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Risk for Venous Thromboembolism Up for Those With Sickle Cell Trait

Individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) have an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online Sept. 12 in Blood Advanc

Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy Preferred TNT Regimen for Rectal Cancer

For patients with locally advanced rectal cancer pursuing organ preservation, long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) is the preferred total neoadjuvant therapy (

Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivors

Less than half of people who ve survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows. Normal sleep is defined as six to eigh

Ingredient in Hair Dye Led to Woman's Vision Loss

An ingredient in the hair dye a French woman used caused her to develop a vision-robbing retinopathy, researchers report. When she switched to a dye without the

Twice-Yearly Injection Cuts HIV Risk by 96%, But Will Cost Cut Access?

It could be a real breakthrough for people at risk for HIV infection A shot given every six months that reduces their risk by a whopping 96 . That s according t

Fertility Treatment Use Higher for Women With Asthma

Women with asthma have an increased risk for fetal loss and higher use of fertility treatment, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Societ

Liraglutide Efficacious, Safe for Children Aged 6 to

Liraglutide plus lifestyle intervention is efficacious for children aged 6 to 12 years with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in the New E

2022 Fetal Mortality Reached Historic Low of 5.48 Per 1,000

The fetal mortality rate in the United States in 2022 was 5.48 fetal deaths at 20 weeks of gestation or more per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths, which marke

Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fracture

Racial differences exist in opioid pain management for Medicare beneficiaries after a hip fracture, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journa

2017 to 2022 Saw Increase in Naloxone Prescribing Among Adolescents

From 2017 to 2022, there was an increase in naloxone prescribing among adolescents, with pediatricians accounting for an increasing proportion of prescriptions

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