NIH Launches Clinical Trial of Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. National Institutes of Health are launching an early-stage clinical trial to evaluate a potential vaccine for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).The study will evaluate the safety and immune response of an inve…
Learn MoreMailed At-Home Disposal Kits Up Opioid Disposal Rates
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mailed at-home disposal kits increase self-reported opioid disposal rates after common surgical procedures, according to a research letter published online May 6 in JAMA Network Open.Anish K. Agarwal, M.D., fr…
Learn MoreHearing, Vision Impairment Up Odds of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hearing, vision, and dual sensory impairment are associated with cognitive impairment among older adults, according to a study published online April 29 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports.Esme Fulle…
Learn MoreUSPSTF Still Advises Against COPD Screening for Asymptomatic Adults
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation…
Learn MoreMany Young Adults With Depression Not Receiving Treatment
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many young adults with a major depressive episode (MDE) do not receive any treatment, with cost being the most prominent barrier, according to a research letter published online May 10 in JAMA Network Open.Wen…
Learn MoreGut Dysbiosis Identified in Women With Recurrent UTI
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women with recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) have a gut microbiome that is significantly depleted in microbial richness and butyrate-producing bacteria, according to a study published online May 2 in …
Learn MoreSerious Neurologic Manifestations Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults hospitalized with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, encephalopathy at admission is the most common serious neurologic manifestation, all of which are associated…
Learn MoreImpact of Healthy Lifestyle on GDM Risk Varies With Genetic Risk
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes modifies the impact of a lifestyle intervention aimed at preventing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and postpartum diabetes, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreHeterogeneity in CV Mortality Seen in Asian American Subgroups
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among Asian American subgroups, there is heterogeneity in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular mortality, according to a study published online May 10 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.Nilay S….
Learn MorePFAS, Phthalate Biomarkers Linked to Bone Mineral Density in Teens
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates appear to be associated with areal bone mineral density (aBMD) in adolescents, according to a study published online May 3 in the Journal of Cl…
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