Dupilumab Beneficial for Adults With Prurigo Nodularis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with prurigo nodularis (PN), dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the shared receptor component for interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, demonstrates clinically meaningful and signifi…
Learn MoreImpact Seen for Hospitals Nearby but Not Affected by Ransomware Attacks
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals geographically adjacent to health care delivery organizations affected by ransomware attacks may see increases in patient census and may experience resource constraints, according to a study publis…
Learn MoreCemiplimab + Chemotherapy Aids Quality of Life With Lung Cancer
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cemiplimab plus chemotherapy results in significant overall improvement in pain symptoms and delayed deterioration in cancer-related and lung cancer-specific symptoms and functions, according to a study publ…
Learn MoreCancer Patients Give Telemedicine High Marks
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients report better patient experience for access and care provider concern for telemedicine versus in-person visits, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the National…
Learn MoreHistory of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Linked to Seminoma
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a history of neurodevelopmental disorders is associated with an increased risk for testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs), according to a study published online April 24 in the British Journal of Cancer….
Learn MoreWhat Causes Asthma? The 6 Most Common Causes
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Understanding what causes asthma can help you better manage its causes and triggers.Whether you, your child or another loved one has asthma, you can feel more in control by knowing your options for reducing …
Learn MoreDEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday issued a six-month extension for people seeking to fill controlled medication prescriptions via telehealth.That ability had been set to expire along with …
Learn MoreSmall Increase in Lymphoma Risk Seen With Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are associated with a slightly increased risk for lymphoma, according to a study published online April 13 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Ola Olén …
Learn MoreA More Diverse Human Genome: The ‘Pangenome’
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Last year, gene researchers made news by announcing the completion of the first complete sequence of the human genome.That effort has now been expanded, with researchers using that success as a springboard t…
Learn MoreToxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.These chemicals are calle…
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