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Induced Deliveries Could Help Prevent a Major Complication of Pregnancy

Induced Deliveries Could Help Prevent a Major Complication of PregnancyMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy might be prevented by carefully screening women late in pregnancy and planning a timed delivery for those at high risk, a new study reports.More than half of all preeclampsia cases that occur late in pregnancy could be warded off through induced labor or cesarean section provided to high-risk women, according to an analysis published online April 10 in the journal Hypertension.Analysis of more than 86,000 pregnancies at two U.K. hospitals revealed that more than 57% of at-term preeclampsia cases could be avoided through screening and timed delivery, the researchers said.“The approach that we outline in our study represents personalized medicine in maternity care, tailoring care to risk,”...

For 'Near Poor' Seniors, Medicaid 'Cliff' Could Keep...

10 April 2023
For `Near Poor` Seniors, Medicaid `Cliff` Could Keep Health Care Out of ReachMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The so-called "Medicaid cliff" is a perennial threat for millions of American seniors whose incomes put them just above the poverty line.While impoverished seniors often have Medicaid to help cover their health care expenses, seniors who make just a little bit more have to pay the higher out-of-pocket costs of Medicare themselves.The upshot: They’re much less likely to go to the doctor or fill prescription medicines. And a new study blames this "cliff" for increasing racial and ethnic disparities, noting that Black and Hispanic adults whose annual income is just above the federal poverty level are more likely to experience cost-related barriers to care.White seniors are more likely to have savings to draw on for out-of-pocket medical costs,...

Toddler Constipation: How to Help Your Child Get Relief

10 April 2023
Toddler Constipation: How to Help Your Child Get ReliefMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.What is toddler constipation?According to the Cleveland Clinic, your toddler may sometimes have hard, dry stools that are painful to pass. Up to 20% of toddlers experience constipation at one time. A constipated toddler typically poops less than two times per week. While it is hard to watch your toddler suffer from constipation, here are some recommendations to help your child have a healthy bowel movement and prevent constipation in the future.What causes toddler constipationThe Mayo Clinic lists many causes of toddler constipation, which include:Withholding: They don’t want to have a bowel movement because they are busy, they are away from home or...

FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry...

10 April 2023
FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry Health RisksMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning about certain sleep apnea machines made by Philips Respironics.Already the subject of a 2021 recall, some of the company's repaired continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may still be dangerous to use, the agency said in an alert issued Friday."The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall," the agency said. "Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death."The original problem with some of the machines was that foam that is meant to dull noise was breaking off from inside the machine and going into the mouths of people using the unit for sleep apnea. Inhaling the foam can cause "serious injury, which can be...

Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots

10 April 2023
Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy ShotsMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Seasonal allergies are more common among Black and Hispanic people, but these patients are less likely to get the shots that could ease their symptoms, researchers say.“We already know that these underrepresented populations are more likely to suffer from allergic rhinitis [hay fever],” said researcher Dr. Sunjay Modi, a fellow in pulmonary, allergy and critical care medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey, Pa. “The fact that those with severe symptoms are also less likely to receive a therapy that might help with symptom management is troublesome and highlights the need for increased access to this treatment,” Modi added.The new study led by Modi said that discovering why this happens and developing...

Secret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: Pets

10 April 2023
Secret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: PetsMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Put out that cigarette for the health of your four-legged friend.When smokers search social media for anti-tobacco information, they tend to engage most with posts about the risk of secondhand smoke on their pets, a new study reveals.Posts with new information about harmful chemicals also receive high engagement, researchers found.“Our results show that people respond to messaging on how smoking negatively affects the lives of those they care about, including pets. Messages that are personally meaningful to smokers can help to generate positive behavioral changes among smokers,” said principal investigator Hong Xue, an associate professor of health administration at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. “Anti-tobacco campaigns can use...

Spinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Dangerously Low Blood Pressure, But New Implant Might Fix That

10 April 2023
Spinal Cord Injury Can Lead to Dangerously Low Blood Pressure, But New Implant Might Fix ThatMONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Dangerously low blood pressure is considered an “invisible” consequence of paralysis, adding to the woes of as many as 9 out of 10 people with spinal cord injuries.Now, a new implant has been developed that treats the problem by delivering electrical stimulation to a select group of spinal neurons.The device, called a neuroprosthetic baroflex, stimulates the lower part of the spine, which contains the most neurons involved in blood pressure control, researchers said. The findings were published April 6 as an essay in Science.Spinal cord injury often interferes with the brain’s ability to modulate blood pressure when a person changes posture, such as moving from a sitting to a standing position.This ability, called the baroreceptor...

Debunking Myths About Organ Donation

9 April 2023
Debunking Myths About Organ DonationSUNDAY, April 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Far more people need an organ transplant than there are organs available.It doesn’t have to be that way.Dr. Johnny Hong, chief of transplantation at Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, explored some of the myths about organ donation.“We have an organ shortage crisis,” he said in a center news release.Seventeen people on the waiting list for an organ will die today, and misinformation is a big part of that.While more than 100,000 people in the United States wait for organ transplants, less than half that received them last year. Nearly 43,000 people received an organ, up 3.7% from 2021. One reason: Many potential donors fail to check the organ donation box on driver’s license applications or choose not to...

8 Drug-Free Tips to Fight Spring Allergies

SATURDAY, April 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Spring allergies can be brutal, and many -- but by no means all -- sufferers reach for synthetic medications to combat their symptoms.Many others want...

Sleep Apnea Might Directly Harm the Brain, Study Finds

FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep apnea is a very disruptive breathing disorder that’s believed to rob millions of Americans of sound, restful sleep. Now, a small, new study...
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