Bariatric Surgery Tied to Less Medication Use Over 15 or More Years
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients undergoing bariatric surgery for obesity use fewer lipid-lowering, cardiovascular, and antidiabetic medications over the long term versus patients with obesity not undergoing surgery, according to a st…
Learn MoreBariatric Surgery Tied to Less Medication Use Over 15 or More Years
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients undergoing bariatric surgery for obesity use fewer lipid-lowering, cardiovascular, and antidiabetic medications over the long term versus patients with obesity not undergoing surgery, according to a st…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Depression Medications, Explained
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve been diagnosed with depression. What’s next?The cornerstone of treatment remains antidepressants, so it’s likely your doctor will prescribe one for you, but which one might be best?You will join millions…
Learn MoreBlack Patients With Overactive Bladder Less Likely to Receive β3-Adrenoceptor Agonists
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black individuals are significantly less likely than non-Hispanic White individuals to fill a prescription for a β3-adrenoceptor agonist for overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online May 2…
Learn MoreDepression Treatments: Medications, Lifestyle Changes & More
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression is a debilitating condition that can leave its millions of sufferers in despair. Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization.Luckily, ther…
Learn MoreDupilumab Reduces Exacerbations in Patients With COPD
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with type 2 inflammation, dupilumab is associated with fewer moderate-to-severe exacerbations, according to a study published online May 21 in th…
Learn MorePrenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic medication valproate is associated with an increased risk for later psychiatric disorders among children of mothers with epilepsy, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreHIV Infections Continue to Decline Among Young Americans
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — HIV infection numbers in the United States are down, public health officials announced Tuesday.Declines in young people are driving the overall decrease.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attr…
Learn MoreBleeding-Linked Hospitalization Up With Amiodarone in A-Fib
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with atrial fibrillation receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban, the risk of bleeding-related hospitalizations is greater during amiodarone treatment than flecainide or sotalol, according to a study pu…
Learn More1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Now Skip Meds Because of Cost
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many seniors skip or stretch prescription medications due to costs despite being insured by Medicare, a new U.S. study finds. Roughly 20% of older adults reported taking less medication than prescribed or not t…
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