Health Care Utilization Up With Childhood Stressful Life Events
Higher rates of health care utilization, unmet medical care needs, mental health care utilization persisted after adjustment for demographics
New COVID-19 Variant EG.5 Now Dominant in U.S., CDC Says
EG.5 is one of several closely related omicron subvariants that have been competing for dominance in recent months
Wegovy Lowered Users’ Heart Risks in New Trial
Clinical trial demonstrates reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events of 20 percent, drug maker says
Depression, Anxiety Do Not Increase Overall Risk for Cancer
However, some increased risk seen for lung cancer and smoking-related cancers
Adverse Childhood Experiences Increase Risk for Pregnancy Complications
Risk more than 30 percent higher for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including low birth weight and preterm delivery
AI-Supported Mammography Screen Reading Seems Promising
Cancer detection rate similar compared with standard double reading, with lower screen-reading workload
FDA Gives Approval to Pill to Ease Postpartum Depression
Zurzuvae works faster than conventional antidepressants and is easier to take than another postpartum depression drug that is delivered intravenously
Leading U.S. Pediatricians’ Group Reaffirms Support for Gender-Related Care for Minors
While the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed its support for the treatments, it will also conduct an exhaustive review of the research
Body Mass Index Affects Risk for Rheumatic Disease
Body mass index is stronger risk factor for women than men
Glycemic Control Superior With Semaglutide 25 and 50 mg in Type 2 Diabetes
Mean changes in HbA1c significantly greater for semaglutide 25 mg or 50 mg versus 14 mg