JAK Inhibitors May Aid Hair Regrowth in Patients With Alopecia
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are associated with more hair regrowth than placebo for patients with alopecia areata, according to a review published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open.Ming Liu, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreStandardized Process Can Cut Decision-to-Incision Time for C-Sections
WEDNESDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of a standardized preprocedure process can reduce the decision-to-incision time for urgent cesarean deliveries, according to a study published online in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecol…
Learn MoreBlood Prick Test for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease now requires a series of complicated and expensive imaging scans that look for abnormal protein plaques and tangles in the brain.But in the near future, detecti…
Learn MoreAI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — ChatGPT may have some of the reasoning skills doctors need to diagnose and treat health problems, a pair of studies suggests — though no one is predicting that chatbots will replace humans in lab coats.In o…
Learn MoreBipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research.Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes — such as suicide, accidents and …
Learn MoreSteer Clear of UTIs This Summer
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs).An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UT…
Learn MoreChild’s Experience of Racial Discrimination Tied to Higher Risk for Obesity
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Self-reported racial discrimination is a risk factor for adiposity in U.S. children and teens, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Network Open.Adolfo G. Cuevas, Ph.D., from the New York Uni…
Learn MoreFluoride Toothpaste, Make Room for a New Competitor
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities.New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluo…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Patients Aged 20 and Younger
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescent…
Learn MoreChanges in Alcohol Consumption Tied to Changes in Depression
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Changes in alcohol consumption screens completed in routine care are associated with parallel changes in depression screening results, according to a study published online June 16 in Alcohol: Clinical & Expe…
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