Mortality Risk From Damaged Bronchi Extends to People Without COPD
Bronchiectasis was associated with an increased mortality risk in current and former smokers even if they did not meet the spirometric criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an observational study found. Compared with patients without suspected bronchiectasis, the 10-year mortality risk was greater among patients who had suspected bronchiectasis — evidenced by CT and […]
5 Exercises You Should Never Do If You Have Knee Issues
piranka via Getty Images Certain exercises can make your knee pain worse and even cause further damage, experts say. Knee injuries, knee pain and general wear and tear on the joints are common occurrences for many people ― and they should be considered when picking your workouts. There are many kinds of common knee injuries, […]
FDA Extends Trikafta Approval to Even Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The FDA expanded the indication for elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor (Trikafta) in cystic fibrosis to include even younger children, maker Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced. The three-drug combination’s expanded label now covers children ages 2 to 5 years who have cystic fibrosis and either a F508del mutation in the CFTR gene or a CFTR gene mutation that […]
Tinned Fish Is Having A Moment, But Is It Actually Good For You?
Carlo A via Getty Images Fish can come packed in either water, oil or even tomato sauce, as seen with this assortment of tinned sardines. In addition to learning to bake the perfect loaf of sourdough bread, many of us got really good at cooking with pantry staples during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. […]
ID Experts Urge Healthcare to Shed Universal Masking
The time for COVID-inspired universal masking in healthcare “has come and gone,” even if only for now, infectious disease specialists argued in Annals of Internal Medicine. Expanded use of facemasks — for clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors — was implemented as a “critical protective measure” during the pandemic, but it was done so in the […]
8 Things Therapists Do When They’re Stressed While Traveling
d3sign via Getty Images Traveling — even when you’re going somewhere fun — can be a stressful experience. But therapists have some tricks that help them manage their anxiety in the moment. Whether you are hitting the road or getting on a plane, traveling can be a recipe for anxiety. Oftentimes, the journey to your […]
Doctors Not Immune to Political Biases When it Comes to COVID
Even physicians can be influenced by their political biases when making decisions about COVID-19 treatments, researchers found. In a survey with responses from some 400 critical care doctors, those who identified as politically conservative were five times as likely as their liberal and moderate peers to say they would treat a hypothetical COVID-19 patient with […]
Memory Decline Tied to Lifestyle Factors
Memory decline was slower for older adults who had a healthy lifestyle, even for people with high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, data from a Chinese study showed. People 60 and older who had at least four of six favorable lifestyle factors — healthy diet, exercise, social contact, cognitive activity, and no smoking or drinking […]
Contrary to Guidelines, 5-ASA Often Prescribed in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
DENVER — Even though guidelines discourage the use of 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) in pediatric Crohn’s disease, a substantial percentage of children are still being treated with the anti-inflammatory agent, which may cause problems down the road, a researcher reported here. Of nearly 700 children diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and treated at specialized centers, 28% were initially […]
Type 2 Diabetes Patients Can Also Benefit From Fully Closed-Loop System
Even patients with type 2 diabetes can benefit from using a fully closed-loop insulin delivery system, also known as an artificial pancreas, according to an open-label crossover trial. In the randomized trial of 28 adults, patients spent a greater average proportion of time in target glucose range — 70 to 180 mg/dL (3.9 to 10.0 […]