Number of Cancer Survivors Set to Top 22 Million by 2030
The number of cancer survivors is projected to increase to more than 22.1 million by Jan. 1, 2030, based on growth and aging of the population alone.
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Zonisamide Effective for Cluster Headache Prophylaxis
Zonisamide, a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, demonstrated promising efficacy for the prophylactic treatment of chronic and episodic cluster headache disorders.
Tofacitinib Ext-Rel Monotherapy Effective for Moderate to Severe RA After Methotrexate Withdrawal
The ORAL Shift study enrolled 694 RA patients who were inadequate responders to methotrexate alone.
Many Providers Unaware of Online Feedback About Themselves
Many health care providers in the United Kingdom have little direct experience with online feedback, rarely encourage it, and often view it as having little value for improving the quality of health services.
Gonorrhea Test ResistancePlus GC Granted Breakthrough Device Status
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to ResistancePlus GC (SpeeDx), a test that detects ciprofloxacin susceptibility and provides resistance information to aid in the treatment of gonorrhea.
Differing Views on the Primary Barriers to Telehealth in Rural Counties
Drake and colleagues blamed rural America’s poor access of health care on inadequate broadband service; however, Struminger and Arora questioned their theory that deficient Internet availability leads to a reduction in telemedicine in rural areas.
Access to Health Care Has Modest Impact on Longevity
Health care has modest effects on extending life expectancy in the United States, while behavioral and social determinants may have larger effects.
CVD Deaths Attributed to Inadequate Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for a considerable proportion of cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths each year.
Long-Term Cardiovascular Safety Data Announced for Linagliptin
Results showed non-inferiority for linagliptin vs glimepiride in meeting its primary endpoint of time to first occurrence of CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke.
Racial Segregation and Inequality in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Study finds that Asian infants received care at higher-quality NICUs than white infants, and black infants received care at lower-quality NICUs than white infants.
2003 to 2014 Saw Incidence of Herpes Zoster Drop in Children
From 2003 to 2014, there was a decrease in herpes zoster (HZ) incidence among children, with lower incidence rates for varicella-vaccinated versus unvaccinated children.
Opioid Safety Initiative Can Decrease Opioid Prescriptions
The Opioid Safety Initiative has been effective for decreasing opioid prescriptions among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Online Intervention May Cut Unnecessary Primary Care Visits
An online intervention may be effective in reducing a mother’s intention to bring her child to a primary care clinic for low-risk pediatric respiratory tract infections.
Synopsis of the Updated AHA/ACC Guideline for ASCVD Risk Reduction
The AHA/ACC published a new clinical practice guideline on managing cholesterol and provided a risk assessment report on primary prevention of ASCVD.
The Essentials Program Improves Confidence and Knowledge in Managing Eating Disorders
More than 90% of respondents indicated that the program met their learning needs and expectations.
Job Demands, Burnout Tied to Weight Gain
Employees with heavier workloads or who are burned out are more likely to emotionally eat and exercise less.
Nucala Approved for Self-Administration Via Autoinjector, Prefilled Safety Syringe
Previously, the treatment had only been available as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution that required administration by a healthcare professional.
Financial, Organizational Implications of Physician Burnout Reviewed
Investigators assessed burnout-associated costs associated with physician turnover and physicians decreasing their clinical hours at national and organizational levels.
Aplisol Shortage Prompts CDC to Issue New Recommendations for TB Testing
The CDC announced an expected 3 to 10 month shortage of Aplisol (tuberculin purified protein derivative [PPD], diluted), used as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Dietary Supplements May Increase Risk for Severe Medical Events
Consumption of dietary supplements, specifically those sold for muscle building, energy, and weight loss, is associated with an increased risk for severe medical events among individuals aged 0 to 25 years.
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