Disparities Seen in HPV Vaccine Uptake Among U.S. Adults
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- There are sociodemographic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among 27- to 45-year-olds, according to a study published online March 28 in Human Vaccines& Immunotherapeutics.Natalie L.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- U.S. physicians received $12.13 billion from industry from 2013 to 2022, according to a research letter published online March 28 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Ahmed Sayed, M.B.B.S., from Ain Shams... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Relugolix Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- For patients with localized and advanced prostate cancer receiving radiotherapy, relugolix achieves sustained castration, according to a study published online March 7 in JAMA Oncology.Daniel E. Spratt, M.D., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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More Physical Activity Needed to Cut Risk for Obesity Among Those With Genetic Risk
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- The daily step count needed to reduce the risk for obesity varies based on an individual ' s genetic risk for higher body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Network Open.Evan L.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Decrease in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Seen in First Year of Pandemic
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- There was a reduction in the number of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases from 2019 to 2020, according to a study published in the January issue of Cancer Medicine.Marie Fefferman, M.D., from the NorthShore University... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Sedentary Behavior Reduction Intervention Cuts Sitting Time, BP in Seniors
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- For older adults, a sedentary behavior reduction intervention reduces sitting time and improves blood pressure (BP), according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Network Open.Dori E. Rosenberg, Ph.D., M.P.H.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Up to 30 Percent of CVD Mortality Attributable to Excess Salt Intake
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- Excess sodium intake is associated with 10 to 30 percent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA Network Open.Hyung-Suk Yoon, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Vanderbilt... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Combined PET/MRI Improves Treatment Decisions in Early Breast Cancer
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- Combined positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI) has potential utility in the management of patients with early breast cancer, according to a study presented at the annual European Breast... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Built Environment Factors Linked to Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- The prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is associated with built environment factors, according to a study published online March 28 in the European Heart Journal.Zhuo Chen, Ph.D., from the Harrington Heart and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Prolonged Use of Progestogens May Raise Risk for Intracranial Meningioma
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- Prolonged use of medrogestone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, and promegestone is associated with an increased risk for intracranial meningioma, according to a study published online March 27 in The BMJ.No émie Roland, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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FDA Approves Winrevair for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted Winrevair a breakthrough therapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Rise in Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea in China May Pose Global Threat
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- Cases of a strain of highly antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea that first emerged in China in 2016 have tripled there in just five years, according to research published in the March 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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An ED-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention Is Feasible, Effective
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- A brief opportunistic intervention to support sustained tobacco smoking abstinence in the emergency department is feasible and effective, according to a study published online March 26 in the Emergency Medicine... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Longer Exclusive Breastfeeding May Lower Risk for Childhood Hematologic Cancers
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- Exclusive breastfeeding duration of at least three months may decrease the risk for childhood hematologic cancers, according to a study published online March 26 in JAMA Network Open.Signe Holst S øegaard, Ph.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Stepped Collaborative Intervention Improves Quality of Life in Cancer
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- A stepped collaborative care intervention can improve health-related quality of life for patients with cancer and depression, pain, or fatigue, according to a study published online March 12 in The Lancet.Jennifer L.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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