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AHA/ACC issues first comprehensive guidance on chest pain
The clinical practice guideline offers a contemporary approach to determine which patients need further testing and which do not.
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The way surgeons communicate risk to patients matters, study shows
“How to communicate risks and benefits is not something that’s commonly taught in medical school.”
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Belimumab after rituximab a promising therapeutic strategy for lupus
Results of the phase 2b BEAT-LUPUS trial “suggest that this combination could be developed as a therapeutic strategy.”
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Fluoroquinolones linked to sudden death risk for those on hemodialysis
Most patients undergoing hemodialysis have a least one risk factor for drug-induced QT interval prolongation.
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Novel light therapy helmet boosts brain function
Photobiomodulation therapy has also been shown to reduce amyloid and phosphorylated tau load, pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Pandemic drives uptick in need for mental health services
Women were more likely than men to have received any mental health treatment (25.6% vs 14.6%), according to an analysis of 2020 data.
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No benefit from lower temps for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
The results “do not support the use of moderate therapeutic hypothermia to improve neurologic outcomes in comatose survivors of out-of-hospital...
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FDA approves combo pill for severe, acute pain
Seglentis contains 56 mg of celecoxib and 44 mg of tramadol.
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COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to problems in mother and newborn
Compared with asymptomatic mothers, the neonates of symptomatic mothers were more likely to need respiratory support (31.3% vs. 29.0%) and be...
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FDA OKs new high-dose naloxone product for opioid overdose
“The higher intramuscular doses of naloxone in ZIMHI should result in more rapid and higher levels of naloxone in the systemic circulation.”
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Telehealth a game changer for addiction treatment?
“We still need more research to confirm the benefits of telehealth and to determine under what conditions telehealth is best used.”
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HPV vaccine hesitancy remains high among U.S. parents
Some parents who don’t want their child vaccinated against HPV feel it’s not necessary and others cite concerns about safety and lack of knowledge...
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Many scientists face serious threats for speaking about COVID: Survey
“Threats of violence and extreme online abuse do nothing to encourage debate — and risk undermining science communication at a time when it has...
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‘Fascinating’ link between Alzheimer’s and COVID-19
Study findings could lead to new treatment targets to slow progression and severity of both diseases.