In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined diabetes incidence among youth in the United States before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study: Incidence of Diabetes Among Youth Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com Background Youth-onset diabetes is a chronic condition that puts people at
Month: September 2023
September 22, 2023 Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer September 22, 2023 – Largo, Florida, VistaPharm LLC is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL, to the consumer level, due to Bacillus cereus contamination in the product. Risk Statement: In the population most at risk, the immunocompromised population, there is a reasonable probability
In a recent review published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, a group of authors critically assessed the designation of contact precautions (CP) as an “essential practice” for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention in acute care facilities. They evaluated existing evidence on its benefits, harms, and effectiveness and proposed its implementation only under specific circumstances. Study: Are contact
September 22, 2023 — A clinical trial has launched to test whether early intensive immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with relatively mild illness is beneficial. The placebo-controlled study, part of the global clinical trials consortium known as Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections and Viral Emergencies (STRIVE), will enroll approximately 1,500 people at research
TOPLINE: Cerebral palsy affects 1 to 4 per 1000 live births in the United States. A new cohort study published in JAMA Open Network found children conceived during the winter and spring months appear to have a slightly higher risk for developing CP than those conceived during the summer. Fall months carried about the same
Lee is a psychiatry resident. “Whenever a woman speaks up, someone will tell her to be quiet,” a therapist working at our local domestic violence center said to me last week. “I’ve had people tell me that my job is based on man-hating.” Somehow, I am wholly unsurprised by this comment. Dismayed, yes; surprised, absolutely
The health of the lungs is often overlooked until a diagnosis of an associated condition occurs. As an essential organ for breathing, the lungs help to perform even simple everyday tasks. World Lung Day is observed on Sept. 25 to spread awareness about lung health. On this World Lung Day, here are some tips that
In the “ThemenCheck Medizin” procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies. On behalf of IQWiG, researchers from Germany and Austria, led by the Institute for Evidence in Medicine at the Medical Center
Treatment for: Plaque Psoriasis UCB Provides Update on U.S. Regulatory Review of Bimekizumab Brussels (Belgium), 19 September 2023 – UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on the Biologics License Application (BLA) for bimekizumab for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. UCB has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR)
NYU Langone Health has once again been named No. 1 in the nation for quality and patient safety by Vizient Inc., a leading healthcare performance improvement organization that determines its rankings based on mortality and infection rates, patient experience scores, and other critical quality measures. At a ceremony hosted by Vizient in Las Vegas on
A trend in improvement for the dual primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) was observed for datopotamab deruxtecan versus chemotherapy. Data for OS were not mature at this interim analysis and the trial will continue as planned to assess OS. The safety profile of datopotamab deruxtecan was consistent with previous clinical trials in breast cancer
Recent data suggest that the incidence of early-onset cancer, defined as cancer diagnosed in people younger than 50 years, is on the rise in several countries. Two recent studies confirm this trend, including one published in early September in BMJ Oncology that presents worldwide data on the matter. Early-Onset Cancer The article published in BMJ
“It’s not clear if the juice is worth the squeeze here for taking out a gallbladder.” — Stanley Kalata, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, on research that detected more bile duct injury with robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic cholecystectomies. “Accurate fluid biomarkers, especially if they can be measured in blood, would be
Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to several health complications such as heart attacks, strokes and dementia. A new study has found that patients who take medication to control blood pressure in old age have a lower risk of dementia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of adults in the
Children exposed to higher levels of synthetic chemicals in everyday products, such as water-resistant clothes, umbrellas and food packaging, are more likely to mature later during puberty, according to research presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague. The findings may help better regulate the industrial production and use
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that cases of TB in England increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same timeframe in 2022, with 2,408 notifications compared to 2,251 in the first 2 quarters of 2022. While England remains a low-incidence country for tuberculosis, progress towards elimination
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A real-world study published in JAMA Open Network found that Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid is now less effective at preventing hospitalization or death in high-risk patients as compared to earlier studies. But when looking at death alone, the antiviral was still
Most of my friends and family thought I was “off the wall,” but on my 35th birthday, I gifted myself my first skateboard. I’ve wanted to learn to skate since I was a kid, but most of my time and energy throughout my youth and early adulthood was dominated by pursuing a future in dance.
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include food additives and CVD,
For all those frustrated with acne treatments, here is some good news. Scientists say a new game-changing way to clear those breakouts is in the works. According to the latest study, published in the journal Nanoscale, nanoparticle delivery of narasin, an antibiotic compound, could work effectively against drug-resistant bacteria that cause Acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris
About one million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage each year. Additionally, about 20,000 end at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy in stillbirth, with about 50% of these cases unexplained. A new study in Reproductive Sciences examines potential placental diseases that could be responsible for these cases of unexplained fetal demise. Study: Placental
It is well known that sleep is the best medication. However, it is still unknown why the brain recovers better in sleep and whether these processes can be controlled. Recent discoveries have shown that the lymphatic system of the brain is activated during sleep, which contributes to the removal of metabolites, toxins and unnecessary molecules
September 20, 2023 — A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and South Africa. The Phase 1 trial will evaluate a novel vaccine known as VIR-1388 for its safety and ability to induce an HIV-specific immune response in people. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Adults with nonsevere community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) responded nearly equally to three first-line and alternative antibiotic regimens, based on data from more than 23,000 individuals. Current recommendations for the treatment of CAP vary across guidelines, wrote Anthony D. Bai, MD, of Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, and colleagues. However, most guidelines were based on studies that were
Have you ever been cold, but your body is profusely sweating? It’s a bizarre and unsettling feeling, but turns out this phenomenon, accurately known as cold sweats, is actually pretty common. Cold sweats are usually categorized by a sudden onset of clammy, cool perspiration, usually unrelated to external temperatures or activity levels, says Shoshana Ungerleider,
The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the
When it comes to achieving your fitness goals and losing weight, the timing of your workouts could make a difference. A study, published in the journal Obesity, showed that exercising in the morning could potentially result in a lower body mass index and slimmer waistline when compared to midday or evening exercise routines. People who
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