August 7, 2023
Half of Global Population May Have a Mental Disorder by Age 75 Years
Gender differences seen in prevalence, timing, and most common mental disorders. By age 75 years, approximately half the global population can expect to develop a mental disorder, according to a study published online July 30 in The Lancet Psychiatry. John J. McGrath, Ph.D., from Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Brisbane, Australia, and colleagues used...
CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
Vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk for both hospitalizations and health care visits for RSV in infants by about 80 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants younger than 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respiratory syncytial virus...
Aromatherapy With Peppermint Oil Beneficial After Heart Surgery
Reduction seen in severity of pain and improvement in sleep quality for patients after open-heart surgery. Use of aromatherapy with peppermint oil after open-heart surgery attenuates pain and improves sleep quality, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. Mahla Maghami, from Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, and...
Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors Persist for Black Adults
After one year of aggressive medical management, diastolic BP and physical activity scores no longer differ for Blacks, non-Blacks. After one year of intensive medical management, certain risk factors associated with stroke are reduced among Black adults, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Stroke. Eyad Almallouhi, M.D., from the Medical University of South...
Multiple Myeloma Webcast: Understanding MM and its Impact
In this exclusive MD Newsline webcast Hematology-Oncology Specialists Dr. Mouhammed Kelta and Dr. Shaina Rozell discuss health disparities in Multiple Myeloma. View the webcast here.