Endogenous Ghrelin Tied to Weight Gain in Patients With Anorexia
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Endogenous ghrelin is associated with longitudinal weight gain in girls and young women with anorexia nervosa, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Youngjung R. Kim, M.D., Ph.D…
Learn MoreHydroxyurea Underused in Youth With Sickle Cell
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreAAD: Long-Term Improvement Seen With Ruxolitinib in Vitiligo
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with nonsegmental vitiligo, continued improvement was seen during a long-term extension of ruxolitinib treatment, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of …
Learn MoreUsed After Opioid Overdose, Anti-Addiction Drug Can Cut Odds for Fatal OD
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When someone lives through an opioid overdose, taking the medication buprenorphine lowers their risk of death if they OD again, according to new research.Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid us…
Learn MoreAdverse Outcomes Up With Medical Consult Before Elective Surgery
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative medical consultation prior to elective surgery is associated with an increase in adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Weiwei Be…
Learn MoreComparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 22 in The BMJ.Mic…
Learn MoreMost Patients Prefer to Receive Test Results Through Online Portal
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most patients, including those receiving nonnormal results, prefer to receive test results though an online patient portal immediately, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Network Open.Brya…
Learn MoreUn estudio con un millón de personas encuentra genes comunes en muchos trastornos adictivos
VIERNES, 24 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una investigación de punta muestra unos marcadores genéticos del abuso de sustancias, y podría conducir a unas formas más efectivas de prevenir y tratar los trastornos de abuso de sustancias y alcohol.E…
Learn MoreLa pandemia de COVID hizo que más estadounidenses se preocupen por la obesidad, según una encuesta
VIERNES, 24 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchas personas aumentaron de peso durante los meses de confinamiento por la pandemia de COVID, y ahora ese peso adicional le pesa a muchos en la conciencia, muestra una nueva encuesta.Casi un tercio (u…
Learn MorePerder al cónyuge podría ser más letal para los hombres
VIERNES, 24 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque perder al cónyuge puede acortarle la vida a cualquier persona, una nueva investigación danesa sugiere que los hombres que enviudan son mucho más vulnerables que las viudas.Tras seis años de monit…
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