Medicine

Neurological Manifestations of Children With COVID-19

Children with COVID-19 in this case series were found to have neurological symptoms involving both the CNS and PNS in the absence of respiratory symptoms.

FDA: Risk of Methanol Toxicity With Certain Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers containing methanol, or wood alcohol, present a danger to individuals as the substance can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening if ingested.

Exercise, Supportive Care Are Key to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Cancer

Research findings from ESMO confirm that patients with cancer can improve their symptoms of CRF if they “avoid inactivity”; in addition, greater use of supportive care can also help.

Review: Pre/Probiotics May Be Useful for Depression, Anxiety

Pre/probiotic therapy may be useful for patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders.

Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use Increasing for MS

For people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), there has been an increase in use of complementary and alternative medicine.

Increasing Trends in Thyroid Cancer Burden Since 1990 Observed Worldwide

Increasing trends in global thyroid cancer burden were observed in a cross-sectional study using data from 195 countries in 21 regions.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Used Inappropriately in Approximately 40% of Outpatient Procedures

Proton pump inhibitors are used inappropriately in approximately 40% of outpatients, indicating limited attention to guidelines.

Insomnia and Alcohol Consumption Linked to ADHD Symptoms

Among adults without a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, heavy alcohol use predicted more severe ADHD symptoms.

USPSTF Advises Annual Low-Dose CT Lung Screening for High-Risk Individuals

The USPSTF recommends annual low-dose computed tomography screening for people aged 50 to 80 years at high lung cancer risk due to smoking history.

Oral Corticosteroid Bursts Carry Risk for Severe Adverse Events

Prescriptions for oral steroid bursts are associated with a 1.8- to 2.4-fold increased risk for severe adverse events within the first month after initiation of drug therapy.

Managing Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction: A Holistic Approach

Sexual dysfunction has a significant impact on quality of life, personal relationships, self-esteem, and recovery, and it is a common cause for nonadherence or discontinuation of medication.

Vitamin D May Reduce Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Related Colitis

Vitamin D may be used to reduce the risk of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related colitis, as well as ulcerative colitis and graft-vs-host disease.

Increased Body Weight, Obesity Linked to Dementia Incidence

Having increased body weight or abdominal obesity is associated with increased incidence of dementia.

Multiple Healthy Eating Patterns May Be Able to Lower CVD Risk

Greater adherence to healthy eating patterns is consistently associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Lifestyle, Age, and Sex Affect Several Biophysical Properties of the Skin

Sleep, diet, digital use, age, and sex all influence sebum content, stratum corneum hydration, and pH of skin.

Medication Misuse: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome and Misuse of Adrenal Supplements

Off-label use of glucocorticoids and over-the-counter supplements is common for adrenal fatigue, a condition characterized by a constellation of nonspecific symptoms.

Treatment With DMARDs Does Not Alter COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity

Researchers evaluated the risk for COVID-19 infection and its severity in patients receiving DMARDs.

Early Childhood Sleep Problems Tied to Later Mental Health Issues

Some behavioral sleep problems in early childhood are associated with the onset of mental health symptoms during early adolescence.

Model Estimates Herd Immunity Threshold for COVID-19

A mathematical model shows that SARS-CoV-2 disease-induced herd immunity level may be lower than the classical model assuming homogenous immunization.

Colorectal Cancer and the Gut Microbiome: What Are the Connections?

Examining the gut microbiome for biomarkers that may aid in the detection of pre-cancerous adenomas and/or CRC has significant utility in both research and real world settings.