Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are physically, sexually or emotionally abused or neglected are at greater risk for obesity later in life, a new review suggests.
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
ATS: Azithromycin Delays Next Hospitalization in COPD
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalized for a respiratory-related event, administration of azithromycin is associated with a prolonged time to next respiratory hospitalization, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Genetic Variant Tied to Interstitial Lung Disease
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Copy number variants of the common promoter polymorphism (rs35705950) in the MUC5B gene are associated with increased odds of interstitial lung abnormalities, particularly in older people, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: High Prevalence of COPD Misdiagnosis Among Uninsured
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) misdiagnosis seems to be high among uninsured populations, with more than 40 percent showing no signs of obstruction on spirometry, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Lung Cancer Diagnosis 7 Percent With Low-Dose CT
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- The preliminary rate of lung cancer diagnosis using low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening is 7 percent at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
Cardiologist Calls for Action on Added Sugars
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Despite evidence supporting the link between excess sugar consumption and various health issues, official bodies seem keen to question or deny this link, according to an observation piece published online May 21 in BMJ.
Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Children and teens exposed to radiation during CT scans are 24 percent more likely to develop cancer, according to a large, long-term study.
Competitive Sports Can Be Safe for Athletes With ICDs
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Athletes with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) can safely participate in competitive sports, according to a study published in the May 21 issue of Circulation.
COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Roughly four in 10 uninsured patients who have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) actually do not have the lung disease, a small new study suggests.
Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research.
Fecal Microbiota Tx Feasible for Recurrent C. difficile in HIV
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- For HIV-infected individuals with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, fecal microbiota therapy is feasible, according to a letter published in the May 21 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Fish oil supplements could help reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely -- a smaller brain.
Health Highlights: May 22, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better
(HealthDay News) -- The better foods taste, the more likely you are to eat them.
Health Tip: Protect Your Sight
(HealthDay News) -- Protecting your vision must be a "priority just like eating healthy and physical activity," urges the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Iodine Deficiency Has Negative Impact on Child Cognition
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Even mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse child cognitive development, according to a study published online May 22 in The Lancet.
Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- People who endure chronic migraines or back pain are more likely to attempt suicide, whether or not they also suffer from depression or another psychiatric condition, according to a new study.
More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.
Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has ever wrestled with athlete's foot knows there is something about feet that fungi seem to like. But scientists now have the first detailed "map" of the fungal groups that live on your skin -- and, yes, your feet are the hottest neighborhood.
Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Implementation of systematic monitoring for medication adherence will allow for identification of barriers to adherence and tailoring of interventions, according to a viewpoint piece published in the May 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart failure are more likely to experience poorer health from having a thyroid gland that is even mildly underactive, according to a new study.
ATS: Nighttime Intensivist Staffing Doesn't Cut ICU Stay
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Nighttime intensivist staffing in the intensive care unit (ICU) on the day of admission is not associated with reduced length of stay in the ICU and does not improve other patient outcomes, according to a study published online May 20 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Aggressive treatment for prostate cancer may not be warranted for many older patients with underlying medical conditions, a new study finds.
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising, a new government report shows.
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Use of the antidepressant Lexapro appears to help prevent a potentially serious stress-related heart condition, a new study finds.
ATS: Adenotonsillectomy Offers Relief to Kids With Sleep Apnea
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to watchful waiting, early adenotonsillectomy improves some symptoms, but not attention or executive function, in school-age children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Air, Noise Pollution May Raise Cardiovascular Risk
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term exposure to air pollution and high levels of nighttime noise caused by proximity to road traffic are independently linked with calcification of the thoracic aorta, a measure of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: BAL Findings Tied to Early Bronchiectasis in Kids With CF
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- There is a higher chance of early bronchiectasis in children with cystic fibrosis among those patients with neutrophil elastase activity in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid early in life, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Dupilumab Safe, Effective for Moderate, Severe Asthma
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody, appears safe and effective for the treatment of patients with persistent, moderate-to-severe asthma and elevated eosinophils, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Early Parenteral Nutrition Doesn't Reduce Day-60 Death
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- For critically ill patients with relative contraindications to early enteral nutrition (EN), the provision of early parenteral nutrition (PN) is not associated with reductions in day-60 mortality, according to a study published online May 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Injured Women Receive Less Trauma Care Than Men
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- A significant gender gap exists in trauma care, with injured women significantly less likely to receive care in a trauma center than men, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
ATS: Short Steroid Course Non-Inferior for COPD Exacerbations
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, five days of treatment with glucocorticoids is non-inferior to conventional 14-day therapy for reexacerbation within six months, according to a study published online May 21 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 17 to 22 in Philadelphia.
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is five times higher when parents sleep with their infant, a new study finds.
Case Survival Reflects Hospital Performance in Cardiac Arrest
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals with high case-survival rates for cardiac arrest tend to have lower incidence rates of inpatient cardiac arrest, according to research published online May 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
CDC Presents Recent Trends in Health Behaviors of U.S. Adults
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- In 2008 to 2010, the prevalence of key health behaviors among U.S. adults varied, with about one in five adults current smokers and 62.1 percent overweight or obese, according to a report presented by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
CDC: High Number of Public Pools Contain Microbes
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Three-quarters of public schools in the metro Atlanta area contain microbes, including bacteria indicating the presence of fecal matter, according to research published in the May 17 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report.
Comorbidities Up Other-Cause Death for Men With Prostate CA
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer the risk for other-cause mortality increases with the number of comorbid conditions, particularly in older men, according to a study published online May 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Less is more when it comes to steroid therapy for patients having severe bouts of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to Swiss investigators.
DDW: Weight Loss Improves GERD Symptoms
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Obese and overweight adults can improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by losing weight, while regaining even small amounts of weight can worsen symptoms, according to a study presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week, held from May 18 to 21 in Orlando, Fla.
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Depression can affect almost every aspect of life, but some of the changes brought about by the disorder can be downright dangerous for those with diabetes.
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Health Tip: Possible Causes of Dry Eye
(HealthDay News) -- You produce tears to help keep your eyes moist and protected from irritants. But dry eye can make your eyes vulnerable and uncomfortable.
Health Tip: Run Smart, Run Safe
(HealthDay News) -- The next time you go for a run or jog, staying safe should be your first concern.
Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Thousands of Americans, many of them smokers or ex-smokers, suffer from the lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Now a new study finds that patients placed on the common antibiotic azithromycin may be able to cut down on hospitalizations due to flare-ups of the disease.
No Effect of Tracheostomy Timing on Mortality
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Patients on mechanical ventilation have similar mortality and other outcomes regardless of whether they receive a tracheostomy early or later after being put on ventilation, according to a study published in the May 22 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Oxandrolone Not Effective for Pressure Ulcer Treatment
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), oxandrolone is no more effective than placebo for healing target pressure ulcers (TPUs), according to a study published in the May 21 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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