American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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CDC Launches Online Tool to Help Americans Manage Extreme Heat
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new online heat forecaster to help communities better prepare for summer ' s scorching temperatures.The HeatRisk Forecast Tool is a joint effort between the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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FDA Urges Public to Use Heimlich Not'Anti-Choking' Devices to Save Lives
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising people to use the Heimlich maneuver to aid a choking victim and not rely on over-the-counter anti-choking devices. " The safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Few Cancer Survivors Fully Adherent to ACS Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Only 4 percent of cancer survivors are fully adherent to current American Cancer Society (ACS) nutrition and physical activity guidelines, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Oncology.
Carter Baughman,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Antihypertensive Meds Initiation Linked to Fractures in Nursing Home Seniors
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- For longer-term nursing home residents, initiation of antihypertensive medication is associated with an increased risk for fractures and falls, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Internal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Higher Dietary Quality at Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower CVD Risk
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Higher diet quality at diagnosis of breast cancer is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and death, especially the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet quality index, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Structured Seizure Action Plan Beneficial for Adults With Epilepsy
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Implementing a structured seizure action plan (SAP) in an adult epilepsy center increases provider utilization and is associated with increased patient knowledge, according to a study published in the June issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Arthroscopic Surgery for Arthritis Does Not Impact Incidence of Total Knee Arthroplasty
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The addition of arthroscopic surgery to nonoperative management of knee arthritis does not delay or hasten total knee arthroplasty (TKA) during 10 years of follow-up, according to a study published online April 18... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Clinician Burnout Reduces Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Therapist burnout is associated with reduced effectiveness of trauma-focused psychotherapies, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Nina A. Sayer, Ph.D., from the Center for Care... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Atopic Dermatitis Negatively Impacts Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients’ mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 in Dermatitis.
Jessica K. Johnson, M.P.H., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) manufacturer payments to cardiologists are associated with increased use of LVADs by cardiologists who perform percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs),... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Women Less Likely to Experience Musculotendinous Injury Than Men
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Younger women are less likely to develop musculotendinous injury (MTI) relative to total injuries when compared with men, according to a study published online in the March issue of Medicine& Science in Sports... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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ACP: Time-Restricted Eating May Not Aid Weight Loss, Glycemic Measures
TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Time-restricted eating (TRE) is not associated with weight loss or glycemic improvements compared with a usual eating pattern (UEP) when calories are held constant in both groups, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Pandemic Had Modest Effect on Early Childhood Development Milestones
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 -- Modest changes were seen in early childhood development milestone achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Pediatrics.Sara B. Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Johns... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Higher SaFETy Scores ID Increased Prevalence of Firearm Violence
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 -- The SaFETy score, a clinical screening tool specific to firearm violence, can identify young adults with past six-month firearm violence, according to a research letter published online April 23 in the Annals of Internal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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