Health Coaching With Family Support Aids Patient Activation With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Structured support from family and friends may boost patient activation and healthy eating among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in JAMA Network Open.Ann-Marie Rosland, M…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Drug Combo for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the combination of tremelimumab (Imjudo) plus durvalumab (Imfinzi) and platinum-based chemotherapy for adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer …
Learn MoreWalmart Offers $3 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Another major pharmacy chain has offered billions to settle claims for its role in the opioid epidemic. While saying it would pay out $3.1 billion, Walmart noted in a statement that it “strongly disputes” all…
Learn MoreAmerican Medical Association Pushes for Permanent Use of Standard Time
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While the U.S. Senate voted this year to establish a permanent daylight saving time, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates is instead recommending a permanent change to standard time.Stand…
Learn MoreTelehealth Ups Engagement for Medicaid Patients With Mental Health Diagnosis
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High telehealth availability at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) was associated with better care engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients enrolled in Medicaid who had mental health diagn…
Learn MoreNonphysician Emergency Practitioners Order More Imaging Studies
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Use of nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) in the emergency department is associated with higher imaging use, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Eric W. Christensen, Ph.D., from …
Learn MorePostdischarge Text Message Intervention Cuts Readmissions
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An automated texting program to support primary care patients after hospital discharge is associated with significant reductions in use of acute care resources, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in…
Learn MoreAlmost Three in 10 U.S. Adults Report Trouble Sleeping
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. adults show variability in sleep habits between workdays and free days, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in JAMA Network Open.Hongkun Di, M.D., from Huazhong University of Science and Technolo…
Learn MoreModerna Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moderna announced Monday that its updated booster shot triggers strong antibody responses against three omicron subvariants.”We are pleased to see that both of our bivalent booster vaccine candidates offer sup…
Learn MoreColorado Says Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Colorado voters have voted narrowly to approve the medical use of “magic mushrooms” in Colorado.”I’m in awe of what we were able to accomplish,” said Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, a lead proponent for legali…
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