Time Spent in Nature Appears to Slow Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the progression of devastating neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.That’s the conclusion of a new study based on …
Learn MoreAtopic Dermatitis Raises Subsequent Fracture Risk in Children
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is associated with an increased risk for subsequent fracture, according to a research letter published online Nov. 9 in Allergy.Seung Won Lee, M.D., Ph.D., from Sungkyunkwan…
Learn MoreAcupressure Aids Self-Reported Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Acupressure may be better than acupuncture for reducing sleep disturbance in cancer patients, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis published online Dec. 21 in Worldviews on Evidence-Base…
Learn MoreOn-Site Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer Increases Patient Compliance
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The implementation of an on-site, guideline-based genetic testing model for prostate cancer patients significantly improves compliance with genetic testing, according to a study published in the January issue…
Learn MorePeritonitis Tied to Cardiovascular Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in the November issue of Kidney International Reports….
Learn MoreRisk for Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness Increases With Vestibular Conditions
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients with multiple vestibular conditions have an increased risk for persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD), according to study published online Oct. 27 in Audiology Research.Valeria Gambacorta, M…
Learn MoreNetwork Meta-Analysis Compares DOACs to LMWH for Cancer-Linked Thrombosis
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more effective and cost-effective than low-molecular-weight heparin for cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), with the results sensitive to monthly drug costs, according t…
Learn MoreStress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Stress is rarely a good thing for your health, but new research warns that it significantly raises the risk of a stroke.The study found that increased stress at home or work and recent stressful life events —…
Learn MoreArtificial Intelligence Rarely Passes Radiologists’ Mock Exams
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An artificial intelligence candidate can pass two of 10 mock Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) examinations when noninterpretable images are excluded from analysis, according to a study p…
Learn MoreFDA Updates Guidance on ‘Morning After’ Pill, Making Clear It Does Not Cause Abortions
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revised the language on “morning after” pills’ packaging to make it clear that the pills are not abortion drugs.For many years, Plan B One-Step and its generic…
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