Early Menopause Tied to Heart Problems Before 60

Medscape | 2019-10-22 06:18:23

Women who go through menopause earlier in life may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke before they reach age 60 than their counterparts who go through menopause later on, a recent study...

FDA OKs First Triple Combo Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:47:46

Trikafta combines elexacaftor, ivacaftor, and tezacaftor for patients 12 years or older with CF and at least one F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. FDA Approvals

Early Cow's Milk Formula Tied to Subsequent Allergies in Infants

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:32:41

Breastfed infants supplemented with cow's milk formula within 3 days of birth had more food allergies at 24 months. Medscape Medical News

FDA OKs Ustekinumab (Stelara) for Moderate to Severe UC

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:16:56

Ustekinumab was more effective than placebo for inducing and maintaining remission and promoting mucosal healing in a study of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. FDA...

Suspect Lyme Carditis? Start Empiric Antibiotics

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:19:55

Waiting for test results before initiating therapy for patients suspected of having Lyme carditis may result in death, data from two recent cases show. Medscape Medical News

Bernard Fisher, Pioneer in Breast Cancer Research, Dies at 101

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:11:09

His research brought an end to radical mastectomy, and he pioneered the design and implementation of large-scale multi-institutional randomized clinical trials. Medscape Medical News

Enterovirus Implicated in Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:04:50

Enterovirus is the likely cause of pediatric acute flaccid myelitis, new research suggests. A vaccine against two main suspects could become key in preventing the devastating disorder, experts...

'Life Gain' Approach to Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Benefit

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:00:00

A new approach could increase the number of younger individuals selected for lung cancer screening; these individuals have the most to gain in terms of life expectancy, say US researchers....

FDA Clears First Topical Form of Minocycline for Acne

Medscape | 2019-10-21 22:44:38

Minocycline topical foam (Amzeeq) is for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of nonnodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in adults and children aged 9 years or older. FDA Approvals

Risk for Death From Pneumonia Rises Without Flu Vaccine

Medscape | 2019-10-21 22:21:54

Patients who receive a flu shot during a hospital stay for pneumonia are less likely to be readmitted or to die from complications, according to investigators. Medscape Medical News

Do Personality Traits in Teens Indicate Future Dementia Risk?

Medscape | 2019-10-21 21:48:03

Is there an association between personality and dementia risk? New research suggests traits such as vigor, calm, and maturity going as far back as high school may have a protective effect....

FDA Clears Ravulizumab for Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Medscape | 2019-10-21 19:40:13

At 26 weeks, complete thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) response was achieved in 54% of adults and 71% of children treated with the long-acting C5 complement inhibitor. FDA Approvals

FDA OKs Dapagliflozin to Reduce HF Hospitalization in Diabetes

Medscape | 2019-10-21 15:14:00

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga, AstraZeneca) has additionally been approved in the US for reducing hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in adults with type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular risk...

Doctors' Advisors Share Their Best Year-End Tax Tips

Medscape | 2019-10-21 15:00:00

You may not be thinking about taxes now, but this is the time to work with your financial experts on a plan to pay as little as possible next spring. Medscape Medical News

Managing Delirium and Agitation in Older ER Patients

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- A new tool measuring delirium and agitation can provide care guidelines

FDA OKs First Triple Combo Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:47:46

Trikafta combines elexacaftor, ivacaftor, and tezacaftor for patients 12 years or older with CF and at least one F508del mutation in the CFTR gene. FDA Approvals

Early Cow's Milk Formula Tied to Subsequent Allergies in Infants

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:32:41

Breastfed infants supplemented with cow's milk formula within 3 days of birth had more food allergies at 24 months. Medscape Medical News

FDA OKs Ustekinumab (Stelara) for Moderate to Severe UC

Medscape | 2019-10-22 00:16:56

Ustekinumab was more effective than placebo for inducing and maintaining remission and promoting mucosal healing in a study of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. FDA...

Suspect Lyme Carditis? Start Empiric Antibiotics

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:19:55

Waiting for test results before initiating therapy for patients suspected of having Lyme carditis may result in death, data from two recent cases show. Medscape Medical News

Bernard Fisher, Pioneer in Breast Cancer Research, Dies at 101

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:11:09

His research brought an end to radical mastectomy, and he pioneered the design and implementation of large-scale multi-institutional randomized clinical trials. Medscape Medical News

Enterovirus Implicated in Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:04:50

Enterovirus is the likely cause of pediatric acute flaccid myelitis, new research suggests. A vaccine against two main suspects could become key in preventing the devastating disorder, experts...

'Life Gain' Approach to Lung Cancer Screening Boosts Benefit

Medscape | 2019-10-21 23:00:00

A new approach could increase the number of younger individuals selected for lung cancer screening; these individuals have the most to gain in terms of life expectancy, say US researchers....

FDA Clears First Topical Form of Minocycline for Acne

Medscape | 2019-10-21 22:44:38

Minocycline topical foam (Amzeeq) is for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of nonnodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in adults and children aged 9 years or older. FDA Approvals

Risk for Death From Pneumonia Rises Without Flu Vaccine

Medscape | 2019-10-21 22:21:54

Patients who receive a flu shot during a hospital stay for pneumonia are less likely to be readmitted or to die from complications, according to investigators. Medscape Medical News

Do Personality Traits in Teens Indicate Future Dementia Risk?

Medscape | 2019-10-21 21:48:03

Is there an association between personality and dementia risk? New research suggests traits such as vigor, calm, and maturity going as far back as high school may have a protective effect....

FDA Clears Ravulizumab for Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Medscape | 2019-10-21 19:40:13

At 26 weeks, complete thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) response was achieved in 54% of adults and 71% of children treated with the long-acting C5 complement inhibitor. FDA Approvals

FDA OKs Dapagliflozin to Reduce HF Hospitalization in Diabetes

Medscape | 2019-10-21 15:14:00

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga, AstraZeneca) has additionally been approved in the US for reducing hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in adults with type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular risk...

Doctors' Advisors Share Their Best Year-End Tax Tips

Medscape | 2019-10-21 15:00:00

You may not be thinking about taxes now, but this is the time to work with your financial experts on a plan to pay as little as possible next spring. Medscape Medical News

Early Menopause Tied to Heart Problems Before 60

Medscape | 2019-10-22 06:18:23

Women who go through menopause earlier in life may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke before they reach age 60 than their counterparts who go through menopause later on, a recent study...

EMA Recommends Upadacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Medscape | 2019-10-19 02:45:43

A European Medicines Agency advisory panel recommended marketing authorization for upadacitinib for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. International Approvals

Managing Delirium and Agitation in Older ER Patients

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- A new tool measuring delirium and agitation can provide care guidelines

CAR T-Cell Therapy Produces Rapid QoL Gains in Childhood ALL

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Improvements seen by month 3 in most domains, persisting at 6, 9, and 12 months, but only half had normal physical function at 1 year

Can I Please Just Treat My Patients?

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- We spend too much time simply documenting that we aren't committing fraud

Why It's Time to Consider Home-Based Primary Care for Vets

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 12:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This approach has helped reduce vets' medication intake

Patient Concerns, Goals Guide Hyperhidrosis Therapy

Medpage Today | 2019-10-20 09:29:41

(MedPage Today) -- Combined treatment approaches a necessity for most patients

What's Best for Refractory Heartburn?

Medpage Today | 2019-10-19 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Gait and Aging; Statin Use in Kids: It's PodMed Double T!

Medpage Today | 2019-10-19 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics also include refractory heartburn and managing agitation in people with dementia

Bipolar Disorder Raises Subsequent Risk of Parkinson's

Medpage Today | 2019-10-19 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Large-scale meta-analysis reveals higher risk of Parkinson's diagnosis in bipolar patients

'Epidemic of Immobility'; Taking Work Home; Facing Addiction and Overdose

Medpage Today | 2019-10-19 12:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Med school apps can be cost prohibitive

J&J Pulls Baby Powder From Market

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 20:12:13

(MedPage Today) -- FDA testing reveals chrysotile fibers in one lot of embattled product

Rolling With the Unexpected; Patient-Care Lessons From a Sommelier

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

Common Drug May Reduce Head Injury Deaths

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 19:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Tranexamic acid reduced mortality in mild to moderate TBI

Pelosi's Sweeping Drug Pricing Bill Sent to Full House

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Bills providing Medicare coverage for dental, hearing, and vision services also approved by committee

Treosulfan Passes Test for AML Conditioning

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 18:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Approved in Europe, but no U.S. indication in sight

Healthcare Groups Pay Tribute to Rep. Cummings

Medpage Today | 2019-10-18 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Late congressman lauded for work on minority health, reproductive rights, oral healthcare