Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Network Open.Stephen Z. Levine, Ph.D., from the U…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Velsipity for Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis in Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Velsipity (etrasimod) for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).The approval was based on results from the ELEVATE UC phase 3 registr…
Learn MoreRelaxing Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions Acceptable, Feasible
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Relaxing immersive virtual reality (VR) interventions are acceptable and feasible and can offer benefits to patients with cancer, according to a review published online Oct. 16 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative …
Learn MoreVirtual Mental Health Care Tied to Fewer Psychotherapy Disruptions
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adoption of virtual psychotherapy technology led to fewer disruptions to care than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in Psychiatric Services.Brian K. Ahmedani, Ph.D.,…
Learn MoreFDA Moves Closer to Banning Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A proposed rule from federal regulators that would ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.The U.S. Food and Drug Administr…
Learn MoreAdults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests.The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD me…
Learn MoreHow to Work in Extreme Heat: Safety Precautions to Take
As climate change warms the planet, extreme heat is becoming more common in the workplace for millions.Many jobs throughout the United States require working in extreme heat, and higher temperatures can cause conditions like heat exhaustion, cramps, f…
Learn MoreIDSA: Intranasal Live-Attenuated COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Response
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two doses of a novel intranasal live-attenuated COVID-19 vaccine, CoviLiv, induce poly-antigenic immune response, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of Ame…
Learn MoreFactors Linked to Ankylosing Spondylitis Identified
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Factors associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have been identified and include having older siblings and childhood tonsillectomy, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in RMD Open.Matilda Morin,…
Learn MoreIn-Person Return Visits Increased After Telemedicine Primary Care Visits
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In-person return visits are slightly higher after primary care telemedicine versus in-person visits, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Mary Reed, Dr.P.H., from t…
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