USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography From 40 to 74
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends biennial screening mammography for women ages 40 to 74 years. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online…
Learn MoreAdvanced Liver Disease Up With Heavy Alcohol Use With, Without Metabolic Syndrome
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Increases in advanced liver disease are seen with heavy alcohol use, with or without metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a research letter published online May 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Noting th…
Learn MorePopulation Genomic Screening for Three Conditions Likely Cost-Effective
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Conducting screening tests for three common genetic disorders could be cost-effective at a population level for adults younger than 40 years of age, according to a study published online May 9 in the Annals of …
Learn MoreOne in Four Young Male Cases of Schizophrenia Could Be Prevented
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young men might be particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis on schizophrenia, according to a study published online May 4 in Psychological Medicine.Carsten Hjorthøj, Ph.D., from the University of Cop…
Learn MoreMobile Phone Use Tied to Higher Risk for New-Onset Hypertension
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mobile phone use for making or receiving calls was significantly associated with a higher risk for new-onset hypertension, according to a study published online May 4 in the European Heart Journal: Digital Heal…
Learn MoreDisrupted Rest-Wakeful Rhythms Tied to Greater Schizophrenia Severity
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Disrupted rhythms of rest and wakefulness may worsen symptoms in schizophrenia patients, according to a study published online April 14 in Molecular Psychiatry.Ahmad Mayeli, Ph.D., from University of Pittsburgh…
Learn MoreHead-to-Head Study Finds Which Diabetes Meds Are Best for the Heart
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are many medications for type 2 diabetes, but one class may stand out for protecting the heart, a new study suggests.The study, of thousands of U.S. veterans with diabetes, found that those who added drug…
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