What Underlies Sex Differences in CKD Cardiovascular Risk? What Underlies Sex Differences in CKD Cardiovascular Risk?
Men with chronic kidney disease show higher muscle sympathetic nerve activity, suggesting clues to their continued higher cardiovascular risk vs women even in older age.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news

J & J Advances $6.48 Billion Settlement Of Talc Cancer Lawsuits J & J Advances $6.48 Billion Settlement Of Talc Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson& Johnson said on Wednesday it is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Lung Complications Persist After ILD Single-Lung Transplants Lung Complications Persist After ILD Single-Lung Transplants
New data highlighted the vulnerability of ILD patients to pneumothorax in the native lung after single-lung transplant.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Routine Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at 40: USPSTF Routine Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at 40: USPSTF
The USPSTF has shifted to a stronger recommendation to start mammograms earlier, noting a need for more research on breast cancer for Black and older women and those with dense breasts.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

US Drug Enforcement Agency Moves to Reclassify Marijuana US Drug Enforcement Agency Moves to Reclassify Marijuana
The U.S. Justice Department is moving to make marijuana use a less serious federal crime, taking a step to reclassify the drug out of a category that includes heroin.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Reasons for Heightened Thrombotic Risk in RA Remain Unclear Reasons for Heightened Thrombotic Risk in RA Remain Unclear
Irrespective of age, duration of disease, and other factors, people with rheumatoid arthritis have a consistently higher risk for venous thromboembolism than the general population.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

This Tech Will Change Your Practice Sooner Than You Think This Tech Will Change Your Practice Sooner Than You Think
These five advanced technologies are already a reality for many doctors and could hit your office in the next few years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Primary Care Shortage Reshaping How Patients Seek Care Primary Care Shortage Reshaping How Patients Seek Care
Discover how primary care shortages may reshape the patient-provider relationship.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Antidepressants and Dementia Risk: Reassuring Data Antidepressants and Dementia Risk: Reassuring Data
Antidepressants are not associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia in adults without cognitive impairment, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Children With Chronic Skin Disorders Face Substantial Stigma Children With Chronic Skin Disorders Face Substantial Stigma
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the possibility of stigmatization and bullying when assessing the social and mental health of children and adolescents with chronic skin disorders.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

First Nations Patients Often Leave ED Before Completing Care First Nations Patients Often Leave ED Before Completing Care
First Nations patients cited reasons such as racism and stereotyping on the part of providers as reasons for leaving early.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

FDA Approves Second Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B FDA Approves Second Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
Pfizer reported a list price of $3.5 million for its new gene therapy, Beqvez, for adults with this rare bleeding disorder.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Alert Source Type: news

Working Hard or Work Addiction – Have You Crossed the Line? Working Hard or Work Addiction – Have You Crossed the Line?
Workaholism is a behavioral addiction with real health consequences and physicians are at high risk. Here ' s how to take a frank look at your own red flags.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Atrial Shunt Echo Results Hint at Why Only Some Respond Atrial Shunt Echo Results Hint at Why Only Some Respond
Echo findings in heart failure patients with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction treated with an atrial shunt shed light on why only certain patients respond to therapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Definitive Therapy Ups Survival in Brain-Only Mets NSCLC Definitive Therapy Ups Survival in Brain-Only Mets NSCLC
Definitive treatment to the primary site improves overall and cancer-specific survival among patients with brain-only NSCLC metastases, a recent retrospective study shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Clinical Summary Source Type: news