LAS VEGAS — Bleeding complication risk after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) isn’t the same between two of the most commonly used femoral vascular closure devices, one study showed, while another suggested a device left in next to the closure site could help catch bleeds early. Both trials were presented at a late-breaking trial session…
Panel Can ID Common Blood Stream Infections in Hours Instead of Days
earn free cme credit Earn CME credit by reading this article and completing the posttest. Sign Up CME Author: Zeena Nackerdien Study Authors: M. Hong Nguyen, Cornelius J. Clancy, et al.; David A. Weinrib, Gerald A. Capraro Target Audience and Goal Statement: Infectious disease specialists, hematologists, intensivists, hospitalists, primary care physicians The goal was to…
Ultrasound-Based Denervation Gains Traction in PAH
PARIS — Ultrasound-based denervation helped patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when medical therapy was not enough, the TROPHY1 study indicated. Improvements in pulmonary hemodynamics were observed 4-6 months among the 23 patients who underwent pulmonary artery denervation with SoniVie’s TIVUS therapeutic intravascular ultrasound system: Pulmonary artery pressure reduced (looking at minimum, maximum, and median…
2 in 3 Adults Who Use E-Cigs Want to Stop
Latest Lungs News THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly two-thirds of American adults who use electronic cigarettes want to quit using the devices, a new study finds. About 10 million adults use e-cigarettes, but this examination of data from a representative sample of those users found that more than 60% said they want…
AHA News: With Grit and Gratitude, Stroke Survivor Plays On
Latest Heart News THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Dave Kim can hardly remember a time he wasn’t making music. He plays three instruments – most notably the electric violin – and has performed at countless weddings and in concerts around the world, opening for such acts as Hootie and the Blowfish….
Infant Pain Heightened After Opioid Exposure in Womb
Latest Pregnancy News THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Newborns who were exposed to opioids in the womb have stronger-than-normal reactions to pain and may require special care sooner than previously thought, researchers report. Opioids include prescription pain medications and illegal drugs such as heroin. The study included 22 newborns who were exposed to…
Can the Bacteria in Your Belly Ease Your Worrying Mind?
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It seems an unlikely way to ease anxiety, but new research suggests that regulating the bacteria in your gut might help. How? By eating the right foods and using supplements when appropriate, the researchers said. As many as one-third of people suffer anxiety symptoms…
Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s a simple concept, but new research reinforces the idea: Teens with type 1 diabetes benefit when they feel their concerns have been heard. Teens with type 1 diabetes may experience anger, frustration and anxiety if they haven’t met their treatment…
Medical News Today: Can probiotics help you lose weight?
Probiotics are live organisms that occur naturally in the gut. Many supplements and fermented foods also contain probiotics. Some people wonder if probiotics can help them lose weight. Taking a probiotic supplement may help keep the intestinal flora balanced and promote a healthy body by boosting the digestive and immune systems. While the research is…
Medical News Today: What to do about dry skin on the penis
The skin on a person’s penis is particularly sensitive, and dry skin may cause discomfort. A person may develop dry skin on their penis skin for many reasons, including unlubricated sex or masturbation, chafing clothes, and use of harsh soaps. Dry skin on the penis by itself is not usually a sign of a sexually…