Pegylated Interferon Lambda Effective in Preventing Severe COVID-19
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For a predominantly vaccinated adult population with COVID-19, the incidence of hospitalization or emergency department visit is significantly lower for those receiving a single dose of pegylated interferon l…
Learn MoreSublobar Resection Not Inferior to Lobar Resection for T1aN0 NSCLC
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sublobar resection is not inferior to lobar resection for patients with peripheral non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a tumor size of 2 cm or less, according to a study published in the Feb. 9 issue of t…
Learn MoreDifelikefalin Improves Itch Intensity in Notalgia Paresthetica
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Oral treatment with difelikefalin results in greater reductions in itch intensity scores than placebo among patients with notalgia paresthetica, but it does not improve secondary outcomes, according to a stud…
Learn MoreMaternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Maternal COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission among infants, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreGlobal Prevalence of Eczema Estimated for Children, Teens
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The global prevalence of eczema is 6.0 percent in children and has increased over time, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Clinical & Experimental Allergy.Sinéad Máire Langan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., fr…
Learn MoreSocioeconomic Position at Age 30 Predicts Later Mental Health Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Poor socioeconomic position (SEP) at age 30 years is associated with a higher risk for a subsequent mental disorder diagnosis, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Com…
Learn MoreGeriatric Fracture Program Tied to Improved Outcomes
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Geriatric Fracture Program (GFP), implemented in a mixed-practice health system, resulted in improved inpatient outcomes and reduced costs of care, according to a study published in the February issue of …
Learn MoreDecision Guide Helps ID Referral for Swallowing Assessment
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A decision guide is effective for helping nurses and health care providers determine which patients should be referred for swallowing assessment after extubation, according to a study published online Feb. 1 …
Learn MoreASA: Sex Differences Seen in Use of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Minor Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is underused following transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor acute ischemic stroke (AIS), particularly in women, according to a study presented at the annual American Stro…
Learn MoreASA: Sex Differences Seen in Use of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Minor Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is underused following transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor acute ischemic stroke (AIS), particularly in women, according to a study presented at the annual American Stro…
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