ACC: Coordinated Intervention Increases Rx for Evidence-Based T2DM Therapies
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A coordinated, multifaceted intervention increases prescription of three groups of evidence-based therapies in adults with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a stu…
Learn MoreACC: Healthy Sleep Pattern Cuts Risk for Premature Death
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A healthy sleep pattern is associated with a lower risk for premature mortality and higher life expectancy among U.S. adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of C…
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Treatment for Rett Syndrome
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Daybue (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older.Approval was based on results from the phase 3…
Learn MoreLong-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Stacey E. Alexeeff, Ph….
Learn MoreLas ratas de la ciudad de Nueva York pueden portar el virus de la COVID
VIERNES, 10 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las ratas pueden infectarse con el virus que provoca la COVID-19, según un nuevo estudio, que encontró que muchos roedores del sistema de alcantarillado de la ciudad de Nueva York y en otros lugares se …
Learn MorePara los adultos mayores que toman antidepresivos, añadir un fármaco quizá sea mejor que cambiarlo
VIERNES, 10 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Muchos adultos mayores con depresión no responden al primer antidepresivo, de forma que los médicos lo cambian a otro para ver eso si funciona.Ahora, una nueva investigación sugiere que la mejor estrate…
Learn MorePrimary Care Visits Shorter, More Prone to Error for Non-White Patients: Study
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Do all patients get the same amount of face-to-face time when visiting their primary care doctor? Apparently not, claims a new study that found Black and Hispanic patients — as well as patients with public h…
Learn MorePandemic May Have Caused U.S. Spike in SIDS Deaths in Black Families
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the first year of the pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of Black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds.The increase was seen i…
Learn MoreCDC Updates Recommendations for Hepatitis B Virus Screening
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been updated for screening and testing for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, according to research published in the March 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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