Today’s Health News
Burden of Superficial Cutaneous Fungal Infection Quantified in U.S.
SCFIs account for about 0.54 percent of all ambulatory visits, with trend in annual SCFIs increasing
Most Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience
Estimated prevalence rates ranged from 22 percent for one to 14.8 percent for four or more
Reducing Sedentary Time, Increasing Standing Does Not Reduce BP
Intervention with use of sit-stand desk reduces sedentary behavior but does not reduce BP or pulse wave velocity
AHA: Rural-Urban Disparities Persist in Cardiovascular Mortality
Worst trend seen among younger rural adults, while improvements seen in older adults in all areas
Higher Physical Activity Levels Can Increase Life Expectancy
If all individuals were as active as top 25 percent of population, Americans older than age 40 years could live an extra 5.3 years
Today’s Health News
Adequate Sleep Linked to Reduced Risk for Hypertension in Teens
No significant effects seen for neighborhood noise alone or in combination with sleep health
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Telehealth Cuts Suicide Attempts
Findings seen for those with recent suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors
More Than Four in 10 U.S. Adults Have Fatty Liver Disease
Higher risk seen among men, those 40 years and older, those with higher body mass index, and people with other comorbidities
Risk for Mortality Up With Low Income in Type 2 Diabetes
More prominent increase in mortality risk seen for younger adults aged 20 to 39 years
Burden of Diabetes, Untreated Diabetes Increased From 1990 to 2022
59 percent of adults aged 30 years and older with diabetes did not receive treatment in 2022, up 3.5 times from 1990
RSV Hospitalizations Linked to Considerable Burden in Adults
Substantial burden seen in terms of hospitalizations, ICU admissions, in-hospital deaths, especially in those aged 75 years and older
Anxiety, Depression Increased in Pancreatic Cancer Patients With Palliative Care Consult
Palliative care consultations have no significant impact on the likelihood of documented treatment
Low Frequency of Discipline Seen for Physician-Spread Misinformation
Spreading misinformation to the community is least common reason for medical board discipline of physicians
History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness
Individuals with history of concussion have increased risk for mental illness in the 14 years after delivery
Prenatal Vitamin D Supplementation Increases Bone Density in Children
Supplementation with cholecalciferol during pregnancy linked to increased bone mineral content, bone mineral density, lean mass in offspring