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HHS Officially Rescinds Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Rule
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hhs-officially-rescinds-nursing-home-minimum-staffing-rule/ (MedPage Today) — The Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a Biden-era rule that required a minimum number of healthcare staff in nursing homes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Tuesday in a press release it is taking… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/geriatrics/generalgeriatrics/118802 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 22:36:00…
Study Finds Significant Number of Breast Cancers in Women Under 40
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-finds-significant-number-of-breast-cancers-in-women-under-40/ (MedPage Today) — Women younger than 50 accounted for about a quarter of all breast cancers diagnosed at a large community imaging practice in New York, with a substantial number in women under age 40, a retrospective review found. Of the nearly… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/rsna/118803 Author : Publish date :…
Republican Senator Demands More Answers From AMA on Its Billing Code Business
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/republican-senator-demands-more-answers-from-ama-on-its-billing-code-business/ (MedPage Today) — Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), lashed out at the American Medical Association (AMA) on Monday, saying that the organization’s response to his previous letter demanding details about its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/reimbursement/118799 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 20:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
Research Asks Whether Fitness Apps Do More Harm Than Good
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/research-asks-whether-fitness-apps-do-more-harm-than-good/ Judging from social media messaging, popular apps can cause guilt, anxiety, and frustration. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/research-asks-whether-fitness-apps-do-more-harm-than-good-2025a1000xqj?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 20:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Research Asks Whether Fitness Apps Do More Harm Than Good first appeared on…
MRI Sans Biopsy Not Ready for Prime Time in Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mri-sans-biopsy-not-ready-for-prime-time-in-active-surveillance-for-prostate-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Despite technologic advances and guideline recommendations, prostate MRI still lacks the accuracy to replace biopsies in active surveillance, data on almost 2,000 patients suggested. MRI had a 75% negative predictive value … Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/urology/prostatecancer/118800 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 20:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs…
New Antiobesity Drugs Eagerly Anticipated
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-antiobesity-drugs-eagerly-anticipated/ The arena for weight-loss drugs is expected to expand next year, offering new alternatives for patients for whom GLP-1s didn’t work. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/new-antiobesity-drugs-eagerly-anticipated-2025a1000xoy?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 20:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post New Antiobesity Drugs Eagerly Anticipated…
Standard-of-Care Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Lags for Minority Groups
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/standard-of-care-treatment-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-lags-for-minority-groups/ (MedPage Today) — Use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was markedly lower among all major racial-ethnic minority groups in the U.S. compared with white patients, analysis of federal survey data indicated… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/arthritis/118792 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 19:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs…
Delaying Hep B Vaccine in Infants Carries Significant Risks, Report Warns
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/delaying-hep-b-vaccine-in-infants-carries-significant-risks-report-warns/ (MedPage Today) — A comprehensive review of hepatitis B vaccination found no evidence that delaying the birth dose provides any safety or efficacy benefits and identified substantial risks associated with changing long-standing recommendations… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/vaccines/118789 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 18:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the…
Cardiologist Heads New ACIP; Distal Access Catheter Recall; Another Lipid Marker?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cardiologist-heads-new-acip-distal-access-catheter-recall-another-lipid-marker/ (MedPage Today) — Pediatric cardiologist Kirk Milhoan, MD, PhD, has been named chair of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Milhoan reportedly blamed vaccines for causing cardiovascular disease during the COVID-19 pandemic… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/generalcardiology/118790 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 18:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
Join the Lifeline Chorus and Help Fight AMR
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/join-the-lifeline-chorus-and-help-fight-amr/ A hit musical on antimicrobial resistance is heading to London, and clinicians with a love of performing are invited to join the cast for its 2026 run. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/join-lifeline-chorus-and-help-fight-amr-2025a1000xo3?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 16:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The…
Black hole entropy hints at a surprising truth about our universe
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/black-hole-entropy-hints-at-a-surprising-truth-about-our-universe/ Imagine you’re standing in front of a closed door. Behind it is a teenager’s bedroom, and your task is to rate how messy it is on a scale of 1 to 10. But here’s the twist: you can’t open the door – and you don’t even know what kind of stuff…
Pediatric HS Has Low Prevalence, Delayed Diagnosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pediatric-hs-has-low-prevalence-delayed-diagnosis/ Hidradenitis suppurativa has low prevalence, primarily affects girls, and often presents at age 11, a meta-analysis reports. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pediatric-hidradenitis-suppurativa-has-low-prevalence-and-3-2025a1000xny?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 12:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Pediatric HS Has Low Prevalence, Delayed Diagnosis first appeared…
Trump’s ‘MRI’ Report Questioned; Luigi Mangione in Court; 33 Dead in Outbreaks
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/trumps-mri-report-questioned-luigi-mangione-in-court-33-dead-in-outbreaks/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Based on the vague language from President Trump’s doctor, which did not say Trump received an MRI but only “advanced imaging,” medical experts said it was unclear… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/118781 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 14:36:00 Copyright…
Sugar begins corroding your enamel inside seconds – right here’s how to offer protection to your pearly whites from decay
Source link : https://health365.info/sugar-begins-corroding-your-enamel-inside-seconds-right-heres-how-to-offer-protection-to-your-pearly-whites-from-decay/ Between Halloween sweet, Thanksgiving pies and vacation cookies, the tip of the yr is incessantly filled with alternatives to eat sugar. However what occurs for your mouth all through the ones first mins and hours after consuming the ones goodies? When you’re most probably mindful that consuming an excessive amount of…
Approaching End-of-Life Discussions With Hospital Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/approaching-end-of-life-discussions-with-hospital-patients/ While never the conversation a doctor wants to have, honesty and compassion should rule the day. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/approaching-end-life-discussions-hospital-patients-2025a1000xnu?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 12:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Approaching End-of-Life Discussions With Hospital Patients first appeared on News…
London sees surge in 999 ambulance calls as flu season takes hold
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/london-sees-surge-in-999-ambulance-calls-as-flu-season-takes-hold/ Getty Images Fewer than half of eligible people in London have take up the free flu vaccine so far The number of 999 calls in London has risen over the past week, with London Ambulance Service (LAS) reporting its three busiest days of 2025 in a row. The service said the…
Low FODMAP Diet for IBS? Check for Eating Disorders First
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/low-fodmap-diet-for-ibs-check-for-eating-disorders-first/ The low FODMAP diet has clear benefits for IBS, but all-too-common eating disorders can be important deal-breakers, experts underscore in ACG debate. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/should-you-prescribe-low-fodmap-diet-ibs-check-eating-2025a1000xnt?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 12:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Low FODMAP Diet for…
CMS Coverage May Boost Uptake of Renal Denervation
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cms-coverage-may-boost-uptake-of-renal-denervation/ The CMS decision to cover renal denervation for uncontrolled hypertension may help overcome current hesitation about use of the procedure. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cms-coverage-may-boost-uptake-renal-denervation-uncontrolled-2025a1000xn6?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 11:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post CMS Coverage May Boost Uptake of…
Restrictive Eating May Be Linked to Developmental Issues
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/restrictive-eating-may-be-linked-to-developmental-issues/ Approximately 3% of children in a large cohort had clinical indicators of avoidant and restrictive eating. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/restrictive-eating-may-be-linked-developmental-difficulties-2025a1000xm7?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Restrictive Eating May Be Linked to Developmental Issues first appeared…
Staffordshire cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/staffordshire-cancer-patient-welcomes-newly-approved-treatment/ Andy GiddingsWest Midlands Family photo Sharon Price said she wanted to avoid the need for surgery A woman who successfully underwent a newly-approved form of cancer treatment has said it allowed her to avoid the need for surgery. The method, known as Papillon, uses low energy X-rays to treat rectal cancer…
Consistent Buprenorphine Use May Cut Overdose Risk in Youth
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/consistent-buprenorphine-use-may-cut-overdose-risk-in-youth/ Medication adherence patterns for opioid use disorder can affect youth health outcomes, with low adherence tied to risk for opioid overdose and hospitalization, while high adherence may be protective. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/consistent-adherence-buprenorphine-over-year-may-cut-opioid-2025a1000xmc?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 09:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked…
How Often Do Contrast Media Reactions Turn Severe?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-often-do-contrast-media-reactions-turn-severe/ Although anaphylactic reactions to iodinated contrast media used in CT imaging are rare, a substantial proportion of these reactions are life threatening, a decade-long study finds. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-often-do-contrast-media-reactions-turn-severe-2025a1000xls?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 08:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post…
Probiotics Can Aid Gut Recovery After Colonoscopy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/probiotics-can-aid-gut-recovery-after-colonoscopy/ Use of probiotics after colonoscopy accelerates the restoration of gut microbiota balance, reduces GI symptoms, and limits harmful bacterial overgrowth. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/probiotics-can-aid-gut-recovery-after-colonoscopy-2025a1000xle?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 07:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Probiotics Can Aid Gut Recovery After…
New Guidelines on GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Released
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-guidelines-on-glp-1-drugs-for-obesity-released/ (MedPage Today) — GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity are effective over the long term when paired with lifestyle interventions, but global accessibility must be improved, the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded. The WHO made two recommendations… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/obesity/118774 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-01 21:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
How Ancient Is Primate Kissing? Oxford Study Reveals
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/how-ancient-is-primate-kissing-oxford-study-reveals/ Oxford researchers map the evolution of the kiss and conclude that mouth-to-mouth contact likely arose in a common primate ancestor 16.9-21.5 million years ago. Medscape News Europe Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-ancient-primate-kissing-oxford-study-reveals-2025a1000xl7?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-12-02 05:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post How Ancient…