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Study Uncovers First Evidence of Resistance to Standard Malaria Treatment in African Children with Severe Malaria

Indiana University — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:45:34 EST

An international team of researchers has uncovered evidence of partial resistance to artemisinin derivatives -- the primary treatment for malaria -- in young children with severe malaria.

New Study Links Air Pollution with Increased Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Births

University of California, Irvine — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:15:20 EST

Vulnerable populations without access to green space and exposed to higher temps were most affected

Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST

Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

First-Ever Randomized Clinical Trial Uses Telehealth for Suicide Prevention

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention - when delivered remotely via video telehealth - reduces suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the study that is published online in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Estudio: Los Adultos Mayores con Cancer de Prostata Reciben Mas Tratamientos Excesivos

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:58 EST

Segun un nuevo estudio dirigido por Cedars-Sinai, un porcentaje de hombres estadounidenses de edad avanzada con cancer de prostata de riesgo intermedio y alto se someten a tratamientos que conllevan riesgos de efectos secundarios que pueden reducir significativamente la calidad de vida sin prolongarla.

Study: Older Adult Prostate Cancer Patients Are Increasingly Being Overtreated

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:25:07 EST

Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the quality of life without extending life, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai.

Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations

University of California San Diego — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

Does More Virtual Care Mean More Low-Value Care? Study Suggests No

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

One of the top worries about telehealth is that it will drive up the use of tests and scans that patients don't need, wasting money and resources. In fact, a new study shows, low-value care didn't rise faster at primary care practices that used telehealth the most.

New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:52 EST

A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

Saint Louis University Research: High Screen Time Before 2 Years of Age Increases Risk of Autism by Age 12

Saint Louis University — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Change of Ownership in Home Health Agencies May Lead to Increased Medicare Spending and Reduced Staffing Levels, According to Uthealth Houston Research

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:15:47 EST

Medicare-certified home health agencies, which are key to allowing older adults to age in place, are increasingly going through ownership changes, raising concerns about health care spending, workforce, and quality of care, according to a study by UTHealth Houston.

Apixaban vs Aspirin in Patients with Cancer and Cryptogenic Stroke

Ochsner Health — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:05:36 EST

The ARCADIA study was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial conducted between 2017 and 2020.

Genetic Risk, Sexual Trauma Associated with Mental Illness: Study

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:05:29 EST

A research team exploring how genes and environmental factors interact in psychiatry has discovered that a history of sexual trauma and a genetic tendency to develop mental illness are associated with increased risk for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression.

Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline, Research Shows

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:35:36 EST

A novel combination therapy slowed cognitive decline in elderly patients with a history of depression - a major risk factor for developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center's new Chair and Professor of Psychiatry found.

Early Intervention in Patients with Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis and Myocardial Fibrosis Falls Short of Expected Benefits

Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:40:28 EST

The EVOLVED trial found that early aortic valve intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) and mid-wall myocardial fibrosis on magnetic resonance imaging did not reduce the incidence of the composite primary endpoint of all-cause death or unplanned aortic stenosis hospitalization compared with guideline-directed conservative management. Findings were reported today at TCT 2024, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). TCT is the world's premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. The results were also published simultaneously in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Unlocking Better Outcomes for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Ochsner Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:02 EST

A recent publication in JAMA Network Open helps to shed light on the quality of life and health outcomes among adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) through critical findings from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI) registry. Ochsner Health pediatric cardiologist and adult congenital heart specialist, Thomas Young, MD, is a contributing author for the publication.

'The Way to a Man's Heart Disease': Can Social Expectations of Masculinity Be Bad for Cardiovascular Health?

University of Chicago Medical Center — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

A new study found that higher levels of stereotypical male gender expression were associated with a decrease in reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Combining Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Improves Overall Survival in Patients with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with mutation-directed targeted therapy extended overall survival (OS) in patients with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC).

Exploring Reasons for Higher Breast Cancer Risk Among Caribbean Women

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:16 EST

Breast cancer takes a major toll on Caribbean women. They are often diagnosed at a younger age than women in the U.S., and have one of the highest mortality rates worldwide. A new study in JAMA Network Open suggests that these higher rates may be linked to shifting patterns in reproductive health.

Painful Periods? Endometriosis May be the Culprit

University of Utah Health — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:40:50 EST

It affects as many as one in 10 people assigned female at birth, and is associated with an increased risk for a few other serious health conditions.