Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Testing children with a suspected sinus infection for three common bacteria might cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, a new study suggests.Only half of kids with sinusitis — inflammation or swelling of…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech Delays in Young Children
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance and harms of screening for speech and language delay and disorders in young children. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement p…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Speech Delays in Young Children
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance and harms of screening for speech and language delay and disorders in young children. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement p…
Learn MoreDirect Oral Penicillin Challenge Noninferior to Standard of Care
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with low-risk penicillin allergy, direct oral penicillin challenge is noninferior to standard-of-care skin testing followed by oral challenge, according to a study published online July 17 in JAM…
Learn MoreDirect Oral Penicillin Challenge Noninferior to Standard of Care
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with low-risk penicillin allergy, direct oral penicillin challenge is noninferior to standard-of-care skin testing followed by oral challenge, according to a study published online July 17 in JAM…
Learn MoreAdditional Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Linked to Preterm Delivery
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Additional recommended cervical cancer screenings before birth may be tied to an increased risk for preterm delivery (PTD), according to a study published online July 21 in JAMA Health Forum.Rebecca A. Bromle…
Learn MoreAdditional Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Linked to Preterm Delivery
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Additional recommended cervical cancer screenings before birth may be tied to an increased risk for preterm delivery (PTD), according to a study published online July 21 in JAMA Health Forum.Rebecca A. Bromle…
Learn MoreEight in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, but few actually take that step. Only about 20 percent of those aged 65 to 80 years had a screening test in the past year to see if their m…
Learn MoreFinger Prick, Venous Blood Can ID Key Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Finger prick or venous blood collection can identify key Alzheimer disease-related biomarkers, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held from July 16…
Learn MoreWhile 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, according to a new poll on aging. But few actually take that step.Only about 20% of those aged 65 to 80 had a screening test in the past ye…
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