La mayoría de los hombres con un cáncer de próstata de bajo riesgo prescinden ahora de una cirugía inmediata
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En la última década, cada vez más estadounidenses con un cáncer de próstata temprano han postergado la radiación y la cirugía, las opciones estándar de tratamiento, indica una nueva investigación.Más bien…
Learn MoreUnos devastadores tornados dejan peligros a su paso: consejos para mantenerse seguro
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los tornados conllevan muchos peligros, pero quizá los riesgos que implica el monóxido de carbono (CO) sin color ni olor que emiten los generadores, que se usan para restaurar la electricidad temporalment…
Learn MoreOn Medicaid & Need Mental Health Services? Where You Live in U.S. Matters
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services varies widely across the United States, making it hard for many folks who need help to get it, a new study finds.Researchers found as much as a fivefold dif…
Learn MoreJohnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tens of thousands of people suing Johnson & Johnson may get some relief after the company announced Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits that have been going for more than a decade.The s…
Learn MoreDeductible for Breast Diagnostic Imaging May Discourage Follow-Up
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a deductible for diagnostic imaging generated from abnormal breast screening examination may discourage more than one-fifth of women from returning for recommended diagnostic imaging, according to a …
Learn MoreLithium in Maternal Drinking Water Linked to Autism in Offspring
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increased in association with estimated maternal prenatal exposure to lithium from naturally occurring drinking water sources, according to a study published o…
Learn MoreHigh Co-Pays, Deductibles Keep Some Women From Mammogram Follow-Up
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study shows that money, or lack of it, can stand in the way of follow-up testing after an abnormal mammogram result.Just over one-fifth of U.S. women surveyed by researchers said they would skip addit…
Learn MorePsychiatrist Reimbursement Lower With Medicaid Than Medicare
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid reimbursement for psychiatrists providing mental health services is lower than that of Medicare, according to a study published in the April issue of Health Affairs.Jane M. Zhu, M.D., M.P.P., from Or…
Learn MoreFDA Finds Contamination Issues at Eye Drops Plant
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. regulators inspecting a factory in India that has been linked to contaminated eye drops have uncovered a laundry list of problems. An outbreak of eye infections involving products made at the factory ste…
Learn MoreBurnout Levels High Among U.S. Health Care Workers
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cafeteria workers. Receptionists. Pharmacists. Janitors. Administrators. Physical therapists.Much has been made of burnout among doctors and nurses, but a new survey has found high rates of work fatigue in ne…
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