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2021

Who's Most Likely to Join a Clinical Trial?

Who`s Most Likely to Join a Clinical Trial?TUESDAY, May 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer patients most likely to sign up for clinical trials during their treatment include people of color, those with higher incomes and those who are younger, a new study finds."This study informs our understanding of who is participating in cancer clinical trials," said study author Dr. Lincoln Sheets, an assistant research professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, in Columbia.In clinical trials, people help test new drugs or medical devices or new uses for approved drugs.For this study, Sheets and his team analyzed data from an annual telephone survey that gathers health information from U.S. adults.Of the more than 20,000 respondents who were asked if they took part in a clinical trial as part of their cancer treatment,...

Giving Birth During the Pandemic? Facts You Need to Know

4 May 2021
Giving Birth During the Pandemic? Facts You Need to KnowTUESDAY, May 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic presents its own challenges, but the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) wants to reassure pregnant women that they need not panic.Instead, they "should be comforted to know that the hospital is a very safe place to have a baby now," said Dr. Beverly Philip, president of the ASA."The obstetricians, midwives, physician anesthesiologists, nurses and other health care providers who care for women in labor have been vaccinated and follow other precautions to ensure safety, such as wearing personal protective equipment," Philip explained in a society news release.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID-19 vaccination is safe and recommended for pregnant women. Vaccination...

Many Americans Wrong About Sun's Skin Cancer Dangers: Poll

4 May 2021
Many Americans Wrong About Sun`s Skin Cancer Dangers: PollTUESDAY, May 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- You might think everybody knows how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays, but a new survey reveals that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety and skin cancer.That's the surprising takeaway from an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Fifty-three percent of respondents didn't realize shade offers protection from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, and 47% incorrectly said a base tan would prevent sunburns or were unsure. Thirty-five percent said tanning is safe as long as you don't burn or were unsure, and 31% were unaware that tanning causes skin cancer."These findings surprised us and demonstrate that misperceptions about skin cancer and sun exposure are still prevalent," said...

Many Older Americans Aren't Telling Their Doctors They...

3 May 2021
Many Older Americans Aren`t Telling Their Doctors They Use PotMONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Aging potheads are now past 50 and still puffing away, but new research shows that many don't disclose this to their doctors.Folks who use marijuana for medical reasons are more likely to tell their doctors about it than recreational users. Still, just a fraction of medical marijuana users opened up about their use, the study found."Older adults may worry about how doctors would respond, as stigma about cannabis use as a psychoactive substance is still prevalent," said study author Namkee Choi. She is the Louis and Ann Wolens Centennial Chair in Gerontology in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin.This don't-ask, don't-tell scenario can be fraught with risk, Choi noted."It is really important to discuss with...

COVID Anxieties Still High for Americans: Poll

3 May 2021
COVID Anxieties Still High for Americans: PollMONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Americans' anxiety and concerns about COVID-19 remain high a year into the pandemic, and mental health effects of the health crisis are on the rise, a new survey shows.Hispanic (73%) and Black Americans (76%) are more anxious about COVID-19 than white people (59%), according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) online survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. It was conducted March 26 to April 5.Among parents, concerns about their children were significant."This poll shows that even as vaccines become more widespread, Americans are still worried about the mental state of their children," said Dr. Jeffrey Geller, president of the APA."This is a call to action for policymakers, who need to remember that in our COVID-19 recovery, there's no health...

Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for A-Fib in Heart Patients?

3 May 2021
Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for A-Fib in Heart Patients?MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Many people take fish oil to protect their heart, but a new study suggests that prescription versions may raise the risk of a common heart rhythm disorder.At issue are prescription-strength omega-3 fatty acids, which are naturally found in fish oil. The medications are often prescribed to people with very high triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.According to the American Heart Association, prescription omega-3s can lower triglycerides by 20% to 30% in most people.But the medications are also controversial, because their ultimate benefits for the heart are unclear.Now the new study — an analysis of five past clinical trials — suggests caution is in order. Overall, trial patients given omega-3s...

AHA News: 47-Year-Old Relearned to Walk, Talk and Count After Stroke

3 May 2021
AHA News: 47-Year-Old Relearned to Walk, Talk and Count After StrokeMONDAY, May 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Chris Monaghan woke up one morning and tried to get out of bed. She couldn't.Her husband, Dan, heard her whimpering, turned on the light and realized almost instantly she was having a stroke. It was something he long feared because of her family history."She was trying to speak, but she couldn't speak. Her right side was pretty much paralyzed. Her eyes were rolling around, and her mouth was drooping on her right side," Dan said. "I knew it was pretty much the classic symptoms of a stroke."He told his stepson to call 911. At the hospital, the doctor asked Dan when Chris had her stroke to determine whether to administer a time-sensitive, clot-busting drug. Dan thought it was when he woke up but couldn't be sure. With little time to...

Finding a Doctor Is Tough and Getting Tougher in Rural America

3 May 2021
Finding a Doctor Is Tough and Getting Tougher in Rural AmericaMONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Health care in rural America has become ever more scarce during the coronavirus pandemic, with folks finding it increasingly difficult to find a doctor or get to a hospital.For a decade, rural areas have been losing hospitals to financial problems, forcing residents to either drive long distances or shrug their shoulders and forgo needed care.Add to that a nationwide shortage of doctors, and you can see the health care pinch that's been posed for rural parts of the nation."We know that 21% of our American population lives in rural areas, but only 10% of the physicians are there," Dr. Jacqueline Fincher, president of the American College of Physicians and herself a rural internist practicing in Thomson, Ga., said in a HealthDay Now interview.This...

Herd Immunity for Americans May Be an Elusive Goal,...

MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- While more than half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, many scientists and public health experts now believe that...

'Ghosts and Guardian Angels': New Insights Into...

MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Parkinson's disease is widely seen as a movement disorder, but it can cause an array of symptoms, including hallucinations. Now a new study has shed light...
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