Continuous Meropenem No Benefit in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For critically ill patients with sepsis, continuous administration of meropenem does not improve a composite outcome of mortality and emergence of pandrug- or extensively drug-resistant bacteria compared wit…
Learn MoreENDO: Testosterone-Replacement Noninferior to Placebo for Cardiovascular Events
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For men with preexisting cardiovascular disease or a high risk for cardiovascular disease and hypogonadism, testosterone-replacement therapy is noninferior to placebo for the incidence of major adverse cardi…
Learn MoreDexamethasone Best for Persistent, Recurrent Uveitic Macular Edema
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with minimally active or inactive uveitis and persistent or recurrent uveitic macular edema (ME), dexamethasone is significantly better for treatment than methotrexate or ranibizumab, according …
Learn MoreAHA News: Muchas personas latinas saben poco de su historial familiar médico, y eso podría arriesgar su salud
JUEVES, 22 de junio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — En el consultorio, las preguntas acerca del historial de salud familiar de una persona pueden ayudar a los profesionales médicos a determinar el riesgo de desarrollar afecciones crónicas…
Learn MoreDanger Afoot: U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways — the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report.This …
Learn MoreTough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her ‘Excruciating Pain’ Until She Got a New Type of Surgery
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.She tried physical the…
Learn MoreCensus Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 — meaning half of Americans were older, half you…
Learn MoreYou’ve Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whiplash — an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision — inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of …
Learn MoreWhen Does Menopause Start? What to Expect at Any Age
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder at what age does menopause start. Typically, it occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. This articl…
Learn MoreAHA News: Young Girl Who Endured Heart Defect and Stroke Is Now a Healthy Adult
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Seeing Shelby Lombardo’s white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back negative.Other doctors di…
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