Use of 3-D Mammography Rapidly Expanded 2015 to 2017
Adoption varied widely by region; uptake more rapid in areas with greater socioeconomic resources
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Month: June 2019
Myocardial Perfusion PET Predicts Cardiac Death in Diabetes
Increasing magnitude of stress myocardial perfusion abnormality tied to cardiac death risk in diabetes
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Review: HPV Vaccination Program Has Considerable Impact
Prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 decreased; anogenital wart diagnoses down in girls, women, boys, men
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Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Correlation highest for UTI; smaller-magnitude associations seen for UTI with intracerebral hemorrhage
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Functional Decline Seen in Many Older Adults Initiating Dialysis
Prevalence of high caregiver burden increased after initiation of dialysis
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Morning Preference Has Protective Effect on Breast Cancer Risk
Findings suggest adverse effect for increased sleep duration on breast cancer risk
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Social Media Use Tied to Esteem, Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance
Perceptions of cosmetic surgery may vary based on social media and photo-editing application use
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Increase Seen in Cryptosporidiosis Outbreaks From 2007 to 2019
Exposure to treated recreational water accounted for 35.1 percent of outbreaks, 56.7 percent of cases
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Five-Year Survival Less Than 40 Percent in Seniors With DLBCL
Overall survival estimates show steady improvement in survival probabilities in more recent years
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Nursing Home Costs Outpace Inflation, Other Medical Care
Out-of-pocket costs vary even after adjusting for facility characteristics, geographical differences
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Medicare Advantage Patients Have Higher Readmission Rates
Higher adjusted readmission rates seen for AMI, CHF, pneumonia with Medicare Advantage
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Overall Survival Worse With Multiple Primary Melanomas
Median Breslow thickness decreased from 0.90 mm for first melanoma to 0.65 mm for second melanoma
Read MoreU.S. ‘gag rule’ linked to 40% jump in abortions in parts of Africa
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – A decades-old U.S. government policy reinstated by President Donald Trump in 2017 that restricts international aid to NGOs that support abortion is linked to a 40% rise in abortions in...
Read MoreBurnout in firefighters linked to sleep issues, mental health concerns
By Carolyn Crist Firefighters who feel burned out often experience sleep issues, which also increases their risk of emotional fatigue, exhaustion and health problems, researchers say. Nearly half of U.S. firefighters are likely...
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Lung cancer screening guidelines may miss more African Americans at risk
By Linda Carroll Current lung cancer screening guidelines may need to be less restrictive when it...
Read MoreOver-the-counter painkillers often suffice after minor surgery
By Saumya Joseph Surgery patients who were taught to manage their pain with acetaminophen and ibuprofen ended up using few or no opioid pills, a recent study found. Volunteers in the study underwent one of six minor surgeries:...
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U.S. states unsure how to halt online sales of abortion pills amid clinic crackdown
By Gabriella Borter NEW YORK (Reuters) – American women faced with new restrictions on...
Read MoreSitting in front of TV may be worse for health than desk job
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Working at a desk all day may not be as bad for heart health and longevity as sitting in front of a television after hours, according to a U.S. study that suggests not all types of...
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Democrats clash on healthcare, border in scrappy first U.S. presidential debate
By James Oliphant and Ginger Gibson MIAMI (Reuters) – Democratic presidential contenders...
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Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines
By Kate Kelland LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) – Vaccination against the virus that causes almost...
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