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'11/20/2024 7:17:34 PM'

Depression Affects Remission in Patients With RA or PsA

Depressive symptoms at baseline or follow-up were associated with a lower likelihood of achieving remission in patients with RA and in those with PsA. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 6:44:02 PM'

Most US Adults Plan to Skip Annual COVID Vaccines

About 6 in 10 people say they probably won’t get an updated shot this year, despite the CDC’s recommendation that everyone do so. MDedge News

'11/20/2024 6:19:07 PM'

Elevated Stroke Risk Following NAION

Adults with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy have an increased risk for stroke over 10 years follow-up and could benefit from regular monitoring. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 5:53:58 PM'

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, such as carbonated drinks, processed meats, and sweet or savory packaged snacks, is associated with accelerated biological aging. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 11:52:26 AM'

For AF, LAA Rivals Anticoagulants After Ablation

For patients with atrial fibrillation who need protection from stroke and other complications after ablation, left atrial appendage closure rivaled oral anticoagulation in a randomized trial. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 10:16:32 AM'

Eliminate Clozapine REMS, FDA Panels Say

Two FDA panels were almost unanimous in their opinion that the agency should eliminate restrictions that psychiatrists and patients say limit access to clozapine. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 8:18:59 AM'

Europe’s Lifeline: Science Weighs in on Suicide Prevention

Researchers are hunkering down to develop tools that can better predict suicide and prevent deaths. Data mining and a multidisciplinary approach are key. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 7:59:53 AM'

FDA Approves Bimekizumab for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

The development marks the fifth approved indication of the drug since October 2023. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 7:32:48 AM'

ImmunoPET Tracer Can Detect Common Kidney Cancers

PET imaging using a radiolabeled antibody picked up clear cell renal cell carcinoma and could help avert unnecessary biopsies and surgeries. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 4:14:29 AM'

NCCN Expands Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Guidelines

Updates to two genetic risk assessment guidelines now include prostate, endometrial, and gastric cancer to reflect the growing understanding of hereditary cancer risk and value of genetic testing. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 3:34:05 AM'

MELD 3.0 Reduces Sex-Based Liver Transplant Disparities

Transplant rates and waitlist dropouts for women are now similar to those for men, yet some disparities still exist. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 3:21:30 AM'

Persistence and Shifts in Occupational Lung Diseases

Despite regulations, lung screening is lacking for workers, those exposed to shrapnel, or those located near risky sites. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 3:14:54 AM'

H pylori and FIT Co-Testing May Aid Gastric Cancer Screening

Even though adding HPSA testing to a colon cancer screening program did not reduce the incidence or mortality rates of gastric cancer, potential benefits were still observed. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 3:06:23 AM'

Slim Silver Lining Appears for STI Rates

New data for 2023 showed a decline of approximately 2% across three notifiable infections. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 3:03:32 AM'

Late-Life Weight Patterns May Predict Longevity

The timing and rate of body weight changes throughout life may predict an individual's likelihood of living to extreme old age. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 2:53:59 AM'

Daytime Sleepiness May Flag Predementia Risk

Sleep-related daytime dysfunction was linked to increased risk for motoric cognitive risk syndrome in older adults. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 2:50:39 AM'

One Question Could Catch Hearing Loss

A one-question screening method could catch hearing loss among many older adults who may otherwise never be asked. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 2:47:43 AM'

Ultrasonography-Guided Nerve Blocks Safe in Emergency Care

In a cohort study, patients who underwent ultrasonography-guided nerve blocks in the emergency department experienced a complication rate of 0.4%, with one major and nine minor adverse events. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 2:41:52 AM'

Two Brain Stim Methods Better Than One for Depression?

Combining magnetic and direct current transcranial stimulations was more effective than either treatment alone for major depressive disorder. Medscape Medical News

'11/20/2024 2:36:34 AM'

Italian Health Workers Strike Over Pay, Under-investment

Thousands of Italian doctors and nurses stayed at home on Wednesday to protest over their pay and conditions in the latest sign of malaise in the country's struggling health... Reuters Health Information