cancer
For patients with stage II/III esophageal cancer, five-year survival is improved with early versus delayed esophagectomy
Nearly Four in 10 Older Women Remain Sexually Active
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
Vaccination After SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Cut Long COVID Risk
Initial decrease in odds for long COVID seen after first vaccine dose with evidence suggesting sustained improvement after second dose