U.S. Child Deaths From Fentanyl Jumped 30-Fold in Just 8 Years
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The synthetic opioid fentanyl is killing increasing numbers of U.S. kids, emulating the chilling trends seen among adults, a new study finds.Pediatric deaths from fentanyl increased more than 30-fold between 201…
Learn MoreFetal Embolization Feasible for Vein of Galen Malformation
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transuterine ultrasound-guided fetal embolization of vein of Galen malformation is feasible and eliminates postnatal pathophysiology, according to a research letter published online May 4 in Stroke.Darren B. Orb…
Learn MoreLas sobrevivientes a un cáncer de mama pueden pausar la terapia de forma segura en el embarazo: estudio
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio ofrece cierta tranquilidad sobre el embarazo a las mujeres jóvenes que sobreviven a un cáncer de mama: pausar la terapia hormonal para tener a un bebé no aumenta el riesgo de recurrenci…
Learn MoreDoctors Perform First In Utero Brain Surgery
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For the first time, doctors have successfully performed fetal brain surgery to treat a rare blood vessel abnormality that can be fatal to newborns.Experts said the accomplishment, for a condition known as a vein…
Learn MorePrednisone Does Not Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with recurrent implantation failure during in vitro fertilization, treatment with prednisone does not improve the live birth rate versus placebo, according to a study published in the May 2 issue …
Learn MoreBanning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple.Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens…
Learn MoreDiabetes Risk Awareness Not Linked to Risk-Reducing Behavior in Youth
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes risk perception and awareness are not associated with greater engagement in risk-reducing behaviors among U.S. youth aged 12 to 17 years with overweight or obesity, according to a study published onli…
Learn MoreReport IDs Those Likely to Receive Meds for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Persons receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in pregnancy are more likely to be older and White and to have public insurance, according to research published in the May 5 issue of the U.S. Cent…
Learn MoreTeen Dating Violence Is Risk Factor for Negative Long-Term Outcomes
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teen dating violence (TDV) in adolescence is a risk factor for negative long-term outcomes, according to a review published online May 2 in Pediatrics.Antonio Piolanti, Ph.D., from the University of Klagenfurt…
Learn MoreEl mindfulness ayuda a aliviar el estrés de criar a un niño autista
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las prácticas de “mindfulness” podrían ayudar a los padres de niños pequeños con autismo a gestionar sus factores estresantes diarios, y de paso beneficiar a sus hijos, sugiere un estudio preliminar.La …
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