For Self-Measured BP, Smartphone App No Better Than Standard Device
SMBP paired with a connected smartphone app not superior to standard SMBP for BP reduction, patient satisfaction
Text Message Reminders Promote Receipt of Second Flu Shot
Text message reminders with embedded interactive educational information increase receipt, timeliness of second vaccine dose in children
Multifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children
Multipronged approach is needed, including education of the lay public, advocacy, enforcement, development of promotion programs
Methamphetamine, Opioid Co-Use Tied to More Nonfatal Overdoses
Rural U.S. residents who use both drugs more likely to have nonfatal overdose than those who use either drug alone
Mepolizumab Cuts Exacerbations in Children With Severe Asthma
Trial enrolled children from disadvantaged urban neighborhoods who have exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma
Tabrecta Gains Full FDA Approval for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Drug approved for non-small cell lung cancer with mutation leading to MET exon 14 skipping
Treatment Needs Often Unmet for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Patients with flares more likely to have inpatient, emergency department visits
Opioid Rx Down for Chronic Noncancer Pain, Cancer Pain in U.S. Adults
Declines in opioid prescribing outpacing increases in receipt of nonopioid therapies
Mental Health Burden Up for Racial, Ethnic Minorities During Pandemic
Positive screens for depression or anxiety more likely for racial/ethnic minorities well into the pandemic
Program Cuts Opioid Use in Teens After Spinal Surgery for Scoliosis
Pain control maintained following intervention with preoperative patient education and smaller prescription quantities
Diagnostic Accuracy of MRE Indices Studied for Active Crohn Disease
High sensitivity, but low specificity, seen for sMARIA, London, 'extended' London scores for active terminal ileal Crohn disease
Frequent Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
Association remains regardless of the presence of most other risk factors for ovarian cancer
Low Dietary Calcium, Potassium Intake Tied to Kidney Stone Recurrence
Adding foods high in calcium and potassium to the diet may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones
Most Women With Lung Cancer Report Sexual Dysfunction
Little or no interest in sexual activity reported by majority of patients surveyed
Poliovirus Discovered in NYC Wastewater
Discovery of poliovirus in sewage samples suggests there is already community transmission of the virus
FDA: Common Diabetes Drug Januvia May Contain Traces of Carcinogen
Nitroso-STG-19 has been found in some samples of the drug
Three At-Home COVID-19 Tests Needed to Confirm Negative Result, FDA Says
Agency said the latest research suggests that taking just two antigen tests misses too many infections
How Will New Federal Legislation Cut Drug Costs?
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs; vaccines will be free for Part D recipients
Symptoms Linger for Some Children After Acute COVID-19, MIS-C
Persistent symptoms or activity impairment seen in more than 25 percent of children hospitalized with COVID-19, MIS-C
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising Has Positive Impact on Rx Demand
Large and positive association seen with medication-related demand intentions, with no negative impact on lifestyle-related intentions
Risk Factors ID’d for Poor Health-Related QOL in MS Patients
Clinicians can use early risk factors to identify patients who are more likely to have the worst physical and mental HRQoL trajectories
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Are Safe in Pregnancy
Compared with nonpregnant vaccinated women, pregnant vaccinated women had lower odds of a significant health event after vaccination
App Aids Self-Monitoring of Some Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Patients with low disease activity using app-assisted patient-initiated care had fewer consultations with rheumatologists
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Lower Among Adults With Vision, Hearing Disability
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination
Formulary Restrictions May Worsen Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
Risk for adverse health outcomes higher for patients with Medicare Part D plans limiting access to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants
CDC Eases COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidance
Agency suggests Americans consider what settings are riskier based on crowds, poor ventilation, and personal risks
Survival Benefit With Triple Therapy for Severe COVID-19
Compared with dual therapy, significant survival benefit seen with dexamethasone, remdesivir, and baricitinib but no change in length of stay
Starting Colonoscopy Every 10 Years at Age 45 Cost-Effective for All
For all BMI/sex groups, initiating colonoscopy at 45 years or annual FIT at 40 years is cost-effective at threshold of $100,000/QALY
Vegetarian Women Have Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
Increased risk for vegetarians, but not occasional meat eaters or pescatarians compared with regular meat eaters
Survival Benefit Seen With Triple Therapy for Severe COVID-19
Compared with dual therapy, significant survival benefit seen with dexamethasone, remdesivir, and baricitinib but no change in length of stay
Flavored Nontobacco Oral Nicotine Products Widely Used by Teens
Prevalence of nontobacco oral nicotine products was second to electronic cigarettes among high school students
Vegetarian Women Have Increased Risk for Hip Fracture
Risk increased for vegetarians, but not occasional meat eaters or pescatarians, compared with regular meat eaters
CDC IDs Two Outbreaks of GI Illness Linked to Splash Pad Use
Outbreaks of shigellosis and norovirus infection were associated with getting splash pad water in the mouth
Removing Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Risk for relapse lower with removal of small, asymptomatic, secondary stones during endoscopic removal of primary stone
Leisure Activities Inversely Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Physical activities inversely associated with incidence of all-cause dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer disease
Polypharmacy Prevalent Among Older Adults With Blood Cancers
Taking eight or more medications strongly associated with frailty; odds of being prefrail, frail increased with each additional med
Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 in Pregnancy Reviewed
Cardiovascular complications, such as myocardial injury, arrhythmias, and heart failure, may require change in pregnancy management
Day-of-Injury Biomarkers May Predict Functional Outcome After TBI
Plasma concentrations of glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 may predict death, unfavorable outcomes
Immune-Inflammatory Biomarkers Higher in Severe Mental Illness, T2DM
Increased peripheral levels of inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress biomarkers seen in people with severe mental illness or T2DM
Causal Link Suggested for Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
Increased risks noted for heart failure, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, valvular heart disease, large artery stroke
Link Between Serotonin and Depression Questioned
Hypothesis that depression is caused by low serotonin not supported; some evidence shows decrease in serotonin with antidepressant use
Most Eutylone-Involved Deaths in 2020 Occurred in Two States
Eutylone-involved deaths frequently co-involved illicitly manufactured fentanyls, and cocaine or methamphetamine
Biden Signs Bill That Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to assume some respiratory conditions and cancers are related to the exposure to burn pits
FDA Warns Amazon, Other Vendors About Sale of Skin Tag Removal Products
No over-the-counter medications have FDA approval for the removal of moles and skin tags
FDA Stretches Monkeypox Vaccine Supply by Authorizing Smaller Doses
New vaccine regimen will be given intradermally and at one-fifth the usual dose
Most Older Americans Say They Will Get Updated COVID-19 Booster in Fall
Poll suggests ~61 percent of people older than 50 years who have gotten at least one dose of vaccine say they would get an updated booster
Adult Cardiopathy Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Only 4 and 9 percent of this effect was mediated by atrial fibrillation or stroke
Beneficial Effects of Salt Substitutes on BP Are Consistent
Consistent reductions seen in blood pressure across geographical regions and population subgroups based on age, sex, BMI
Machine Learning Algorithm Can Predict Diabetes From ECG
Algorithm predicts no diabetes, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes with 97.1 percent precision, 96.8 percent accuracy
Adjunctive Acupuncture May Speed Relief From Pain of Renal Colic
Response rates higher for acupuncture versus sham acupuncture at zero, five, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes, but not at 45 and 60 minutes
Use of Medication Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder Increased 2010 to 2019
However, 86.6 percent of people with opioid use disorder are not receiving medication treatment
Burden of Disease Attributed to PFAS Exposure High in the U.S.
Estimated cost of PFAS-attributable disease at least $5.52 billion annually
PSA Screening Tied to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer Mortality
Annual screening may be particularly important for Black men
Guideline Addresses Anorectal Abscess; Anal, Rectovaginal Fistulas
Clinical guidelines updated for management of anorectal abscess, fistula-in-ano, and rectovaginal fistula
Peripheral Endovascular Intervention Incidence Increased Among Blacks
Black race strongly associated with the composite outcome of death and major amputation at one year
Radiomics-Based AI Models Can Detect PDAC From Prediagnostic CT
AI-based approach may detect pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma at a subclinical stage
Few Insured Individuals Receive Timely DAA Treatment for Hep C
Individuals with Medicare and Medicaid have lower odds of treatment initiation than those with private insurance
Increase in Pediatric Intracranial Abscess Cases Seen During COVID-19
Increases seen in isolated intracranial abscess and sinusitis complicated by intracranial abscess during early COVID-19 pandemic
Lung Cancer Risk Increased for Smokers Not Offered Annual Screening
Risk for incident lung cancer increased for current smokers and former smokers not recommended for annual low-dose CT screening
HTN Linked to Hospitalization for Omicron in Vaccinated Persons
Findings seen among individuals who received at least three mRNA vaccine doses, subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19 during omicron surge
Not Enough Time in a Day for Recommended Primary Care
Primary care providers estimated to need 26.7 hours/day to provide recommended care for hypothetical patient panel
Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease Patients in Rural Areas Lack Specialty Care
Rural patients more likely to be diagnosed and treated by primary care providers
Most Patients Regain Taste, Smell Following COVID-19
However, roughly 10 percent of pre-omicron COVID-19 patients report recovery took more than six months
Medical Cannabis Use Not Uncommon for Menopause Symptoms
Users endorse medical cannabis for sleep disturbance and mood/anxiety symptoms
Women Face Lower Odds of Diagnosis, Appropriate Management of CKD
Disparities persist even among women at high risk and among those with guideline-recommended indications
Risk Factors Worsening for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease
From 1999-2002 to 2015-2018, worsening seen in proportion with ideal HbA1c, BMI; increase in proportion with non-HDL-C levels <100 mg/dL
Dexmedetomidine Cuts Perioperative Respiratory AEs in Tonsillectomy
Incidence of PRAEs reduced with dexmedetomidine versus midazolam among children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Not Linked to T1DM-Related Autoimmunity
No significant association seen with presence of multiple islet autoantibodies, single high-affinity islet autoantibodies in children, teens
Higher Tisagenlecleucel Doses May Improve Outcomes in Youth With B-ALL
Overall, event-free, relapse-free survival improved in patients receiving higher doses of tisagenlecleucel, with no increased toxicity
Serum Aldosterone Concentration Linked to CKD Progression
45 percent increase seen in risk for CKD progression for those in highest versus lowest quartile of serum aldosterone
Higher BMI May Increase Risk for Disordered Eating Behaviors in Children
Among children ages 9 to 10 years, no sex differences observed in likelihood of engaging in disordered eating behaviors
Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher Risk for Dementia in Older Adults
Dose-response relationship seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema
Links Between Parental Exposure to Pesticides, Childhood Cancer Explored
Increase in odds ratios for lymphoma, other solid tumors with maternal occupational exposure to pesticides not statistically significant
Poll: Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care
One in four Americans have put off medical care or prescription purchases due to higher prices
Review: Global Pooled Prevalence of Tinnitus 14.4 Percent
No significant difference seen in prevalence estimates by sex, but prevalence increased with age to 23.6 percent among those 65 years and older
Hep C Reinfection Low Among People Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy
Rate of hepatitis C virus reinfection higher among people with recent injecting drug use
Risk for Complications Increased for Newborns of Moms With Disability
Risks for neonatal complications increased for newborns of women with disabilities, especially those with intellectual, developmental disability
Time-Restricted Eating Early in Day More Effective for Weight Loss
Time-restricted eating from 7:00 to 15:00 more effective for weight loss, reducing diastolic BP than control with energy restriction
Resistance Training May Improve Bone Health for Vegans
Alterations seen in trabecular and cortical structure for vegans versus omnivores, but not for vegans reporting resistance training
FDA Approves First Targeted Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer
HER2-low is a new classification for a subset of HER2-negative breast cancer
Transient Increase Seen in CV Events Following Gout Flare
Among gout patients experiencing cardiovascular events, odds of gout flare higher in preceding 0 to 60 and 61 to 120 days
Biden Tests Negative for COVID-19 Again, Leaves Isolation
The president, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, first tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21
Long-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline
Association particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Management of NSTEMI
Blacks, Hispanics less likely than Whites to undergo coronary angiography, PCI for acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Cancer Risk Higher for Men Versus Women at Most Shared Anatomic Sites
The proportion of excess cancer risk in men that was explained by risk factors was modest, ranging from 50 to 11 percent
Dermatologist Visits Shorter for Asian Psoriasis Patients
Asian patients have visits of shorter mean duration compared with White patients, non-Asian patients as a single group
Differences in Early Growth Small for ART-Conceived Infants
Differences in early growth and adiposity among offspring appear to be small, attenuated by late adolescence
Two-Thirds of Older Adults Use Integrative Medicine Strategies
Only 18 percent of older adults had talked to a health care provider about integrative medicine strategies
Surgery Feasible Soon After COVID-19 for Vaccinated Patients
No increased risk for perioperative complications seen for fully vaccinated patients, surgery without general anesthesia
New Yorkers Warned of Possible Community Spread of Polio
Unvaccinated adult in Rockland County last month became the first person known to be infected with polio in the United States in a decade
Screening for A-Fib Using Wearable Devices May Be Cost-Effective
Wearable devices are cost-effective compared with no screening or screening using traditional methods
Guideline Updated for Managing Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns
All families should receive written and verbal education about neonatal jaundice before discharge
HPV Vaccination May Cut Risk for CIN2+ Recurrence
Effect estimate stronger for CIN2+ for disease related to HPV subtypes HPV 16 or HPV 18
Age, Smoking Are Most Important Risk Factors for Any Cancer
Absolute risk for developing any cancer within five years 2 percent or greater for nearly all those aged 50 years or older
Persistence of Somatic Symptoms After COVID-19 Quantified
Persistent somatic symptoms could be attributed to COVID-19 in an estimated 12.7 percent of patients at 90 to 150 days after COVID-19
Premature Menopause May Increase Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
Ages 45 to 49, 40 to 44, younger than 40 years versus 50 years or older at menopause associated with increased risks for heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Smaller Airway Lumen Sizes Seen in Women Versus Men
Among never smokers, women had lower airway lumen dimensions; women have narrower segmental lumen diameter among ever-smokers
Higher Meat Intake in Older Adults May Raise Risk for ASCVD
Associations for unprocessed red meat, total meat, total ASF with ASCVD mediated by trimethylamine N-oxide-related metabolites
Most Parents Not Eager to Vaccinate Young Children Against COVID-19
Concerns about vaccine safety and effectiveness pose barriers to immunization
Smoking Cessation Activity Down in U.S. Adults During Pandemic
2019 to 2020 saw decrease in annual past-year quit attempt prevalence and lower-than-expected sales of lozenges, patches, gum
COPD Remains Considerable Public Health Burden Globally
Despite decreasing age-standardized point prevalence, death, DALY rates, there were 212.3 million prevalent cases in 2019
Some COVID-19 Patients Have Persistent Smell, Taste Dysfunction
Women less likely than men to recover their sense of smell, as are those with greater initial severity of dysfunction
Barriers to Advance Care Planning ID’d for Sexual/Gender Minorities
Survey of sexual and gender-minority people identifies discrimination in the health care system as barrier to advance care planning
Australia’s Current Flu Season Is Tough: Will America’s Be the Same?
Children ages 5 to 9 years had the highest flu rates, while those aged 4 years and younger and teenagers were also hit hard
Rapid Olfactory Decline May Predict Later Cognitive Impairment in Seniors
Rapid olfactory decline also associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions
Many Insured Cancer Patients Pay No OOP Costs for Genetic Counseling
Out-of-pocket costs higher for commercially insured patients with prostate cancer versus breast cancer
Sinonasal Symptoms Less Common in Regular Cannabis Users
Sinonasal symptoms more likely among current tobacco smokers
CDC: Fetal Mortality in United States in 2020 Unchanged From 2019
Fetal mortality rate 5.74 fetal deaths at 20 weeks of gestation or more per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths in 2020
Monoclonal Antibody Studied for Prevention of Malaria
Phase 1 study demonstrates protective efficacy of next-generation antimalarial monoclonal antibody without evident safety concerns
Effect of Jarlsberg Cheese on Bone Anabolic Markers Examined
Effects compared for daily intake of Jarlsberg cheese versus Camembert cheese indicate increased bone anabolism
Post-COVID-19 Symptoms, Conditions ID’d in U.S. Children
Adjusted hazard ratios highest for acute PE, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, VTE, renal failure, type 1 diabetes
Social Isolation, Loneliness May Harm Cardiovascular, Brain Health
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways, confounders are limited
U.S. Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Declaration will increase public awareness and education around monkeypox, increase testing and tracking of cases
Monoclonal Antibodies No Better Than Placebo for Early Parkinson Disease
Two studies show lack of benefit in primary or secondary end points with cinpanemab or prasinezumab versus placebo
Pediatric Obesity Subtypes ID’d in Latent Class Analysis
Eight classes of obesity identified, which comprise distinct comorbidities, including respiratory and sleep disorders, asthma
Being a Victim of Fraud May Increase Blood Pressure in Seniors
Incident fraud victimization tied to worse BP metrics, particularly among men
CDC Set to Ease COVID-19 Guidance, Including for Schools
Re-emphasis will be put on building ventilation to stop the spread of many respiratory illnesses
Neoadjuvant mFOLFIRINOX Studied for Borderline Resectable PDAC
For patients with borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, favorable overall survival seen with eight cycles of mFOLFIRINOX
Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults
Among socioeconomically vulnerable young adults, odds of subclinical atherosclerosis higher among Blacks versus Hispanics
Benefit of Early Myocardial Revascularization Explored
No mortality benefit seen with revascularization in patients with reduced LVEF and no or mild myocardial ischemia
Inhaled Nitric Oxide May Ease Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia in Pregnant Women
High-dose inhaled nitric oxide linked to more days free from oxygen supplementation, shorter ICU and hospital length of stay
Prenatal Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Liver Injury
Odds of liver injury in childhood increased with prenatal exposure to organochlorine pesticides, PBDEs, perfluoroalkyl substances, and metals
Migraine With Aura ID’d as Independent Risk Factor for A-Fib
Novel AI ECG algorithm shows patients with MwA have higher AF prediction model output, indicating higher probability of atrial fibrillation
Cognitive Ability Influenced by Factors Throughout Lifetime
Link between childhood cognitive ability and cognitive state in later life modified by cognitive reserve index based on lifetime activities
Few Women Undergo MRI After Silicone Breast Implant
Adherence to FDA recommendation was 5.9 percent and did not differ for those undergoing cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
Racial, Ethnic-Minority Infants Older at First Cystic Fibrosis Evaluation
Median weight for age z-score at 1 to 2 years lower for infants categorized as Black, AI/AN, Hispanic, other versus non-Hispanic White
Just 8 Percent of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low
Before last year's decline, the rate of uninsured Americans was in double digits for decades
Biden to Sign Executive Order Protecting Women Traveling for Abortion
Signing of the order will launch the first meeting of a federal task force on access to reproductive care
Youth Assigned Female at Birth No More Likely to Present as Trans
Sex-assigned-at-birth ratio of transgender, gender-diverse teens does not favor adolescents assigned female at birth
Black-White Disparities Persist for Cardiovascular Mortality
Two studies show increased cardiovascular mortality for Black versus White adults in a nationwide analysis, the MESA sample
Early Warning System Can Identify Sepsis Patients
Patients whose alert was confirmed by provider within three hours had reduced in-hospital mortality rate
Recommendations Issued for Medical Response to Mass Shootings
Eight recommendations have been endorsed by emergency medical services clinicians, emergency medicine doctors, surgeons
Evidence Updated on Myocarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Incidence of myocarditis probably higher after vaccination with mRNA-1273 versus BNT162b2, lower with increased interval between doses
Morbidity Risk Increased for Children Exposed to Maternal PCOS
Risk increased for any childhood hospitalization, infectious disease hospitalization, allergy-related hospitalization
Many Online Pharmacies Sell Imatinib Without Prescription
23 percent of pharmacies selling imatinib online did not include drug-related warnings on their websites
AMA: Nine in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
AMA survey unearthed concerns about data privacy protections and confusion about who can access personal health information
Dizziness, Vertigo Linked to Increased Risk for Migraine
Risk for migraine and other types of headache higher in the dizziness group than the vertigo group
Rates of CV Risk Factors, Disease Projected to Rise by 2060
In the U.S., prevalence of CV risk factors and disease set to decrease for Whites, increase for racial/ethnic minorities
New U.S. Monkeypox Coordinator Named
News comes as California and Illinois declare public health emergencies
Sleep Tied to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Highest risk for MAFLD was seen for those with disturbance in nighttime sleep and prolonged daytime napping
Minnesota Trial Focuses on Pharmacist Who Refused to Provide Morning-After Pill
Case is from 2019, but the issue has been at the center of political debate in the United States since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in June
Wearing An Activity Tracker May Promote Physical Activity
Review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests use of activity trackers effective for increasing walking, reducing body weight
Family Stress Linked to Problematic Child Media Use During Pandemic
No association seen for implementation of media-related rules during pandemic and problematic child media use
Caregivers of Multiple Myeloma Patients Face Mental Health Issues
Among caregivers of multiple myeloma patients, 44.1 percent and 24.4 percent report anxiety and PTSD symptoms, respectively
Hearing Loss, Tinnitus Common After Neurotoxic Chemo for Cancer
Occurrence rates of hearing loss, tinnitus similar for cancer survivors who received platinum alone, taxane alone, both platinum and taxane
AI Can Help ID Incidental PE on Conventional Chest CT Exams
Out of 3,003 chest CT exams, AI detected four iPEs missed by clinical reports, and clinical reports detected seven iPEs missed by AI
Risk Stratification Examined for High-Grade Ta Bladder Tumors
For patients treated with adequate BCG, risk for BCG unresponsiveness, progression similar for all high-grade Ta tumors
Prasterone Studied for Treatment of Urinary Urge Incontinence
Observational study suggests symptoms of urinary urge incontinence reduced in postmenopausal women using prasterone
Heart Failure-Related Deaths Up in Younger Adults in the U.S.
Black adults have a threefold higher age-adjusted, heart failure-related mortality rate versus White adults, with regional variation
Disparities Seen in LVAD Use for Heart Failure in Seniors
Authors say disparities in LVAD use by race, sex likely driven by clinician decision-making
Counseling Can Prevent Obesity in Normal, Overweight Women
Midlife women aged 40 to 60 years with normal or overweight BMI should undergo counseling to maintain weight, limit weight gain
Limited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care
Adults with limited English proficiency more likely to lack usual source of care, be overdue for receipt of preventive services
Myths, Ignorance Persist Around Lung Cancer: Poll
Only 29 percent of Americans know that lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer
Consumption of Fruits, Veggies Low in CKD Patients
Low fruit and vegetable intake common among U.S. adults, but more likely among adults with chronic kidney disease
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene
Company says it has not received any reports of adverse events
Supplement Manufacturers Often Ignore FDA Warning Letters
Twenty-nine percent of products targeted in FDA warning letters remained available for purchase online at a mean of six years later
In COVID ‘Rebound,’ Biden Tests Positive for Second Day in a Row
Despite the test results, the president 'has experienced no reemergence of symptoms and continues to feel quite well'
Laparoscopic Surgery Noninferior for Gastric Cancer at Five Years
At five years, OS, RFS similar for laparoscopic surgery and open distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer
USDA Gets Tough on Salmonella in Breaded Chicken Products
A very low level of Salmonella contamination in the products would lead to regulatory action
Clinical Manifestations of Monkeypox Described in Case Series
All participants presented with mucocutaneous lesions, most commonly on genitals or perianal area
FDA Drafts Guidance on Patient Labeling Information for LASIK Devices
Guidance offers content and formatting suggestions for patient information for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis devices
Daily Insulin Dose Tied to Cancer Risk in Patients With T1DM
Daily insulin dose linked to cancer risk in multivariable model, with increasing cancer incidence in low-, medium-, high-dose insulin groups
Smoking Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risks for death, mechanical ventilation, and major cardiovascular event all independent of sociodemographic factors and medical history
Disparities Examined in Perceptions of Breast Reconstruction Outcomes
Nearly 40 percent of women have perceptions of breast reconstruction that are better or worse than those of third-party observers
Reformulated Booster Shots Ready by September, White House Says
Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses
San Francisco, N.Y. State Declare Monkeypox Public Health Emergencies
Declaring emergency will expand testing and vaccines and apply pressure to the federal government to take the outbreak more seriously
HRQoL on the Decline Preceding Initiation of Dialysis for Seniors
In the year following start of dialysis, stabilization with mean changes of +2 and –2 seen in mental and physical component summaries
ADT Use for Prostate Cancer Linked to Increased Risk for CVD Death
Risk increased for CVD death and for death from ischemic heart disease and stroke, especially among those aged 70 to 79 years
Greater Abdominal Aortic Calcification Ups Dementia Risk in Older Women
Findings independent of cardiovascular risk factors and APOE genotype
Hormone Therapy Not Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence, Mortality
No increased risk seen for women using either vaginal estrogen therapy or menopausal hormone therapy after diagnosis
E-Cigarette Use Tied to Future Cannabis Use in Teens
Findings observed at the individual level, but less so at the population level, the authors say
Seizures in Young Stroke Survivors Double Dementia Risk
Findings seen for all strokes, ischemic strokes, and hemorrhagic strokes
Effect of Noradrenergic Drugs Explored in Alzheimer Disease
Meta-analyses suggest positive effects of noradrenergic drugs on global cognition, apathy
Genetic Alterations ID’d in Many Pediatric Solid Tumors
86 percent of extracranial solid tumors in pediatric patients had genomic alterations with potential for impact on care
Theophylline Nasal Irrigation Studied in COVID-19-Related Smell Loss
In phase 2 trial, subjective assessments suggest improvement in COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction, but study results were inconclusive
COVID-19 Booster May Spur Seroconversion in Blood Cancer Patients
Among nonresponders to initial COVID-19 vaccination, seroconversion occurred in 56 percent following booster dose
Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
Findings show lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection
62 Symptoms Linked to SARS-CoV-2 Infection After 12 Weeks
Highest adjusted hazard ratios seen for anosmia, hair loss, sneezing, ejaculation difficulty, reduced libido
Rare, Deadly Bacterial Illness Now in United States, CDC Warns
Agency is alerting clinicians to check for melioidosis when patients appear with symptoms consistent with the condition
United States to Send Out 800,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine
Vaccine meant to be given in two doses, but officials say they plan to stop offering second-vaccine appointments to stretch doses
COVID-19 Crisis Has Stalled Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Among the concerns are that HIV testing has slowed or stopped in places dealing with COVID-19 surges
Vitamin D Supplement Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Among adults not selected for vitamin D deficiency, low bone mass, or osteoporosis, no effect seen on total, nonvertebral, or hip fracture risk
Exercise, Chores, Social Visits Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Comparable results seen for dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer disease, and in analyses stratified by dementia PRS
Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Dementia Risk
Replacing ultraprocessed foods weight in diet with equivalent proportion of unprocessed or minimally processed foods may lower risk
Walking at Pace Inducing Ischemic Leg Symptoms Beneficial in PAD
Walking exercise that induced ischemic symptoms improved change in usual-paced walking velocity, Short Physical Performance Battery
Closer Veteran-Service Dog Bond Tied to Lower PTSD Severity
Calm, less excitable dog may be better suited to help reduce PTSD symptoms
Rate of In-Hospital Adverse Events Declined From 2010 to 2019
Adverse event rates decreased for patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pneumonia, and major surgical procedures
Periodic Fasting Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
However, no association seen between periodic fasting and COVID-19 diagnosis
Paternal Lifestyle, Demographic Factors Not Tied to Preeclampsia Risk
Preeclampsia in a previously fathered pregnancy more common among men in the study cohort who had fathered a preeclamptic pregnancy
Tacrolimus Variability Explored in Peds Kidney Transplant Recipients
Patients with high tacrolimus intrapatient variability had increased risk for de novo donor-specific antibody formation
One in 15 Male, One in 50 Female High School Students Carry Guns
Likelihood of carrying gun increased for those with violence-related experience, suicide ideation or attempts, substance use
53.8 Percent of Younger Adults Report at Least One Chronic Condition
Obesity, depression, high blood pressure the most prevalent chronic conditions; prevalence of chronic conditions up with disability
Global Study Shows Contraception Needs Often Unmet for Young Women
43.2 million women aged 15 to 24 years had unmet need for contraception in 2019
OCS-Sparing Effect of Dupilumab for Severe Asthma Maintained
Oral corticosteroid dosage reduction sustained in open-label extension study of dupilumab
Population-Based Study Looks at Comorbidities in Meniere Disease
In Asian matched cohort study, incidence of autoimmune diseases, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease similar between groups
Anesthesiologist Staffing Ratios Linked to Patient Outcomes
Morbidity, mortality of patients undergoing major noncardiac inpatient surgery increased with overlapping coverage by anesthesiologists
Meniere Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Migraine
Bidirectional association seen for the two conditions
Out-of-Pocket Costs for Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Examined
Cost-sharing still substantial for some using nonbranded auto-injectors, such as those enrolled in high-deductible health plans
Pembrolizumab Ups Survival in Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Overall survival longer with addition of pembrolizumab to chemo in tumors expressing PD-L1 with combined positive score of 10 or more
Physical, Cognitive Activity Linked to Cognitive Reserve
Associations more pronounced in women, and APOE4 carrier status attenuates associations among women