Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for December 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Nurses Can Help Manage Drug Interactions in HIV/Hep C Treatment
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Drug interactions between antiretroviral therapy (ART) and direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) pose a clinical challenge in patients with HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection, according to an article published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.
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Study Shows Link Between Atopic Dermatitis and Vitiligo
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with vitiligo, according to a review and meta-analysis published online Dec. 24 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
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Machine Learning System Makes More Alerts for Med Errors
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A machine learning system can generate clinically valid alerts for medication errors that might be missed with existing clinical decision support (CDS) systems, according to a study published in the January issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
Incidence of Early-Onset Gastric Cancer Increasing in the U.S.
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of early-onset gastric cancer has been increasing in the United States, and it seems to be distinct clinically and genetically from late-onset gastric cancer, according to a study recently published in Surgery.
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Closures of Automotive Assembly Plants Tied to Opioid OD Deaths
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Automotive assembly plant closures from 1999 to 2016 were associated with increases in opioid overdose mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
CDC: Cases of Flu Continue to Mount Across America
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Flu continues to spread throughout the United States and has reached elevated levels in nearly every state, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Samoa Ends State of Emergency Over Measles
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Slowing infection rates and a surge in vaccinations have prompted the South Pacific island of Samoa to end a six-week state of emergency over a measles outbreak, the BBC reported Sunday.
Exposure to Pyrethroid Insecticides Linked to Mortality
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Environmental exposure to pyrethroid insecticides is associated with an increased risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Yoga Has Positive Effect on Brain Structure, Function
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Yoga has a positive effect on the structure and/or function of various brain regions and networks, including the default mode network, according to research published online Dec. 26 in Brain Plasticity.
Multiple Health Benefits Reported for Intermittent Fasting
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting has multiple health benefits, according to a review article published in the Dec. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Many With Peanut Allergies Unnecessarily Avoid Tree Nuts
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individual tree nuts have unique characteristics in the context of peanut allergy, so dietary recommendations should reflect these differences, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Dense Breast Notifications May Not Be Having Intended Impact
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While dense breast notifications (DBNs) are mandated legislatively in more than 35 states, they may not be having their intended impact, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Poor Diet Contributes Substantially to Cardiometabolic Disease Costs
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Suboptimal diet accounts for 18.2 percent of all cardiometabolic disease (CMD) costs in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in PLOS Medicine.
High Lipoprotein(a) Is Risk Factor for CVD in Type 1 Diabetes
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 1 diabetes, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a significant risk factor for macrovascular disease, albuminuria, and calcified aortic valve disease, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in Diabetes Care.
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Protection Similar With Single, Multiple HPV Vaccine Doses
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. women who have received one dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have similar protection as women who have received two or three doses, according to a research letter published online Dec. 27 in JAMA Network Open.
Depression May Worsen QOL in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with coexisting rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and depression tend to have higher disease activity and lower quality of life than patients without depression, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
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Case Study: Methylmercury Toxicity Found From Skin-Lightening Cream
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a Notes from the Field report, published in the Dec. 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, doctors present the case of a California woman with significant central nervous system damage after using a skin-lightening cream from Mexico that contained toxic mercury.
Magnesium Inversely Linked to Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For postmenopausal women, dietary magnesium is inversely associated with fatal coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of Women’s Health.
Liposuction Benefits Women With Lipedema
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Liposuction improves the quality of life for women with lipedema, according to a study published in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Risk-Based Approach Could Help Target Prostate Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Risk-tailored screening could potentially reduce overdiagnosis and improve the cost-effectiveness of a prostate cancer screening program, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in PLOS Medicine.
U.S. Teens Initiating E-Cigarette Use at Younger Ages
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In recent years, U.S. adolescents have been initiating electronic cigarette use at earlier ages, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Regular Cannabis Use May Cause Adverse Cardiac Changes
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Regular recreational cannabis use is associated with alterations in cardiac structure and function, according to a letter to the editor published in the December issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Marginal Increase in PCP Access After ACA Medicaid Expansion
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansions correlated with a slight increase in access to primary care providers (PCPs), but no change in emergency department use, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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News of Vaping-Related Injury Getting Vapers’ Attention
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Survey results show more than eight in 10 informed vapers are more cautious and likely to reduce vaping as a result of news of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Psychological Safety at Work Tied to Hospital Infection Prevention
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hospitals reporting high levels of psychological safety in their work culture are more likely to have comprehensive infection prevention and control programs, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many hospital patient portals fail to educate patients fully and set expectations for secure messaging, according to a study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Many Do Not Discuss Menopause Concerns With Their Provider
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The majority of women experience symptoms and health concerns associated with menopause, but more than one-third never discuss these concerns with health care providers, according to a report released by HealthyWomen and WebMD.
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Diabetes Prevalence Varies by Race, Ethnicity
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes varies by race/ethnicity and among subgroups within the adult Hispanic and non-Hispanic Asian populations, according to a study published in the Dec. 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Polygenic Risk Score More Strongly Linked to Early-Onset CRC
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A polygenic risk score (PRS), developed from 95 colorectal cancer (CRC)-associated genetic risk variants, is more strongly associated with early- than late-onset cancer, especially in the absence of family history, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in Gastroenterology.
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Mortality Due to Fire, Heat, Hot Substances Declined Globally
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2017, there was a general decline in global mortality due to fire, heat, and hot substances, although considerable regional variation was observed in incidence, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Injury Prevention.
Considerable Misunderstanding Surrounds ABIM Leave Policies
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many internal medicine program directors (IM PDs) misunderstand the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) leave policies for resident physicians, according to a research letter published online Dec. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Patient Share of Out-of-Network Costs Rising
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The out-of-pocket costs for out-of-network (OON) care grew rapidly for privately insured Americans from 2012 to 2017, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.
Endocrine Society Releases Hypoglycemia Performance Measures
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new set of quality measures can help health care providers identify older adults with type 2 diabetes who are at increased risk for hypoglycemia, according to an article published online Dec. 11 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Vitamin E Acetate ID’d in Lungs of Most Vaping Illness Patients
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin E acetate was identified in almost all patients with electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), and there has been a decrease in EVALI cases since a peak in September 2019, according to a study and a report published online Dec. 20 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Healthy Sleep Pattern May Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A healthy sleep pattern is associated with reduced risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the European Heart Journal.
Half of Patients on PPIs for GERD Still Have Persistent Symptoms
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) symptoms are common, and more than half of patients taking daily proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy continue to experience persistent symptoms, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in Gastroenterology.
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U.S. Incidence of Thyroid Cancer Plateaued in 2009
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2009 to 2016, the incidence of thyroid cancer reached a plateau and possibly started to decline, according to a research letter published in the Dec. 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Report Estimates Readmission, Death After Vaping Illness Discharge
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of rehospitalization and death after electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) has been determined, and guidelines have been developed based on these findings. Both reports were published in the Dec. 20 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Enrollment in Affordable Care Act coverage for next year has surpassed 8 million, a sign that many Americans still turn to the government health insurance program to help pay for their medical care.
Age at Obesity Onset Tied to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Women
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The age of onset of obesity and cumulative exposure to obesity are associated with the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in Diabetologia.
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Sleep Fragmentation Linked to Odds of Migraine
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sleep fragmentation, defined by low sleep efficiency, is associated with increased odds of migraine a day later, but there is no temporal association for short sleep duration and low sleep quality with migraine, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in Neurology.
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Long Working Hours May Up Risk for Masked, Sustained HTN
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Long working hours are an independent risk factor for masked and sustained hypertension, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in Hypertension.
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Number of Teens Vaping Marijuana on the Rise
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of adolescents who vape marijuana is increasing, according to two research letters published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Infertility Risk Increased for Men Born Small for Gestational Age
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Men born small for gestational age (SGA) may have an increased risk for infertility in adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Human Reproduction.
Overt Hypothyroidism May Up All-Cause Mortality in the Elderly
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hypothyroidism is significantly associated with increased all-cause mortality, but not cardiovascular mortality, among the elderly, according to a review published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Aspirin May No Longer Have Effect in Primary CVD Prevention
MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin may not be effective for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality, according to research published online Nov. 21 in Family Practice.
Opioid-Related Suicides Down, Rate of Unintentional Deaths Up
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The rate of opioid-related suicides as well as unintentional deaths significantly increased from 2000 to 2017, according to a research letter published in the Dec. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Vitamin D Supplementation Alone May Not Reduce Fracture Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Supplementation with vitamin D alone does not appear to reduce the risk for fracture, according to a review published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first Ebola vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is a single-dose injection called Ervebo. The vaccine from Merck & Co. is approved to protect against the Zaire ebolavirus in people ages 18 years and older.
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A measure to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and electronic cigarettes to 21 has been approved by the U.S. Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Gabapentinoids, Opioids Combo Carries Risk for Breathing Problems
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New warnings about the risk for dangerous breathing difficulties when gabapentinoids are used with opioids or by certain patients must now appear on product labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
HbA1c Minimally Adds to CVD Risk Prediction in Prediabetes
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with prediabetes, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) minimally adds to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Diabetes Care.
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Low Education Link to CVD Risk Partly Due to Income, Job Strain
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The correlation between low education and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) is partly due to income and work stress, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the European Heart Journal.
Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Thought
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Concussions are common among the U.S. collegiate population, with rates higher for non-sport-related concussion versus sport-related concussion, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Some U.S. Adults Unaware of Any Myocardial Infarction Symptoms
FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of U.S. adults are unaware of some or all of the symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open.
Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A controversial program meant to get more U.S. veterans to use private health care received $8.9 billion as part of a government spending bill approved by the House.
E-Cigarette Influencers to Be Banned From Instagram, Facebook
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Social media influencers who market electronic cigarette products will be banned from Facebook and Instagram, the companies say.
Heavy Drinking May Up Marker Levels for Cardiac Damage
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heavy drinking has an adverse effect on biomarkers of cardiac damage and inflammation, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Sustained Weight Loss at 50+ May Lower Risk for Breast Cancer
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For women aged ≥50 years, sustained weight loss is associated with a reduced breast cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Treatment for Younger Adults With CRC Improved Under ACA
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of the Dependent Coverage Expansion (DCE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) increased early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis and receipt of timely adjuvant chemotherapy for surgically resected stage IIB to IIIC CRC among DCE-eligible patients, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Menopause Linked to Increase in Sleep-Onset Insomnia
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Postmenopausal women more often have sleep-onset insomnia disorder and are more likely to screen positive for obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Menopause.
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T2DM Risk Cut With Weight Loss Even in Nonoverweight People
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight is consistently associated with reduced type 2 diabetes risk across body mass index (BMI), family history, and genetic risk categories, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in PLOS Medicine.
Misuse of Nonopioid Medications Appears to Be on the Rise in U.S.
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Misuse/abuse, use in suicide attempts, and hospital admissions associated with gabapentin and baclofen have significantly increased among U.S. adults since 2013, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Clinical Toxicology.
Cannabis Use Up, Especially Among Those With Depression
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis use is increasing rapidly among people with depression, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in Addiction.
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Midlife Obesity in Women May Increase Risk for Dementia Later
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In women, midlife obesity is associated with increased risk for dementia later in life, while no clear associations are apparent for low body mass index (BMI), low caloric intake, or inactivity at baseline, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Neurology.
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Obesity Projected to Affect Almost One in Two by 2030
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of adults are projected to have obesity by 2030, according to a study published in the Dec. 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials have unveiled plans to allow prescription drug imports from Canada and other foreign nations.
Decreasing Proportion of Americans Has Source of Primary Care
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A decreasing proportion of Americans had an identified source of primary care from 2002 through 2015, according to a research letter published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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CRC Screening Up for Ages 45 to 49 After ACS Guideline Update
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Following publication of updated guidelines by the American Cancer Society recommending that the age for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening be lowered to 45 years, there was an increase in screening among those aged 45 to 49 years, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Cancer.
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Most Students Who Use E-Cigs Vape Nicotine and Marijuana
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About three-quarters of students who use electronic cigarettes report vaping nicotine, marijuana, and multiple substances, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Fenfluramine Reduces Convulsive Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with Dravet syndrome, the reduction in frequency of convulsive seizures is greater with fenfluramine than with placebo, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in The Lancet.
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Refined Carbs May Up Insomnia Risk in Postmenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Diets with a higher glycemic index (GI) may be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Perioperative Heart Attack
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Active cannabis use disorder is associated with an increased perioperative risk of myocardial infarction, according to a study published in the December issue of Anesthesiology.
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USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Counseling for STI Prevention
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends behavioral counseling for sexually active adolescents and for adults with increased sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Dec. 17 by the USPSTF.
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Possible Measles Exposures Occurred at LA International Airport
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People who were at Los Angeles International Airport on Dec. 11 may have been exposed to the measles virus, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned Monday.
Congress Could Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A provision to raise the U.S. minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years has been inserted into the end-of-year spending bill in Congress.
FDA Approves Sale of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the sale of two reduced-nicotine cigarettes.
Suicide 30 to 50 Times Higher After ED Visit for Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department patients presenting with deliberate self-harm or suicidal ideation are at substantially increased risk for suicide in the year following discharge, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Network Open.
Hospital-Level Home Acute Care Can Cut Costs, Health Care Use
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For acutely ill adults, hospital-level care at home is associated with reduced costs, health care use, and readmissions compared with usual hospital care, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C. Diff at Admission
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in 10 patients admitted to a hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea may be a carrier of Clostridioides difficile, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Benzodiazepines With Opioid Agonist Tx May Up Mortality Risk
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Coprescription of benzodiazepines and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is associated with an increased risk for drug-related poisoning (DRP) mortality in opioid-dependent individuals, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in PLOS Medicine.
Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rural Medicare beneficiaries with complex chronic conditions have higher preventable hospitalization and mortality rates than their urban peers, which is partially explained by reduced access to specialists, according to a report published in the December issue of Health Affairs, a theme issue on rural health.
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E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Current use of electronic cigarettes is an independent risk factor for respiratory disease, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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Rates of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Remain High in U.S.
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The rate of in-hospital births with neonatal abstinence syndrome was 6.7 per 1,000 births in 2016, according to a research letter published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Consuming Ultraprocessed Food May Up Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Five-Year Mortality Up in Older Adults With Unplanned Admission
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Death within five years of first unplanned hospital admission is common among older adults, according to a study published in the Dec. 16 issue of CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Domestic Abuse Increases Risk for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There is an association between a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the development of functional syndromes, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), in women, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ups Risk for Serious Viral Infections
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a threefold higher risk for systemic serious viral infections (SVIs) compared with the general population, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in the United European Gastroenterology Journal.
Palliative Care Reaching More Inpatients With Serious Illness
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Inpatient palliative care teams are reaching a broader mix of patients earlier in the course of their illness, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Mindfulness Program May Help Lower Blood Pressure
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Participants in a mindfulness program have significant improvements in self-regulation skills and reductions in blood pressure, according to a small study published online Nov. 27 in PLOS ONE.
Cesarean Section Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There is no association between elective or nonelective cesarean section with obesity in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in PLOS Medicine.
Model May Predict Barrett Esophagus Diagnosis in GERD Patients
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A diagnostic model can help predict diagnosis of Barrett esophagus in patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in The Lancet Digital Health.
Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Stephen Hahn, M.D., was confirmed as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in a 72-18 Senate vote on Thursday.
U.S. Will Have Three-Digit Number for Suicide Prevention Hotline
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new three-digit number in the United States to contact a suicide prevention hotline is being created by federal officials.
Moderate Physical Activity Tied to Lower Fasting GLP-1 in Men
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For overweight men, physical activity (PA) even at moderate intensity is associated with lower fasting and greater glucose-stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) responses, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Endocrine Connections.
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Organ Transplant Does Not Worsen Prostate Cancer Outcome
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among older men with prostate cancer, an organ transplant is associated with higher overall mortality, but not prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM), according to a study published online Nov. 15 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Antibiotic Exposure May Be Tied to Risk for Parkinson Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to certain types of oral antibiotics may be associated with an elevated risk for Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published online Nov. 18 in Movement Disorders.
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Evidence Supports Use of High-Dose Aspirin for Migraine
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Evidence supports the use of high-dose aspirin for treating acute migraine and low-dose aspirin for prevention of recurrent attacks, according to a review recently published in the American Journal of Medicine.
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Potentially Nephrotoxic Meds Prescribed to Children With CKD
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Potentially nephrotoxic medications are prescribed at a higher rate to children with versus without chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Dec. 12 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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Facebook Asked to Remove ‘Factually Inaccurate’ Ads About PrEP
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Facebook should remove “factually inaccurate” ads that “suggest negative health effects” of the HIV-prevention medication Truvada, more than 50 LGBTQ, HIV, and public health groups say in an open letter to the company.
Cost Saving-Related Rx Nonadherence Found for 7 Percent With HIV
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Seven percent of persons with HIV infection report cost saving-related nonadherence to prescription medication, according to research published in the Dec. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Antibiotics Often Prescribed Without Documented Indication
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of antibiotics are prescribed without a documented indication, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in The BMJ.
Labeling Exercise Needed to Burn Food May Cut Calories Consumed
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Labeling foods, drinks, and menus with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off the calories might be a more effective way of encouraging people to make healthier dietary choices, according to a review published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
One in Three Parents Report Skipping Doctor, Dentist Appointment
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — One in three parents have skipped a doctor or dentist appointment in the past year because they could not afford to pay for visits or find transportation, according to the results of a survey released Nov. 18 by Nemours Children’s Health System.
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Non-HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Long-Term ASCVD Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Elevated concentrations of non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol are associated with an increased long-term risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in The Lancet.
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Insurance Disparities ID’d in Diagnosis of Late-Stage Melanoma
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For nonelderly adults in the United States, having Medicaid or no health insurance is associated with increased odds of being diagnosed with late-stage melanoma compared with having private insurance, according to a study recently published online in Cancer.
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Stroke Risk Up With Long Sleep Duration, Long Midday Napping
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The risks for incident stroke are increased with long sleep duration, long midday napping, and poor sleep quality, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Neurology.
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Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Rates of type 2 diabetes may be higher among patients with psoriasis, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
CPAP Mask Helps Patients With Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), quality of life is improved at three months for those receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy plus standard care compared with standard care alone, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
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Fewer Blacks Use Aspirin Therapy for Primary Prevention of CVD
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Low-dose aspirin is used less consistently by blacks than whites for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and its impact on ischemic cardiac disease varies by race, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Factors Examined for Time to First Rx for Biologic DMARD in RA
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is considerable variation in time to receipt of first biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) after prescription of the first conventional synthetic (cs) DMARD, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Aerobic Exercise May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Among older adults who have cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and cognitive impairments with no dementia (CIND), cognitive function was better at one-year follow-up in participants compared with controls after a six-month exercise intervention, with or without the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Use of Pain, Sleep Drugs Ups Risk for Frailty in the Elderly
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Prescription pain and sleep drug use is significantly associated with an increased incidence of frailty, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Physicians from the United States and other high-income countries report difficulties with care coordination, with a substantial proportion of U.S. physicians not receiving timely notification or the information needed from specialists or other sites of care, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in Health Affairs.
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Strength Training Tied to Less Weight Loss-Induced Bone Loss
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Both resistance and combined aerobic and resistance exercise are associated with less weight loss-induced bone loss than aerobic exercise alone, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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USPSTF Advises AAA Screening Based on Sex, Age, Smoking History
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening vary by sex, smoking status, and family history. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Dec. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Current Tobacco Use Prevalent in Middle, High School Students
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Almost one-third of high school students report current use of tobacco products, according to research published in the Dec. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Low-Dose Aspirin May Cut Dementia Risk in Women With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Long-term use of low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk for dementia in women with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in Diabetes Care.
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Model Predicts Six-Month Post-AMI Mortality for Older Adults
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A newly developed model has good discriminatory ability for six-month post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Many With Diabetes Engage in Underground Exchange of Medications, Supplies
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diabetes frequently engage in underground exchange activities for medications and supplies, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology.
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U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In 2018, U.S. health care spending increased 4.6 percent, a faster rate than that seen in 2017, according to a report published online Dec. 5 in Health Affairs.
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All-Cause Mortality, Cancer Incidence Lower for Adventists
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adventists have substantially lower rates of all-cause mortality and cancer incidence than nonsmokers from the general population in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in Cancer.
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Extending HPV Vaccination to Age 45 Provides Small Additional Benefit
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Extending the current human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to age 45 years is expected to produce small additional reductions in HPV-associated diseases with high additional costs, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Exposure to Air Pollution May Up Mortality After Heart Transplant
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased mortality risk after heart transplantation, according to a study published in the Dec. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2016 to 2019, there was an increase in the proportion of medical students reporting disabilities, according to a research letter published in the Nov. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than half of office-based physicians recommend complementary health approaches (CHAs) to their patients, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 U.S. Patients With Skin Malignancy
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2012 to 2014, 41,185 patients with a diagnosis of skin malignancy of the head and neck region were identified, mostly with a diagnosis of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.
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Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall for First Time in 45 Years
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Retail prescription drug prices in the United States fell by 1 percent last year, a new government report shows.
FDA Testing Levels of Carcinogen in Diabetes Drug Metformin
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in metformin diabetes medications are under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In 2017, less than 5 percent of all incoming medical students were rural students, according to a study published in the December issue of Health Affairs, a theme issue on rural health.
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CDC: All 50 States Now Reporting Cases of Severe Vaping-Linked Lung Injury
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cases of a serious, sometimes fatal, form of lung injury tied to vaping have now been reported in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In total, case numbers have risen to 2,291, according to the latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued Thursday.
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Cellphone-Related Injuries to Head, Neck on the Rise
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of head and neck injuries related to cellphone use that require emergency department attention has increased during a 20-year period, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Diabetes Into Adulthood
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes from childhood into early and middle adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Diabetologia.
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for developing colon cancer years later, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the International Journal of Cancer.
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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Cut Cardiovascular Risk Factors
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pharmacist-led interventions in general practice can significantly reduce medical risk factors associated with cardiovascular events, according to a review published online Nov. 27 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
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Reductions in Air Pollution Yield Substantial Health Gains
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Reductions in air pollution yield prompt and substantial health benefits, according to research published in the December issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Cancer Tied to Higher Risk for Deadly Stroke
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The risk for a deadly stroke is higher in cancer patients and cancer survivors than the general public, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Nature Communications.
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Seven Deaths in California From Infections Tied to Black Tar Heroin
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Infections linked to injections of black tar heroin have killed seven people in San Diego County in the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
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Daily Cannabis Use Tied to Lower Illicit Opioid Use for Chronic Pain
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with chronic pain who use daily cannabis have lower odds of using illicit opioids, according to a Canadian study published online Nov. 19 in PLOS Medicine.
Annual Reported Measles Incidence Dropped From 2000 to 2018
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The annual reported measles incidence decreased from 2000 to 2018, but the number of cases increased from 2016 to 2018, according to research published in the Dec. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
More Than 100 E. Coli Illnesses Now Linked to Romaine Lettuce
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Federal health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli infection linked to romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, California.
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Racial Differences Seen With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Racial differences in disease expression and adverse clinical outcomes exist between black and white patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Early-Onset CVD Rate Up for Children of Moms With Diabetes
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children of mothers with diabetes have increased rates of early-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Dec. 4 in The BMJ.
E-Cigarette Smokers Have Increased Odds of Depression
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Current and former electronic cigarette users have increased odds of depression compared with never users, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Permanent Hair Dye Use Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Permanent hair dye use is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, especially among black women, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the International Journal of Cancer.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Underdiagnosed in Women
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Men and women experience obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep at similar rates, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in SLEEP.
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Playing Analog Games Tied to Less Relative Cognitive Decline
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Playing analog games is associated with less relative cognitive decline, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
6.5 Percent of Adults Report Prescription Opioid Analgesic Use
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 6.5 percent of adults aged 20 years and older reported using a prescription opioid analgesic in the previous 30 days during 2013 to 2016, according to a report published in the December Health E-Stats, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
New HIV Infections Remained Stable in U.S. From 2013 to 2017
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2013 to 2017, the number of new HIV infections remained stable, and only 18.1 percent of the 1.2 million people with indications for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) had been prescribed the medication in 2018, according to research published in the Dec. 3 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin use three or more times per week is associated with reductions in all-cause, any cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality among older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Ubrogepant Relieves Pain, Symptoms of Acute Migraine
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of patients with migraine reporting freedom from pain is higher for those receiving ubrogepant than those receiving placebo, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Services Affected by Rural Hospitals Joining Health Systems
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While affiliating with health systems may boost a rural hospital’s financial viability, the affiliation is often associated with reductions in critical services, according to a study published in the December issue of Health Affairs, a theme issue on rural health.
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Adults Not Living in Metro Areas Have Reduced Access to Care
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adults not living in metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) are more likely to have reduced access to or use of health care services, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Deep Learning Models Can Help Interpret Chest Radiographs
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Deep learning models can be used for interpretation of chest radiographs, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Radiology.
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Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Physicians showing depressive symptoms are at higher risk for medical errors, according to a review published Nov. 27 in JAMA Network Open.
Digital Sepsis Monitoring May Improve Inpatient Outcomes
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A digital sepsis alert is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.
Decline in Adult Primary Care Visits Seen in 2007 to 2016
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There was a national decline in adult primary care visits from 2007 to 2016, but the decline was associated with a simultaneous uptick in longer visits with electronic follow-up, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
New Federal Program Provides Free HIV Prevention Drugs to Uninsured
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new program to provide free HIV prevention drugs to people who cannot afford them because they do not have health insurance was announced Tuesday by the U.S. government.
Concussion May Up Risk for Suicide in High School Students
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High school students with a history of sports-related concussions might be at an increased risk for suicide, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
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ᴅ-dimer Test Adjusted to Clinical Probability IDs Low Risk for PE
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Low clinical pretest probability (C-PTP) and a ᴅ-dimer of less than 1,000 ng/mL identify patients with a low risk for pulmonary embolism, according to a study published in the Nov. 28 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Inhaled Cannabis Cuts Headache, Migraine Severity
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache and migraine severity, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in the Journal of Pain.
T1DM May Up Progression of CAC During Menopausal Transition
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For women going through menopause, type 1 diabetes is associated with higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) volume and accelerated progression of CAC over time, according to a study published in the December issue of Diabetes Care.
Deportation Worry May Raise Risk for Hypertension in Women
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Deportation worry is associated with an increased risk for incident hypertension in women, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Palmoplantar Pustulosis Confirmed as Orphan Disease
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Co-occurring psoriasis is common among patients with palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), according to a study published in the November issue of the British Journal of Dermatology.
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Risk for Hodgkin Lymphoma Increased With Allergic Disease, Eczema
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The risk for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is increased in association with immunosuppression, allergic disease, and eczema, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Overall, 8.5 Percent of Suicide Acts in U.S. Are Fatal
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 8.5 percent of suicidal acts are fatal, with higher rates for males and older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Government Shut Down as Samoa Battles Measles Outbreak
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The government of Samoa will close on Thursday and Friday as civil servants join the fight against a measles outbreak in the South Pacific Island nation that has killed 53 people, the country’s prime minister said Monday.
Prediabetes Prevalent in U.S. Adolescents, Young Adults
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of prediabetes is high in U.S. adolescents and young adults, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Outcomes of Hep C Screening Intervention Examined
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A multicomponent intervention can improve hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening, although there is considerable variation by practice, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Obesity Mediates Response to Antiarrhythmic Drugs in A-Fib
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Obesity may cause a differential response to antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) used to suppress atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online Nov. 27 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Current Statin Use May Lower Risk for Lethal Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Current statin use is inversely associated with the risk for lethal prostate cancer, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Clinical Cancer Research.
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Fracture Risk Increased in Adults With Atopic Eczema
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Patients with atopic eczema have an increased risk for fracture, especially major osteoporotic fractures, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Childhood Adversity Linked to Borderline Personality Disorder
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to childhood adversity is associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD), according to a review recently published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica.
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End-Stage Renal Disease Patients at Higher Risk for Syphilis
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are at a higher risk for contracting syphilis, according to a study recently published in the Clinical Kidney Journal.
Risk for Hospital Admission Up With Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter with diameter less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) is associated with increased hospital admission risks and costs, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in The BMJ.
Improved Oral Hygiene May Cut Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Improved oral hygiene care is associated with a reduced risk for atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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