Sleep Problems Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems are associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published online April 5 in Neurology.Christine Eileen McCarthy, M.B., B.Ch., from the National University of Ireland in …
Learn MoreIncidence of STIs Reduced With Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis is associated with a lower incidence of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, according to a study published in the April 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Ann…
Learn MoreCAR T Cells Targeting GD2 Feasible, Safe for Pediatric Neuroblastoma
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-expressing T cells that target the disialoganglioside GD2 expressed on tumor cells (GD2-CAR T cells) are feasible and safe for children with heavily pretreated neuroblastoma, …
Learn MoreCAR-T Therapy Helps Kids Battling Deadly Nervous System Tumors
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A therapy that arms the immune system to find and destroy tumor cells has shown early promise against a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.Experts called the findings “promising.” But they cautioned that m…
Learn MorePhysical Activity May Prevent Colon Cancer Recurrence
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Postoperative physical activity is associated with improved disease-free survival for stage III colon cancer, according to a study published online March 6 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Justin C….
Learn MoreNurse Staffing Gaps Seen in Hospitals With Most Vulnerable Maternity Patients
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nurse staffing inconsistent with national standards is more likely to be reported in hospitals serving patients with higher rates of medical or obstetric complications, according to a study published in the …
Learn MoreCommunity Engagement Tied to Less Inpatient Care in Older Adults
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More social, cultural, and community engagement (SCCE) is associated with more dental and outpatient care utilization and reduced inpatient care among older adults, according to a study published online Apri…
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