Risk for Mental Illness Higher for Children Who Experience Assault
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who experience assault have an increased risk for mental illness, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Network Open.Étienne Archambault, M.D.C.M., from the University of Toronto, and …
Learn MoreSix, 12 Weeks of Cytisinicline Efficacious for Smoking Cessation
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For smokers who want to quit, six or 12 weeks of cytisinicline is efficacious for smoking cessation, according to a study published in the July 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Nancy…
Learn MoreCorrelates of Divorce/Separation Examined in Seniors With Dementia
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Later stage of dementia is associated with reduced odds of divorce or separation among older adults in the United States, while having more severe neuropsychiatric behavioral symptoms is associated with an inc…
Learn MorePercentage of Women Mohs Fellows, Program Directors Has Increased
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Since 1996, there has been an increase in the percentage of women in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) fellowships and program directors (PDs), according to a research letter published online Aug. 9 in JAMA Derm…
Learn More2010 to 2019 Saw Increase in Incidence of Early-Onset Cancers in U.S.
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2010 to 2019, the incidence rates of early-onset cancers increased, with gastrointestinal cancers having the fastest-growing incidence rates, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Network …
Learn MoreCyclone Excess Death Count Varies by Storm, Social Vulnerability
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the United States, there has been considerable variation in cyclone-related excess deaths, with Hurricane Katrina the deadliest tropical cyclone, according to a study published in the Aug. 16 issue of Scien…
Learn MoreEligibility Limited for Anti-β Amyloid mAbs in Seniors With MCI
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with cognitive impairment have limited eligibility for anti-β amyloid monoclonal antibodies when applying clinical trial criteria, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in Neurology.Rioghn…
Learn MoreDomiciliary Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Safe, Effective for Sleep Apnea
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), domiciliary transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TESLA) can be used safely and effectively, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in eClinicalMedicine….
Learn MorePrevalence of Recreational Drug Use 11 Percent in Cardiac ICUs
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients hospitalized in intensive cardiac care units (ICCUs), the prevalence of recreational drug use is 11 percent, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Heart.Théo Pezel, M.D., from Universit…
Learn MoreBetter Responses Seen With Booster mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Robust antibody responses to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are detected in boosted pregnant individuals, according to a study published in the Aug. 14 issue of Vaccine.Flor M. Munoz, M.D., from the Baylor College of …
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