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How to Predict Who Will Respond to Glaucoma Treatment -- and Who Won't
A new blood test could help predict whether glaucoma patients will continue to lose their vision following treatment Patients with lower levels of the biochemical NAD were more apt to develop glaucoma Even lower levels of NAD predict who will keep losing vision after treatment to reduce eye pressure TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental blood test might be able to predict whether glaucoma patients will continue to lose their vision following treatment, researchers report.
Safe Pregnancies Possible After Stem Cell Treatment for Blood Cancer
Young women who have undergone stem cell treatments for cancer may believe their fertility has been damaged New German research suggests it's possible to carry a pregnancy safely to term, however Certain aspects of treatment can affect a woman's fertility TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women who've undergone stem cell treatments for blood cancers, or for illnesses such as sickle cell disease, can successfully bring a pregnancy to term, new research shows.
Are Incontinence and Pelvic Pain After Childbirth Normal?
A month after giving birth to her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens found herself back in the hospital suffering severe pelvic pressure. She was diagnosed with bladder prolapse – meaning her bladder had slipped out of place due to muscle and ligament damage in the pelvic floor. “We know what a blessing it is to get pregnant, to carry a child to full-term, then to deliver a healthy baby. So, you’re so grateful. Most people just don’t recognize what’s going on because it’s invisible.” Gerardi-Lukens expected surgery and a long recovery while caring for a young family. Instead, she was sent to Occupational Therapist Tessa Ladd for pelvic floor therapy to ease her pain.
Shannen Doherty Dies of Breast Cancer at 53
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Actress Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles in 1990s television hits such as “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed," has died at 53 after a long struggle with breast cancer. In a statement, Doherty's publicist, Leslie Sloane, said she died Saturday at her home in Malibu, Calif. According to the New York Times, Doherty first discovered that she had breast cancer in early 2015. An outspoken advocate for those fighting the illness, in 2016 she shaved her head as friends watched and in 2017 announced that her cancer had been pushed into remission. However, the tumor returned in 2021 and last June Doherty disclosed that cancer had spread to her brain. In November, she revealed that the cancer was now in her bones.
Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Still Haven't Recovered from Pandemic Declines
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More than four years after the pandemic began, childhood vaccination rates worldwide have yet to recover, a new report shows. The latest data, issued Monday by the World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), underscore the need for continuing to try to catch-up to pre-pandemic levels. “The latest trends demonstrate that many countries continue to miss far too many children,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a news release announcing the data. “Closing the immunization gap requires a global effort, with governments, partners and local leaders investing in primary healthcare and community workers to ensure every child gets vaccinated, and that overall healthcare is strengthened.” The report, which reflects 2023 vaccination rates, is the world’s largest dataset on immunization trends for vaccinations against 14 diseases. It analyzed estimates from 185 countries and used a third dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) vaccine as the global marker for immunization coverage.
Five Cases of Bird Flu Reported in Colorado Poultry Workers
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Five poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, state health officials reported Sunday. "In coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Emergency Operations Center and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment [CDPHE] is now reporting a total of five human cases of avian influenza in workers responding to the avian flu outbreak at a commercial egg layer operation," the CDPHE said in a news release announcing the cases. "CDC has confirmed four of the cases, and one additional case is presumptive positive and pending confirmation at CDC," the CDPHE added. Initially, three cases were confirmed by the CDC on Friday, and then a fourth case was confirmed late Friday evening. A fifth worker tested presumptive positive on Saturday and that sample has been sent to the CDC for confirmatory testing, Colorado officials said. No additional test results are pending.
Thinking of a Switch Away from Meat? Your Genes May Be Key
Genetics play a role in whether a vegetarian diet will benefit a person Genetic variants can cause the body to respond in unpredictable ways to a plant-based diet For example, calcium and testosterone levels might increase for some, even though they typically decline in vegetarians MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Pondering a move to a vegetarian or vegan diet? Your heart might be in it, but your genes might not, a new study says.
New Drug Tames Stress Incontinence in Clinical Trial
An experimental medication could provide the first drug option for treating urinary stress incontinence TAS-303 reduced the frequency of leaks related to stress incontinence compared with placebo About 65% of women taking TAS-303 had the frequency of leaks drop by more than half MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug appears to help women deal with stress incontinence, clinical trial data show.
Late Cancer Diagnosis Biggest Health Concern for Most, Poll Shows
People worry more about cancer than heart attack or dementia, a new poll shows Their biggest concern is getting diagnosed too late to be helped Only one thing was more worrisome -- the death of a loved one MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to health worries, cancer leads the way, a new poll shows.
AI Better at Predicting Progression to Alzheimer's Than Standard Care
An AI program can outperform doctors at predicting which early dementia patients will progress to Alzheimer’s disease AI was about three times more accurate at predicting the progression to Alzheimer’s It also could identify the speed at which patients would progress to Alzheimer’s MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An AI program has proven better than doctors at sifting through the telltale signs that indicate who with early dementia will progress to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
Could OTC Nasal Sprays Ease Colds & Flu and Cut Antibiotic Use?
Over-the-counter nasal sprays help prevent upper respiratory infections, a British study shows Besides relieving symptoms, the sprays flush disease-causing germs away Researchers say they may reduce the need for overused antibiotics that are becoming resistant to treatment MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Over-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat -- antibiotic resistance, researchers report.
Some Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk
Some diabetes drugs work better than others to decrease dementia and Alzheimer’s disease risk Metformin and meds called SGLT-2 inhibitors are superior to the other drugs in protecting brain health SGLT-2 inhibitors outperform even metformin in people 75 and older MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some diabetes drugs appear to lower the risk that people with type 2 diabetes will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, a new evidence review says.
Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not
The incontinence, pain and pressure that often follow childbirth are signs of pelvic floor dysfunction Exercises can help women regain control, according to a pelvic floor therapist About one-third of women have these issues after having a baby MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Roughly a month after having her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens suddenly felt pressure in her pelvis that was so intense it sent her to the hospital.
Too Little, Too Much: Poor Sleep Linked to Vessel Damage in Those With Diabetes
Short and long sleep appears to contribute to damage of the small blood vessels among diabetics Older folks were particularly at risk for this complication Small blood vessel damage can lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, stroke and heart disease MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetics who sleep too little or too much are more likely to suffer damage to their small blood vessels, a condition that can cause organ damage throughout their bodies.
Some Youths Still Taking Opioids Months After Surgery
A substantial number of tweens and teens are filling opioid prescriptions far in advance of surgeries Some continue to fill those prescriptions months after surgery Kids in chronic pain prior to surgery are most likely to persistently use opioids months after their procedure MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Many tweens and teens are filling prescriptions for opioids far in advance of surgeries unlikely to be associated with severe pain afterward, a new study says.
Have Fun in the Sun, But Protect Your Skin, Expert Says
SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 20% of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives, but it's not inevitable. Skin cancer is not only the most common cancer, it's also the most preventable. Most of the time, too much sun exposure is to blame. "When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is key," surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Farma said in a news release. "My goal is to ensure patients can enjoy their lives, including time in the sun, while being mindful that even a small skin lesion can quickly escalate into a very serious issue." Even if you don't burn easily, whether you're young or old, you can still get skin cancer, Farma emphasized.
Respect Summer's Scorching Heat, Experts Warn
SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days. "It's hard to think of an organ that is not affected by the heat," said Craig Crandall, professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Extreme heat means temperatures above 90 degrees, along with high humidity -- a combo that can wreak havoc on the body's internal systems and even cause organs to fail. "What keeps us cool is sweat evaporating from our skin," Crandall said in a UT Southwestern news release. "When the weather is too humid, sweat does not evaporate as effectively, so with the excess sweating, you're essentially just dehydrating yourself."
40% of Cancer Cases Are Linked to Lifestyle Choices, New Study Finds
40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to lifestyle choices, a new study finds. These modifiable risk factors include cigarette smoking, excess weight, alcohol consumption, a lack of exercise, diet, UV exposure and infections. Researchers analyzed nationally representative data on cancer incidence and mortality and found smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to 20% of cancer cases and nearly a third of all cancer deaths. The lead author says, “Despite considerable declines in smoking… the number of lung cancer deaths attributable to cigarette smoking in the United States is alarming.”
Thousands of Hospital Patients in Oregon May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis, HIV
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- After an anesthesiologist may have exposed thousands of people treated at several hospitals in Oregon to hepatitis and HIV, those patients are being advised to get tested for the diseases. Two health care providers in Portland -- Providence and Legacy Health -- have been told to offer the tests as a safety precaution. "We recently learned that Providence’s comprehensive infection control practices may not have been followed by a physician during some procedures at Portland-area hospitals, including Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center and other non-Providence hospitals," Providence said in a statement issued Thursday. "The physician was employed by Oregon Anesthesiology Group (OAG), which no longer provides services for Providence." The physician is no longer employed by OAG, according to the statement.
Fake Botox Shots Land 13 Women in Hospital
FRIDAY, July 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns. In the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers provided alarming details of patients getting injections outside of a medical setting and then falling ill a few days later. In one instance, four women attended a gathering at a relative’s home in Tennessee to get Botox injected into their faces to smooth fine lines and wrinkles about three days before their symptoms began. An investigation later showed the injected product was counterfeit and was administered by a person who was not licensed to do so. “In some cases, providers were concerned about patients’ breathing to the point where they were admitting them to intensive care units to be able to monitor them more closely,” report author Dr. Christine Thomas, a medical director at the Tennessee Department of Health, told NBC News.
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