Category: Health
Second Biologic Might Improve Tolerability of Multi-Food Allergy Immunotherapy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/second-biologic-might-improve-tolerability-of-multi-food-allergy-immunotherapy/ (MedPage Today) — PHILADELPHIA — For multi-allergen oral immunotherapy (mOIT) patients, adding dupilumab (Dupixent) after omalizumab (Xolair) showed promise for cutting the gastrointestinal adverse events (AE) of ongoing mOIT, although perhaps… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaaai/120098 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 21:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.…
Adjuvant Belzutifan-Pembrolizumab Significantly Boosts DFS in Kidney Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/adjuvant-belzutifan-pembrolizumab-significantly-boosts-dfs-in-kidney-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — The adjuvant combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and belzutifan (Welireg) significantly improved disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) after nephrectomy versus… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/mgucs/120099 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 22:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked…
Quiz Time: Which Doctor Group Broke Ties With CDC’s Vaccine Panel?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/quiz-time-which-doctor-group-broke-ties-with-cdcs-vaccine-panel/ 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…
Dialysis Accessibility; Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Savings
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dialysis-accessibility-accountable-care-organizations-and-medicare-savings/ (MedPage Today) — TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El Paso, look at the top medical… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/healthwatch/120092 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28…
Novel Two-Drug Combo Equals Standard Triplet in Untreated Patients With HIV
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-two-drug-combo-equals-standard-triplet-in-untreated-patients-with-hiv/ (MedPage Today) — DENVER — The two-drug combination of doravirine and islatravir was as efficacious as the three-drug regimen of bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy) as initial therapy in adults with HIV, according… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/120097 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 14:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
Living After Suicidality: A Physician’s Framework for Healing
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/living-after-suicidality-a-physicians-framework-for-healing/ (MedPage Today) — I didn’t think about killing myself today. The realization caused me to look up from my epic fantasy book, “Way of Kings.” Seated on my bed as I wound down for the night, I gazed out my window with tears of pure joy. A day without… Source link…
Improved PFS in Advanced Kidney Cancer With Antiangiogenic Combination
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/improved-pfs-in-advanced-kidney-cancer-with-antiangiogenic-combination/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — Dual antiangiogenic therapy for previously treated kidney cancer significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) versus a single drug, a large randomized trial showed. Median PFS improved from 10.7… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/ascogu/120094 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
People Are Chilling Their Carbs to Try to Lose Weight
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/people-are-chilling-their-carbs-to-try-to-lose-weight/ (MedPage Today) — Online influencers claim the secret to low-calorie rice, pasta, and potatoes may be as simple as chilling out. Are they right? Not quite. But a small yet solid body of science does suggest that chilling these carbohydrate-rich… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/120077 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 15:00:00…
Not All Cardiovascular Disease Risks Start in the Heart. Here’s Why
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/not-all-cardiovascular-disease-risks-start-in-the-heart-heres-why/ Share on PinterestCardiovascular and metabolic health are intrinsically linked, with diabetes and kidney disease as major risk factors for heart disease. PER Images/Stocksy A new report suggests that millions of U.S. adults are unaware they may have undiagnosed cardiovascular risk factors that begin outside the heart. An estimated 90% of Americans…
Casey Means’ Cringey Senate Hearing Should Sink Her Surgeon General Bid
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/casey-means-cringey-senate-hearing-should-sink-her-surgeon-general-bid/ (MedPage Today) — After months of delay — first a stalled nomination process, then a childbirth that preempted her October hearing — Casey Means, MD, finally appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/120089 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 20:23:00 Copyright for syndicated…
FDA Approves Desmoda for Central Diabetes Insipidus
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-approves-desmoda-for-central-diabetes-insipidus/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA approved desmopressin acetate (Desmoda) oral solution for the management of central diabetes insipidus in adults and children, developer Eton Pharmaceuticals announced. The vasopressin analog acts as an antidiuretic… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/generalendocrinology/120090 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 20:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
Bariatric Surgery Beats GLP-1s for Heart Protection in T2D
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bariatric-surgery-beats-glp-1s-for-heart-protection-in-t2d/ A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving over 19,000 patients with T2D and obesity shows that bariatric surgery provides greater cardiovascular protection and mortality reduction than GLP-1 drugs. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bariatric-surgery-beats-glp-1s-heart-protection-t2d-2026a100069q?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 20:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The…
Single-Tablet Combo Matched Complex Regimens in Older HIV Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/single-tablet-combo-matched-complex-regimens-in-older-hiv-patients/ (MedPage Today) — DENVER — A daily, single-tablet combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir (Yeztugo) was noninferior to complex multi-tablet regimens at maintaining virological suppression in people with HIV who can’t take currently available… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/120091 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 21:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
More Parents Say ‘No’ to Vitamin K Shots for Newborns
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/more-parents-say-no-to-vitamin-k-shots-for-newborns/ (MedPage Today) — More parents refused to let newborn children have vitamin K shots, which may lead to vitamin K deficiency bleeding and future brain complications, a systematic literature review showed. Refusal in the U.S. remained low but upward… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aan/120095 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 22:39:00 Copyright…
I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/i-woke-up-from-an-operation-in-agony-and-the-pain-never-went-away/ Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrxe7qjejjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 22:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post I woke up from an operation in agony and…
‘Very Impressive’ Survival With Combo in First-Line Prostate Cancer Study
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/very-impressive-survival-with-combo-in-first-line-prostate-cancer-study/ (MedPage Today) — SAN FRANCISCO — The first-line combination of olaparib (Lynparza) plus abiraterone (Zytiga) led to a significant overall survival (OS) advantage for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) harboring… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/mgucs/120096 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 22:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked…
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/i-take-120-tablets-a-week-after-mesh-operation/ Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c8754y8yzpyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 23:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation first appeared on News Health. —- Author : News Health Publish date…
GOP Physician Lawmaker Puts Insurers on Notice
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gop-physician-lawmaker-puts-insurers-on-notice/ (MedPage Today) — Lawmakers have been silent for too long about insurers’ abuses, but all that is about to change, said Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-N.C.) during the American Medical Association’s (AMA) National Advocacy Conference on Wednesday…. Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/120093 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated…
Early Bleeding Alone Not Tied to Pregnancy Loss Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/early-bleeding-alone-not-tied-to-pregnancy-loss-risk/ First-trimester bleeding is not linked to a risk for pregnancy loss, but bleeding with ultrasound dating that is more than 5 days behind the last menstrual period date is tied to a higher risk. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/early-bleeding-alone-not-tied-pregnancy-loss-risk-2026a100069u?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 21:07:00 Copyright for syndicated…
AI Vulnerable to Fake Info; Vegetarians Have Fewer Cancers; ‘Snooki’ Has Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ai-vulnerable-to-fake-info-vegetarians-have-fewer-cancers-snooki-has-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Artificial intelligence (AI) programs have a vulnerability to fabricated medical information, particularly misinformation written in authoritative or formal language. (ASCO AI in Oncology, Lancet Digital Health) Introduction… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/120085 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 19:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The…
Exercise May Up QoL When Taking Chemo for Breast Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-may-up-qol-when-taking-chemo-for-breast-cancer/ A new study examines how exercise modality and dose could affect quality of life outcomes in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/exercise-may-qol-when-taking-chemo-breast-cancer-2026a100069b?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 19:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Exercise May Up QoL…
Study Warns of Large Increase in New HIV Cases in U.S. if Ryan White Program Ends
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-warns-of-large-increase-in-new-hiv-cases-in-u-s-if-ryan-white-program-ends/ (MedPage Today) — DENVER — Ending funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program would result in an estimated 73% increase in HIV infections in 30 states over 5 years, according to a simulation study. An analysis of aggregated data from 30 states… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/120084 Author : Publish date :…
No Major ‘Reactions’ at FDA’s Food Allergy Expert Panel
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-major-reactions-at-fdas-food-allergy-expert-panel/ (MedPage Today) — The latest FDA expert panel gave Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, a chance to sound off on issues close to his heart, but ultimately proved to be a strong science-based forum with some of the world’s premier experts on food… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmunology/allergy/120082 Author : Publish date…
EMA Rejects Drugs for Rett Syndrome, Schizophrenia
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ema-rejects-drugs-for-rett-syndrome-schizophrenia/ Daybue was turned down for Rett syndrome, and Iloperidone for schizophrenia and bipolar I, with safety and benefit-risk concerns cited in both cases. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ema-rejects-drugs-rett-syndrome-schizophrenia-2026a100068m?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27 16:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post EMA Rejects Drugs…
FDA to Offer Bonus Payments to Staffers Who Complete Speedy Drug Reviews
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-to-offer-bonus-payments-to-staffers-who-complete-speedy-drug-reviews/ (MedPage Today) — The head of the FDA plans to start offering bonus payments to agency drug reviewers who complete their work ahead of schedule, the latest in a flurry of changes to longstanding norms and procedures. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/fdageneral/120078 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-27…