by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and particularly people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems as it reduces their suicidal thoughts, investigators report. “If you have a patient who complains that their sleep has taken a turn...
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Menopause symptom may trigger brain fog in breast cancer survivors
By Amy Pashler Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio A new study suggests that night sweats could have a negative impact on cognitive function in women who sleep for longer periods and who have a history of breast cancer. Lead study author John Bark and colleagues from the University of Illinois at Chicago have recently presented...
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Rivaroxaban cuts recurrent blood clots in obese patients
(HealthDay)—Real-world evidence shows that rivaroxaban reduces the risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients, with similar safety and efficacy as warfarin, according to a study published in the October issue of Thrombosis Research. Alex C. Spyropoulos, M.D., from Northwell Health System in New York City, and colleagues used two U.S. claims databases...
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Drug rediscovery protocol allows doctors to prescribe anticancer drugs outside of their approved use
by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress A large team of researchers affiliated with institutions across the Netherlands has begun what they call a Drug Rediscovery protocol—a clinical trial of sorts that involves giving cancer patients anticancer drugs that are not typically used for their type of cancer. In their paper published in the journal Nature,...
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Three-in-one inhaler helps asthmatics breathe easy
by Rostock University Patients with severe asthma which is not controlled with standard treatment—leaving them at risk of severe asthma attacks—could benefit from using a single inhaler combining three, instead of two therapies, according to two phase 3 randomized controlled trials with over 2,500 patients across 17 countries, published in The Lancet and simultaneously presented...
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Screening for lung cancer based on risk could save lives
by Andrea Laferle, University of Michigan Changing the way individuals are selected to be screened for lung cancer, by considering their probability of getting or dying from lung cancer calculated from risk-prediction models, could prevent 14 percent of lung cancer deaths per year. The Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network Lung Working Group (CISNET), which...
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Major study finds cutting down red and processed meat consumption has little impact on health
by McMaster University Most people can continue to eat red and processed meat as they do now. A panel of international scientists led by researchers at Dalhousie and McMaster universities systematically reviewed the evidence and have recommended that most adults should continue to eat their current levels of red and processed meat. The researchers performed...
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Standardized Penicillin Allergy Testing: Impact on Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Costs
Posted Yesterday Penicillin is one of the most commonly used antibiotics. Penicillin encompasses a large group of chemically related drugs called beta-lactam antibiotics, which can be given by mouth or by injection. Penicillin is the antibiotic of choice to treat common bacterial illnesses, including ear infection, strep throat, and pneumonia. Penicillin is also a go-to...
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face higher risk of breathing difficulties
by European Lung Foundation Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop poor respiratory health based on lung function tests, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. PCOS affects how a woman’s ovaries work because of a hormone imbalance. It can cause irregular periods, infertility and variety of...
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Running the numbers on high blood pressure
by Len Canter The most recent guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and other health organizations reflect research findings that lowering the threshold for high blood pressure and starting treatment earlier does a better job of preventing these complications. The guidelines stem in part from studies funded by the U.S....