‘Simple’ Way to Stop, Restart DOACs for Surgery in Atrial Fib
A prospective study strengthened the weak evidence base for a process that is not really standardized, and it provided mechanistic confirmation for why the strategy works. Medscape Medical News
U.S. FDA approves Celgene’s rare blood disorder drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it had approved a treatment for a rare blood disorder from Celgene Corp, which is in the process of being bought by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Lizzo: lack of body positivity in media took toll on mental health
Truth Hurts singer says negative and stereotypical images affected her as a childThe singer and rapper Lizzo has spoken of how she was affected by seeing negative and stereotypical images of plus-size bodies as a child.“I would watch things on televisi…
We need more staff for the NHS, but not from the poorest countries | Letters
Clinicians are putting our faith in the next government to get to grips with the workforce crisis, writes Prof Andrew Goddard. At present the UK is employing over 7,000 doctors from the 57 poorest countries, writes Rachel JenkinsIt’s exasperating that …
More Than 2 Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled
The recalled items include the brand’s ready-to-cook chicken wings, tenderloins, legs, breast meat, and whole birds.
Revealed: private surgery for NHS patients soars under Tories
Figure show almost threefold increase since 2010 to over 600,000 procedures last yearThe number of NHS patients having surgery in private hospitals has nearly trebled since 2010, sparking accusations that for-profit companies are benefitting from an “e…
Smoked Salmon Recalled for Botulism Risk
The recalled products were sold in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington,…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Recovery in Blacks Better in Canada?
In a small Canadian cohort, LVEF recovery after peripartum cardiomyopathy was similar for black women and white women, whereas in a US cohort, black women fared worse, as has been seen before. Medscape Medical News
Medical News Today: This vitamin D mechanism helps combat melanoma
Scientists have found that manipulating a cell signal, involving vitamin D, can slow the growth of melanoma cells and their advance to the lungs in mice.
‘Dramatic Improvement’ in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Survival
Centers of excellence are seeing much improved survival rates for anaplastic thyroid cancer; upcoming guidelines from ATA will underscore best practices for genetic testing and treatment regimens. Medscape Medical News
Younger Age, Earlier Disease Onset Predict Benign MS Course
A benign course of multiple sclerosis is rare, but a 5-year study shows younger patient age, earlier disease onset, female gender, and other factors may predict which MS cases will be benign. Medscape Medical News
Are Low-Calorie Sweeteners Good or Bad for You?
There is evidence to suggest that frequent use of the sweeteners, especially in diet sodas, raises the risk of several chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
U.S. to raise age limit for vaping to 21, Trump says ahead of action next week
The United States plans to raise the age limit for vaping to 21, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, adding that his administration would issue its final report on such products next week.
Medical News Today: Déjà vu in hindsight: Why we believe in false premonitions
A new study has looked at why people who experience déjà vu sometimes have warped memories regarding the accuracy of their false predictions.
Snubbed by Scientists, Recognized 20 Years Later
Robert Folberg’s success was 2 decades in the making after his team discovered vasculogenic mimicry. Their original report received a frosty reception, but has since been cited more than 1900 times. Medscape Medical News
Tokyo and Boston Are ‘Top Hospital Cities’ for Cancer Treatment
A new survey shows that Tokyo and Boston were the two top ‘hospital cities’ as well as the two highest rated for cancer treatment efficiency. They received high scores for other parameters as well. Medscape Medical News
Mom speaks out after having to pump breast milk in supply closet during jury duty — why is breastfeeding in public still so challenging?
Mom Amanda Locklear was told to use a supply closet when she need to pump breast milk while on jury duty. She is speaking out and shedding light on a problem that many breastfeeding moms across the U.S. are facing.
AHA 2019: ISCHEMIA Trial a Moment of Truth for PCI?
The 3-day meeting has a mix of cardiovascular science, but all eyes will be on the controversial ISCHEMIA trial and whether an invasive approach to ischemia offers patients more than medical therapy. Medscape Medical News
AHA Scientific Sessions, ISCHEMIA Descend on Philadelphia
The 3-day meeting has a mix of cardiovascular science, but all eyes will be on the controversial ISCHEMIA trial and whether an invasive approach to ischemia offers patients more than medical therapy. Medscape Medical News