Air Pollution May Alter a Baby’s Gut Microbiome
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High levels of air pollution during the first six months of life could affect the colonies of bacteria in babies’ guts, increasing their risk for allergies, obesity, diabetes and issues with brain developme…
Learn MoreBlood Test Shows Promise for Quick Diagnosis of ALS
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients suspected of having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may soon be able to get a diagnosis much more quickly, not wasting the precious time many have left, new research suggests.In 2020, a blood t…
Learn MoreCharges Per Claim Up With Private Equity Acquisition of Practices
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Private equity (PE) acquisition of physician practices in dermatology, gastroenterology, and ophthalmology is associated with increases in the amount charged per claim and the allowed amount per claim, accord…
Learn MoreRisk for Myocarditis Low After BNT162b2 Booster in Israel
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risk estimate for myocarditis in the 30 days after receipt of a COVID-19 booster dose (BNT162b2) is 1.42 per 100,000 overall, with higher risk seen in young males, according to a research letter published…
Learn MoreHigh Ultraprocessed Food Intake Tied to Greater Mortality
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Diets high in ultraprocessed food increase the risk for premature mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in The BMJ.Marialaura Bonaccio, Ph.D., from the IRCCS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurolog…
Learn MoreAir Pollution Increases Heart Attacks in Nonsmokers
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022, held from Aug. 26 to 29 in Barcelo…
Learn MoreNo Increased Cancer Risk Found for Children Born After Use of ART
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children born after use of assisted reproduction technology (ART) do not have an increased risk for any cancer, but those born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) have an increased risk for childhood …
Learn MoreFDA Panel Skeptical of Controversial ALS Drug Ahead of Vote
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel will once again consider approval for an experimental drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare second review for a disease that has no cure.
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Learn MoreFDA Approves SPEVIGO for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Flares
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SPEVIGO (spesolimab-sbzo) as the first treatment option for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) flares in adults.SPEVIGO is a novel, selective antibody infu…
Learn MoreLa contaminación atmosférica podría hacerle más daño a las mujeres que a los hombres
VIERNES, 2 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inspirar los gases de escape de diésel puede ser más nocivo para las mujeres que para los hombres, afirma un nuevo estudio canadiense de tamaño reducido.”Ya sabemos que hay diferencias sexuales en e…
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