Half of Parents Report Giving Their Child Supplements Regularly
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Half of parents report their child regularly has dietary supplements, according to the results of a survey released by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Sarah J. Clark, M….
Learn MoreAdverse Effects Generally Mild After BNT162b2 mRNA Booster in Over 60s
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adverse effects (AEs) after the booster BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine dose are generally mild and similar to those reported after the second dose, according to a research letter published online April 18 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreHealth Supervision Discussed for Children With Down Syndrome
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a clinical report published online April 18 in Pediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indiana University …
Learn MoreReview Shows High Prevalence of Fatigue in Adults With IBD
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a high prevalence of fatigue, according to a review published in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Adrijana D’Silva, from the Universi…
Learn MoreImpact of Method for Assessing Occupational Pesticide Exposure Examined
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The method for assessing occupational pesticide exposure does not appear to influence risk estimates for prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or Parkinson disease, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MoreBlood Biomarkers May Help ID Primary CNS Lymphoma, High-Grade Glioma
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Systemic inflammatory biomarkers may aid in differentiating primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) from high-grade glioma (HGG), according to a study published online April 4 in CNS Oncology.Tejpal G…
Learn MoreLocal Interventions Can Reduce Opioid Rx After Urologic Surgery
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Successful reduction in opioid prescriptions following urological surgery can be achieved through a variety of interventions without compromising pain control, according to a comprehensive review and meta-ana…
Learn MoreMarketing of Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction Raises Concerns
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Shockwave therapy (SWT) as restorative treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), for which no standardized protocol has been developed, is being marketed directly to consumers, according to a study published o…
Learn MoreMental Health Issues Linked to Higher Risk of Breakthrough COVID Infections
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with substance abuse disorders, depression and other mental health conditions may be at higher risk for COVID-19 — even when they are fully vaccinated, new research suggests.”Individuals with psychiat…
Learn MoreAHA News: Decades-Long Heart Study Shows Longer Lives, Lower Cardiovascular Risks
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — People taking part in the historic Framingham Heart Study are living longer and with less risk of having a heart attack, stroke or dying from coronary heart disease, according to a new analys…
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