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Improper Arm Position When Measuring BP Can Overestimate Readings
Commonly used positions with arm supported on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate BP
Social Risk Factors Tied to Lower Odds of Receiving Preventive Services
Every unit increase in social risk associated with decreased odds of receiving mammography, Pap test, flu or pneumococcal vaccine, and colonoscopy
AI May Identify Women at Risk for Future Breast Cancer
Authors say the technology may be useful for personalizing screening
Cilta-Cel Treatment Safe, Effective for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Progression-free survival was not reached after a median 13 months of follow-up
Liposomal Bupivacaine No Aid for Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture Outcomes
No benefits seen after hip hemiarthroplasty
Today’s Health News
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require...
CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in...
Insurance-Related Disparities Seen in Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
Second trimester ultrasound receipt mediated 39 percent of the association between public insurance, prenatal diagnosis
Many Patients Expecting Antibiotics for Common Symptoms Lack Knowledge of Risk
Differences in patient education and health literacy also tied to patient expectations
Automated Speech Analysis Correlates With Hepatic Encephalopathy Tests
Automated speech analysis also associated with minimal HE and can predict future overt HE
High Rate of Comorbid Mental Health Disorders Seen in Schizophrenia
Low rates of treatment observed, with only 26 percent receiving minimally adequate mental health treatment
One in Seven Children Meet WHO Healthy Behavior Guidelines
Findings seen for guidelines related to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep
Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students
Frequent use linked to higher prevalence of bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
Socioeconomic Factors Tied to Sickle Cell Complications in Preschoolers
Risk for complications, hospitalizations up for preschool children with limited access to food and transportation
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 29-Oct. 2
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 in Washington,...