Common IBD Meds Acquitted in Severe COVID Outcomes
Both biologics and mesalamine/sulfasalazine were not linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, according to findings from the ongoing global SECURE-IBD trial. There was no association between mesalamine/sulfasalazine and adverse COVID outcomes. And when examining biologic-treated patients, there was no link between mesalamine/sulfasalazine use and either severe COVID-19 (adjusted odds ratio […]
Single- or Multi-Fraction SABR for Lung Oligometastases?
Both single-fraction and multifraction stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) had acceptable safety and comparable efficacy for patients with pulmonary oligometastases, according to results from a phase II randomized trial. The primary endpoint of grade 3 or higher adverse events (AEs) related to treatment within 1 year of SABR was similar between the single-fraction arm (5%) […]
Infrastructure Bill Negotiations Likely to Drag on for Awhile, Analyst Says
WASHINGTON — Negotiations on the two infrastructure bills being considered in Congress — both of which contain health-related provisions — are likely to drag into the fall, according to one healthcare analyst. “I don’t think it’s going to be September or October,” said Allison Orris, Washington-based counsel at Manatt Health, a professional services firm based […]
What Are the Signs of a Narcissistic Man? Diagnostic Criteria
While narcissists from both sexes share common traits, male narcissists tend to be online trolls, disrespectful to women and dominate using mind games. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD; narcissism) is a personality disorder seen in both men and women with similar signs in both sexes. However, some behaviors of male and female narcissists can differ. The […]