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Use of Gram stains to select antibiotics for ventilator-associated pneumonia offers similar clinical outcomes as guideline-based broad-spectrum treatment, study reports.
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Results from the sham-controlled trial suggest renal denervation may provide an alternative "adjunctive treatment" in the management of hypertension, experts say.
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The report only examined three studies, and outside experts are skeptical about the strength of the evidence.
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The paclitaxel-coated balloon with a quirky design and confectionery name achieved better patency outcomes and noninferiority for safety compared with another DCB with a long track record.
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Cabinet members, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Broadway actors, and the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut have all tested positive.
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Congress adjourned without renewing $5 billion in international COVID-19 funding, which has some officials worried about a resurgence.
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Although overall COVID-19 case counts continue to drop nationally, that's not the story in every US state.
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A new guideline for Barrett's esophagus endorses a less invasive approach to screening.
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National organizations recommend that elective surgeries should be delayed by at least 7 weeks after a patient's COVID-19 diagnosis, but some specialists argue this recommendation is too conservative.
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The benefits appeared to solidify over follow-up and were largely seen in patients with tighter nonculprit lesions in a new substudy of the landmark COMPLETE trial.
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In a pilot study, restless legs syndrome (RLS) occurred in 40% of 32 adults with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ADL) ― marking the first time prevalence of RLS in ALD has been examined.
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The FDA has approved dexmedetomidine (IGALMI, BioXcel Therapeutics) sublingual film for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in adults.
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A novel therapy for ataxia telangiectasia that delivers dexamethasone sodium phosphate through red blood cells is both 'promising and impressive' in a new phase 3 trial, experts say.
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A test that measures kappa in cerebrospinal fluid is faster, easier, and less costly for diagnosing multiple sclerosis than a more commonly used test, new research suggests.
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The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans voted 2-1 to overturn the January injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas that had prevented the vaccine mandate from being put into place.
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An observational study shows statins are linked to a lower risk of age-related parkinsonism that may be partially mediated by less severe intracranial atherosclerosis.
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Many LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals are expected to put in work when it comes to establishing representative and inclusive rhetoric ― without being paid for it.
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, critics have raised questions about unusual aspects of Russia's 2020 collaboration with Italy on efforts to control the pandemic.
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Over half of cancer survivors as well as those with active cancer report at least a moderate level of fear, but about 20% report a high level of fear and may need specialized help.
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Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum sued the CCC and its testing partner, Doctors Clinical Laboratory, for deceptively marketing testing services and for violating Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
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The rule would have made the state one of the hardest places in the US to get abortion pills. Judge Karen Schreier granted a request from Planned Parenthood for a restraining order on the rule.
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The gap between the biological age of the retina and the chronological age of a patient helps predict mortality risk with good accuracy in seemingly healthy older adults.
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Young women may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke than young men, a new systematic review shows, representing a 'significant departure from our current scientific understanding,' researchers say.
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Subclinical changes in cardiac structure and function in early adulthood may serve as risk markers for midlife cognitive decline, new research suggests.
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The CDC contacted pharmacies on Wednesday to reinforce the message that people with moderate to severe immune suppression should receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.
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Men and White people receive better treatment for gastroesophageal cancer than women, Blacks, and Latinos despite years of studies highlighting disparities in care, researchers say.
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The discharges came this week as the Navy released new COVID-19 guidance that requires all deployed sailors and air crew to be vaccinated but relaxes some quarantine practices on ships.
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N95 masks are arriving at grocery stores and pharmacies this week, and consumers will be able to pick them up for free while supplies last.
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Surgeons should perform EMR for all visible lesions in the presence of neoplasia to make an accurate histopathologic diagnosis of early-stage esophageal cancer, said a physician at GICS 2022.
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Researchers answer the question: Does hybrid immunity against COVID-19 matter if illness or vaccination comes first?
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The findings suggest that ripretinib (Qinlock) provides a similar PFS benefit but may come with notably better tolerability compared with sunitinib.
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Cancer, infection, and heart disease emerge as key risk factors for death with graft function in kidney transplant patients while organ rejection accounts for far fewer graft losses.
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Over the past few months, Lundby has emerged as an advocate for change in a sport that has historically had athletes develop eating disorders as teenagers to be as light as possible.
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'That is something between a doctor and a patient, on what their best way forward on care is,' said Kansas state Senate committee chair Richard Hilderband, on the prescribing of ivermectin for COVID-19.
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"All of these companies basically prioritized profits over safety."
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Democrats tried to pin Ladapo down with "yes" or "no" questions on whether he believed vaccines and masks work against coronavirus and other topics but were often met with lengthy answers from Ladapo.
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While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.
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One little town. Three thousand people. Two starkly different realities.
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"It'll become endemic and we'll be stuck with it forever," he says. "It's frustrating, but what can you do about it?"
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While obesity often puts people at risk for numerous diseases, geneticists from the University of Exeter say the overriding predictor of whether someone will develop these issues are their genes.
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The recommendations from the European Medicines Agency panel mean the drugs will likely be approved soon.
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Efgartigimod is an antibody fragment designed to reduce pathogenic IgG antibodies and block the IgG recycling process in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.
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'For the unvaccinated, you're looking at a winter of severe illness and death - for yourselves, families, and the hospitals who may soon overwhelm. We need the American people to do their part.'
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Overall survival was worse among patients in rural areas (a mean of 34 months), compared with those in urban (a mean of 41 months) and metro areas.
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The indication under review for spesolimab, an interleukin-36 receptor antagonist, is for the treatment of flares in patients with generalized pustular psoriasis.
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A randomized, open-label trial showed improved clinical outcomes from a low dose of direct oral anticoagulant in patients at high risk for venous thromboembolism and low risk for bleeding.
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Effective oral therapeutics may be the "holy grail" for COVID treatments, but getting them from into practice can be a labyrinthine process, regardless of the need or desire for the drugs.
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More than 40 unions, health and safety organizations, and 6300 individuals, signed a petition urging OSHA to set permanent COVID standards in workplaces as temporary standards are set to expire.
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The state is also hiring a staffing agency to help recruit nurses from out of state to assist with patient care, DeWine said.
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The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is causing several universities across the country to react, some canceling winter graduation ceremonies while others are requiring all students to receive a booster shot.
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Because of COVID and the lack of nearby hospital beds, patients increasingly are transported long distances, leaving few ambulances to respond to emergencies.
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In a large study, food additive nitrates and nitrites, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), and dietary trans fatty acids were associated with increased cancer risks.
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The findings may reflect challenges accessing care and poorer preconception health.
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More evidence is showing links between air pollution and cancer, and not just lung cancer. Oncologists should be talking to their patients about this, says expert.
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Tisagenlecleucel failed to outperform standard of care treatment when given as a second-line treatment for certain patients with relapsed/refractory aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas in the BELINDA trial.
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Oral budesonide delayed-release (Tarpeyo) became the first agent to receive FDA approval for reducing proteinuria in patients with primary IgA nephropathy and at risk for rapid progression.
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Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors has been a game changer for some cancer types, but development of this drug class has been uncoordinated and problematic, say FDA officials.
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Flu vaccines aren't providing as much as much protection as hoped for against the most widely circulating strain of influenza.
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The majority of cancer patients and survivors in the US report difficulties affording their cancer care, especially those with low incomes.
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The latest of the piecemeal blows to the vaccine mandates came Thursday in lawsuit filed by Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi.
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With nurses stretched thin and facing staffing shortages, humanlike robots offer a morale boost and take on some of the heavy lifting, leaving healthcare workers to concentrate on their patients.
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As cannabis laws relax in the US, it's becoming important to distinguish between typical diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic ketosis due to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in type 1 diabetes.
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An internal review sheds new light on what went wrong with the first COVID tests distributed by the CDC during the early days of the pandemic.
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In honor of HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, Medscape explores the life and art advocacy of Niki de Saint Phalle, a sculptor and illustrator who helped to reshape the narrative surrounding the epidemic.
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Black women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer have outcomes comparable to those of the overall patient population, shows a prespecified analysis of ASCENT.
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Patients genetically predisposed to cancer may have some control over their situation, according to a study published as a preprint.
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Complaint says failure to follow generally accepted "standards of care and treatment" left Noah "sick, sore, lame and disabled." Hospital says allegations are "meritless."
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Patients with NSCLC and 20 or more brain metastases had similar overall survival control after stereotactic radiosurgery vs those with only one, according to a study published as a preprint.
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The US health regulator has issued a warning letter to Medtronic highlighting certain concerns related to medical device quality management at its diabetes business, the company said on Wednesday.
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With hepatitis B vaccination rates low and infection rates rising, experts hope the new recommendations will raise clinician awareness and simplify screening.
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Despite that interruption, progress toward eradication is still being made.
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The large-scale analysis suggests the risk is low with the adenovirus vaccine and pales in comparison to that following a positive SARS-CoV-2 test.
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The panel cited the rare but potentially fatal cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome that can arise after the J&J vaccine.
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New cases of COVID-19 in Britain hit a record high for the second day running on Thursday, as England's Chief Medical Officer warned daily hospital admissions could also hit new peaks due to the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant.
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