Prior SARS-CoV-2 Infection Less Protective Against Omicron Variant
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is about 90 percent effective for preventing reinfection with the alpha, beta, and delta variants but offers lower protection aga…
Learn MoreSleep Apnea in Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, HTN
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) and hypertension (HTN) after delivery, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in the Amer…
Learn MoreMultimodal Nonopioid Protocol Eases Pain After ACL Repair
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A multimodal nonopioid pain protocol may offer adequate relief from postoperative pain for some patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) or primary rotator cuff repair, according to…
Learn More11.5 Percent of Under 65-Year-Olds Uninsured in 2020
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In 2020, 11.5 percent of people aged younger than 65 years were uninsured, according to a study published Feb. 11 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Con…
Learn MoreOpen-Label Placebo Studied in Children With Abdominal Pain, IBS
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Open-label placebo (OLP) may have a beneficial effect for the treatment of functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome in children and adolescents, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in JA…
Learn MoreTestosterone Levels Increase for Obese Teen Males After Bariatric Surgery
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adolescent males with severe obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with an increase in testosterone concentrations, according to a study published online Feb. 1 in the European Journal of Endocrinology….
Learn MoreNew Symptoms, Conditions May Develop After Positive Test for SARS-CoV-2
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of certain symptoms and conditions is increased at 31 to 150 days following testing among individuals who test positive versus negative for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-…
Learn MoreAromatase Inhibitors May Benefit Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For premenopausal women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer receiving ovarian suppression, use of an aromatase inhibitor rather than tamoxifen is associated with a reduced risk for recurrence, a…
Learn MorePhysician-Led Anesthesia Model May Optimize GI Endoscopy Cases
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures, a physician-led Anesthesia Care Team model reduces in-room to scope-in (IRSI) time, according to a study presented at the American Society of…
Learn MoreAI-Based Scheduling May Help Reduce Physician Burnout
FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based scheduling software to create more flexible work schedules may improve physician engagement and help reduce burnout, according to a study presented at the American Soc…
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