Onapgo is a subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with advanced disease read on >
FDA Approves Wearable Infusion Device for Advanced Parkinson Disease
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Super Bowl Food Ads Are Loaded With Salt, Study Finds
Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it’s not just about big plays and bad calls, it’s also a sodium tsunami. On average, foods advertised during NFL games contain 40% of the daily recommended sodium intake, researchers reported recently in JAMA Network Open. “We proved what probably a lot of people have long… read on > read on >
Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. “Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial,” concludes study senior author… read on > read on >
Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women
Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women and later weight gain. “These patients should be targeted for healthy lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain,” said… read on > read on >
FDA Approves Symbravo for Acute Treatment of Migraine in Adults
Symbravo can rapidly eliminate migraine pain within two hours, with efficacy sustained through 24 and 48 hours, across migraine pain severity read on >
FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema
Approval marks the first and only continuous delivery treatment as an alternate to regular eye injections read on >
Kids Consume More Mature Media When Parents Overuse Screens
Yikes! The way parents use their phones around their kids may influence how much inappropriate content kids consume. Researchers reported Feb. 4 in the journal BMC Pediatrics that the odds of kids watching R-rated movies or playing mature-rated video games rose with higher parental screen use and inconsistent family media rules. The study analyzed data… read on > read on >
Diabetic ‘Yo-yo’ Dieting Can Harm Kidneys
“Yo-yo” dieting — repeatedly losing and gaining weight — can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people with type 1 diabetes, a new study warns. Diabetics with greater weight fluctuations experienced a 40% decline in their kidneys’ ability to filter toxins from the blood, researchers reported Feb. 4 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology… read on > read on >
Everyone’s Happiest In The Morning, Study Says
Never mind the grumbles and groans that accompany a clock alarm, along with a lunge for the snooze bar and murmurs of “five more minutes.” People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak mental health and wellbeing in the morning, researchers reported in a new study published Feb. 4 in BMJ Mental… read on > read on >
‘Good’ Cholesterol Could Be Bad For Glaucoma
The cholesterol that’s good for your heart health might be bad for your eye health, and vice versa, a new study says. “Good” HDL cholesterol appears to increase risk of glaucoma in people older than 55, researchers reported Feb. 4 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Conversely, “bad” LDL cholesterol might be associated with a… read on > read on >