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The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in some New Jersey communities is triple the national average, a new analysis shows. Investigators found that up to 10% of children in some of the state’s school districts have an ASD diagnosis vs the national average of just under 2%. Dr Walter Zahorodny School districts with higher

Federal relief funds may have disproportionately benefited hospitals and health systems that were financially stronger prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a cross-sectional study. Among nearly 1,000 facilities, there was wide variation in CARES Act funding, with 24% of hospitals receiving less than $5 million, and 8% receiving more than $50 million, reported Christopher

Spinach didn’t really explain Popeye’s superhuman strength, but spinach and other iron-rich foods might have real-life superpowers: reducing the risk of heart disease and premature death in middle age. Iron has a big job in our bodies as a crucial part of the proteins that deliver oxygen to our tissues. With low iron, the heart

Are you excited to celebrate Halloween 2021? Aside from decorations and costumes, Halloween candy is also one of the things people look forward to — young and old alike. But while candy is always a nice treat to give out and receive, most options are not healthy and bad for our diet. This year, have

Ophthalmologists in the US will soon have more options in their toolkit to manage neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and macular edema associated with uveitis. Susvimo, a 100 mg/mL ranibizumab injection for intravitreal use via ocular implant, has received FDA approval for wet AMD, and Xipere, a triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, has received FDA approval

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A targeted kind of cognitive behavioral therapy appeared to boost confidence in men who were wary of penile injection regimens to ward off impotence after prostatectomy, a researcher reported. At 8 months, patients in the therapy program were giving themselves a mean of 1.2 injections per week compared with 0.7 in the

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. People who don’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 should expect to be reinfected with the coronavirus every 16 to 17 months on average, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Microbe. Since COVID-19 hasn’t existed for long enough to perform

An oral treatment with freeze-dried human stool can successfully treat Clostridioides difficile infections by increasing the diversity of microorganisms in the colon, researchers say. CP101, under development by Finch Therapeutics, proved more effective than a placebo in preventing recurrent infections for up to 24 weeks. The CP101 capsules contain a powder of freeze-dried human stools

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Having COVID-19 was tied to a somewhat increased risk of a new erectile dysfunction (ED) diagnosis, a researcher reported here. Data from the study came from a U.S. insurance database and, after propensity matching, 230,517 men with recorded COVID-19 were identified, as were 232,645 without recorded COVID-19. After controlling for various factors,

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The FDA has reviewed the clinical trial data on Pfizer’s vaccine for children and concluded that the benefits of the 2-shot series outweigh its risks for kids. In a briefing document posted to the FDA website late Friday, agency scientists said

An essential oil room spray sold at Walmart is the source of rare, but dangerous bacteria that infected and killed a woman in Georgia earlier this year, the CDC said on Friday. The agency has issued an urgent alert to doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of melioidosis, which can be difficult to

The recent surge of COVID-19 in the southern U.S. in summer and early fall was fueled by the rise of the Delta variant storming through the unvaccinated population. But among the cases and hospitalizations were also some vaccinated people with breakthrough infections. This week, the topic of breakthrough infections garnered even more attention with the

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. High rates of cognitive dysfunction or brain fog have been found an average of 7.6 months after patients have been treated for COVID-19, new data indicate. Jacqueline H. Becker, PhD, Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount

CBD advocates attest that among its many benefits is helping alleviate seasonal allergies. How true is this claim? Seasonal Woes After more than a year of staying indoors and isolating, enjoying the outdoors now seems like such a luxury. Thankfully as restrictions have been easing up, we can now finally go out and be surrounded by nature, which also has positive

Adherence to guidelines pertaining to imaging after acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) repair is very low, a population-based study has shown. Only 14% of patients had guideline-recommended imaging over their follow-up period. Dr Jennifer Chung Among factors possibly contributing to this “extremely poor” adherence rate is the lack of clarity over who is in

COVID-19 vaccination efforts have decelerated or plateaued in developing and developed nations alike. To deal with vaccine holdouts, leaders across the world have proposed concrete benefits such as monetary compensation and lotteries, as well as punitive strategies such as barring unvaccinated people from restaurants, flights, and public places. However, leveraging such reactive techniques broadly may

Charged with capital murder, William George Davis listens to closing arguments in court as he stands trial. TYLER, Texas (AP) — A Texas nurse was convicted Tuesday of capital murder in the deaths of four patients who died after prosecutors say he injected them with air following heart surgeries. The Smith County jury deliberated for

Whether you’re in the gym, at home or work, there are always ways for you to stay active so you can improve your health. After all, your heart is one of your vital organs, so you should take good care of it. Thankfully, fitness watches have become more popular, making it more accessible regardless of your budget. Aside from

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to recommend Shingrix (Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted) for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster) in immunodeficient or immunosuppressed adults aged 19 or older. The recommendation was approved October 20 by a unanimous vote. Shingles is a reactivation of varicella

One major theme out of the recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) virtual meeting was the use of immunotherapy in sarcoma, including CAR T-cell therapy. In this video, courtesy of VJHemOnc, Margaret von Mehren, MD, of the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, talks about the latest research avenues being explored in sarcoma and

People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good reason. The science uniformly demonstrates that frequent hand-washing reduces the risk of a variety of illnesses. It is low-hanging fruit in terms of an easy,

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Among patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) who get COVID-19, the risk for hospitalization and death is lower if they are receiving tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor monotherapy, compared with receiving most other common drugs for these conditions, with or without

Sports drinks and other nutritional products formulated for exercise are marketed as being filled with electrolytes, the same way that dairy is a good source of calcium and bananas are rich in potassium. But what are electrolytes and what do we need these for? Is there another way to take them? What are Electrolytes For? “Are electrolytes good for you?” is

Lanifibranor, a first-in-class pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist, has shown promise in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an aggressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with few treatment options. In a phase 2b, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of patients with biopsy-proven NASH but no cirrhosis, significantly more patients taking once-daily 1200-mg lanifibranor (Inventiva Pharma)

Among U.S. military veterans, experiences of sexual violence may be tied to infertility later on in life, according to a retrospective cohort study. In women, 15.5% of those experiencing a sexual assault throughout their life had an infertility diagnosis for themselves or their partner, compared to 11.3% for those who did not experience a sexual

Even if older people are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, they are still at risk of contracting the severe form of COVID-19. This is what more recent data on the prevalence of the disease is suggesting, and scientists are saying that this is not at all surprising. Vaccination In Aging Population Medical experts have been encouraging

The high cost of new cancer drugs has been the subject of many debates and discussions, but the issue remains largely unresolved. Now, one pharmaceutical company is offering a refund if its drug “doesn’t work.” For what it says is the first time in the industry, Pfizer has issued a warranty on crizotinib (Xalkori) and

For many, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. In addition to being affordable and accessible, it’s also very versatile and is a great dish to enjoy during house parties, in a bar, on game nights or lazy Saturday afternoons. However, too much of a good thing can also be bad. In this case, ”regular pizza” can be bad for your health. But why?