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Abbreviated Breast MRI Has High Diagnostic Accuracy for Dense Breasts
For women with extremely dense breasts negative for cancer at mammography, abbreviated MRI comparable to full multiparametric protocol
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 May Affect Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Patients with HSV-1 who used antiherpetics were less likely to develop Alzheimer disease than those who did not
Trend Toward Survival Benefit Seen for REM-Inhibition in ALS
REM inhibition via receipt of antidepressant medications associated with trend toward survival benefit
Pediatric Magnet Ingestion Rates Still High
Incidence has increased over time despite implementation of national policies
Half of Youth-Serving Clinicians Screen for Substance Use Disorder at Every Well Visit
Fewer report using a screening tool at every well visit
Today’s Health News
Many Heart Failure Patients Do Not See a Cardiologist Annually
Simple stratification based on hospitalization history and diuretic use can predict outcomes for heart failure patients
China Donates $500M to WHO as U.S. Pulls Back Support
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Pulmonary Embolism More Common in Children Than Previously Thought
Rates similar to adults presenting to the emergency department with symptoms
Mortality, Sudden Cardiac Death Higher for Male Professional Bodybuilders
Professional bodybuilders have higher risk for sudden cardiac death compared with amateurs
FDA Warns of Heart Risk With Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Pfizer and Moderna to...
FDA and Border Officials Join Forces to Seize Vast Quantity of Illegal E-Cigarettes
Almost $34 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarette products seized in joint operation
Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Risk for CKD, Hypertension
Increased risks seen compared with children who were hospitalized and a general pediatric population
FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and...
Residual Inflammation Seen in One-Third of Patients With Psoriasis on Biologics
Residual inflammation significantly linked to higher BMI, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, baseline systemic inflammation
PREVENT Risk Score Accurately IDs People With Coronary Artery Calcium
Risk discrimination of incident myocardial infarction events improved by adding coronary artery calcium to PREDICT risk