More Than Annoying: Men’s Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.”This indicates the importance of asses…
Learn MoreAHA News: 5 Ways to Support, Relieve and Remember Moms on Mother’s Day
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Moms deserve a break.It’s not news that parenting is stressful, but health experts say the pandemic made things worse.”Even in the best of circumstances, it’s really hard to be a mother,” said …
Learn MoreDecrease in Youth Smoking Menthol Cigarettes After Cigarette Ban
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of young smokers who smoke menthol cigarettes decreased after implementation of a menthol cigarette ban in England in May 2020, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Network Open.Ka…
Learn MoreResponse to CAR-T Cell Therapy Similar for Minority Patients
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Real-world experience suggests that the response to chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy does not differ significantly for minority versus nonminority patients, according to a research letter publis…
Learn MoreAssessment Scale Scores That Identify Light Sedation Examined
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The level of sedation associated with the ability to follow voice commands seems to be higher than previously recommended, according to a study published online May 1 in the American Journal of Critical Care.Ca…
Learn MoreOnline Breathing Program Can Up Mental HRQoL in Long COVID
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An online breathing and well-being program can improve the mental health component of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in long COVID, according to a study published online April 27 in The Lancet Respirato…
Learn MoreEffect of HF-Spinal Cord Stimulation on Chronic Pain Varies by Sex
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High-frequency spinal cord stimulation (HF-SCS) shows longer lasting pain relief than low-frequency (LF) SCS but with some sex-specific differences in effectiveness for treating chronic pain, according to a stu…
Learn MoreMale Urinary Symptoms May Indicate Mortality Risk Over Time
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moderate-to-severe male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are associated with an increased risk of death during long-term follow-up, according to a study published online April 26 in The Journal of Urology. J…
Learn MoreFatty Tissue Transfer Benefits Arthritic Finger Joints
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The transfer of fatty tissue to arthritic finger joints is a safe and promising alternative treatment to conventional surgical procedures, according to a study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstr…
Learn MoreOpioid Mortality Rates Up for American Indian/Alaska Natives
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From 1999 to 2019, opioid only and opioid/polysubstance-related mortality rates increased among the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, according to a study published online May 2 in BMJ Open.Fare…
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