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FDA Head Says Feds May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions

If states do not change lax vaccine laws, federal authorities may be forced to take action

New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition

School will waive all tuition for the full four years of school for its first five classes

Experimental Test May Quickly Diagnose Sepsis

Microelectrode device analyzes a patient's blood, provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes

Plazomicin Noninferior to Meropenem for Complicated UTI

In second study, plazomicin may be beneficial for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections

Morning Exercise Linked to BP Reduction in Sedentary Seniors

Additional reduction seen in average systolic BP with combination of morning exercise and regular breaks

Experimental Drug Helps Women With Deadly Type of Breast Cancer

Pregnant Women Should Delay Gallbladder Surgery, Study Finds

Active Brain and Body Are Powerful Weapons Against Dementia

Are Primary Care Doctors Prepared to Discuss Cancer Treatment?

Sleep Apnea Patients Who Are Drowsy During the Day at Risk for Heart Woes

Coming Soon: Battery-Free Pacemakers Powered by the Heart?

Deep Learning-Enhanced Device Detects Diabetic Retinopathy

Device sensitivity/specificity 100/97.8 percent for vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy

Altered Gut Microbiome Seen in Patients With Active Lupus

Patients with lupus had fivefold greater representation of Ruminococcus gnavus

Combo Regimens Effective for Tx of Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer

Two large trials show benefits for pembrolizumab-axitinib and avelumab-axitinib versus sunitinib

1997 to 2014 Saw Large Hike in Screen Time for Ages 0 to 2

Television accounted for most screen time in children aged 0 to 2 and 3 to 5 years in 2014

Eating Nuts Tied to Reduced CVD Incidence, Death in T2DM Patients

Reduced risk seen for total CVD, coronary heart disease incidence for men and women

Black-White Cancer Mortality Gap Decreasing in Some Age Groups

Cancer deaths rates decreasing faster for black men and women vs. white men and women in U.S.

Early Intensive Treatment May Improve Long-Term MS Outcomes

Mean five-year change lower in Expanded Disability Status Scale score with early intensive treatment

Structural, Clinical Barriers Prevent Cancer Trial Participation

Trial unavailable at patients' institution 55.6 percent of the time; 21.5 percent of patients ineligible

Prenatal Fluconazole Exposure Increases Neonatal Risks

Any exposure increases spontaneous abortion risk; cardiac septal defects up for use in early pregnancy

Glottic Carcinoma Can Be HPV-Related Disease in Young Adults

Cases of glottic carcinoma in patients aged 30 years or younger tested positive for high-risk HPV

AHA News: Why Are Black Women at Higher Risk of Dying From Pregnancy Complications?

AHA News: Diabetes Remains Dangerous Despite Modern Medicine

Acupuncture Could Help Ease Menopausal Symptoms

High-Fat Diets Do No Favors for Your Gut Bacteria

Weight-Loss Surgery May Bring a Bedroom Bonus

Roasted Root Veggies Make a Hearty Winter Soup

Head Off the Blues When Your Teen Heads to College

Brief Morning Exercise Helps Ease Blood Pressure Throughout the Day

Being Socially Active Helps Older Folk Age Well

Gut Microbes May Help Drive Lupus, Study Finds

Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2019

FDA Head Says Feds May Intervene to Cut Vaccine Exemptions for Kids New Test Quickly Diagnoses Sepsis New Kaiser Permanente Medical School to Waive Tuition for First Five Classes of Students Cereals Recalled Due to Undeclared Gluten Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products Now at 279 Cases: CDC

Health Tip: 10 Ways to Encourage Kids to Eat Healthier

Health Tip: Eat Less Salt

FDA Warns About ‘Miracle’ Young Blood Infusion Treatments

Expensive 'fountain of youth' therapies are unproven, potentially harmful

CDC: Salmonella Cases Tied to Raw Turkey Products Now at 279

Cases reported in 41 states and the District of Columbia; 107 people have been hospitalized

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States

No evidence disease can spread to humans, but hunters should be careful around potentially infected animals

Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness

Claims data show many prescribed transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl were opioid-nontolerant

USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations

Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated

Most Hip, Knee Replacements Last Decades, Study Finds

‘Miracle’ Young Blood Infusion Treatments Unproven, Potentially Harmful: FDA

Walnuts, Almonds Help the Hearts of Those With Type 2 Diabetes

Heart Attacks Rising Among Younger Women

FDA Fell Short in Preventing Fentanyl Abuse Crisis, Report Claims

Higher O2 Sats With Manual Vent During Intubation of Critically Ill

Findings seen with bag-mask ventilation vs. no ventilation for adults undergoing tracheal intubation

Darolutamide Slows Spread of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Significant survival benefit seen, adverse events similar between darolutamide and placebo

Cardiovascular Risk Increased During Gender Transition

Transwomen had higher incidence of strokes, VTEs than reference men and women

Higher Push-Up Capacity Linked to Lower Incidence of CVD Events

Significant negative association identified in male firefighters who were followed for 10 years

Lower Self-Perception Observed in Children With Amblyopia

Mean peer acceptance, physical competence scores lower at ages 3 to 7 compared with controls

Clinical Apps Up Quality of Care for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

Tools offer clinical support for appropriate imaging, symptom assessment, patient education

Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Cost-Effective in Simulation

Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varied from $10,000 to $47,000 per QALY for RZV versus no vaccine

Low Vitamin D Tied to High Blood Glucose Levels in Women

Serum 25(OH)D level <30 ng/mL positively associated with blood glucose level ≥100 mg/dL

Late-Onset Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

But onset before age 50 and migraine without aura not associated with higher risk for stroke

Oncotype DX Not Cost-Effective for Low-Risk Breast Cancer

Incremental cost-effectiveness ratio varies across clinical risk groups, sensitive to patient age

AHA News: Living Near Convenience Stores Could Raise Risk of Artery-Clogging Condition

AHA News: Could ‘Cardio-Obstetrics’ Curb Rise in Pregnancy-Related Deaths?

Should You Get Tested for the ‘Breast Cancer Genes’?

Common Yeast Infection Treatment Tied to Miscarriage, Birth Defects

Screen Time for the Very Young Has Doubled in 20 Years: Study

Exercises to Build Your Upper Body Strength

Codeine: An Opioid Threat to Kids

Primary Care Doctors Help Boost Life Spans, But More Are Needed

Don’t Open Medical Pot Dispensaries Near Schools: Poll

Possible Parkinson’s ‘Pandemic’ Looms: Report

Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2019

Cereals Recalled Due to Undeclared Gluten Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products Now at 279 Cases: CDC Immunotherapies Prove Their Mettle Against Kidney Cancer Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States

Health Tip: Raise Your Chances of Having a Baby

Health Tip: Why You Need Electrolytes

‘Apple-Shaped’ Body? ‘Pear-Shaped’? Your Genes May Tell

Kid-Friendly Food Swaps Everyone Will Love

Will Sugar Substitutes Help You Lose Weight?

Transgender Hormone Therapy Could Pose Heart Dangers

Health Tip: Using Eye Makeup

Health Tip: Eat Less Saturated Fat

Keep Your Kids Safe From Burns

How to Keep Food Poisoning at Bay

FDA Approves First Customizable Insulin Pump

Product works by delivering insulin under the skin at set or variable rates

Sepsis Common in Terminal Hospitalizations, Discharges

Most common underlying causes of death in sepsis are solid and hematologic cancers, chronic heart disease

Fewer Older Men Assessed, Treated for Osteoporosis

Fewer older men than women, even with higher risk, undergo DXA screening, 25(OH)D measurement

Nurse Navigators Aid Outcomes After Heart Attack Discharge

Observed benefits include reducing acute myocardial infarction readmission, mortality

Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices

Efforts to reduce health care spending should focus on hospital prices

Protect Your Aging Eyes From Macular Degeneration

Hands Don’t Spread HPV, Study Finds

More Car Crashes Tied to Drivers High on Opioids

Glass-Fronted Fireplaces Pose Burn Dangers for Kids

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Survival in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Radiomic Prognostic Vector IDs patients with median overall survival of less than two years

CDC: Heterosexual Syphilis Transmission Up for Drug Users

Substantial proportion of heterosexual syphilis transmission seen in drug users, especially meth users

Over Half of Hip Replacements Expected to Last 25 Years

Second review shows 82.3 and 69.8 percent 25-year survival for total, unicondylar knee replacement

Risk Factors ID’d for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Mortality

In older patients, risk factors include advanced age, DLBCL stage, Charlson Comorbidity Index

Most A-Fib Patients Have at Least One Identifiable Trigger

Triggers more commonly associated with family history of atrial fibrillation, less likely with CHF

Brief Anesthesia in Infancy Does Not Mar Neurodevelopment

General anesthesia less than one hour does not seem to alter neurodevelopmental outcome at age 5

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Stroke After Menopause

Risk for all stroke, ischemic stroke, CHD, all-cause mortality up with highest level of consumption

Sports Medicine Society Updates Concussion Guidelines

Guidance is for physicians who provide sports concussion care from acute injury to return-to-play

Discharge Opioid Rx for Heart Dz Patients May Impact Follow-Up

Findings seen in patients with admitting diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, decompensated heart failure

Primary Care Providers Can Improve Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Most adults with diabetes, including high-risk patients, seen by a primary care doc in previous year

AHA News: Heart-Stopping Drama of On-Screen CPR Doesn’t Always Reflect Reality

Osteoporosis Often Missed in Elderly Men

Guys, Can You Do 40 Push-Ups? Heart-Healthy Life May Be Yours

First Customizable Insulin Pump Approved

How to Choose the Right Cooking Oils

Boosting Your Diet for Exercise