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Study Compares Rivaroxaban, Warfarin With Apixaban for Cirrhosis, A-Fib
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiators of rivaroxaban or warfarin versus apixaban have significantly higher rates of...
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Experiencing Gratitude Tied to Longevity in Older Women
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Experiencing gratitude is associated with greater longevity in older women, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Psychiatry. Ying Chen, Sc.D.,...
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Almost Half of U.S. Counties Do Not Have Practicing Cardiologist
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Close to half of U.S. counties do not have a practicing cardiologist, according to a research letter published in the July 16 issue of the Journal of the...
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Increases in Incidence of Certain Foodborne Diseases Seen During 2023
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — During 2023, there were increases in the incidences of certain foodborne disease, which may reflect changes in diagnostic practices, according to research...
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12.7 Percent of Adults Using Fentanyl or Heroin Report Ever Using Xylazine
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of adults reporting illegally manufactured fentanyl (IMF) or heroin use also use xylazine, according to research published in the July...
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Natural Language Processing Review Can ID Health Care-Linked Violence
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A natural language processing-assisted review is feasible for surveillance of health care-associated violence (HAV) episodes, according to a study published...
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Tisotumab Vedotin Efficacious for Recurrent Cervical Cancer
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Second- or third-line treatment with tisotumab vedotin is efficacious for patients with recurrent cervical cancer, according to a study published in the July 4...
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Higher Inflammation From Early Adulthood Linked to Worse Cognition
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Worse midlife executive function and processing speed are seen with consistently higher or moderate/increasing inflammation starting in early adulthood,...
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Study Looks at Depression, Stress in Both Parents After Detection of Fetal...
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Prospective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy,...
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ACEi, ARB Use Linked to Lower Risk for Kidney Failure With Replacement Therapy
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) treatment is...
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Structure, Function of Brain Connectome Tied to Gray Matter Atrophy in...
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with mild Parkinson disease (PD), the structural and functional architecture of the brain connectome is associated with progression of gray matter...
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Study Looks at Abortion Rates With No-Test Telehealth Screening, Meds Mailing
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Access to medication abortion using history-based (no-test) eligibility assessment, including through telehealth, and mailing of mifepristone lead to similar...
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Granting Waiver for Cancer Treatment Does Not Affect Safety, Efficacy Outcomes
MONDAY, July 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a trial involving patients with therapy-refractory cancer treated with approved targeted or immunotherapies, matched to their tumor molecular profile but...
View ArticleAI-Driven Nutrition Platform Enhances Patient Care
Nutritional status significantly influences cancer outcomes, yet the current workforce of oncology dietitians cannot meet patient demands, leaving 80% without needed support. A team developed an...
View ArticleEarly Genome Profiling and Rare Cancer Benefits
Comprehensive genome profiling (CGP) offers guidance for genomically matched therapies in patients with cancer, but its impact based on timing and cancer types is unclear, according to a study...
View ArticleDealing With Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice
Patients are allowed to make their own medical decisions even if their physicians don’t agree with their choices, but try to intervene before a patient leaves against medical advice (AMA). The most...
View ArticleHow to Protect Physicians From Gun Violence in the Workplace
Gun violence is a real threat in the physician workplace. Dr. Desai offers solutions for physicians to feel safer and more confident while administering care. Violence in the medical workplace,...
View ArticleExploring Advancements in Liquid Biopsy Use for Personalized Medicine
The use of liquid biopsy is expanding, and continued research will help maximize its potential for precision medicine and personalized treatment in oncology. According to a review in Cancer Science,...
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Mortality Increased for Youth in United States Versus Comparison Countries
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Youth in the United States have increased mortality relative to 16 comparison countries, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. Steven...
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Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Certain categories of environmental toxicants are associated with depressive symptoms, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Network Open....
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