The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
PixelsEffect via Getty Images Runny nose, congestion and headache are all among the common COVID symptoms right now. A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms ― like loss of taste and smell, for instance ― were synonymous with a COVID-19 infection. But those symptoms have changed with time. “I think the good news is most […]
Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in U.S. Adults
Depressive symptoms were associated with a higher risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a nationally representative prospective cohort study. Of nearly 23,700 U.S. adults, mild depressive symptoms were associated with a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality compared with no symptoms (HR 1.35, 95% CI 1.07-1.72), as were moderate to severe […]
Menopausal Women With Obesity Endure Worse Symptoms, Less HT Relief
PHILADELPHIA — Women with obesity may experience worse menopausal symptoms and see less relief from hormone therapy (HT), according to a pilot study. When compared with women without obesity, those with a BMI of 30 or greater were significantly more likely to report menopause-related vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats (74% vs 45%, […]
Fezolinetant Benefits Women Not Suited for Hormone Therapy
PHILADELPHIA — Fezolinetant (Veozah) improved menopause-related vasomotor symptoms in women unsuited or unwilling to take hormone therapy, according to a pooled analysis of two phase III studies. The analysis of the SKYLIGHT-1 and -2 trials showed significant improvements with two different dosages of the newly approved drug versus placebo in both the frequency and severity […]
Long COVID Symptoms May Emerge Months After Infection
Long COVID symptoms may emerge months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, data from the prospective multicenter INSPIRE study suggested. Symptom prevalence decreased over 1 year among long COVID patients, but persisted or emerged at different time points in some cases, reported Sharon Saydah, PhD, of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and co-authors in […]
Anti-Androgens Can Be Used for PCOS When Oral Contraceptives Can’t
Anti-androgens may be beneficial for managing certain hyperandrogenism-related symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in cases where combined oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated, poorly tolerated, or ineffective, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. Using data from 13 studies including a total of 961 patients, combination treatment with antiandrogens, metformin, and […]
Pre-COPD Current and Former Smokers Not in the Clear for Airway Disease
Whether they had respiratory symptoms or not, former and current smokers who didn’t meet criteria for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had similar declines in lung function and progression to COPD in subsequent years, the SPIROMICS II study found. Participants with symptomatic tobacco exposure and preserved spirometry (TEPS) experienced no significant difference in annual declines […]
Injectable Ketamine Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Twice-weekly subcutaneous ketamine helped alleviate symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, according to the phase III KADS study. Among those who received at least one flexible treatment dose (0.5-0.9 mg/kg), ketamine was more than 12-times better at inducing remission of depression than the benzodiazepine midazolam (remission rate 19.6% vs 2.0%, OR 12.1, 95% CI 2.1-69.2, P=0.005), reported […]
Treating childhood ADHD with stimulant meds not associated with increased substance use later in life, study finds
Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have more substance use or substance use disorder (SUD) as adolescents or young adults, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Published today in JAMA Psychiatry, the study may provide some […]
This Is The Most Commonly Missed Warning Sign Of Dementia
SDI Productions via Getty Images There are a few subtle symptoms that can develop before the full onset of dementia. When we think about dementia, we often think of a person experiencing memory loss and confusion. While it’s true that these are certainly symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s (the most common form of dementia), missing […]