Pandemic Babies May Face Communication Impairment
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Infants born or being raised during the COVID-19 pandemic have communication impairment compared with infants born before the pandemic, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Hormone Therapy Not Advised for Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against use of combined estrogen and progestin, or use of estrogen alone in those who have had a hysterectomy, for primary prevention of chronic cond…
Learn MoreGI Bleeding Lower With Apixaban Versus Other DOACs in A-Fib
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), apixaban use is associated with a lower risk for gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), according to a study publish…
Learn MoreBenefit of Ticagrelor-Aspirin in Stroke Patients Tied to Renal Function
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele carriers with minor stroke or transient ischemic attack, those with normal renal function rather than impaired renal function derive greater benefit from ticagrelor-aspiri…
Learn MoreInfant SARS-CoV-2 Infection Uncommon After In Utero Exposure
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, hospitalization, and mortality are low for infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, according to …
Learn MoreAmerican College of Surgeons, Oct. 16-20
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held from Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, medical experts, allied health professionals, and administrators. The conference inc…
Learn MoreChallenged Urine Bicarbonate Excretion Tied to CFTR Function in Cystic Fibrosis
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with cystic fibrosis, challenged urine bicarbonate excretion may be a marker for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) function, according to a study published online Nov. 1 i…
Learn MoreASA: Preoperative Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Pain After Surgery
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While presurgical cannabis use is not associated with postoperative opioid use, it is significantly associated with time-weighted average pain scores in the first 24 hours, according to a study presented at th…
Learn MoreASA: Green Light Therapy for Pain-Related Anxiety Studied in Fibromyalgia
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Green light therapy might decrease anxiety, particularly fear-based anxiety, in patients with fibromyalgia and reduce the use of opioids to manage chronic pain, according to a study presented at the annual mee…
Learn MoreASA: Same-Day Hip, Knee Replacement Feasible for Selected Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite the pandemic and same-day admission limitations, effective multidisciplinary collaborations within Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways can improve services and provide continuity of care fo…
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