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Men with localized prostate cancer who opt for radical prostatectomy are more likely to regret their decision than those who opt for radiotherapy or active surveillance, according to a survey study of 2072 patients. At 5 years, 13% of men surveyed experienced treatment-related regret, which varied by treatment type — 16% (183) of surgery patients

While the world is on the lookout for possible surges amid the emergence of the omicron variant, early reports appear to suggest that the newer strain does not really cause the severe form of COVID-19 infection.  WHO Update On Omicron The World Health Organization has released a new update on the omicron variant, also known as

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel narrowly voted 13 to 10 today to recommend emergency use authorization for the antiviral pill molnupiravir from Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics to treat COVID-19. According to the panel of experts, the drug may

What constitutes conflict of interest (COI) for physicians? In general, COI exists in a situation where a person is — or appears to be — at risk of acting in a biased way because of personal interest. Physicians who engage in paid consulting and speaking arrangements, who conduct research studies to help develop new pharmaceuticals

Over the last decade, global coffee production nearly doubled, making coffee one of the most popular beverages in modern society. Given its popularity, any health advantages could have a significant impact on public health. According to a recent study, 16 percent of Americans are aware of the benefits of coffee use, while 66 percent limit their

Adding anti-inflammatory corticosteroids to antibiotics for certain pediatric throat and ocular infections may have some benefit, according to results from two recent database studies, but their benefit remains unclear. Using steroids in this setting is a practice many pediatricians consider, although no clear guidance exists. Drawing on data from a registry of 51 free-standing children’s

Now that the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified omicron as a variant of concern, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strongly encouraging everyone to follow its prevention strategies to hamper the possible spread of the virus in the country.  Variant Of Concern After carefully assessing the specific mutations and behavior of the

When skies were blue and air pollution was reduced during stay-at-home lockdowns in the United States at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) occurred, a new study suggests. The researchers examined the link between air pollution and STEMI in 29 US states from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020,

WASHINGTON — The newly discovered Omicron variant of COVID-19 is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic,” President Biden said Monday. “We have the best vaccine in the world, the best medicines, the best scientists, and we’re learning more every single day,” Biden said during a speech in the Roosevelt Room of the

There are a ton of different mattresses in today’s market, so it wouldn’t be surprising to hear that you feel a little overwhelmed by the multitude of choices out there. Regardless of what kind of sleeper you are, though – a side sleeper, a back sleeper, a stomach sleeper, or a combo sleeper – The BitBag team has

An ongoing remote digital care program to manage hypertension and hypercholesterolemia delivered by non-physicians can be effective, results from the first 10,000 patients demonstrate. Lead investigator Alexander J. Blood, MD, reported these study findings in a late-breaking session at the virtual American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Scientific Sessions. Researchers delivered promising interim results in 5000

The mind and body are closely connected. Studies show there is a link between physical and mental health. Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders have been associated with heart conditions, immune deficiencies, and numerous other conditions. Credits: Lead Image: Dreamstime Medscape Reader Polls © 2021  Cite this: Do You Discuss Mental Health With Your Patients? - Medscape - Nov 24, 2021.

The following quiz addresses one aspect from each article in a three-part MedPage Today Clinical Challenge series on psoriatic arthritis (PsA): diagnosis, treatment, and COVID-19 concerns in PsA. Here you go: Nancy Walsh earned a BA in English literature from Salve Regina College in Newport, R.I. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) that is resistant to other drugs. The treatment, maribavir (Livtencity), is approved for adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 35 kg (77 pounds). There are an estimated 200,000 adult transplants every year globally. CMV, a type of

(Reuters Health) – Women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer and a BRCA mutation see sustained benefits in progression free survival rates after two years of maintenance olaparib therapy, a clinical trial analysis suggests. The study focused on women with BRCA mutations and newly-diagnosed advanced high grade serous or endometrioid ovarian cancer who had a complete

Before COVID-19, the American Medical Association (AMA) meetings in June and November would be chock full of lively debate on 100 items or more. Its House of Delegates leaders would take the mic to argue yes or no on topics extending far beyond the usual passions of better physician reimbursement and medical decision autonomy, such

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For patients with metastatic melanoma, triplet therapy with atezolizumab and vemurafenib plus cobimetinib provides significant survival benefits over vemurafenib plus cobimetinib alone, but the regimen may not be cost-effective, researchers say. “Economic evaluation is an important component to assess the incremental value of newly approved cancer treatments,” Dr. Chao Cai

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday classified a new COVID-19 variant from South Africa as a variant of concern, which means it could be more contagious, cause more severe disease, and reduce the efficacy of vaccines and treatments. WHO convened an independent

For decades, Black and Hispanic Americans have been underrepresented in multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trials examining new drugs. The CHIMES (Characterization of Ocrelizumab in Minorities With Multiple Sclerosis) trial was developed in order to address and better understand this issue. Its novel trial design was presented at the recent Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance seen in clinical practice. A number of trials have shown that the condition, which is most prevalent among the elderly, increases the chance of cerebrovascular accidents and of blood clots forming in the heart, increasing total mortality. These aspects are well-established, as is the use

PARIS ― With cases of COVID-19 climbing across Europe, new restrictions and vaccine measures are being put into place across the continent. France has now announced that boosters are available for everyone over 18 years of age, 5 months after they receive their second dose. Elderly people have until mid-December to get their boosters or risk losing

Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) did not lead to better chances of having a baby than conventional IVF among women with a good chance of a live birth, Chinese researchers found in a multicenter randomized trial. Among women who had at least three good-quality blastocysts, PGT-A did not improve

Pediatric dermatologists who treat infantile hemangioma (IH) can consider nadolol as a noninferior — and possibly a better — alternative to the standard treatment propranolol, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. “In our experience, nadolol is preferable to propranolol given its observed efficacy and similar safety profile…[and] its more predictable metabolism that does

Have you found yourself feeling frustrated when trying to convince a friend or family member to get vaccinated for COVID-19? Or maybe you are that friend or family member, and you’re fed up with people pushing you to get vaccinated. Though the science is clear that COVID-19 vaccines save lives, it can be difficult to

The association of atopic dermatitis (AD) with short stature and increased body mass index (BMI) in early childhood may be transient, often resolving by mid-adolescence, according to a large cohort study published online November 17 in JAMA Dermatology. “The potential for ‘catch up’ in height for children with atopic dermatitis observed in our study may

As the pandemic lingers, Florida hospitals have more than sick patients on their hands. Hospitals have been working to comply with an emergency regulation from CMS, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. But now, they have been left scrambling over a new and contradictory state law.

At this point in the pandemic, you or someone you know has probably received at least one COVID-19 test. But do you know which kind of test you got and the strengths and weaknesses of these different tests? I’m a molecular biologist, and since April 2020 I’ve been part of a team working on a

DALLAS (AP) — Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family. The number of air travelers this week is expected to approach or even exceed pre-pandemic levels, and