Cold cash proved to be an effective incentive for pregnant French women to stop smoking during gestation, a randomized trial indicated. Quit rates were doubled in a group rewarded with money for confirmed abstinence, relative to a control group that received payments for showing up to clinic visits but not for actual smoking cessation (16%
In pediatric and young adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah), DNA sequencing-based detection of residual disease between three and 12 months accurately identified all patients who would eventually relapse, while other methods were less predictive. Journal in Which the Study was Published: Blood Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American
Immune-mediated diseases collectively were associated with an increased risk of cancer, with the risks not always isolated to the involved organ, a large cohort study demonstrated. Overall, 48 common autoimmune and other immune-mediated conditions were linked with a modest total cancer risk (HR 1.08, 95% CI 1.04-1.12), reported Mingyang Song, MD, ScD, of Harvard T.H.
In 2013, Kristen Carbone, of Providence, Rhode Island, had a preventative mastectomy to help protect herself against breast cancer after her mother died of the disease in her 40s. She wasn’t expecting some of the side effects though, including a continuous cold sensation due to her breast implants blocking the warmth of her body heat
Thanks to research and innovation, our knowledge of cancer is fast-evolving and so are the drugs to treat it. Even in the last decade, many more cancer drugs have become available compared to what we’ve seen in previous decades. They’re also becoming more advanced and more expensive. And they’re being assessed earlier, sometimes before their
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a huge public health emergency. Although several clinical trials have been conducted to identify effective drugs for the treatment of COVID-19, many promising drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, remdesivir, and lopinavir were shown to have little effect
Homemade gifts aren’t just an act of love; crafting them can help reduce anxiety and combat stress – all while bringing people together. Discover five simple, festive gifts you can make for the holidays 1. Ceramic tile coasters Turn memories into gifts with photo coasters. Functional and thoughtful, they are surprisingly simple to make. Just
Physical activity levels may decline during major life events and it’s important for healthcare professionals to encourage patients to maintain regular physical activity during times of significant changes in their lives, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement. With this statement, “We hope healthcare providers, public health workers, and individuals understand
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes questions during a press conference on COVID-19 vaccination and housing for homeless veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Sarah Reingewirtz | MediaNews Group | Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images The individual in California who tested positive for the
CHICAGO — Super-resolution imaging of the brains of fetuses of women who have consumed excessive alcohol during pregnancy appeared to show two areas that were abnormal, a researcher reported. Statistical analysis found an increased volume in the corpus callosum and a decreased volume in the periventricular zone when compared with the brains of fetuses of
What’s better than a smartwatch? A smartwatch with a health tracker and a generous discount, of course! Make sure you don’t miss out on the best deals for Cyber Monday 2021. Wearable health trackers provide the best of both of worlds. So, if you have been bitten by the fitness bug, then today’s your chance to score the best smartwatches
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
In the first MRI-based study to investigate pre-natal alcohol exposure, researchers found significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol compared to healthy controls. Results of the study are being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Fetal alcohol syndrome is a worldwide problem in
Children with poorly-controlled asthma were at much greater risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, a retrospective study from Scotland found. Among roughly 750,000 children ages 5 to 17, those with an asthma-related hospitalization in the 2 years before the pandemic — a marker for uncontrolled asthma — had a more than sixfold higher risk of being hospitalized
When Mack Simmons was just 17 years old, he selflessly donated his kidney to try and save his sister’s life. But when he was still caring for his ill sister, he wound up becoming sick himself with kidney failure. His pain grew worse every day to the point where he lost his ability to walk
KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY When supporters donate to our work, their combined generosity might lead to a new discovery that inches us closer to, for example, a new class of life-saving treatments. Or it might help fund a clinical trial, where experimental new drugs are tested. Occasionally – as for those who support our researchers in
Taking care of a loved one who is ill is probably one of the biggest challenges any of us will ever face. And so often caregivers are on their own—doing it alone without help or guidance. Thirty-six percent of family caregivers describe their situation as highly stressful according to a report by AARP and the
Lung cancer cell. Credit: LRI EM Unit. More than 600 people in England with a form of lung cancer could benefit from the innovative drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) after its approval by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The drug will now be available to people with early-stage non small cell lung cancer
How unresolved grief could haunt children who lost a parent or caregiver to COVIDPlay The number of U.S. deaths from covid-19 has surpassed 778,000. Left behind are tens of thousands of children — some orphaned — after their parents or a grandparent who cared for them died. In this report, co-produced with PBS NewsHour, KHN
Could applying a psychological framework to your work relationships help you to navigate difficult dynamics? Our expert columnist Andy Gill dives into common workplace woes We spend about a third of our lives at work, and wouldn’t it be wonderful if it was a positive experience? Sadly, this is not always the case, and I
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
A person with a hand full of shopping bags walks by as Black Friday sales begin at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville, Kentucky, November 26, 2021. Jon Cherry | Reuters As Americans bought gifts during the peak Thanksgiving shopping weekend, the discovery of the omicron variant made headlines and prompted action by
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
Train Happy author, podcast host and PT Tally Rye joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about building a positive relationship with exercise and how intuitive movement can help Tally Rye knows all too well how diet culture and ‘fitspo’ mentality can permeate our thinking. As a result, she’s harnessed her own lived experience, training and extensive
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
Saliva samples are easy to obtain and useful for measuring antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in children, which could facilitate epidemiological surveillance in school settings. The study, a collaboration between the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa” Foundation, and the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (HSJD), followed over 1,500 children who