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Urban Green Space May Protect Against Heat-Related Health Risks
Additional benefit seen for mental health and well-being
AAO: Prior Intravitreal Injections Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications
Findings show higher risk for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal tear and detachment, anterior vitrectomy, and glaucoma surgery
AAO: One Year of Valacyclovir Beneficial for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Significant treatment benefits seen at 18 months; in addition, risk for experiencing subsequent end points lower with valacyclovir
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr....
Abortions Have Increased, Even in States With Bans, Report Finds
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new report shows the number of women getting abortions in the United...
Today’s Health News
Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death Elevated for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
Highest rates of SCD seen for patients with schizophrenic disease; 10-year excess loss of life expected for 18-year-olds with psychiatric disorder
FDA Approves Vyloy for Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Vyloy is the first and only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the United States
One Dead, 10 Hospitalized in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people...
Poll Finds Most Americans Stressed Over Election, Future of Nation
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans say they’re stressed out over the future of the United States...
No Objective Improvement Seen in Cognitive Function With Exercise During Chemo
Significant differences seen in four of six self-reported cognitive function outcomes favoring aerobic exercise initiated with chemo
FDA Approves Vyalev for Advanced Parkinson Disease
Vyalev is the first and only subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for treatment of motor fluctuations
Computer-Aided Detection Colonoscopies Tied to Improved Adenoma Detection Rate
Similar average advanced colorectal neoplasia per colonoscopy seen with CADe-enhanced and conventional colonoscopy
High-Volume Centers Do Not Mitigate Heart Transplant Survival Disparity
The most socioeconomically deprived recipients show inferior survival at three and five years after transplantation
Novel Calculator Aids Infection Prevention and Control Staffing
Calculator provides individualized recommendations based on risk and complexity factors
Cancer Detection Recovered Following Pandemic Disruptions
However, in 2021, cancer incidence rates remained substantially depressed from expected rates in rural areas