It is no surprise that millions of Americans spend hours behind the wheel every day. Driving is a big part of life, whether it is to get groceries, go to work, meet people for social gatherings, or just get around.Driving is something most of us can’t imagine being without. While the focus on driving tends […]
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Researchers from the University of Illinois, Chicago report that doxorubicin, a long-established cancer drug, can block the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in laboratory models and in mice. Their findings suggest we might see a new treatment option alongside existing antivirals, like acyclovir, on the shelves, but not just yet. This drug has a […]
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Patients with astigmatism of at least –0.75 D have better vision with toric lenses than spherical lenses and report preferring them, according to a study published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.
“Toric lenses are frequently under-prescribed in some markets/countries, particularly in cases of mild to moderate astigmatism, despite strong evidence demonstrating their superior visual performance for refractive errors of 0.75 DC or greater,” Michael Read, BSc, PhD, senior research fellow at Eurolens Research, University of Manchester, and colleagues wrote. “This disparity
NEW ORLEANS — Patients who experience delays in elective spine surgery due to the preauthorization approval process had prolonged pain with no cost savings for the health care system, according to data presented here.
“There’s a lot of hidden and indirect costs and issues that go along with the prior authorization system the way it’s currently set up. A takeaway from this study should be that we need to take a closer look and reevaluate whether or not preauthorization is achieving the aims it was originally set out to do, which was to decrease the variability in care, eliminate unnecessary
The CDC has paused diagnostic testing for more than two dozen infectious diseases —including rabies and pox viruses — according to the agency’s website.
HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon told Healio that the pause is temporary while the CDC “evaluates these assays as part of our routine review to uphold our commitment to high-quality laboratory testing.”
Nixon said the department expects “some of these tests will be available through CDC labs again in the coming weeks,” but he did not specify which ones.
J. Glenn Morris Jr., MD, MPH&TM, professor and former director of the Emerging Pathogens
Mental health in the first year after a cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on mortality.
A retrospective evaluation of more than 370,000 patients showed those who developed a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression within 12 months of their diagnosis had a 51% higher risk for death in the first 35 months, though the risk decreased over time.
“The findings from this study may not come as a surprise to many of us because we see this in our clinics, but I think it’s a reinforcement,” Julian C. Hong, MD, MS, associate professor in the department of radiation oncology at
The FDA granted orphan drug designation to a triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 1 peptide inhibitor for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, according to a press release from SignaBlok.
“Current therapeutic options (eye surgery, laser photocoagulation and eye injections of anti-VEGF drugs) are harmful, do not cure, have a high risk of serious complications and are often ineffective, suggesting an unmet need for new therapies,” Alexander B. Sigalov, PhD, president and founder of SignaBlok, told Healio. “SignaBlok addresses this urgent unmet need by introducing a novel,
Postmenopausal women at a greater risk for CVD are likelier to experience major bone and hip fractures, new data show.
The findings also indicate that the American Heart Association (AHA)’s PREVENT risk calculator “may be a valuable tool” for identifying those who may benefit from bone density screening, a press release said.
“We were surprised by the magnitude of the hip fracture finding, as women in the high cardiovascular risk group had a 93% higher risk of hip fracture compared to those with low risk. That is nearly double the risk,” Rafeka Hossain, MSPH, MS, a researcher at the Tulane
Epioxa from Glaukos is the first epithelium-on corneal cross-linking treatment that has been FDA approved in the United States.
While epi-on cross-linking has been common abroad for a number of years, Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD, said the procedure now has the potential to make a big difference for U.S. patients.
“It’s a streamlined treatment because the UV light source is a higher-energy light combined with oxygen enrichment that enables the more efficient type II cross-linking. This helps overall for patients in terms of the amount of time their eyes are open and the amount of time they’re getting
Stress at work may be common for many people. But persistent fears of being judged, appearing anxious or making mistakes can interfere with performance, mask talent and delay career advancement.
Healio spoke with psychotherapist Jonathan Berent, LCSW, ACSW, author of “Work Makes Me Nervous,” to find out more about career performance anxiety, how clinicians can identify and treat it, and what resources are available for patients and clinicians alike.
Healio: What is career performance anxiety, and how is it different from other types of clinical anxiety?
Berent: Career performance anxiety is a