Archive: 19/11/2019

AAP: Emergency contraception should be given to sexually active teens

(HealthDay)—Pediatricians should provide emergency contraception (EC) to teenagers who have had unprotected or underprotected intercourse, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published ...

Nov 19, 2019

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AMA, AHA support refresher training for measuring blood pressure

(HealthDay)—Health care professionals (HCPs) should receive consistent and frequent training in measuring blood pressure (BP), according to a report prepared for the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association ...

Nov 19, 2019

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Patients treated outside NCI centers less likely to receive high-cost lung cancer drugs

Genetically targeted drugs and immunotherapies are transforming the way we treat many forms of lung cancer. However, a University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows ...

Nov 19, 2019

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Studies continue to highlight benefits of bariatric surgery in teens

Severe obesity affects 4.5 million children and adolescents in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Bariatric surgery can be life-changing for teens with severe obesity who have been unable ...

Nov 19, 2019

Research shows boredom is on the rise for adolescents, especially girls

"I'm so bored!" It's a typical complaint by teens in every era, but one that's growing more common for U.S. adolescents, especially girls.

Nov 19, 2019

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The startlingly high cost of the 'free' flu shot

In the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn't expect that the ubiquitous flu shot could be a prime example of how the system's lack of transparency can lead to disparate costs.

Nov 19, 2019

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Erectile dysfunction may up the odds for irregular heartbeat

Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.

Nov 19, 2019

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HbA1c variability linked to cardiovascular disease risk

(HealthDay)—For patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, visit-to-visit hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) variability is associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease and microvascular complications, according to ...

Nov 19, 2019

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Light-to-moderate exercise may bring benefits for sickle cell disease

While exercise offers benefits for a wide range of health conditions, it has historically been considered too dangerous for people living with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, a new study published today in the journal ...

Nov 19, 2019

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Care in a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic increases discussion about treatment options, adherence to guidelines

Newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients have multiple standard-of-care treatment options available, but many are not fully informed of their choices. A study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ...

Nov 19, 2019

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