aHSCT Beneficial for Most Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) for treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) yields freedom from disease activity for most patients, according to a study publishe…
Learn MoreElevated BP in Adolescence Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk for Males
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For males, increased blood pressure (BP) in late adolescence is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in the Annals of Internal Medicine….
Learn MoreBoth Ciclosporin, Methotrexate Effective for Severe Eczema in Children
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For children and young people with severe atopic dermatitis (AD), ciclosporin (CyA) and methotrexate (MTX) are both effective over 36 weeks, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the British Jour…
Learn MoreFlu Vaccine Uptake Varies by Sociodemographic Factors in CKD Patients
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), younger adults, Black individuals, and those with adverse social determinants of health are less likely to receive a flu vaccine, according to a study publis…
Learn MoreMorning, Afternoon Exercise May Cut Diabetes Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Morning and afternoon physical activity are associated with a lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Diabetologia.Caiwei Tian, from Harvard University in…
Learn MoreBurden of Heart Disease Considerable for American Indians, Alaska Natives
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance have a considerable burden of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Lauren A. Eberly, …
Learn MoreIncrease in Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Seen in U.S. Youth During Pandemic
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes increased among U.S. youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Network Open.Matthew T. Mefford, Ph.D., from Kaiser…
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