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Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before...
Maternal vaccination two to three or three to four weeks before delivery linked to lower cord:maternal transfer ratios versus at least five weeks
Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
Older adults with ADRD and polypharmacy experience more symptoms, have negative health outcomes
Consensus Statement Issued for Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Seventy-six items achieved consensus, including indications for LDOM versus topical minoxidil, dosing for adults and teens, contraindications
Risk for Schizophrenia Increased With ED Visits Involving Hallucinogen Use
Increased risk for SSD seen within three years for individuals with ED visit for hallucinogen use compared with ED visits for alcohol, cannabis
Adding Pembrolizumab Ups Survival in Stage III Undifferentiated Sarcoma
Benefit seen for stage III undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma or dedifferentiated or pleomorphic liposarcoma of the extremity and limb girdles
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Alcohol Consumption
However, authors caution there is little high-quality evidence
Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease Hospitalizations, Transplants on the Rise
Greatest relative increases in AILD-related hospitalizations, liver transplants seen in younger individuals, especially women
AI Model FastGlioma Can Detect Glioma Infiltration During Surgery
FastGlioma outperformed image-guided and fluorescence-guided adjuncts in a head-to-head prospective study
COVID-19 Mortality Higher for Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients
However, risk for hospitalization no higher for COVID-19 in these patients
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors With Overweight
Reduction seen in overall cohort and in those with BMI >30, hypertension
Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSV
In three databases, 4.5, 6.0, and 6.2 percent of medically attended RSV patients experienced 28-day all-cause hospitalization
Disparities Identified in Telemedicine Use for Neurologic Conditions
Odds of telemedicine visit in late pandemic period lower for older adults, Blacks and Hispanics, those with higher Area Deprivation Index
Bidirectional Association Seen for Sleep Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease
Significant bidirectional associations seen for obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia with CKD
California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no...
Risk for Suicide Two Times Higher for Those With Epilepsy Versus General Population
Prevalence of suicide 40.0 per 100,000 person-years among those with epilepsy