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The first RSV vaccine candidate from Pfizer is under fire from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a rare neurological syndrome has been identified as a potential risk of getting the jab. During the clinical trial of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, two people who received the shot were diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome later. As

Teenagers had better vaccine coverage against human papillomavirus (HPV) if they were vaccinated at earlier ages as older children instead of early adolescents, a retrospective study showed. Early initiators vaccinated at age 9 or 10 were, compared with those who initiated at ages 11 to 12, more likely to complete the HPV vaccine series by

Men making speaker introductions at the 2022 annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology were similarly likely to use professional titles regardless of gender, while women making introductions were more likely to use professional titles overall, based on a review of more than 800 videos of last year’s presentations. “Implicit sex bias in

There has been an extensive increase in the drug-resistant Shigella bacteria responsible for watery and possibly bloody diarrhea, according to the latest data.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory Friday warning the public of the potentially serious public health concern.  According to the advisory, the national surveillance systems

Previously reported results from this trial, called BT-001, showed that people randomized to use the CBT app had a significant average 0.4 percentage point reduction in hemoglobin A1c, compared with controls, after 90 days for the trial’s primary endpoint, and a significant 0.29 percentage point reduction in A1c, compared with controls, after 180 days. The new

Sleep is an important component of everyday living. It does not only relax the body, but it also provides a period for tissues and organs to regenerate and fix issues. A new study provides evidence of how crucial sleep is for optimum heart health.  Published in the journal Clinical Cardiology, the meta-analysis of previously published

The 24-hour news cycle is just as important to medicine as it is to politics, finance, or sports. At MedPage Today, new information is posted daily, but keeping up can be a challenge. As an aid for our readers, and for a little amusement, here is a 10-question quiz based on the news of the

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among people who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, a new report suggests. Patients who were fully vaccinated had a 41% lower risk of experiencing a cardiac event versus those

Detecting injuries in criminal cases such as sexual assault or domestic violence is difficult for darker-skinned victims using the standard white light commonly found in exam rooms. The answer to this problem may lie in using alternate light sources, a new study shows. The study, led by researchers at Virginia’s George Mason University, in collaboration

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical practice guideline defining the role of biomarkers in monitoring and managing ulcerative colitis (UC). Long-term data remain insufficient to recommend the use of a biomarker-based treat-to-target strategy over endoscopy-based monitoring; however, in many cases, biomarkers should be considered before pursuing endoscopy or treatment adjustments, reported

A technologically advanced tampon capable of detecting cervical cancer early is in the works.  The “smart tampon” utilizes artificial intelligence and analyzes data for the screening process that will ultimately notify the user if they need to see a doctor for a Pap smear.  The device could be the next big thing in cervical cancer

This video is part of an ongoing series of interviews with government leaders in healthcare. In this video, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, and Ashish Jha, MD, MPH, the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator for the Biden administration, discuss the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) in May and what that

SAN DIEGO — Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the wakefulness-promoting drug modafinil (Provigil), and a combination of both treatments all reduce fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) — but the combination has an edge when it comes to overall perceived benefits, new research shows. As well, the results suggest that individuals with poorer sleep hygiene

Oil pulling has become a popular dental practice in recent years, thanks to TikTok. But does the practice have any real difference to the pearly whites? Oil pulling requires swishing a tablespoon of edible oil in the mouth for 5 to 10 minutes, or up to 20. It is based on the principle that the method “pulls”

HONOLULU — In the clinical experience of April W. Armstrong, MD, MPH, topical therapies typically don’t work well for nail psoriasis, so she sometimes resorts to intralesional injections combined with systemic therapy. One might think of intralesional injections “as a torture method from the medieval days,” she said at the Hawaii Dermatology Seminar provided by MedscapeLIVE!, but intramatricial corticosteroid

Many COVID-19 trackers are shutting down in light of the public health emergency ending in May. But experts are worried that the closing of trackers might negatively impact pandemic management. Generally, COVID trackers detail information like the number of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths as well as state-wise or district-wise distribution of cases. The end of

The recent news cycle has focused on the tragic deaths of three young children in Boston, allegedly at the hands of their mother. Lindsay Clancy, a labor and delivery nurse, has been charged with homicide in the killings of her 8-month-old, 3-year-old, and 5-year-old children. It is believed that after she strangled them, she injured

Gastroenterologists in 2023 will have more tools in their arsenal to treat patients with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. As many as 8-10 adalimumab biosimilars are anticipated to come on the market this year, giving mainstay drug Humira some vigorous competition. Dr Edward Oldfield Three scenarios will drive adalimumab biosimilar initiation: Insurance preference for the

There has been a rise in back pain problems in recent times. Hours of sitting at a desk can often lead to such issues, which highlight the complications of a sedentary lifestyle. Luckily for us, scientists have found the perfect combination of drugs that can alleviate back pain.  In the study, published in the Journal of

Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is superior to hot snare polypectomy (HSP) for colorectal polyps measuring 4-10 mm, a pragmatic randomized controlled trial confirms. In the Taiwan Cold Polypectomy Study, CSP was not only safer than HSP, with a significantly lower risk for delayed bleeding, it was also more efficient, report Li-Chun Chang, MD, PhD, from

There’s a new way to address dental cavities, and it does not involve sealants being applied by a dentist or dental hygienist.  The new technique is just as effective as dental sealants but could be more cost-effective than the latter. It utilizes silver diamine fluoride, which was found to lower the risk of cavities in children by

SEATTLE — More than half of the children who died from HIV-related illnesses in Africa were not diagnosed with HIV prior to their death, and nearly all of these deaths were preventable, data from the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) study indicated. Of more than 2,100 pediatric deaths captured in recent years across

More than 1 in 5 children worldwide are at risk of developing an eating disorder such as bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating, a new analysis suggests.  The study was published this month in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data for 63,181 adolescents 6 to 18 years old from 16 countries to look for what is called “disordered

Everyone has had that dreaded ‘pins and needles’ sensation at least once in their life. Ever wondered what causes it? More importantly, is it a sign of some underlying disease? The medical term for the condition is paresthesia. The sensation most commonly emerges in hands, arms, legs, or feet. It is also commonly known as

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Treatment with the diabetes drug metformin shows a significant, dose-dependent effect in lowering SARS-CoV-2 viral load within days of administration, according to the latest analysis of the phase 3 COVID-OUT trial. These findings add to a multitude of benefits the drug

Postmenopausal women are at risk of damaging their bones when exposed to air pollution, according to new research.  A study published in the Lancet journal last week found that elevated levels of air pollutants could lead to bone damage in postmenopausal women.  The researchers behind the prospective observational study wanted to determine how environmental factors,

The recent decision by former President Jimmy Carter to transition to hospice brings much-needed attention to this crucial part of healthcare. Hospice care is an essential and compassionate component of modern medicine, providing support and care to patients and families during the most challenging time of their lives. Historically, hospice care has been stigmatized as

HONOLULU, Hawaii — In the clinical experience of John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA, cheilitis occurs in nearly all patients taking any dose of isotretinoin. “If they don’t have dry lips, you have to wonder if they’re even absorbing isotretinoin,” Barbieri, director of the Advanced Acne Therapeutics Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, said at