Ivosidenib + Azacitidine Ups Event-Free Survival in IDH1-Mutated AML
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Compared with placebo and azacitidine, the combination of ivosidenib and azacitidine prolongs event-free survival for patients with newly diagnosed IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia who are ineligible for…
Learn MoreDementia Incidence Varies by Race, Ethnicity
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There are significant differences in dementia incidence among U.S. veterans based on race and ethnicity, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Associati…
Learn MoreAccelerated Trajectory of CV Risk Predicts Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An accelerated trajectory of cardiovascular risk is predictive of dementia risk and an increased risk for memory decline, according to a study published online April 20 in Neurology.Bryn Farnsworth von Cede…
Learn MoreEarly Effectiveness Assessed for Fourth Dose of BNT162b2 Vaccine
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A fourth dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine is effective for reducing the risk for COVID-19-related outcomes in the short term, according to a study published online April 13 in the New England Journal of Medicin…
Learn MoreNon-O Blood Type Time-Dependent Predictor of VTE in Cancer
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Non-O blood type seems to be a time-dependent predictor of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent cancer, according to a study published online April 13 in Blood Advances…
Learn MoreU.S. Justice Department Appeals Ruling Striking Down Mask Mandate on Planes
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Wednesday appealed a Florida ruling that struck down a federal mask mandate for planes, trains and other forms of public transportation.The announcement, made by the U.S. Centers…
Learn MoreIntermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Time-restricted” eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds no benefits in adding it to old-fashioned calorie-cutting.Time-restricted eating is a form of intermittent fa…
Learn MoreSharp Spike Seen in Air Pollution Levels in Recent Years
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After 23 years of decreases in overall air pollution levels, a new report shows that the United States recorded the highest ever number of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days between 2018 and …
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Biden Administration appeals ruling that struck down a federal mask mandate on planes and other public transportation: But experts noted the legal dangers of appealing the decision. Read moreNew report shows air pollution levels have spiked in recent …
Learn MoreFully Vaccinated Woman Infected With Omicron Just 21 Days After Delta Infection
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A fully vaccinated health care worker got COVID-19 twice in less than a month — the shortest known time between infections, Spanish researchers report.The 31-year-old was infected with the Omicron variant j…
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