Early Application of Emollients Prevents Development of Eczema
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Early application of emollients to infants at high-risk for atopic dermatitis seems to be effective for preventing the development of the skin condition, according to research published online Nov. 23 in th…
Learn MoreHigher Carotid Plaque Burden Seen With Persistent Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Higher carotid plaque burden and higher levels of inflammatory biomarkers are seen among patients with persistent asthma versus those without asthma, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Jou…
Learn MoreChanges in Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Alteration in Risk for Gout
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For young men, changes in metabolic syndrome (MetS) are associated with an altered risk for incident gout, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Yeonghee Eun, M.D., Ph.D….
Learn MoreFive-Year Relative Survival 59.6 Percent in Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — About 40 percent of patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) die of MDS within five years, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the British Journal of Haematology.Krzysztof Mąd…
Learn MoreAdherence to Quality Indicators Low in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For newly diagnosed chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, adherence to guideline-based quality indicators is low, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in Leukemia & Lymphoma.Genevi…
Learn MoreACR: Genicular Nerve Block Offers Short-Term Pain Relief for Knee OA
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Genicular nerve block offers pain relief for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in Arthritis & Rheumatology to coincide with the annual meeting of the American …
Learn MoreUSPSTF Recommends Screening for Latent TB Infection
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in populations at increased risk. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation s…
Learn MoreFlavonol Intake Linked to Slower Decline in Global Cognition
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dietary intake of total flavonols and flavonol constituents seems to be associated with slower cognitive decline, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Neurology.Thomas Monroe Holland, M.D., from t…
Learn MoreDecrease Noted in Lung Cancer Cases Over Past Five Years
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of new cases of lung cancer decreased over the last five years, but screening rates are still low, according to a report published by the American Lung Association.Researchers from the American Lun…
Learn More7.7 Million Deaths Associated With 33 Bacterial Pathogens in 2019
TUESDAY, Nov. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A total of 7.7 million deaths were associated with 33 bacterial pathogens in 2019, comprising 13.6 percent of all global deaths, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in The Lancet.Kevin S. Ikuta, M.D…
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