Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
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Ustekinumab Effective as Maintenance Therapy in Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Compared to placebo, treatment with ustekinumab resulted in a significantly greater proportion of adults with moderate to severe UC achieving clinical remission at week 44 (primary endpoint).
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
Homes With High Ventilation Rates Tied to Respiratory Issues
People living in homes with high average air exchange rates are more likely to report chronic cough, asthma, or asthma-like symptoms..
CDC: 228 Measles Cases Already in 2019
The number of measles cases in the United States increased by 22 since last week and now stands at 228.
More Research Is Needed on Essential Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols
Medical interest in enhanced recovery after surgery has strengthened in recent years.
Long-Acting Injectable HIV Regimen Effective in Maintaining Viral Suppression
ViiV Healthcare announced positive 48-week data from the phase 3 ATLAS (N=616) and FLAIR (N=566) studies evaluating a long-acting injectable formulation of cabotegravir + rilpivirine in patients with HIV-1 infection.
Teens of Anti-Vax Parents Fighting to Get Vaccinated
Some teenagers of anti-vaccine parents are taking matters into their own hands, seeking information on how to vaccinate.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
Racial and Social Disparities in Services for Partners of PLWHIV
There is a significant need for identifying people with HIV infection who are unaware of their infection status and linking them to HIV care.
Insufficient Rates of Screening for Hyperlipidemia in Women During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are frequently not screened for maternal hyperlipidemia.
Integrating Advanced Practice Practitioners Into Pediatric Hospital Teams
Identifying various care delivery models within hospital systems can be utilized to integrate nurse practitioners into pediatric hospital medicine teams.
Implementing Pediatric Inpatient Concussion Guidelines
Educating nurses on how to identify and treat pediatric patients with traumatic brain injuries helps to ensure consistency of care.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
Mycoplasma Genitalium Prevalence in South African Women With HIV
Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium in women living with HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa was 7.4%.
APN Fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics to Offset Provider Shortages
Advanced practice nursing fellowship programs may improve confidence in clinical practice and help alleviate the workforce shortage in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
Educating Parents on Media Use in Children: What the Pediatric Provider Can Do
Healthcare providers of pediatric patients found an evidence-based toolkit to be beneficial in educating parents on media use in children.
Primary Cervical Screening for High-Risk HPV May Improve Detection
Compared with liquid-based cytology, routine primary hrHPV screening better detected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or worse and cervical cancer.
Assessing Personality Traits of Youth Who Use Synthetic Cannabinoids
Analyzing personality characteristics and risk behaviors of youth who use synthetic cannabinoids may prevent addiction and adverse effects associated with drug use.
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
Vedolizumab Tops Adalimumab in Head-to-Head Ulcerative Colitis Trial
Vedolizumab (Entyvio; Takeda), an integrin receptor antagonist, was found to be superior to adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie), a tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) antagonist, in achieving clinical remission in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), according to results from a phase 3b head-to-head trial.
Bone Health in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescents with atypical anorexia nervosa have higher bone mass density on average than adolescents with anorexia nervosa, but still experience significant deficits in fat mass index.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy May Be Efficacious for Chronic Low Back Pain
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may represent a feasible and efficacious treatment for chronic low back pain.
Inpatient Mortality Rates Higher in Those With Mental Disorders
Hospital patients with mental disorders have higher mortality than those without mental disorders.
Lactose Intolerance Linked to Less Frequent, Severe Acne
Researchers examined the relationship between dairy and acne severity and frequency.
Advances in Digital Technology Usher in the Era of Personal Health Records
Widespread improvements in digital communication, hardware, and software have resulted in positive changes in the healthcare technology landscape.
Early vs Delayed Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholangitis/Acute Cholecystitis
No significant differences in surgical complication risk were seen in early or delayed cholecystectomy for acute cholangitis and acute cholecystitis.
Opioid Prescription at Hospital Discharge May Reduce Likelihood of Follow-up
Patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome or acute decompensated heart failure who are prescribed opioid medication at discharge may be less likely to resort to planned healthcare use.
Insomnia in Late Pregnancy Associated With Perinatal Anxiety
Gestational insomnia is associated with anxiety symptoms, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Children With Obesity Have Lower Immune Response to Vaccinations
The immune response to vaccinations is lower in children who are obese compared with nonobese children.
Statins May Prevent Bone Loss in Elderly Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
NSAID Allergy May Increase Risk for Opioid Use Disorder
Patients with low back pain or osteoarthritis who reported adverse drug reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have significantly higher odds of receiving prescriptions for opioids and developing opioid use disorder.
Non-Invasive Device Gets FDA Clearance for Migraine Treatment, Prevention in Younger Patients
The FDA has granted marketing clearance for eNeura’s single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS) device for use in patients ≥12 years for the acute and prophylactic treatment of migraine.
Novel Peptide-Based Immunotherapy Holds Promise for Peanut Allergy
This article is part of Pulmonology Advisor‘s coverage of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting, taking place in San Francisco, California. Our staff will report on medical research related to asthma, allergy, and other respiratory conditions, conducted by experts in the field. Check back regularly for more news from AAAAI 2019.…
High-Flow Oxygen for Cluster Headache Effective With Few Complications
High-flow oxygen was found to be effective for cluster headaches, with less complications than seen with triptans.
OnabotulinumtoxinA Improves Outcomes in Chronic Migraine With or Without Allodynia
OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment was found to reduce the frequency and severity of monthly headache days and to improve quality of life and disability in patients with chronic migraine with or without allodynia.
Negative Personality Traits in Postmenopausal Women Associated With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
In postmenopausal women, low optimism, high negative emotional expressiveness, and hostility are associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Are E-Cigarettes More Effective Than NRT for Smoking Cessation?
Refillable e-cigarettes demonstrate greater efficacy for smoking cessation than nicotine replacement therapy when both products are accompanied by behavioral support. A 2-group, multicenter, pragmatic, individually randomized controlled trial was conducted at 3 stop-smoking service sites in the United Kingdom as part of the National Health Service (NHS) between May 2015 and February 2018. Results of…
Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine
In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.
Bereavement Service May Reduce Complaints and Litigation After Patient Deaths
A consultation with a medical specialist was found to reduce family complaints and threats of litigation after the death of a loved one.
ASIPP Releases Guidelines for Use of Biologics in Management of Low Back Pain
A task force of regenerative medicine experts has formulated new guidelines for the safe and effective use of biologics in the management of low back pain.
IBD Treatments Compared in Older Patients With Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
In older patients with inflammatory bowel disease, tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonist therapy and vedolizumab were found to be comparable with regard to both safety and effectiveness.
Impact of Social Support on Cardiovascular Outcomes and Mortality
Postmenopausal women were recruited from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study to analyze the relationship between perceived social support and CVD or all-cause mortality.
Assessing Outcomes, Costs of Intrapartum Group B Streptococcus PCR Screening
PCR screening for group B Streptococcus at the onset of labor is associated with a decreased rate of early-onset GBS and antibiotic use in newborns.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
AACE, ACE Publish 2019 Type 2 Diabetes Management Algorithm
The AACE and ACE published an annual update to their joint type 2 diabetes management algorithm.
Measuring the Success of Clinical Apps in Patient Care
Clinical support tools, such as mobile apps, are becoming a regular part of patients’ medical experience.
Impacts of Hypercholesterolemia and Statin Use in Cirrhosis
A team of investigators sought to identify the independent effects of hyperlipidemia and statin exposure on mortality, hepatic decompensation, and hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with cirrhosis.
Better Physician-Patient Relationship Reduces Hospital Readmissions for PLWHIV
Several studies have determined that PLWHIV have a higher risk for 30-day readmission than the general population.
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