Risk for Adverse Outcomes Increased With Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- For adults with dementia, antipsychotic use is associated with increased risks for stroke, venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia.
Ulrich Specht, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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AAN: Half of Premenopausal Women Have Menstrual Migraines
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024– More than half of premenopausal women report menstrual migraine (MM), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held from April 13 to 18 in Denver.
Jessica Cirillo,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Gains in Heart Health Only Experienced by Higher-Income Populations
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- Only higher-income populations experienced improvements in cardiovascular health from 1988 to 2018, according to a study published online April 3 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Nicholas K.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Recommendations Developed to Prepare Patients for Oral Immunotherapy
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- In a research article published online April 8 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, consensus recommendations are presented for preparing and counseling patients and caregivers prior to oral immunotherapy... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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2000-2010 to 2011-2022 Saw Increase in Lifetime Risk for A-Fib
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- From 2000 to 2022, there was an increase in the lifetime risk for atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online April 17 in The BMJ.
Nicklas Vinter, M.D., Ph.D., from Aalborg University in Denmark, and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Risk Prediction Model Accurate for Chronic Kidney Disease
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- For individuals with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), a model, KDpredict, can accurately predict the risk for kidney failure and death, according to a study published online April 15 in The BMJ.
Ping Liu,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- Excessive internet use is associated with an increased risk for both unexcused and medical absences from school among teenagers, according to a study published online April 16 in the Archives of Disease in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Mortality Down for Rectal Cancer Surgery at NAPRC-Accredited Hospitals
FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)-accredited hospitals have lower risk-adjusted mortality and morbidity for patients undergoing major rectal cancer surgery, according to a study published online March... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Daily Heat-Related Illness ED Visit Rates Peaked in 2023 Warm Season
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Daily heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visit rates peaked in the 2023 warm season months, according to research published in the April 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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American Association for Cancer Research, April 5-10
The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held this year from April 5 to 10 in San Diego, drawing approximately 19,000 participants from around the world, including scientists, cancer survivors, clinicians, allied health... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Salmonella Linked to Trader Joe's Fresh Basil Sickens 12
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of possible Salmonella contamination of Trader Joe ' s fresh organic basil sold in 29 states. Twelve people have been sickened, one of whom required... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Nearly one-fifth of fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables that Americans eat contain concerning levels of pesticides, posing significant risks from produce such as strawberries, green beans, bell peppers,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Hemorrhagic Complications Rare After Cranial Epilepsy Surgery
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Hemorrhagic complications are uncommon after cranial epilepsy surgery, according to a study published online April 12 in World Neurosurgery.Yong Liu, from the The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi ' an Jiaotong University in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Abundance Prognostic in Early-Stage TNBC
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- For patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who undergo surgery without chemotherapy, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) abundance is associated with improved survival, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
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