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Pneumococcal vaccine label adds injection-site risk
Reports of injection-site necrosis emerged after the vaccine had been approved by the FDA and was administered to a large, diverse, real-world...
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One type of bariatric surgery betters IBD outcomes
Previous studies have shown that bariatric surgery is safe for people with IBD, but there have been few long-term data on whether the weight loss...
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A decade after first DAA, only one in three are HCV free
Patients face barriers to being cured at every step of the way, from being diagnosed to accessing breakthrough DAA agents.
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Patient aggression against receptionists demands protocols
A literature review shows widespread verbal and physical abuse toward medical office receptionists.
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PET-CT scans move more women with LABC up to stage IV
The results of a new study comparing the use of PET-CT with conventional methods for staging locally advanced breast cancer has already changed...
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Offering blood test ups CRC screening for people who first declined colonoscopy, FIT
But a positive result doesn’t always lead to a timely colonoscopy.
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Indefinite anticoagulation likely not cost effective after unprovoked VTE
Pros, cons, and lack of cost-effectiveness warrant shared decision-making based on preferences and values.
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Women with atrial fibrillation more likely to develop dementia
Authors say cognitive screening should be part of yearly visits for men and women with AF; early rhythm control and anticoagulation are also key...
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FDA approves ritlecitinib for ages 12 and up for alopecia areata
It is the second JAK inhibitor approved for treating alopecia areata, following approval of baricitinib (Olumiant) in June 2022 for alopecia...
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AAP issues guidance on inguinal hernias
Among the findings is that laparoscopic surgery, which is increasingly popular for the hernias, is a safe and effective option.
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FDA passes on olorofim despite critical need for antifungals
There are only four antifungal classes currently available, and there are few new candidates in the pipeline.
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Few of those eligible get lung cancer screening, despite USPSTF recommendations
Fewer than 13% who are eligible get CT screening. Results highlight the need for education, Medicare coverage, and recognition of stigma’s role,...
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Risk threshold may help providers decide on rabies PEP
In the United States, rabies postexposure prophylaxis often is given without a comprehensive assessment that considers regional variances.
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Kangaroo mother care may cut death risk for premature babies by a third
Health benefits were amplified when skin-to-skin contact was started right away and continued for at least 8 hours a day.
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Halting active inflammation key in treating PIH
“Most of my patients come in not even worried about the acne. ... They come in wanting me to fix the dark spots,” says Seemal Desai, MD.