Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for September 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Panel Votes Yes to Current Level of Red, Processed Meat Intake
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An international panel suggests that adults continue their current levels of consumption of red or processed meat based on evidence from five systematic reviews published online Oct. 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Washington State Bans Sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarettes
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Washington has become the fourth state to ban flavored vaping products, joining Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, CBS News reports.
CDC Says People Can Contract Tuberculosis From Deer
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, humans can contract a rare type of tuberculosis, called bovine tuberculosis, from deer.
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CVS Halts Sales of OTC Zantac
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — CVS is the latest drugstore chain to stop selling over-the-counter Zantac (ranitidine), as well as the store’s own generic version of the heartburn medicine, because of contamination with a known carcinogen.
Rivaroxaban Cuts Recurrent Blood Clots in Obese Patients
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Real-world evidence shows that rivaroxaban reduces the risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients, with similar safety and efficacy as warfarin, according to a study published in the October issue of Thrombosis Research.
Crude Incidence of Candidemia 8.7 Per 100,000 in 2012 to 2016
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The crude incidence of candidemia was 8.7 per 100,000 population across four states in 2012 to 2016, according to a surveillance summary published in the Sept. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Heart Disease May Up Risk for Allopurinol-Linked Cutaneous AEs
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease is associated with an increased risk for hospital admission for allopurinol-associated severe cutaneous adverse reactions, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Low Cancer Suspicion Tied to Delay in CRC Referral in Primary Care
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Delay in referral for colorectal cancer (CRC) in primary care is associated with low cancer suspicion, according to a study published in the September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine.
Childhood Secondhand Smoke Tied to Later Atrial Fibrillation
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Childhood secondhand smoke exposure predicts an increased risk for adulthood atrial fibrillation (AF) after adjusting for other risk factors, according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Most Severe Forms of Mental Illness Lead to Highest CVD Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Multiple mental illnesses are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes in veterans, with psychosis having the largest effect sizes, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Eight Touchpoints May Predict Opioid Overdoses
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eight candidate touchpoints are associated with increased risk of fatal opioid overdose, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
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Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Tied to NC State Fair Rise to 25
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to the North Carolina Mountain State fair has risen to 25, with one death, according to the state division of public health.
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CDC: THC May Be to Blame for Most Vaping-Related Illnesses
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Products containing the marijuana chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) appear to be a main driver behind the hundreds of U.S. cases of serious respiratory illness related to vaping, health officials announced Friday.
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ASCO: More Than One in Five Millennials Use E-Cigarettes
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — One in eight U.S. adults report using electronic cigarettes regularly, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 2019 Cancer Opinions Survey.
Psoriasis Tied to High BMI, Low Meat Intake in Japanese Study
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Psoriasis is associated with high body mass index (BMI) and low intake of meat, according to a Japanese study published in the September issue of the Journal of Dermatology.
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Infectious Disease Consultation May Lower Candida Mortality
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Mortality is lower for patients with candida bloodstream infection receiving an infectious disease consultation, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
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Recommendations Developed for Evaluating Chronic Diarrhea
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In new American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) clinical practice guidelines, published in the September issue of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for laboratory evaluation of chronic watery diarrhea.
DPP4 Inhibitors Do Not Up Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Short-term use of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor (DPP4i) for the treatment of diabetes does not increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in Diabetes Care.
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Mental Health Service Use Up After Bariatric Surgery
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There is an increase in mental health service presentations after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Average Annual Premium for Workers Increased in 2019
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In 2019, the average annual health insurance premium for workers increased slightly for single coverage and family coverage, according to a report published online Sept. 25 in Health Affairs.
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Many Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients Use Opioids
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are more likely to use opioids than persons without SLE, and most SLE patients who use opioids do so for more than one year, according to research published in the Sept. 27 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
More Than 800 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Reported in 46 States
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has now climbed to 805 cases across 46 states and the Virgin Islands, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
Prostate Cancer Risk Higher in Men Receiving Fertility Treatment
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Men fathering children through assisted reproduction techniques rather than natural conception have an increased risk for prostate cancer, including early-onset disease, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in The BMJ.
Primary Care Use Aids Patients With Diabetes and Coexisting Psych Disorders
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For patients with mental health (MH) or substance use (SU) disorders with newly diagnosed diabetes, primary care engagement may offer moderate health benefits, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.
Oral Health Symptoms in Seniors Associated With Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among U.S. Chinese older adults, oral (teeth and gums) health symptoms are associated with a decline in cognitive function, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Step-Up Strategy May Differ in Black Children With Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In contrast to findings in black adolescents and adults, almost half of black children with poorly controlled asthma have a superior response to an increased dose of an inhaled glucocorticoid and almost half have a superior response to the addition of a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), according to a study published in the Sept. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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ACOG Updates Guidance on OTC Contraception Access
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-counter access to hormonal contraception.
E-Cigarette Maker Juul Stops All Advertising, Replaces CEO
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Amid a national outbreak of vaping-linked illnesses and deaths, vape device maker Juul Labs said Wednesday it is stopping all print, digital, and television advertising, and its CEO, Kevin Burns, is stepping down.
Incidence of Hodgkin Lymphoma Up in Least Deprived Areas
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals living in the most affluent areas of the United Kingdom seem to have an increased incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published in the August issue of BMJ Open.
ACA Provided Care to 1.9 Million People With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided care to an estimated 1.9 million people with diabetes, according to a research letter published online Sept. 23 in Diabetes Care.
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Exposure to Pesticides Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Incidence
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Occupational exposure to pesticides is associated with cardiovascular disease incidence in the first 10 years of follow-up, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Risk for Developing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Up in IBD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially male patients, have an increased risk for development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online Aug. 16 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Lower Incidence of CKD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A healthy dietary pattern is associated with a reduced incidence of chronic kidney disease and albuminuria, according to a review published online Sept. 24 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Teens Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment Options to Quit Smoking
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of evidence-based treatment for nicotine use disorder (NUD) is extremely limited among adolescents and young adults with Medicaid coverage, according to a research letter published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Mortality Persist in the U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There are still racial and ethnic disparities in mortality, and these disparities are widening for some age groups, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Quality of Carbohydrates, Protein Has Improved in U.S. Diet
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1999 to 2016, the percentage of energy intake from low-quality carbohydrates decreased and that from high-quality carbohydrates and plant protein increased, according to a study published in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Exposure to Insecticide Might Explain ‘Sonic Attack’ in Cuba
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In 2016, American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba complained of vertigo, ringing in the ears, pain, blurred vision, dizziness, and memory and concentration problems.
Vaping-Related Death in Kansas Brings National Total to Nine
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A 50-year-old man has become the second patient in Kansas to die from lung damage tied to electronic cigarette use. That brings the national total of deaths from this illness to nine, CNN reported.
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More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The recall of the commonly prescribed blood pressure drug losartan has been expanded once again to include an additional five lots.
Percentage of Women in Internal Med Residencies Increasing
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1999 to 2016, the percentage of women in internal medicine residencies increased, but the percentage in subspecialty fellowships decreased, according to a research letter published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Hurricanes Up Mortality Risk for Seniors With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Living through a hurricane increases both the short- and long-term risk for death among seniors with diabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Diabetes Care.
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Nut Consumption Tied to Less Annual Weight Gain, Obesity
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Increasing daily consumption of nuts is associated with less long-term weight gain and a lower risk for obesity in adults, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
For Seniors With T2DM, Insulin Use Up With Poor Health
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among older individuals with type 2 diabetes, those with poor health have more prevalent insulin use, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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E-Cig Use Up in Young Adults, Stable or Down in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2014 to 2018, current and daily electronic cigarette use increased among U.S. young adults but declined or remained stable in older age groups, according to a research letter published online Sept. 16 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Behavioral Treatment Helps Reduce Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A stepped care approach seems beneficial for insomnia treatment among cancer survivors, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in Cancer.
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Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of Hep C in CKD
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a synopsis of the 2018 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) clinical practice guideline, published online Sept. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Protected Health Info Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most protected health information (PHI) breaches compromise sensitive demographic and/or financial information, according to a research letter published online Sept. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Connecticut Sees First Death This Year From Mosquito-Borne EEE
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A Connecticut resident has died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the first such death in the state since 2013, health officials report. In addition, another person in the state has contracted the infection, as an outbreak grows.
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Exercise May Slow Brain Deterioration in Alzheimer Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercising may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer disease, according to a proof-of-concept study published Sept. 17 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Higher Fat Mass May Up Risk for Major Adverse CV Events in T2DM
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In patients with type 2 diabetes, higher fat mass is associated with a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Sept. 23 issue of CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
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Higher Mortality Seen for Male Breast Cancer Patients
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Male breast cancer patients have higher mortality after cancer diagnosis than female patients, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Oncology.
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More Aggressive Tx Needed for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even with care in specialty clinics, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) persists above target levels in more than half of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), according to a study published in the October issue of Atherosclerosis.
Emergency Departments Need to Up HIV Testing, Linkage to Care
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — HIV testing in South African emergency departments shows a high prevalence and incidence of HIV, as well as significant attrition along the HIV care cascade for HIV-positive individuals, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in EClinicalMedicine.
Marijuana Use Common Among Adults With Medical Conditions
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana use is common among adults with medical conditions, especially younger people, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in PrEP Awareness, Discussions
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Considerable racial/ethnic disparities exist in HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, discussion, and use among men who have sex with men (MSM), according to research published in the Sept. 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Eighth Life
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A Missouri man in his 40s is the eighth person in the United States to die from complications of a lung injury tied to using electronic cigarettes, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Underestimated in Patients With Mental Illness
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment tools that do not include severe mental illness as a predictor could be substantially underestimating CVD risk, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in PLOS ONE.
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Kidney Donation Linked to Increased Hypertension Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Kidney donation is associated with an increased risk for hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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CDC: Asthma Visit Rates Decreased From 2001 to 2016
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Asthma is a common reason for physician visits, although the rate of asthma visits decreased from 2001 through 2016, according to a report published Sept. 20 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Multifaceted Home-Based PT Does Not Aid Walking After Hip Fracture
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A multicomponent home-based physical therapy intervention does not improve the ability of older patients recovering from hip fracture to walk again, according to a study published in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Lower Risk for Heart Failure
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes is associated with a reduced risk for heart failure, but not a reduced risk for major cardiovascular events, compared with use of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in The BMJ.
CDC: Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Rise to 530 Across 38 States
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of confirmed or suspected severe lung illnesses linked to vaping has risen to 530 cases across 38 states and the Virgin Islands, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
House Speaker Unveils Plan to Lower Drug Costs
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has revealed a plan to lower the cost of medications for people on Medicare and those with private insurance.
Maker Halts Distribution of Generic Zantac Due to Possible Carcinogen
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Novartis, the maker of a generic form of Zantac, said Wednesday it will cease distribution of the medicine after investigations suggested that generic and branded versions contain a known carcinogen.
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CDC: Valley Fever Cases Increased From 2014 to 2017
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Coccidioidomycosis is still a national public health problem, and the number of cases has increased in recent years, according to research published in the Sept. 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Rates of Diabetes Higher at Lower BMIs Among Minorities
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even at lower body weights, members of certain racial and ethnic-minority groups have a higher prevalence of diabetes or prediabetes than whites, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in Diabetes Care.
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Cognitive Therapy by Phone, Web May Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered via telephone and web is effective for relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published online Sept. 3 in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Frailty Assessment May Aid Liver Transplant Evaluation
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A frailty assessment as part of liver transplant evaluation may help identify transplant candidates at higher risk for death, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Surgery.
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Skipping Cancer Referral Appointments Linked to Earlier Death
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cancer diagnosis is less likely in patients not attending referral appointments for suspected cancer, but these patients have worse early mortality outcomes than attending patients, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Cancer Epidemiology.
Increasing DTP3 Coverage Tied to Drop in Diphtheria Cases in Under 15s
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of diphtheria case-patients younger than 15 years of age decreased as diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) 3 coverage increased, according to a study published in the October issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many Hospitals, Practices Not Screening for Social Needs
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most hospitals and physician practices are not screening for five key social needs associated with health outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Medical Students Not Ready to Provide Nutritional Care
THURSDAY, Sept. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Medical education does not equip students to provide high-quality, effective nutrition care, according to a review published in the September issue of The Lancet Planetary Health.
New York State Institutes Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Using his executive powers, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is banning flavored electronic cigarettes in the state.
12.6 Million in U.S. Could Benefit From Tx to Prevent Active TB
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 12.6 million persons in the United States could benefit from treatment to prevent active tuberculosis (TB), according to a report published in the October issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Polypill Strategy Promising in Socioeconomically Vulnerable
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a socioeconomically vulnerable minority population, a combination pill (polypill) leads to greater reductions in systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, according to a study published in the Sept. 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adults aged 65 years and older should undergo annual cognitive health assessments to improve recognition of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a special article published online Sept. 18 in Neurology.
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Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite increasing roles of nonphysician providers (NPPs) in health care (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), they still rarely interpret diagnostic imaging studies, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Aortic, Mitral Regurgitation Risk Up With Fluoroquinolone Use
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The risk for aortic and mitral regurgitation is increased with current and recent fluoroquinolone (FQ) use, according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hysterectomy, even with ovarian conservation, is associated with an increased long-term risk for de novo depression, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in Menopause.
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Diabetes Distress Common at Large Midwestern University
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a large university population, the prevalence of diabetes distress is high, and high diabetes distress levels are associated with lower diabetes quality of life (QOL) for both type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
Four Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Hyperuricemia
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Four modifiable risk factors — body mass index (BMI), the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, alcohol use, and diuretic use — could individually account for a notable proportion of hyperuricemia and possibly gout cases, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Assessment of dementia risk using three common screening tools at baseline predicts incident dementia over the course of about seven years, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Pulegone Levels in Mint, Menthol E-Cigarettes May Be Unsafe
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Users of mint- and menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are exposed to pulegone levels higher than what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers acceptable for intake of synthetic pulegone in food, according to a research letter published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Claims Seventh Victim
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A 40-year-old California man is the seventh person to die from a severe respiratory illness brought on by using electronic cigarettes.
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Patients With Rheumatic Disease Often Have Trouble Accessing Care
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Americans with rheumatic disease struggle to access affordable specialty care, according to a national patient survey released by the American College of Rheumatology in conjunction with Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month.
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Gaps in Physician Knowledge, Management of Prediabetes ID’d
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There are considerable gaps in primary care physician (PCP) knowledge regarding risk factors that prompt screening for prediabetes and management recommendations for patients with prediabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Men are less knowledgeable than women about human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV vaccination, and the correlation between HPV and cancer, according to a research letter published online Sept. 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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High-Risk Antibiotic Use Linked to Hospital-Associated C. Difficile
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hospital-level high-risk antibiotic use is associated with the risk for hospital-associated (HA) Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
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Initiating Empirical Tx for Sepsis Reduces Blood Culture Sensitivity
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When empirical antimicrobial therapy is initiated in patients with severe manifestations of sepsis, the sensitivity of blood cultures drawn shortly after treatment initiation is reduced, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Combo Antithrombotic Therapy Increases Bleeding Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with chronic coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease treated with the combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin face a greater risk for bleeding versus patients treated with aspirin alone, according to a study published in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Screening for breast cancer in men has increased over time, with high sensitivity and specificity for mammographic screening, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in Radiology.
Aspirin for Primary Prevention May Offer Net Benefit for Some
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is likely to result in net benefit for some patients, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Using his executive powers, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered a ban on most flavored electronic cigarettes in the state.
No New U.S. Measles Cases Reported Last Week
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The measles outbreak that has spread throughout the United States may be winding down as no new cases were reported last week, health officials said Monday.
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Donepezil Ups Risk for Hospital Admission for Rhabdomyolysis
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Initiating donepezil to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease or other dementias is associated with a higher risk for 30-day admission to the hospital with rhabdomyolysis compared with initiating rivastigmine or galantamine, according to a study published in the Sept. 16 issue of CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Primary care providers (PCPs) report substantial, but modifiable, barriers to caring for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Aug. 22 in PLOS ONE.
ED Openings, Closures May Affect Tx, Outcomes for Acute MI
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High-occupancy hospitals may be sensitive to openings and closures in neighboring emergency departments, according to a study published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
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Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Biopsychosocial frailty (BF) can predict short- and longer-term dementia risk, according to a study published in the August issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
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Continued Use Low Three Months After ED Opioid Rx for Acute Pain
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Opioid use at three months after an emergency department visit where opioids were prescribed for acute pain is relatively low and not necessarily tied to opioid misuse, according to a study published in the August issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.
MCI Linked to Lower Use of Cardiac Catheterization in AMI
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Preexisting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with a lower use of cardiac catheterization and coronary revascularization after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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CDC Revises Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses to 380
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials have revised downward the number of cases of severe lung injury linked to vaping, from more than 450 cases cited last week to the total of 380 cases announced late Thursday.
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FDA: Zantac May Contain Small Amounts of Known Carcinogen
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A substance that could cause cancer has been found in some ranitidine heartburn and ulcer medicines, including the brand-name drug Zantac, and the source of this contamination is being investigated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Prevalence of Short Sleep Duration Up From 2010 to 2018
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of short sleep duration increased among working American adults from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Community Health.
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Lifetime Risks for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher for Blacks
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The lifetime risks for peripheral artery disease (PAD) are higher in black men and women than in whites or Hispanics, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Prevalence of Apnea High in Individuals With Resistant HTN
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with resistant hypertension (RH) have a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a dose-response association observed between the severity of OSA and blood pressure (BP) values, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Helmets Are Underutilized by Cyclists in the United States
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2002 to 2012, only 22 percent of bicyclists with head/neck injury in the United States wore helmets, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in Brain Injury.
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Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Kidney Transplants
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There was an increase in Medicaid-covered preemptive kidney transplants (KT) among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) living in Medicaid expansion states versus nonexpansion states, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Women With Heart Attack Do Present With Typical Symptoms
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Typical symptoms of myocardial infarction are more common and have greater predictive value in women than in men, according to a study published in the Sept. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The majority of older adults diagnosed with dementia do not receive specialty care, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
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Nine States Now Have an Obesity Rate Above 35 Percent
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of U.S. states with adult obesity rates above 35 percent reached an all-time high of nine in 2018, according to the Trust for America’s Health, the nonprofit group behind the 16th annual “State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America” report.
HIV Infection May Raise Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — HIV infection is independently associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a research letter published in the Sept. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Screening for Opioid-Related Low Testosterone Underused
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More men with long-term opioid use are screened for low testosterone than men taking opioids for a short period of time; however, given the known link between opioid use and low testosterone, these rates were still lower than expected, according to a study published in the September issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes.
Allergy Immunotherapy May Decrease Asthma Progression
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Allergy immunotherapy (AIT) is associated with a decreased risk for asthma progression, particularly in younger patients, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in Allergy.
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Incidence of T2DM Rising in Fewer Populations Since 2006
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Since 2006, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has continued to rise in a minority of populations, with decreasing incidence in more than one-third of populations, according to a review published online Sept. 11 in The BMJ.
H. Pylori Treatment May Reduce Gastric Cancer Incidence, Death
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Helicobacter pylori treatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation are associated with a reduced risk for gastric cancer mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in The BMJ.
Intrauterine Device Use May Reduce Incidence of Ovarian Cancer
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Intrauterine device (IUD) use among reproductive women is associated with a decreased incidence of ovarian cancer, according to a review published online Sept. 10 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Risk for Long-Term Opioid Use Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have an increased risk for long-term opioid use, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Dermatology.
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EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Mild Cognitive Impairment Incidence Higher for WTC Responders
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increased in World Trade Center (WTC) responders, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
President Pushing for Nationwide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As concern grows over hundreds of lung illnesses tied to vaping, the Trump administration on Wednesday said it would move to ban flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.
Psychiatric Disorders May Up Risk for Bilateral Oophorectomy
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Certain mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk for unnecessary bilateral oophorectomy for nonmalignant indications, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in Menopause.
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Spending Up With Treatment in Hospital-Owned Practices
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Financial integration between physicians and hospitals raises patient spending but does not impact care quality, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Insulin Pump Therapy Use Has Increased Since 1995
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Insulin pump usage has increased since 1995, especially among patients aged younger than 15 years, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in Diabetes Care.
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Guideline Updated for Screening, Surveillance of Barrett Esophagus
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a guideline published in the September issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, updated recommendations are presented for screening and surveillance among patients with Barrett esophagus (BE).
Users of Flavored E-Cigarettes Report Greater Satisfaction
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of flavored electronic cigarettes is associated with greater satisfaction and self-perceived addiction than use of nonflavored e-cigarettes, according to a study scheduled to be published in the December print issue of Addictive Behaviors.
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New Strain of S. pyogenes Causing Scarlet Fever in U.K.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new strain of Streptococcus pyogenes is causing scarlet fever, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Americans should not use electronic cigarettes while health officials investigate cases of severe lung illness that may be linked to the devices, according to a statement issued by Patrice A. Harris, M.D., president of the American Medical Association.
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Poverty Rate Drops, but Fewer Americans Have Health Insurance
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of Americans living in poverty declined in 2018, but the rate of those without health insurance increased, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.
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Herd Protection Against Oral HPV Infections Seen Among Men
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In unvaccinated men aged 18 to 59 years, the prevalence of vaccine-type oral human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased between 2009 to 2010 and 2015 to 2016, according to a research letter published in the Sept. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently inadequate for weighing the benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment among older adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 10 by the USPSTF.
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Malnutrition Common in Older Brazilians Hospitalized for Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of malnutrition is high among older, Brazilian patients hospitalized for cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Cancer.
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1,125,000 Men/Boys Expected to Have Hemophilia Worldwide
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The expected number of patients with hemophilia worldwide is 1,125,000 male patients, with 418,000 severe cases, according to research published online Sept. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Occasional Napping Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Napping once or twice per week is associated with a lower risk for incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Heart.
Gun Owners, Nonowners Support Strengthening U.S. Gun Laws
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most gun owners and individuals who do not own guns support measures to strengthen U.S. gun laws, according to a report published online Sept. 9 in Health Affairs.
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Greater Height Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Greater height is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Diabetologia.
Two More Cases of EEE Virus Confirmed in Massachusetts
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Two new human cases of mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis were confirmed on Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Studies Look at E-Cigarette Use Linked to Pulmonary Illness
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Electronic cigarette use has been associated with severe pulmonary illness, according to three studies published online Sept. 6 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and the New England Journal of Medicine.
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T2DM Risk Reduced by 75 Percent With Healthiest Lifestyle
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with the healthiest lifestyle have a 75 percent reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, and those with diabetes have a lower risk for mortality, according to a review published online Sept. 4 in Diabetologia.
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Use of Pain Reliever Tramadol May Up Risk for Hypoglycemia
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of the widely prescribed opioid tramadol is associated with a greater risk for developing hypoglycemia compared with almost every other opioid, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Scientific Reports.
Model Estimates Effect of Probiotics on Costs for Flu-Like Illnesses
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Probiotics could reduce the health care and economic burden of flu-like respiratory tract infections (RTIs), according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of hearing aids is associated with lower risks for being diagnosed with Alzheimer disease, dementia, depression, anxiety, and injurious falls among elderly adults diagnosed with hearing loss, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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World Trade Center Site Exposure Linked to Lasting CVD Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Greater exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) site is associated with increased long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Mammos May Not Benefit Elderly Women With Chronic Illness
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For older women, the cumulative incidence of death from other causes is many times higher than breast cancer incidence and death, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger Adults Worldwide
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among younger adults, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates have increased in several countries, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in Gut.
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1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in Suicide Rates Across the U.S.
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Suicide rates increased from 1999 to 2016 in the United States, with the rates increasing most rapidly in rural areas, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
County-Level Poverty Strongly Tied to Heart Failure Mortality
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — County-level poverty is strongly associated with heart failure and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality, and the correlation is stronger for heart failure mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Study Reveals Mixed Effects on Health for Vegetarian Diet
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vegetarians and fish eaters have a lower risk for ischemic heart disease compared with meat eaters, and vegetarians have a higher risk for stroke, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in The BMJ.
1971 to 2017 Saw 32 Drinking Water Hepatitis A Outbreaks
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Thirty-two outbreaks of hepatitis A associated with drinking water were identified during 1971 to 2017, and all occurred before 2010, according to research published in the Sept. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among medical school matriculants, black, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) students are underrepresented, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sixty percent of U.S. physicians believe that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved access to care and insurance after five years of implementation, according to a report published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
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Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Lab tests have found a chemical derived from vitamin E in samples of vaping products that have sickened people in 25 states.
Position Statement Clarifies Benefits of Testosterone Therapy for Women
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone can be used for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD) but is not recommended for other symptoms or medical conditions, according to a position statement published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Ups Counter Vaccine Misinformation
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Educational pop-up windows will now appear on Facebook and Instagram when people search for vaccine-related content.
Drinking More Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for Gallstone Disease
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals who drink more than six cups of coffee per day have a reduced risk for developing symptomatic gallstone disease (GSD), according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
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Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A second death in the United States from severe respiratory illness possibly associated with vaping is being investigated by health officials.
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Proximity to Outbreak May Affect Attitudes in Vaccine Doubters
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with low trust in government health institutions who live close to recent measles outbreaks are likely to have more positive attitudes toward vaccination than those living farther away, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in PLOS ONE.
Exercise Physiologists Aid Early Mobilization in ICU Patients
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exercise physiologists can provide safe and effective early mobilization in intensive care units (ICUs), according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.
Decreased Humoral Immunity to Mumps Seen in Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The frequency of circulating memory B cells (MBCs) specific for mumps is much lower than that of those specific for measles and rubella among healthy college-aged students who were vaccinated in childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Low-Fat Dietary Pattern Offers Long-Term Health Benefits
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A low-fat dietary pattern provides lasting health benefits, according to a study published in the September issue of The Journal of Nutrition.
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Drinking Soft Drinks Tied to Higher Risk for Early Death
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Greater consumption of soft drinks, both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened, is associated with a higher risk for all-cause mortality, according to a European study published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk for noncommunicable disease, particularly cardiovascular and respiratory disease, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Neurology.
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Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The New York City measles outbreak is over and the public health emergency that was declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn has ended, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
USPSTF Advises Meds to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians offer risk-reducing medications to women at increased risk for breast cancer and at low risk for adverse medication effects. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Sept. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Marriage Associated With Lower Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People who remain married in older age may have a lower dementia risk, according to a study recently published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
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Evidence Says Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Current evidence does not support routine use of haloperidol or second-generation antipsychotics for prevention or treatment of delirium in hospitalized adults, according to two reviews published online Sept. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Microplastics Detected in Human Stool Samples
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Microplastics have been detected in stool samples of healthy volunteers, according to research published online Sept. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Some Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries Are Unavoidable
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About 40 percent of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are unavoidable, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.
Ultrasonography Helps Differentiate Arthritis Types
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ultrasound is effective for differentiating between the major types of arthritis when combined with a physical exam and patient history, according to a review recently published in The Open Medical Imaging Journal.
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