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Risk for thrombotic events higher in individuals with non-O blood types to a greater extent than those with blood type O

No serious adverse events seen with either treatment in eight-week crossover trial,

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY. Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As Hurricane Milton barreled toward the west coast of Florida, hospitals in its path were making ready.Milton is projected to make landfall a bit south of the Tampa area late Wednesday night. Long-term care facilities in counties where mandatory …

Melanoma less common among racial and ethnic minorities, but they still have increased rate of second primary melanoma

Findings seen after adjusting for lifestyle factors and comorbidities

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C., drawing more than 8,500 participants from around the world, including physicians, oncology nurses, radiation therapists, biologists, physicists, and other cancer researchers. The conference featured educational …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country’s water systems.“We’ve known for decades that lead exposure has serious long-term impacts for children’s health. And yet, …

By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from that country to the United States will soon be screened for the often deadly disease.“Starting …

Second trimester ultrasound receipt mediated 39 percent of the association between public insurance, prenatal diagnosis

Differences in patient education and health literacy also tied to patient expectations