American Society of Clinical Oncology, June 2-6
The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held from June 2 to 6 in Chicago and attracted more than 34,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others intere…
Learn MoreENDO: Cases of Gestational Diabetes Increased During Pandemic
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increased as the pandemic wore on, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society, held from June 15 to 18 in Chicago.Yoon Ji Ji…
Learn MoreBad Air Pollution Days Tied to Longer Pediatric Asthma Hospitalizations
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ambient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in the Journal of Asthma.Jennifer Hardell, from the Albert …
Learn MoreHigher Daily Intake of Flavonols May Cut Onset of Frailty
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A higher intake of flavonols, particularly quercetin, is associated with lower odds of frailty onset, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Steven Oei, from Wag…
Learn MoreFewer Black Veterans Complete Referrals for Lung Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black veterans have significantly lower odds of completing lung cancer screening (LCS) than White veterans even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, according to a study published on…
Learn MorePoll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows.
All told, the KFF report uncovered num…
Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Children
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.
The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicil…
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Learn MoreTeen Alcohol Dependence Tied to Later Depression
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol dependence at age 18 years is associated with depression at age 24 years, according to a study published online June 1 in The Lancet Psychiatry.Gemma Hammerton, Ph.D., from University of Bristol in the…
Learn More2012 to 2015 Saw Rise in U.S. Insulin Prices
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. insulin prices substantially increased from 2012 to 2015; however, the introduction of new products has led to substantial discounting practices and lower net prices, according to a study published online…
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