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The CDC updated its interim guidance on COVID-19 vaccination to give immunocompromised people a shorter wait for their booster shot. It is now recommended that people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive a booster 3 months — down from 5 months previously — after the third dose of an mRNA vaccine, for a total

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federally funded family planning clinics can continue to make abortion referrals for now, a federal court ruled Tuesday, in a setback for a dozen Republican attorneys general who have sued to restore a Trump-era ban on the practice. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied a request by

Group A streptococcus (GAS) infection is not associated with new-onset tic disorders in at-risk children, findings from a large prospective study show. The results mean that if pre-teens present with a new-onset tic condition, “they’re unlikely to have it as a result of a group A streptococcal throat infection,” study author Anette Eleonore Schrag, MD,

Researchers found that a previous infection may be more beneficial than vaccination against COVID-19 because the former may produce better-performing antibodies.  Better Protection In a new study that is to be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 2022 in Lisbon this coming April, researchers presented crucial information in the fight

Whether they’re giving medical advice, making keen observations about the world, or occasionally sharing their daily routine, these Black doctors are making an impact via social media. In fact, many are building legacies to address social inequality in healthcare. Here’s a list of some of the accounts you should follow. Note that both platforms may

Screening for hepatitis B antibodies and vaccinating pregnant women without immunity appears to be a cost-effective health measure, according to a recent analysis published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Malavika Prabhu, MD, of the division of maternal-fetal medicine and department of obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, said in an interview that the impetus

Current interventions to tackle Staphylococcus aureus in patients with atopic eczema have little impact on symptoms, based on data from a Cochrane Review of 41 studies. Eczema remains a huge disease burden worldwide, and colonization with S aureus in eczema patients is common, but no standard intervention exists to relieve symptoms, writes Nandini Banerjee, MD, of

Nursing scholars have turned to the anti-allergy drug class to treat COVID-19 patients battling lingering and debilitating symptoms months after their infection.  In a report published in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners Monday, researchers said that antihistamines might provide relief for people struggling with the long-term effects of a COVID-19 infection. The Study For the study,

Magician and illusionist Criss Angel recently posted some great news: His son Johnny Crisstopher, now 7 years old, has entered remission after a 6-year battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Johnny was first diagnosed in 2015. He underwent many rounds of chemotherapy and earlier entered a short period of remission. Angel told “Extra” in

Dairy intake may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in men, according to investigators. Men of European ancestry with a genetic marker predicting dairy consumption had significantly greater risk of Parkinson’s disease than individuals without the marker, suggesting a causal relationship between dairy intake and Parkinson’s disease, lead author Cloé Domenighetti, MSc, a PhD student at UVSQ, Université

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy takes less time when an anesthesiologist oversees the sedation, researchers say. “We have increased patient access to our GI unit by making these modifications,” said Adeel Faruki, MD, a senior instructor of anesthesiology and fellow in operations at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The finding was presented at

For the most highly educated and specialized professional on the healthcare totem pole, physicians put up with a ridiculous amount of nonsense in the workplace. You are pressured to see high volumes of patients in a rapid-fire fashion (15 minutes per visit) even when it interferes with the quality of care. You are expected to

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When Crystal Orozco got sick with the coronavirus last month, she missed nearly two weeks’ worth of her salary as a shift leader at a fast food restaurant and had to ask family members for a loan

More than a quarter of adults receiving specialized care for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) had parents, siblings, or children with the disorder, particularly among those who were Black, in new estimates based on US patients with DCM. Almost 1700 first-degree relatives of 1220 patients with DCM were screened for the presence of ventricular changes suggesting

The blood supply in the U.S. is now at its lowest level in over a decade. Many of the nation’s blood centers currently have only a one-day supply of some blood types in inventory. This is dangerous because blood transfusions are needed for many surgeries. Blood is also used in the treatment of diseases like

With drug overdose deaths continuing to rise, policymakers must help people with substance use disorders access evidence-based care and treatment, said leaders from the American Medical Association (AMA) and Manatt Health during a webinar on Monday. In unveiling their “State Toolkit to End the Nation’s Drug Overdose Epidemic” — which includes proposals ranging from scrapping

Standard dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a potent P2Y12 inhibitor for 12 months after stenting for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is under increasing fire from studies showing that varying the duration and intensity of DAPT can reduce bleeding risk without compromising ischemic protection. A novel meta-analysis of 29 studies indirectly compares short DAPT and

Dermatology researchers have become more transparent when reporting racial and ethnicity data over the last decade, but the diversity of patients enrolled in the trials themselves has not changed significantly, according to literature reviews for 2010-2015 and 2015-2020. Race and ethnicity were reported in 75.3% of the randomized clinical trials (RCTs) involving dermatologic diseases that

Three vaccine doses appear to be insufficient for people with weakened immune systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends getting the fourth dose for optimum protection against COVID-19.  New Guidance The CDC is keen on having immunocompromised people vaccinated for the fourth time amid reports on some pharmacies turning away people

“We’re all reading the tea leaves.” — Paul Offit, MD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, discussing Pfizer’s application for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids under 5, amid numerous questions over the data. “It’s enough to gag a maggot.” — Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), during a hearing on Medicare financing, railing against tactics employed

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Long COVID continues to be a moving target — continuously evolving and still surprising doctors and patients who have sometimes incapacitating long-term symptoms. Little about the disorder seems predictable at this point. People can have long COVID after asymptomatic, mild, or

Boys exposed to at least 2 hours a day of screen time by 1 year of age were significantly more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis at 3 years, based on data from more than 80,000 children. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend against any screen time

A collaborative care (CC) approach to boost pregnancy-related mental health was associated with improvements in screening and treatment for depression, and also reduced racial disparities for that care, a researcher reported. In a retrospective cohort study done before and after the implementation of a Collaborative Care Model for Perinatal Depression Support Services (COMPASS), the adjusted

Samples from patients in the United States and Kenya show an increasing emergence of previously undetected vancomycin-resistant strains of Clostridioides difficile, sparking concern as recurrences in the treatment of C difficile infection (CDI) continue to rise. “Our results may help explain a decreasing effectiveness of antibiotic-based therapy in C difficile infection, since a significant proportion

Most ailments known to mankind depend on lifestyle, surrounding environment, emotional wellbeing, and sleep quality. Good quality sleep promotes healing from our daily grind so that we can function at our best the next morning.  Those who suffer have short-term or chronic ailments must make it a priority to sleep well to contain the disease

A listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads has resulted in two deaths, the CDC says. The deaths were reported in Michigan and Wisconsin. As of Feb. 1, 17 people had been infected in 13 states with 13 people hospitalized, the agency says. The sick people are 50 to 94 years old, and 82% are

It can be hard to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts, especially if you plan on giving something thoughtful that will really make a difference in the life of your loved one. Whether you’re looking for something for their physical, mental, or spiritual wellbeing; The Bitbag Team has compiled 5 gifts that you can give to

In a fairly standard discussion about renewal of FDA’s user fees, House lawmakers used the opportunity to query the agency’s officials about the controversial approval of the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm). During a hearing of a House Committee on Energy & Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health on Thursday, aducanumab was the proverbial elephant in the room,