Donor Sex Does Not Affect Survival in Red-Cell Transfusion
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Donor sex has no impact on recipient mortality in red-cell transfusion, according to a study published in the April 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Michaël Chassé, M.D., Ph.D., from the Cent…
Learn MoreDersimelagon Beneficial for Erythropoietic, X-Linked Protoporphyria
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria or X-linked protoporphyria, dersimelagon at doses of 100 and 300 mg significantly increases the duration of symptom-free sunlight exposure, according to a stu…
Learn MoreProphylactic Use of Tranexamic Acid Not Beneficial in Cesarean Delivery
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing cesarean delivery, prophylactic use of tranexamic acid does not lead to a lower risk for a composite of maternal death or blood transfusion, according to a study published in the Apr…
Learn MoreAddition of Metastasis-Directed Therapy Increases PFS in Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival for men with oligometa…
Learn MoreParental Perceptions Affect Decision to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Parents’ perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine long-term comparative risk and their responsibility for children getting sick if vaccinated are associated with lower vaccine uptake among children, according to…
Learn MoreUpdated Methodology Developed for Estimating Pregnancy Rates
WEDNSDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2010 to 2019, there was a decrease in the estimated overall pregnancy rate, based on an updated methodology described in a report published online April 12 in the National Center for Health Statistics …
Learn MoreBreast-Conservation Therapy Feasible in Multiple Ipsilateral Breast Cancer
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with multiple ipsilateral breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) with adjuvant radiation results in a low five-year local recurrence rate, according to a study published online March 28 i…
Learn MoreGermline Genetic Testing Feasible for Advanced Prostate Cancer
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Germline genetic testing followed by consultation with a genetic counselor is clinically impactful and yields high satisfaction for patients with advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published in…
Learn MoreMultifaceted Intervention Cuts Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For frail older adults, a multifaceted antibiotic stewardship intervention can reduce antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in The BMJ…
Learn MoreTranscatheter Leadless Pacemakers Feasible for Implantation in Children
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transcatheter leadless pacemakers (TLP) can be successfully implanted in pediatric patients, according to a study published online April 11 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.Maully Shah, M.B…
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