Donor Sex Does Not Affect Survival in Red-Cell Transfusion
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Donor sex has no impact on recipient mortality in red-cell transfusion, according to a study published in the April 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Michaël Chassé, M.D., Ph.D., from the Cent…
Learn MoreDersimelagon Beneficial for Erythropoietic, X-Linked Protoporphyria
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria or X-linked protoporphyria, dersimelagon at doses of 100 and 300 mg significantly increases the duration of symptom-free sunlight exposure, according to a stu…
Learn MoreProphylactic Use of Tranexamic Acid Not Beneficial in Cesarean Delivery
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing cesarean delivery, prophylactic use of tranexamic acid does not lead to a lower risk for a composite of maternal death or blood transfusion, according to a study published in the Apr…
Learn MoreAddition of Metastasis-Directed Therapy Increases PFS in Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The addition of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), consisting of definitive radiation therapy to all sites of disease, to hormone therapy results in improved progression-free survival for men with oligometa…
Learn MoreParental Perceptions Affect Decision to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Parents’ perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine long-term comparative risk and their responsibility for children getting sick if vaccinated are associated with lower vaccine uptake among children, according to…
Learn MoreAppeals Court Keeps Abortion Pill Available, With Restrictions
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday said the abortion pill mifepristone could remain available for now. But the court’s judges added some provisions to their ruling: A block on mailing the pill to patients…
Learn MoreJuul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With Six States, D.C.
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Juul Labs on Wednesday reached a $462 million settlement with several states over the aggressive marketing of its electronic cigarettes to minors.This latest settlement includes New York, California, Colorad…
Learn MoreNew Drug May Treat Rare Diseases That Make Exposure to Sunlight Painful
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It sounds like the stuff of a vampire novel, but for people with a group of rare genetic disorders, exposure to sunlight can cause excruciating pain. Now, an experimental medication is showing promise for h…
Learn MoreBlood Donors’ Gender Doesn’t Affect Outcomes for Recipients
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whether the gender of a blood donor could affect the recipient’s survival was an unanswered question in medicine. Until now.“Some observational studies had suggested female donor blood might be linked with …
Learn MoreHealth Highlights: April 13, 2023
Federal appeals court keeps abortion pill available temporarily. However, the ruling blocks getting mifepristone through the mail and rolls back other steps the government had taken to improve access. Read moreNew drug may treat rare diseases that mak…
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