Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors' Link to Cancer Explained
Researchers delve deeper into metabolic syndrome trajectories finding that adults with persistent and worsening metabolic syndrome over time are at increased risk for any type of cancer.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe? Combining Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What's Safe?
There are surprisingly little data on how to safely combine new targeted treatments for breast cancer alongside radiotherapy. Experts weigh in on what we know.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening Florida Bill Addresses Coverage of Skin Cancer Screening
Some 321,000 state employees would be eligible, at a cost of about $357,000 per year, according to one analysis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers' Development
Teaser: A new study from Australia estimates how every additional minute of screen time influences parent-child verbal interactions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients Chart Flag Boosts BP Control in Kidney Patients
Clinical decision support systems could be a promising tool to help clinicians control hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy Overactive Bladder Aided by Cognitive Therapy
A randomized study of a multipart cognitive-based intervention for women with overactive bladder showed improvement in health-related quality of life.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology Source Type: news

New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened with the potentially deadly respiratory illness, according to the CDC.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch System Abbott Recalls HeartMate Touch System
The HeartMate Touch Communication System (version 1.0.32) is being recalled because the pump may unexpectedly stop or start.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Medicare Doc Pay Cut Eased as Biden Signs Fed Spending Bill Medicare Doc Pay Cut Eased as Biden Signs Fed Spending Bill
Physician groups continue to press for major revamp Medicare payments after securing a 2024 stopgap fix.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Experts Offer CGM Tips for Type 1 Diabetes Experts Offer CGM Tips for Type 1 Diabetes
At the Advanced Technologies& Treatments for Diabetes meeting, two clinical experts gave advice for helping patients with type 1 diabetes optimize CGM use.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
Nearly 18 months after the FDA first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, there is now a widespread scarcity of multiple ADHD medications — with no end in sight.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Acadia to Stop Trials Of Antipsychotic Drug After It Fails Schizophrenia Study Acadia to Stop Trials Of Antipsychotic Drug After It Fails Schizophrenia Study
Acadia Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it does not plan to conduct further clinical trials of its antipsychotic drug, pimavanserin, after it failed to improve negative...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Leflunomide: An Overlooked Drug for Your Treatment Toolkit? Leflunomide: An Overlooked Drug for Your Treatment Toolkit?
Overlooked in the biologic era, it still has a place.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Smoking Cessation Before Age 40 Years Brings Great Benefits Smoking Cessation Before Age 40 Years Brings Great Benefits
Data suggested that smoking cessation before age 40 years brought overall mortality back to the level of nonsmokers as early as the third year after quitting.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

RA Outcomes Worsened by Depression and Anxiety RA Outcomes Worsened by Depression and Anxiety
Patients with anxiety or depression were less likely to achieve low disease activity and improve their symptoms compared with those without these mental health conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news