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January 2020 Briefing - Family Practice
Last Updated: February 03, 2020.Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for January 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Premature Natural Menopause May Up Risk for Multimorbidity
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Premature menopause is associated with development of multimorbidity, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Human Reproduction.
Caring for Patients With Multiple Morbidities Strains Providers
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Having many patients with multiple chronic diseases may raise the mental strain of general practitioners (GPs), according to a study published online Jan. 14 in the British Journal of General Practice.
Road Proximity Linked to Incidence of Neurologic Diseases
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Road proximity is associated with an increased incidence of specific neurologic disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in Environmental Health.
Hydromorphone-CR Exposure Ups Heart Infection Risk in PWID
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to controlled-release hydromorphone, an opioid that can be abused through crushing and injection, is associated with an increased risk for infective endocarditis among people who inject drugs, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
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CDC Releases First Data on Maternal Mortality Since 2007
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has released the first national data on maternal mortality since 2007. The data are presented in three National Vital Statistics Reports.
Mood Disorders Common With Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
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Maternal Depression Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Offspring
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Maternal depression in the postpartum period and beyond is associated with higher odds of atopic dermatitis (AD) for the child throughout childhood and adolescence, according to a study published in the January/February issue of Dermatitis.
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Girls May Receive First Autism Diagnosis Later Than Boys
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), girls often receive a first diagnosis of autism later than boys, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in Autism Research.
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Opioid Prescribing Rates Down at State Level From 2010 to 2016
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data from individual states show a decline in opioid prescribing rates in 11 participating states from 2010 to 2016, according to research published in the Jan. 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In Early Stages, Novel 2019 Coronavirus Doubling Every 7.4 Days
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In the early stages, the novel 2019 coronavirus (2019-nCoV)-infected pneumonia (NCIP) epidemic doubled in size every 7.4 days, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
U.S. Reports First Person-to-Person Transmission of Coronavirus
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The first case of person-to-person transmission of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States was reported by federal health officials on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to six.
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ED Visits Tied to Suicidal Ideation, Self-Directed Violence on Rise
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From January 2017 to December 2018, there was an increase in the number of emergency department visits related to suicidal ideation, self-directed violence, or both in persons aged ≥10 years, according to research published in the Jan. 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Juul Use Up in Young People 15 to 34 Years Old
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The number of teens and young adults who ever used Juul doubled in one year, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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2017 to 2018 Saw Increase in Life Expectancy in the United States
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2017 to 2018, there was an increase in life expectancy in the United States and a decrease in age-adjusted death rates, according to a January data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Risk for Obesity in Child Higher With GDM Plus Preeclampsia
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preeclampsia is associated with an upward trajectory in childhood body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the Jan. 21 issue of the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
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Many Patients Receive Guideline-Nonconcordant Care for Low Back Pain
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many patients who develop new low back pain (LBP) receive advanced imaging and opioids without having been prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or physical therapy (PT), according to a study published in the February issue of Medical Care.
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Fracture Rate Up in Infants With Prenatal Smoking Exposure
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Prenatal exposure to maternal smoking is associated with an increased fracture rate before age 1, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in The BMJ.
Just a Few Providers Account for Large Number of Opioid Scripts
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A small proportion of providers account for almost half of all opioid doses and about one-quarter of opioid prescriptions, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in The BMJ.
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
Social Support Linked to Mortality in Older Women With CRC
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For postmenopausal women with colorectal cancer (CRC), low social support is associated with elevated overall and CRC-specific mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Cancer.
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Speech Analysis May Help Track Changes in Mental Health State
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A system for collecting speech samples from people with serious mental illness can be used to track changes in their clinical states over time, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.
Volume CT Screening Cuts Lung Cancer Mortality at 10 Years
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Volume computed tomography (CT) screening results in significantly lower lung cancer mortality at 10 years, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Dietary Flavonols May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Higher dietary intake of flavonols seems to be associated with a reduced risk for incident Alzheimer dementia, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Neurology.
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FDA Tells Purell Manufacturer to Stop Making False Claims
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The maker of Purell hand sanitizers has been warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop claiming that the products can protect people from infections and illnesses.
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New Coronavirus Infections in China Top 2003 SARS Total
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the case count in China's 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak eclipsed those reported in the 2003 SARS outbreak on Wednesday, the United States evacuated 200 Americans from the center of the epidemic.
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Familial Psoriasis May Not Be Tied to Obesity
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity does not necessarily induce or contribute to familial psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of Dermatology.
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Disability, Quality of Life, Mood May Affect Sleep in IBD Patients
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep quality is associated with mood state, disability, and quality of life among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Scientific Reports.
Fatty Liver Disease Common Among Young Adults in the U.K.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- One in five young adults in the United Kingdom has steatosis and one in 40 has fibrosis around the age of 24 years, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
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Suvorexant May Improve Insomnia With Alzheimer Disease
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Suvorexant improves total sleep time (TST) in patients with probable Alzheimer disease (AD) dementia and insomnia, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Depression Screening Lacking for Perimenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Practicing gynecologists largely fail to screen women for symptoms of depression during perimenopause, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Menopause.
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Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The gender gap in starting salary for physicians persists, although it is unclear which factors account for this gap, according to a report published online Jan. 22 in Health Affairs.
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Survey: Most Americans Think of Themselves as Healthy
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Seven out of 10 Americans rate their health-related behaviors and attitudes as good or excellent, according to a survey released Jan. 27 by the American Osteopathic Association.
Dangerous Additives Found in Illegal Pot Vaping Products in Los Angeles
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Potentially deadly additives were found in marijuana vape cartridges seized in December raids of illegal shops in Los Angeles, officials reported Monday.
Coronavirus Deaths Top 100 in China
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the death toll in China's coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak surpassed 100 on Tuesday, the United States expanded its travel alert and prepared to evacuate American government workers who are in the center of the epidemic.
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Drug Price-Fixing Charge Laid Against 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- So-called "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli faces charges of price fixing of a drug used to treat the potentially fatal condition toxoplasmosis.
Clinical Features ID'd for First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Patients
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As of Jan. 2, 2020, 41 patients were admitted with laboratory-confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), all of whom had pneumonia, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in The Lancet.
Health-Related Quality of Life Lower for Women With PCOS
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) beyond the reproductive years, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Adult Exposure to Chickenpox Cuts Shingles Risk
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The relative incidence of shingles is lower in adults after exposure to a household contact with chickenpox, but full protection is not achieved, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in The BMJ.
Naloxone Prescribing Increasing but Still Very Low
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Naloxone prescribing has increased but is still very low among patients at risk for opioid overdose, according to a study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Community-Based Diabetes Screening Feasible in Barbershops
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Community-based diabetes screening in barbershops owned by black individuals is feasible and can identify undiagnosed diabetes, according to a research letter published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Unmet Need for Physician Care Not Improving With More Insured
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Most measures of unmet need for physician services in the United States have not improved since 1998 despite gains in health insurance coverage, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Health care payments in the United States are more regressive than previously thought, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in Health Services Research.
Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For vitamin D-deficient overweight and obese children, high-dose supplementation with vitamin D does not improve measures of arterial endothelial function or stiffness, but it does result in reductions in blood pressure (BP) and fasting glucose concentration, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Many Family Caregivers Never Speak to Health Care Workers
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many family or unpaid caregivers report never speaking with older adults' health care workers, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Coronavirus Cases Top 2,700 in China, Five in the United States
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese officials extended the New Lunar Year holiday on Sunday, as the number of cases of a new coronavirus climbed past 2,700 and the death toll reached 81. The Lunar New Year is China's busiest travel season and officials there said the end of the holiday was pushed back to "reduce mass gatherings" and "block the spread of the epidemic," the Associated Press reported.
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Potential Links ID'd for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In a review published in the Jan. 28 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, potential associations are presented for marijuana use and cardiovascular risks.
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LV Hypertrophy May Explain Racial Disparities in Heart Failure
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A "malignant" subphenotype of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) with minimal elevations in cardiac biomarkers is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, with some of the excess risk for heart failure among blacks explained by a higher prevalence of malignant LVH, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Circulation.
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Tdap or Td Vaccine May Be Used for Decennial Td Booster Doses
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Either tetanus and diphtheria toxoids (Td) vaccine or tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine may be used for Td booster doses every 10 years or when indicated for tetanus prophylaxis in wound management, according to research published in the Jan. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Parity, Breastfeeding Inversely Tied to Early Natural Menopause
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Both parity and breastfeeding are inversely associated with the risk for early natural menopause, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Network Open.
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Many U.S. Adults Misinformed About the Flu, Vaccination
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many U.S. adults are misinformed about the influenza virus and the importance of flu vaccination, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Chicago Woman Is Second U.S. Case of Wuhan Coronavirus
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A Chicago woman in her 60s has been identified as the second U.S. patient to be diagnosed with a new Chinese coronavirus, health officials announced Friday.
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Nearly Half of U.S. Smokers Not Advised by Doctors to Quit
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Too few American smokers are advised by their doctors to quit, according to a report released Thursday by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D.
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New Hospital Being Built in China for Coronavirus Outbreak
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A new 1,000-bed hospital just for patients infected with the coronavirus that has caused 830 confirmed illnesses and 26 deaths in China is expected to be completed in the city of Wuhan by Feb. 3, officials said Friday.
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Postoperative Length of Stay, Costs Down With Prehabilitation Program
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A prehabilitation program is associated with shorter length of stay and lower total episode payment after surgery, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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Health Care Utilization Up for Seniors With Untreated Apnea
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Older adult Medicare beneficiaries with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have increased health care utilization (HCU) and costs, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Preterm Delivery in Nulliparous Women
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Among nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies from low-income and middle-income countries, the incidence of preterm delivery before 37 weeks is reduced for those receiving low-dose aspirin versus placebo, according to a study published in the Jan. 25 issue of The Lancet.
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Sexual Frequency Linked to Age of Onset of Natural Menopause
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Sexual frequency is associated with age of natural menopause (ANM), with a lower likelihood of experiencing menopause for women reporting having sex monthly or weekly, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Royal Society Open Science.
Potent, Unregulated Steroid Creams Readily Available in U.S.
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Potent prescription-strength topical corticosteroids without a prescription (PSTCw/oP) are readily available in many U.S. cities, according to a letter to the editor published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Infants prenatally exposed to alcohol and tobacco cigarettes beyond the first trimester have an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study published online Jan. 20 in EClinicalMedicine.
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A nonprofit that develops and sells cheaper drugs will receive a $55 million investment from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and associated organizations to create cheaper versions of expensive generic drugs.
CDC: HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation Test Increasingly Used in U.S.
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2010 to 2017, use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test increased, but the number of HIV-2 diagnoses remained very low, according to research published in the Jan. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
China Bans Travel in Wuhan, Four Nearby Cities
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The city of Wuhan was closed off Thursday by Chinese officials in an attempt to stem the spread of a coronavirus that has sickened more than 570 people and killed at least 17.
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Systolic BP Variability in Young Adults May ID Later CVD Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Variability in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in young adults is associated with an increased subsequent risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 is low, with only 40.9 percent of trials reporting results within one year, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in The Lancet.
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JumpstartMD Commercial Program Seems Effective for Weight Loss
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The commercial low-calorie, low-carbohydrate JumpstartMD program is effective for weight loss, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of Obesity.
Abdominal Obesity Linked to Recurrent Atherosclerotic CVD
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Abdominal obesity is associated with an increased risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Teen Transgender Access to Pubertal Suppression Lowers Suicidality
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Access to pubertal suppression during adolescence is associated with lower odds of lifetime suicidal ideation among transgender young adults, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Pediatrics.
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High-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Faster Biological Aging
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People who drink low-fat milk experience less biological aging than those who drink high-fat milk, according to a study recently published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.
Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Production and distribution of Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine products have been temporarily stopped, maker GlaxoSmithKline said Tuesday.
Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A fast-track review of a lawsuit that threatens the Affordable Care Act was rejected Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Mental health outcomes do not appear to improve for obese adolescents undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
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Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets Not Tied to Mortality Overall
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Overall, low-carbohydrate diet and low-fat diet scores are not associated with total mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Six Active Ingredients of Sunscreen Systemically Absorbed
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Sunscreen application is associated with geometric mean maximum plasma concentrations of all six active ingredients that exceed 0.5 ng/mL, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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2008 to 2016 Saw Decline in Primary Care Visits for Children
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2008 to 2016, there was a decrease in primary care visit rates among commercially insured children, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Full Impact of Drug Use on U.S. Mortality Not Captured by Data
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The impact of drug use in the United States is likely to be higher than estimated, with drug-associated mortality higher than drug-coded deaths alone, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.
Time of Day for Taking Warfarin Does Not Matter
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Time of day for taking warfarin makes no difference on the drug's effectiveness, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Primary Care Screening for Dementia Not Harmful
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- No harms come from screening for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) in primary care, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Evidence Lacking for Identifying Optimal Primary Care Panel Size
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- There is insufficient evidence for making recommendations about the optimal primary care panel size for achieving the most beneficial health outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 21 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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First U.S. Patient With Coronavirus ID'd in Washington State
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The first U.S. case of a new coronavirus illness that originated in central China has been identified in a patient in Washington State, federal health officials announced on Tuesday.
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ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix 'Ill' U.S. Health Care System
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) says the U.S. health care system "is ill and needs a bold new prescription" that includes coverage for all Americans and lower costs.
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Wearable Device Data May Help Predict Flu-Like Illness Patterns
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Data from activity and physiological trackers may improve prediction of influenza-like illness (ILI), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in The Lancet Digital Health.
New Guidance Issued for Care of Children With Williams Syndrome
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, published online Jan. 21 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for the management of patients with Williams syndrome (WS).
Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The leader of a Chinese government team of experts announced Monday that human-to-human transmission of a new coronavirus has been confirmed, the Associated Press reported.
Cognitive Behavioral Program Benefits Patients With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A peer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention may improve quality of life (QOL) among patients with diabetes and chronic pain, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Fish Oil Supplement Intake Linked to Better Testicular Function
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For young men, fish oil supplement intake is associated with better testicular function, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Food Insecurity May Increase Risk for Premature Death
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with food insecurity are more likely to die prematurely than food-secure people, according to a study published online Jan. 20 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Stomach Virus Strikes 170 Yosemite Visitors, Staff
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- About 170 visitors and employees at Yosemite National Park have been hit by gastrointestinal illness, park officials say.
Second Death From New Coronavirus Reported in China
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese officials have reported a second death from a new coronavirus responsible for an outbreak of pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has implemented enhanced health screenings of travelers flying in from China to three major airports in the United States.
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Americans Lack Knowledge About Eye Health
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Americans' lack of knowledge about eye health may put their vision at risk, according to a survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis Features Differ in Peak, Nonpeak Years
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Clinical and laboratory characteristics of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases differ in peak and nonpeak years, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cancer Survivors Have Substantial Medical Financial Hardship
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many cancer survivors have substantial medical financial hardship and make financial sacrifices, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
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Level of Antibiotic Prescribing High for Children in Tennessee
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The outpatient antibiotic prescribing rate for children was 1,165 per 1,000 in Tennessee in 2016, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
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CDC: Benzodiazepines Prescribed at 27 Office Visits Per 100 Adults
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Benzodiazepines were prescribed at 27 annual physician office visits per 100 adults during 2014 to 2016, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Binge Drinks Per Binge Drinker
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2011 to 2017, there was an increase in the total annual number of binge drinks per adult who reported binge drinking, according to research published in the Jan. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Decline in Mortality Seen in Diabetes Patients in Hong Kong
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2001 to 2016, mortality declined among people with diabetes in Hong Kong, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Diabetologia.
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with ulcerative colitis have an increased risk for colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer mortality, according to a study published in the Jan. 11 issue of The Lancet.
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Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The biggest obstacle to early detection and treatment of melanoma among residents of rural, frontier communities is a chronic lack of skin self-examination (SSE), according to a study recently published in Psychology, Health & Medicine.
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Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- There is near consensus across 30 years of economic analysis of single-payer plans that a single-payer system would reduce health expenditures in the United States, according to a review published online Jan. 15 in PLOS Medicine.
Japan Reports First Case of New Coronavirus
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Japan has reported its first case of a new coronavirus that has caused an outbreak in China.
2003 to 2017 Saw Drop in Infant Mortality Due to Birth Defects
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- From 2003 to 2017, there was a decrease in infant mortality attributable to birth defects (IMBD) overall, although considerable differences were seen in the decreases by maternal and infant characteristics, according to research published in the Jan. 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- More than 15 percent of American adults are physically inactive, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Ageism predicts significantly worse health outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.
Cesarean Rates No Higher for Diabetes Patients Induced in 38th Week
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In women with prepregnancy type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus (PDM), induction of labor (IOL) is not associated with increased cesarean section rates compared with expectant management beyond 39 weeks, but it is associated with certain neonatal adverse outcomes, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.
Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Men adhering to low-fat diets have lower serum testosterone levels even when adjusting for comorbidities, age, body mass index, and activity levels, according to a study published in the February issue of The Journal of Urology.
History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A history of falls, especially injurious falls, predicts subsequent fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a study recently published in Osteoporosis International.
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Lack of Insurance Tied to Later Stage of Breast Cancer at Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Insurance status and access to care play an important role in racial disparities in stage of breast cancer at diagnosis, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA Oncology.
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ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
New Coronavirus in China Could Possibly Spread Between Humans
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Human-to-human transmission of a virus causing an outbreak in central China may be possible, but the risk appears to be low, health officials said Wednesday.
FDA: Weight Control Drug Lorcaserin May Raise Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The prescription weight control medicine lorcaserin (Belviq, Belviq XR) may increase the risk for cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial assessing the safety of the drug, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
CDC: Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Over
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- It is safe again to buy and eat romaine lettuce grown on farms around Salinas, California, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
Risk for Suicide Increased in Children, Teens Who Self-Harm
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Children and adolescents who self-harm have an increased risk for suicide, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
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Many Women Have Posttraumatic Stress After Early Pregnancy Loss
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many women meet the criteria for posttraumatic stress and have moderate/severe anxiety and moderate/severe depression one month after early pregnancy loss, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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BP Measures Progress More Rapidly in Women Than Men
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Blood pressure (BP) measures progress more rapidly in women than in men, starting in the third decade and continuing through the life course, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Injury Deaths Predicted to Increase With Anomalously Warm Temperatures
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Anomalously warm temperatures may be associated with an increase in injury deaths, according to a research letter published online Jan. 13 in Nature Medicine.
Maternal Distress May Affect Brain Development in Fetuses With CHD
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Psychological distress, including stress, anxiety, and depression, is prevalent among women carrying fetuses with congenital heart disease (CHD), and this distress can affect fetal neurological development, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Online Information About Probiotics Often Unreliable
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Probiotics information available online is often from commercial sources, and most webpages do not refer to scientific literature, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Frontiers in Medicine.
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. approval and regulation processes for pharmaceutical agents have evolved during the last four decades, according to a study published in the Jan. 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Will Pose Clinical, Economic Burden
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is expected to pose a significant clinical and economic burden during the next 20 years for U.S. patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Diabetes Care.
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