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Older People With HIV May Be Taking Too Many Meds
Many older people living with HIV take multiple medications, some of which they may not need, according to study results published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Another study found that people taking more meds had a slower gait speed—a sign of frailty—and were more likely to experience recurrent falls. These findings suggest that medications should be reviewed regularly to ensure that older people with HIV are not taking drugs that are unnecessary or inappropriate.
Clinical Trial Aims to Improve Long COVID Care for Latinos
Physicians and researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are working to improve and increase care for Latinos with long COVID, who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, they’re conducting a clinical trial to study the efficacy of the medication fluvoxamine as a potential...
Resmetirom Could Be First Approved MASH Treatment
Resmetirom, the leading contender in the race to become the first approved treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), reduced liver fat buildup and improved liver fibrosis in a Phase III clinical trial. The results, previously presented at last year’s EASL Congress, were published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will consider resmetirom approval next month.
Healthy Recipe: Thai-Style Sweet Potato Curry
This quick and easy Thai-style sweet potato curry is quite different from the usual sweet potato dishes. Cooking the spices and aromatics first flavors the oil, which then infuses the whole dish. Smashing and tying the lemongrass stalk bruises it, releasing its distinctive flavor into the curry. 4 servings. 14...
R.I.P. Cecilia Gentili, Beloved Trans Advocate, Actress and Author
Transgender activist and POZ 100 honoree Cecilia Gentili died February 6, 2024, according to a statement posted on her Instagram page. Originally from Argentina, the New York City–based advocate, actress and author had recently celebrated her 52nd birthday. A cause of death was not listed. A virtual gathering in her honor will be held Sunday, February 11, at 5 p.m. ET.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2024
Wednesday, February 7, marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) 2024. This year’s theme is, “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.” Search the hashtag online to fine countless awareness campaigns, educational events and other happenings. Several examples are included throughout this article. HIV...
Imbruvica-Venclexta Combo Shows Benefits for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Combining two targeted therapies, Imbruvica (ibrutinib) and Venclexta (venetoclax), led to better outcomes than standard-of-care treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), according to studies presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting. “These results appear better than those seen in any...
Women and Minorities Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis
Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born. At times, Watkins, then 30, had to stop on the stairway to catch her breath. Her obstetrician said postpartum depression likely caused the weakness and fatigue. When Watkins, who is Black, complained of a cough, her doctor blamed the flu.
NIH Analysis Reveals Rising Use of Complementary Health Approaches
An analysis conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reveals a substantial increase in the overall use of complementary health approaches by American adults from 2002 to 2022. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlights a...
UPDATE: Country Music Star Toby Keith, 62, Dies of Stomach Cancer
UPDATE February 6, 2024: Country Music legend Toby Keith has died after a battle with stomach cancer. The “Red Solo Cup” and “Beer for My Horses” singer was 62. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th surrounded by his family,” read a statement posted to his account on Instagram. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
Some People With Dementia May Have Undiagnosed Liver Disease
Some people with apparent dementia may actually have hepatic encephalopathy, a potentially treatable cause of cognitive impairment associated with advanced cirrhosis, according to study findings reported in JAMA Network Open. Simple noninvasive measures can help determine which patients warrant further follow-up for liver disease. “The findings of this study suggest...
Book Review: How to Confront the Fear of Cancer
About 600,000 people die of cancer every year in the United States, making it the country’s second most common cause of death, after heart disease. Beginning in 1971, when the Nixon administration launched its so-called war on cancer, the nation has spent billions of dollars to improve disease prevention and treatment.
How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics — And What It Means in 2024
Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles, which often leads to hospitalization and can cause death. In recent weeks, an infant and two young children have been hospitalized amid an ongoing measles outbreak in Philadelphia that spread to a day care center.
Federal Program to Save Rural Hospitals Feels Growing Pains
Folks in this Mississippi River town hope a new federal program can revive the optimism engraved long ago in a plaque on the side of their hospital. “Dedicated to the Future of Health Care in the Tri-State Area,” the sign declares. “May 11, 1981.”. More recent placards posted...
Global Cancer Burden Growing Amidst Mounting Need for Services
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage (UHC).
Healthy Recipe: Homemade Granola
Making homemade granola is easy. The ingredient list on a lot of store bought granolas looks more like a candy bar than breakfast. They are often loaded with sugar, too much oil, and preservatives with long names. Homemade granola is more nutritious, and can be created with individual preferences of dried fruits and nuts.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Resources
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is Wednesday, February 7. This year’s observance is an opportunity to increase awareness and spark conversations about HIV. This year’s theme is “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.”. Engage: Discussing ways to better involve the Black community...
Nope, Magic Johnson Has Not Been Cured of HIV
Once again false rumors about a cured Magic Johnson are gaining traction on social media. To be absolutely clear, the truth is that sports icon Magic Johnson has not been cured of HIV. In fact, 2024 will mark his 33rd year of living, and thriving, with HIV, the virus that can cause AIDS.
Improving Postpartum Outcomes in Latinas
To improve postpartum outcomes and combat racial disparities, multiple teams across Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) joined forces to form a cross-team task force that is already seeing positive results, according to a Penn Medicine news release. Additionally, to ensure long-term success, the initiative seeks to build trust with the Latina population.
Switching to Vegan or Ketogenic Diet Rapidly Impacts Immune System
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet. [Study results were published in Nature Medicine.]. Scientists closely monitored various biological responses of people sequentially eating...
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