Rituximab Not Noninferior to Ocrelizumab for Relapsing-Remitting MS
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), rituximab is not noninferior to ocrelizumab, according to a study published online June 12 in JAMA Neurology.Izanne Roos, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., fro…
Learn MoreWhat Factors Keep Your Dog Healthier Longer? Major Study Has Answers
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fido really needs a friend.That’s the main takeaway from a new survey that included more than 21,400 dogs and their owners, and showed that pups who have companions (whether furry or human) live healthier, …
Learn MoreAlectinib Exposure Lower With Low-Fat Yogurt Intake
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with advanced anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive non-small cell lung cancer, alectinib exposure is lower when taken with low-fat yogurt, according to a study published in the June issue of the…
Learn MoreAdolescent Residential Addiction Facilities Largely Do Not Provide Buprenorphine
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Only one in four U.S. facilities offer buprenorphine for adolescent residential addiction treatment, according to a research letter published in the June 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Asso…
Learn MoreDementia Risk Scores Have High Error Rates
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Current dementia risk scores have high error rates and limited clinical utility for estimating 10-year risk, according to a study published online June 13 in JAMA Network Open.Mika Kivimäki, Ph.D., from Uni…
Learn MoreEarly Hysterectomy Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early menopause due to hysterectomy is associated with increased risks for a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 12 in JAMA Network Open.Jin-Sung Yuk, M.D.,…
Learn MoreElevated Lipoprotein(a) Predictor of Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp) is a predictor of recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a study published online June 12 in Current Medical Research & Opinion.Leon A. Simons, …
Learn MoreFDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID Booster Shot
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 boosters may be offered this fall, but first scientists need to determine what strains to target and who should receive the shots.Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are slated to mee…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Stages: Mild, Moderate & Severe
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for the individual and their family. Understanding the progression of the disease and recognizing the ch…
Learn MoreAHA News: Actors Who Had Strokes at Musical Productions 2 Years Apart Are Now Married
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Shortly after Job Ethan Christenson left the stage after singing and dancing in a national Broadway production of “Billy Elliot,” he was chatting with two audience members in the theater’s …
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