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Predictors of Nocturnal Enuresis Include Stressful Events, Toilet Training...

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Child sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a...

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Most U.S. Firearm Owners Motivated by Protection

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Protection was the dominant reason for U.S. firearm ownership in 2023, according to a study published online July 25 in Injury Prevention. Michelle Degli...

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Common Genetic Risk Seen for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Cancer

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There seems to be a common genetic risk for primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) and reproductive cancer risk, according to a study published online July 12...

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Risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Increased With Maternal Obesity

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Infants born to mothers with obesity have an increased risk for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), according to a study published online July 29 in JAMA...

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Only ~40 Percent of Youth Suicide Decedents Have Mental Health Diagnosis

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — About 40 percent of youth suicide decedents have a documented mental health diagnosis, according to a study published online July 30 in JAMA Network Open....

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Wearing Face Mask Reduces Risk for Symptoms of Respiratory Infection

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Wearing a surgical mask in public spaces is associated with a reduced risk for self-reported symptoms consistent with a respiratory infection, according to a...

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors May Cut Risk for Liver Cancer

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The use of cholesterol absorption inhibitors is associated with a reduced risk for liver cancer, according to a study published online July 29 in Cancer....

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Amyloid Probability Score 2 Has High Diagnostic Accuracy for Alzheimer Disease

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The amyloid probability score 2 (APS2) has high diagnostic accuracy for identifying Alzheimer disease (AD) among individuals with cognitive symptoms in...

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Vigorous Exercise Does Not Increase Long QTS-Associated Cardiac Event Rate

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with phenotypic or genotypic long-QT syndrome (LQTS), LQTS-associated cardiac event rates are low and do not differ for those exercising...

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Cognitive Impairment More Often Experienced by Patients With RA

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with moderate-to-high inflammation are more likely to experience cognitive impairment, according to a study published...

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Methotrexate Beneficial for Reducing Pain, Stiffness in Knee Osteoarthritis

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in...

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Boar’s Head Recall Tied to Listeria Expands to 7 Million More Pounds of Deli...

WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A recall of Boars Head deli meats has been broadened to include an additional 7 million pounds of products because they may also be contaminated with...

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Wearing surgical masks in public spaces reduces risks of respiratory symptoms

1. Wearing surgical face masks was superior to not wearing surgical face masks in reducing the risk of respiratory symptoms over 14 days among Norwegian adults. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) During...

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Early weight-bearing after ankle surgery may be as effective and more...

1. Patients in the early weight-bearing group showed better recovery than those in the delayed weight-bearing group at 4 months post-randomization. 2. Early weight-bearing was more cost-effective with...

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#VisualAbstract Web-Based Cognitive Behavioural Treatments for Bulimina...

Click to read the study in JAMA Network Open   ©2024 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be reproduced without expressed written consent from 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. Inquire...

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#VisualAbstract: Antihypertensive Treatment is Effective for Target Organ...

Click here to read this study in the Lancet.  ©2024 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved. No works may be reproduced without expressed written consent from 2 Minute Medicine, Inc. Inquire about...

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AI-Enhanced FAF Improves Retinal Degeneration Detection and Analysis

AI-enhanced FAF improves detection and analysis of features of degeneration in retinal images, which may help monitor, predict progression in, and treat IRDs. Researchers in Europe reported in the...

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Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests. It’s a Problem for...

A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported. “I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about,” said...

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Pharmacist Prescribing Can Reduce Stroke Risk in A-Fib Patients

THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Community pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral...

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Relatively High Frequency of Emergency Complications Seen for Dermatological...

THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study...

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