In-Person, Remote Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Similarly Effective
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- There is little to no difference in the effectiveness of in-person versus therapist-guided remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) across a range of mental health and somatic disorders, according to a review published in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Studies Explore Anomalous Health Incidents Reported by Government Personnel
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Some U.S. government personnel have reported dizziness, pain, visual problems, and cognitive dysfunction after experiencing intrusive sounds and head pressure, termed anomalous health incidents (AHIs), but no differences... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Participation in Free School Meals Program Cuts Obesity Prevalence
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatrics.Anna M. Localio,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from the general population are associated with a subsequent risk for certain cancers among survivors of childhood cancer, with an additive risk for PRS and radiotherapy, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Study Addresses Nasal Rinsing and Nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba Infection
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- In a report published in the April issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, the details of 10 cases of nonkeratitis Acanthamoeba infection are described from 1994 to 2022, all of which occurred among immunocompromised... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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GLP-1 RA Reduces Severity of Steatotic Liver Disease in People With HIV
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- For people with HIV (PWH) with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), semaglutide is associated with absolute and relative declines in intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content, according to a study presented... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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AAD: Lebrikizumab Shows Efficacy in Skin-of-Color Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Lebrikizumab demonstrates improvement in skin clearance and itch relief in patients with skin of color and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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AAD: Hair Regrowth Continues to Improve at 76 Weeks With Baricitinib for Severe Alopecia
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Continuous treatment with baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata demonstrates improvement in hair regrowth outcomes through 76 weeks of follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Many Children With Sickle Cell Anemia Do Not Meet Quality Indicators
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- A number of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) have low rates of receipt of recommended antibiotic prophylaxis and annual transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound, according to a study published online March 6 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Teen Pregnancy Linked to Future Premature Mortality
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Teen pregnancy is associated with future premature mortality, according to a study published online March 14 in JAMA Network Open.Joel G. Ray, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues examined the risk of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Coping Behaviors Improved Mental Well-Being in Adversity-Exposed Teens During Pandemic
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- In-person schooling and coping behaviors were associated with higher positive affect (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents with high adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; at least four), according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Single Mindfulness + Compassion Session Aids Mental Health
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a study published online March 13 in PLOS ONE.Mikael... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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FDA Approves Rezdiffra for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Rezdiffra (resmetirom) to treat noncirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate-to-advanced fibrosis. " Previously, patients with... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Depression Tied to Higher Risk of CVD Events in Both Men and Women
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- There is a significant association between depression and subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in both men and women, according to a study published online March 12 in JACC: Asia.Keitaro Senoo, M.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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