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2010 to 2019 Saw Early Palliative Care Billing Up for Advanced Cancer
Increase seen in percentage with early palliative care billing from 1.44 to 10.36 percent from 2010 to 2019
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Lower Health Care Use in Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
Fewer office visits and outpatient procedures were the primary drivers of the difference in health care encounters
Reported Breast, Colorectal Cancer Screening Higher in 2023 Than 2019
Rebounds seen in breast cancer and colonoscopy screening, while reported cervical cancer screening in 2023 remained below 2019 estimates
2015 to 2023 Saw Increase in Pediatric Nonfatal Fentanyl Exposures
Exposures increased 924.3 percent in those aged 0 to 12 years, with most exposures unintentional
AAN: Over-the-Counter Pain Relivers Tied to Fewer Concussion Symptoms
And, use of over-the-counter pain relievers on day after concussion tied to faster resolution of symptoms versus five or more days after
Today’s Health News
Menopausal Symptom Burden Tied to Cognitive, Behavioral Impairment
Hormone therapy may mitigate symptoms of behavioral impairment
White House Pulls CDC Nominee Dr. Dave Weldon Before Senate Hearing
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hours before his scheduled Senate confirmation, the White House has withdrawn the nomination...
Dr. Oz Accused of Underpaying Medicare Taxes Ahead of Nomination Hearing
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to lead the...
Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu
41 percent of parents wish the government was doing more to address bird flu
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Linked to Major Structural Birth Defects
Vaccination in early pregnancy not linked to prevalence of major structural birth defects in infants
AAD: Maintenance of Low Eczema Activity Seen After About 80 Days Off Tapinarof
Many patients who achieved clear skin with tapinarof treatment maintained low disease activity after treatment-free interval
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
Odds of all CVD conditions significantly higher in bottom 80 percent income groups versus top 20 percent income groups
Metal Mixtures During Pregnancy May Lower Midlife Hypertension Risk
Doubling of vitamin B12 associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Length of Stay After Lung Cancer Surgery Longer With Wildfire in County of Treating...
Patients recovering from curative-intent lung cancer surgery with exposure to wildfire disaster may have longer length of stay
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Linked to Fatigue in Menopause Transition
Prolonged and heavy bleeding during menopause transition linked to increased odds of experiencing three symptoms of fatigue