Left Digit Bias Seen in Acceptance of Organs for Donation
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is a significant left digit bias in the selection and acceptance of organs for donation, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Surgery.Clare E. Jacobson, M.D., f…
Learn MoreLong COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath.But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study …
Learn MoreStudies Compare Various Treatments for COVID-19
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sotrovimab is effective compared with molnupiravir for patients at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19; however, there is no difference for angiotensin receptor blockers versus placebo for management o…
Learn MoreSu hijo está enfermo. ¿Debe llamar al médico o ir a emergencias?
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Es un dilema común cuando su hijo está enfermo: ¿Llama al médico, va a atención de urgencias o se dirige directamente a la sala de emergencias?Si no es una emergencia, una llamada al pediatra de s…
Learn MoreUna escasez de salud mental podría tener un rol en el suicidio de jóvenes de EE. UU.
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los jóvenes no están bien.Hasta 1 de cada 5 niños de Estados Unidos tiene una afección de la salud mental, pero solo alrededor de la mitad de los que necesitan atención de la salud mental la recib…
Learn MoreQOL Up With Pembrolizumab Versus Ipilimumab, HDI in Resected Melanoma
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with high-risk resected melanoma, adjuvant pembrolizumab improves quality of life (QOL) compared with standard of care with ipilimumab or high-dose interferon α 2b (HDI), according to a study publ…
Learn MoreBenzodiazepines Tied to Drug Overdose in Young People With Sleep Disorders
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk for drug overdose among young people versus alternative pharmacologic treatments for common sleep disorders, according to a study published online Nov. 22 …
Learn MoreRobotic Resection Cuts Perioperative Morbidity With Liver Cancer
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Robotic liver resection (RLR) is associated with a significant reduction in perioperative morbidity for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) versus open-liver resection (OLR), according to a study publi…
Learn MoreAdvent of ‘Bloodless Medicine’ Is Helping Some Patients Avoid Transfusions
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before Andrea Acerra, 45, had a hysterectomy due to heavy periods in November, she received an iron infusion to boost her red blood cell count and stave off the need for a transfusion.”I was just worried about…
Learn MoreA Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and support …
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