States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds.The analysis, conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, found that st…
Learn MorePostop CV Morbidity Down With Increased Time From COVID-19 to Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The odds of experiencing major postoperative cardiovascular morbidity are reduced with increased time from COVID-19 diagnosis to surgery, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Network Open.J…
Learn MoreDiet and Exercise Intervention Better for Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a small but statistically significant difference in knee pain over 18 months compared with an attention control, accord…
Learn MoreOdds of Migraine Up With Median, Multiple Nerve Decompressions
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients who undergo upper-extremity nerve decompression for median nerve compression or multiple nerve decompressions have increased odds of migraine, according to a study published in the December issue o…
Learn MoreQuality Improvement Initiatives Can Cut Environmental Impact of OR
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Quality improvement initiatives can be implemented to reduce costs and the environmental impact of the operating room, according to a review published in the Nov. 30 issue of the Journal of the American Col…
Learn MoreDrop in Mortality Seen With AChEI, Memantine in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and/or memantine is associated with reduced hospital admissions and mortality, according to a study…
Learn More4 Genes May Raise Risk for Suicide
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have pinpointed four genes that seem to play a part in how vulnerable you are to suicidal thoughts or behaviors.”It’s important to note that these genes do not predestine anyone to problems, but …
Learn MoreSABCS: Interrupting Endocrine Therapy Does Not Pose Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For young women with early-stage hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer (BC) desiring pregnancy, temporary interruption of endocrine therapy does not confer a greater short-term risk for recurrence th…
Learn MoreLoss of Bees Could Harm Health of Millions of People
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bees, in their role as master pollinators, increase crop yields, leading to more production of healthy fruits, vegetables and nuts. But new research claims that the challenges these important insects face f…
Learn MorePatients’ Genes Raise Odds for Rare Brain Infection When Using Certain Meds
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For some people, dozens of U.S.-approved drugs can lead to a rare but often fatal brain infection. Researchers have now confirmed a strong link between four genetic mutations and this illness, called progre…
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