Source of Pathogen Infection in Four Hospitalized Patients Identified
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hospital tap water and ice can represent a source of infection for vulnerable patients, according to a study published online March 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Michael Klompas, M.D., M.P.H., from Ha…
Learn MoreSIDS Rates Increased Significantly From 2019 to 2020
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2019 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) rates increased among non-Hispanic Black infants, according to a study p…
Learn MorePrevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline 9.6 Percent in Ages 45 and Up
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The age-adjusted prevalence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is 9.6 percent among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Co…
Learn MoreTrends in STEMI Explored for Women Aged 18 to 55 Years
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women aged 18 to 55 years, ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) hospitalization rates decreased during 2008 to 2019, with the decline driven by a reduced proportion of hospitalizations among…
Learn MoreLong-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Stacey E. Alexeeff, Ph….
Learn MoreCDC Updates Recommendations for Hepatitis B Virus Screening
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Learn MorePediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Infections on the Rise
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From October to December 2022, a resurgence of pediatric invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infections occurred, with most cases occurring among those without underlying medical conditions, according to r…
Learn MoreRecommendations Developed for Screening Contacts of Child Abuse
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In an international consensus statement, published online March 6 in JAMA Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for radiological screening of contact children in the context of child physical abuse.Kshiti…
Learn MoreGemcitabine, Docetaxel a Viable Alternative to BCG in Bladder Cancer
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy is associated with less high-grade disease recurrence, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in JAMA Net…
Learn MoreLimiting Acetaminophen Dose in Combo Medications Beneficial
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Limiting acetaminophen dosage in prescription acetaminophen and opioid products is associated with a reduction in the annual rate of hospitalizations, according to a study published in the March 7 issue of th…
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