Sodium Intake Linked to Risk for Atopic Dermatitis
TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increased consumption of dietary sodium may increase the risk for atopic dermatitis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, held May 18 to 21 in Port…
Learn MoreClassification Scheme Updated for Ambulatory BP in Children
TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is recommended for pediatric patients, and a classification scheme for interpretation of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring has been developed, according to a scientific …
Learn MoreU.S. Adults Lack Knowledge on Tanning, Sunburn Risks
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. adults still believe tanning myths and are unaware of sunburn risks, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology.The American Academy of Dermatology conducted …
Learn MoreAMA Survey Shows Lack of Progress on Prior Authorization Reforms
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Prior authorization reforms are not being implemented as planned, according to survey results released by the American Medical Association.In December 2021, the AMA conducted a survey of more than 1,000 practic…
Learn More2007 to 2019 Saw Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 2007 to 2019, there were increases in the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study published online May 18 in the Journal of…
Learn MoreNine Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in United States
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nine cases of monkeypox had been confirmed in seven states as of Wednesday, and there are likely to be more cases as a worldwide outbreak continues, U.S. health officials say.The nine cases of the disease, whic…
Learn MoreU.S. Making It Easier to Access COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting a hold of the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid could get easier, the White House announced on Thursday.”We want to make Paxlovid as widely available across the entire country, so that if you do end…
Learn MoreLevels of Burnout High for Emergency Medicine Health Care Providers
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High levels of burnout are reported by emergency medicine health care professionals, according to a study published online May 26 in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine.Roberta Petrino, M.D., from the Os…
Learn MoreInability to Afford Prescription Meds, Specialty Care More Likely for Adults With Epilepsy
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with active and inactive epilepsy are more likely to have Medicaid and other public insurance coverage, and to report an inability to afford prescription medicine, specialty care, or other types of care …
Learn MoreEarly Brain MRI Phenotypes of Autism Tied to Familial ASD Traits
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Autistic traits in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) probands correlate with neurodevelopment in younger siblings who go on to develop ASD, according to a study published online May 26 in the American Journal of P…
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