Objective Measures of Social Visual Engagement Aid Early Diagnosis of Autism
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Objective measurements of social visual engagement through eye tracking-based measures can be used to aid in autism diagnosis and assessment, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in JAMA Network Ope…
Learn MoreFDA Approves New COVID-19 Booster Shots
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to new COVID-19 boosters for Americans, setting the stage for the updated vaccines to become available within days.The COVID-19 shots from …
Learn MoreRed Cross Appeals for Donors During National Blood Shortage
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American Red Cross said Monday that it urgently needs blood donations because the national blood supply has dropped nearly 25 percent since early August.Back-to-back climate-related disasters have hampere…
Learn MoreAmericans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988 Suicide Helpline
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people. The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign Language (ASL) to help callers who are deaf or hard…
Learn MoreBeing in Good Shape Tied to Fewer Mental Health Rx
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Increased cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against the need for anxiolytic or antidepressant medication, according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders.Audun Ha…
Learn MoreRedo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Safe, Effective
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures are as safe and effective as native TAVR in select patients, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in The Lancet.Raj R. Makkar, M.D., from…
Learn MoreCompany Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Philips Respironics has agreed to a partial $479 million settlement to users of CPAP machines that blew gases and flecks of foam into their mouths and lungs. Class action lawsuits against the company are ongoi…
Learn MoreCompany Pulls ‘One Chip Challenge’ From Store Shelves After Teen Dies
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The maker of the “One Chip Challenge” has pulled the product from store shelves after a Massachusetts mom claimed the super spicy chip, packaged in a coffin-shaped container, contributed to the death of her 14…
Learn MorePatients May Not Have Choice in Behavioral Health Visit Modality
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many patients do not have a choice of whether they receive in-person or remote behavioral health care, according to a report published online Sept. 5 in Health Affairs.Jessica Sousa, M.P.H., from RAND Corporat…
Learn MoreFDA Approval of New COVID-19 Boosters Could Come by Friday
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New COVID-19 booster shots could soon pass the needed hurdles for vaccinations to begin next week.Sources familiar with U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans say boosters could be approved as soon as Frida…
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