Buprenorphine Use in Pregnancy May Reduce Risk for Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risk for adverse neonatal outcomes is lower with use of buprenorphine versus methadone in pregnancy, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Elizabeth A. …
Learn MorePredictors of Diabetes in Chronic Pancreatitis Identified
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Predictors of diabetes arising from chronic pancreatitis (CP) have been identified and include type 2 diabetes risk factors and pancreatic disease-related risk factors, according to a study published online N…
Learn MoreEnvironmental Sustainability Not Prioritized in Dialysis Facilities
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Environmental sustainability is currently not prioritized in dialysis facilities, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.Benjamin Talbot, M…
Learn MoreAirway Inflammation, Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana smokers more often have airway inflammation and emphysema than nonsmokers and tobacco-only smokers, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Radiology.Luke Murtha, B.M.B.S., from Ottawa Hosp…
Learn MoreImpaired Glucose Homeostasis Seen With Exposure to Artificial Light at Night
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to artificial light at night (LAN) is associated with an increased risk for impaired glucose homeostasis and prevalence of diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in Diabetologia.Ruiz…
Learn MoreVaginal Birth After C-Section Tied to Later Pelvic Floor Surgery
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among women with a previous cesarean section, giving birth via a subsequent planned vaginal birth is associated with an increased risk for undergoing later pelvic floor surgery, according to a study published…
Learn MoreFirst FDA-Approved Fecal-Based Treatment Helps Fight a Tough Superbug
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first fecal microbiota treatment, aimed at helping adults battling tough-to-treat Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections.”Today’s approval o…
Learn MoreAHA News: What’s New With the Flu? Here Are 7 Things to Know
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Don’t call it a comeback if it was never really gone, but the flu is poised for a breakout year.Like the killer in a horror movie franchise, this season’s flu is bringing fresh twists to a fa…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿Qué hay de nuevo con la influenza? Estas son siete cosas que debes saber
JUEVES, 1 de diciembre de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — No digas que reapareció si realmente nunca se fue, pero la influenza está decidida a tener un gran año.Como el asesino en una franquicia de películas de terror, la influenza de esta t…
Learn MoreThe ‘Great Resignation’ Is Taking a Toll on U.S. Health Care
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The nationwide shortage of health care professionals — a so-called “Great Resignation” of providers — is impacting patient care in ways large and small, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll shows.One in four America…
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