Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin Have Comparable Efficacy for CAD
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin have comparable efficacy for a composite outcome in adults with coronary artery disease, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in The BMJ.Yong-Joon Lee, M.D., from the Y…
Learn MoreSeptoplasty Effective for Nasal Obstruction Linked to Deviated Septum
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with nasal obstruction associated with a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty is a more effective intervention than a defined medical management regimen, according to a study published online Oct. 1…
Learn MoreDisparities Seen in Prehospital Pain Care of Traumatic Injuries
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Non-White patients have a lower likelihood of having pain scores reported and of receiving analgesia during prehospital care for traumatic injuries, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreWhat Keeps Dr. Anthony Fauci Awake at Night
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When the pandemic hit, Dr. Anthony Fauci saw his “worst nightmare” realized. Now, a different worry keeps him up at night: that humanity will forget the lessons learned.That’s the crux of a new editorial pen…
Learn MoreInduced Abortion in First Trimester Not Linked to Rh Sensitization
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Induced first-trimester abortion is not associated with Rh sensitization, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Sarah Horvath, M.D., from Penn Stat…
Learn More2008 to 2020 Saw Increase in Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During a time period with improvements in treatment of advanced prostate cancer, there was a simultaneous clinically meaningful increase in mean survival for men with de novo metastatic castration-sensitive …
Learn MoreTraffic-Associated Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure Increases Risk for Preterm Birth
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients in an urban region with greater average exposure to nitrogen dioxide throughout pregnancy are more likely to experience preterm delivery, according to a study published online in the October issue o…
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