Overprescribed Antibiotics for Colds Causes Patient Harm
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overprescribing of antibiotics for acute upper respiratory infections (aURIs) causes significant patient harm, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine.Harris Ca…
Learn MoreU.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fewer U.S. adults are smoking cigarettes, as rates dropped again last year, according to federal health officials.In all, 1 in 9 American adults smoked cigarettes last year, an all-time low, and a significa…
Learn MorePregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study.A 10-year audit of hospital records found that these women have more than t…
Learn MoreLos problemas de la piel pueden ser la primera señal de una enfermedad reumatológica
MARTES, 25 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las afecciones de la piel podrían ser la primera señal de que una persona tiene una enfermedad reumática que también afectará a las articulaciones, los músculos o los ligamentos.Es esencial saber a qué e…
Learn MoreBlack, Poor Patients Present With More Advanced Peripheral Artery Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black patients and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients tend to present with more advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD) — lower-extremity bypass chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), according …
Learn MoreFetal, Maternal Morbidity Increased for Patients With Lupus
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have higher fetal and maternal morbidity in deliveries compared with those without SLE, according to a study published online April 25 in RMD Open.Bella Meh…
Learn MoreAsthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America’s Kids
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows.Climate change can affect learning, physical health and housing sec…
Learn MoreHealth Care Workers Lack Advance Care Planning Training for CKD Patients
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Health care professionals (HCPs) report lacking materials and training to conduct advance care planning (ACP) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online April 17 …
Learn MoreFrequent Sauna Bathing Not Tied to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Frequent sauna bathing is not associated with impaired renal function or future risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online April 8 in the European Journal of Clinical Invest…
Learn MoreSkin Issues Can Be First Sign of Rheumatological Illnesses
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.It’s essential to know what to look for, said Dr. Kathryn Dao, an associate …
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