Marijuana Use Implicated in Almost a Third of Cases of Schizophrenia in Young Men
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana appears to significantly increase young men’s risk of developing schizophrenia, a new study suggests.Up to 30% of schizophrenia cases among men aged 21 to 30 are related to heavy and problematic us…
Learn MoreBoys With Overweight, Obesity Have Lower Testicular Volume
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Boys with overweight or obesity tend to have lower testicular volume, according to a study published online April 18 in the European Journal of Endocrinology.Rossella Cannarella, M.D., from the University of…
Learn MorePolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online May 9 in BMJ Open.Michelle Beidelschies, Ph.D., from the Cleveland Clinic, and col…
Learn MoreDupilumab 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…
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