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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds

 January 31, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.

Those who consumed energy drinks — which are intended to boost energy through the use of caffeine or other stimulants — were shown to have a higher risk of mental health issues, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

These findings stem from a review by Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health at Teesside University and Newcastle University in the U.K.

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In the review, published in the journal Public Health, researchers looked at data from 57 studies of over 1.2 million children and young people from more than 21 countries who consumed energy drinks.

The researchers conducted this review as a follow-up to an initial review in 2016.

"We have found an even greater list of mental and physical health outcomes associated with children and young people consuming energy drinks," lead author Amelia Lake, professor of public health nutrition at Teesside University, told Fox News Digital.

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"We repeated [the review] only to find an ever-growing evident space that suggests the consumption of these drinks is associated with negative health outcomes."

The caffeine content of energy drinks ranges from 50 mg to 505 mg per serving, compared to 90 mg in 8.45 ounces of coffee, 50 mg in 8.45 ounces of tea and 34 mg in 16.9 ounces of soda, the researchers noted.

Based on the findings, the researchers and other U.K. health organizations are calling for the government to ban sales of energy drinks to children under age 16.

"This evidence suggests that energy drinks have no place in the diets of children and young people," said Lake. 

"Policymakers should follow the example from countries that have placed age restrictions on their sales to children."

Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, was not involved in the new research but said its findings did not surprise her.

"Energy drinks are not a safe choice for children and no safe guidelines have been established for caffeine consumption in those under the age of 18," she told Fox News Digital.

Caffeine has a half-life of six to eight hours, she noted — which means it takes that long for it to leave the system.

"Even small amounts of caffeine can impact quality and quantity of sleep, and poor sleep is directly correlated with a decline in both mental and physical health — in adults as well as children," Palinski-Wade noted.

"A lack of quality sleep can lead to impaired cognitive functions such as decision-making, conflict resolution, working memory and learning, along with changes in behavior, mood and an increased risk of depression."

Insufficient sleep can also negatively impact a child's brain development, she added, which can lead to learning problems and more frequent negative emotions.

"A lack of sleep can also impact memory and concentration, making it harder to perform academically, especially if sleep is chronically interrupted," the expert said.

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Even in healthy adults, daily caffeine intake should not exceed 400 mg per day, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"With an average energy drink containing 200 mg of caffeine or more, it can be easy to exceed this intake, even as an adult," said Palinski-Wade. "For children, these drinks are best avoided."

Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor who is also the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California, was not involved in the study but offered his expert input.

"The concern with any exogenous substance in children under the age of 21 is that the human brain is not done forming until people are about the age of 26," Dimitriu told Fox News Digital. 

"For this reason, substance use, including energy drinks, can markedly alter development, and certainly build patterns that resemble drug-seeking behavior as children look to external ‘fixes,’ for possible mood, focus or energy symptoms."

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The impact of energy drinks on sleep is particularly concerning, as the effect can be "bidirectional," noted Dimitriu.

"Poor sleep may lead kids to use energy drinks, and energy drinks can lead to poor sleep," he said. 

"Because sleep is essential for brain development, anything that diminishes sleep quality can affect cognitive and emotional performance, both in the long and short term."

Many people with undiagnosed ADHD also tend to gravitate toward stimulants, energy drinks and caffeine, Dimitriu pointed out — "so it is essential to also understand what the motivation is for children using these substances, and to treat underlying causes." 

"Lack of sleep is a huge cause of emotional and cognitive disturbance, for both adults and children in the U.S.," he added.

The review did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged.

Some of the included studies were lacking in quality and design, while others did not clearly define the ages of the participants. They also do not prove that energy drinks cause the observed health issues, the journal entry stated.

"We accept the evidence is from mostly cross-sectional studies, exploring association rather than causation," Lake told Fox News Digital. 

"Experimental studies to establish causation have both ethical and feasibility issues."

In response to the study, a spokesperson from the American Beverage Association (ABA) provided a statement to Fox News Digital.

"Energy drinks have been enjoyed by billions of people around the world for more than 30 years and are recognized by government food safety agencies worldwide, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada and the European Food Safety Authority, as safe for consumption," the group said. 

"It’s important to note that neither study found that energy drinks cause sleep problems or any health issues — and that the authors acknowledge there may be other reasons for their findings."

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The ABA spokesperson also noted that a mainstream energy drink contains 80mg of caffeine per 8 oz. serving — "which is approximately half the amount of caffeine found in a similar-sized serving of coffeehouse coffee."

The association added, "America's leading energy drink manufacturers voluntarily go beyond all federal requirements when it comes to responsible labeling and marketing practices, including displaying total caffeine content from all sources and to not promote excessive or unduly rapid consumption of their drinks."

When contacted for comment, the U.K. Food Standards Agency (FDA) directed Fox News Digital to its guidelines for caffeine consumption by children and teens, as specified below.

"Single doses of caffeine up to 3mg/kg body weight (bw) and daily intakes of caffeine up to 3mg/kg bw do not raise safety concerns. For a 10-year-old child weighing 30kg, this would work out to around 90mg of caffeine. Even a small can of energy drink can contain up to 200mg of caffeine and exceed the recommended daily intake for a child."

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Fox News Digital also reached out to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting comment.

"In general, the FDA does not comment on specific studies, but evaluates them as part of the body of evidence to further our understanding about a particular issue and assist in our mission to protect public health," an agency spokesperson said. "The FDA is reviewing the findings of the paper."

Fox News Digital reached out to Red Bull and Monster Beverage Corporation requesting comment on the review’s findings.

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Colon cancer hits young adults, plus advances in home fertility and AI drugs

 January 31, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

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Florida doctor reveals his own cancer journey to help others handle the emotions a diagnosis brings

 January 31, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

With more than two million new cases of cancer expected in 2024, a Florida physician who survived the disease wants to help others navigate the terrain of a life-changing diagnosis.

Dr. Chris Scuderi, who practices at Millennium Physician Group in Jacksonville, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in Nov. 2020 — at the end of a challenging year amid the COVID pandemic. 

"My diagnosis came as a great surprise because I was in my mid-40s, had no family history, worked out almost every day and overall ate a very healthy diet," Scuderi told Fox News Digital in an interview. 

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Scuderi had none of the risk factors or typical symptoms normally associated with bladder cancer.

"I thought I had food poisoning," he said.

He underwent surgery a week after the diagnosis and then completed a year’s worth of chemotherapy specifically targeted for bladder cancer. 

Today, Scuderi is healthy and cancer-free. He’s made some lifestyle changes, including putting a greater emphasis on eating more plant-based foods and getting regular exercise. 

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"Stress, overwork and irregular sleep were areas of my life I had to address as a physician, husband and father," he said. 

"Over the past two years, I have been using a fitness tracker to closely monitor my sleep, stress levels and recovery each day, and use this objective data to prioritize my rest."

Each patient’s emotional reaction will be different, Scuderi noted.

"The first few weeks can bring up a lot of emotions, and the unknown is extremely scary," he said. 

"You don’t know what treatment options you will have or how this will affect your life or your family members’ lives. You don’t know how this will affect your work or future plans."

"There’s a lot to process, and it feels like your life is stopping while the rest of the world is moving forward."

Some patients may feel grief over the loss of their health, and the abandonment of plans that must be put on hold, the doctor noted. This can also cause feelings of anger.

Denial is also a common response, as many patients resist the reality of their lives changing.

Anxiety and fear are also typical emotions, Scuderi said, as any cancer diagnosis sparks feelings of uncertainty and unease. 

"Talking with your health care team about the diagnosis, including how you feel about it and the plan for treatment and any next steps, is helpful in relieving some of that anxiety," he said. 

"It’s also common to wonder, ‘Why is this happening to me?’ or ‘Did I do something to cause this?’" the doctor added. 

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"Patients may have conflicting emotions — like shock, sadness, peace, hope and fear — all at the same time. Knowing you have people on your side and a plan in place makes all the difference."

Erin Gratsch, an Ohio mother and fitness instructor who received two breast cancer diagnoses — first in 2016, then again in 2022 — also experienced a wide range of emotions, she told Fox News Digital.

The first was shock. "How did this happen to me?"

Next was guilt. "What did I do? Could I have done something to cause or prevent this?"

Anger was another prevalent emotion, especially when Gratsch’s second diagnosis arrived.

"I remember throwing my end table across the family room and it broke into pieces," she said.

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Gratsch also experienced worry and depression, thinking things like, "Will I die? I don’t want to go through radiation or chemo. How will I pay my bills and work? I don’t want to be a burden to my family. I want to live to become a grandparent."

Then came survival mode and hope — when Gratsch shifted her outlook to, "OK, what do I have to do to beat this?"

Gratitude plays a big role in Scuderi’s daily routine, he said.

"Before I fall asleep, I identify three things I am grateful for specifically from that day, as I have realized now more than ever that each day is a gift," he said.

"Many studies show how powerful gratitude is for our health, and it is easy at our current pace to miss many of the great moments and connections we had during our day if we don’t take time to reflect on them."

Scuderi has spent more time with his family and friends since his diagnosis, prioritizing travel and experiences. 

To celebrate the end of his cancer treatments, he hiked the last 100 miles of the Camino de Santiago with a group of good friends. 

"Cancer changes your perspective," he said. "Getting through a diagnosis and treatment really helps you see what is truly important. It also helped to renew the power of choice in my life."

Scuderi’s triumph over cancer has also strengthened his belief in the importance of encouragement.

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"There were many people who kept me up during my diagnosis, surgery and treatments," he told Fox News Digital. "It has since become a mission of mine to encourage others."

He also emphasized that growth even post-cancer is not linear. "It is sometimes two steps forward and one step back."

For those who have just received a diagnosis, Scuderi and Gratsch offer tips for navigating those first days and weeks.

"Talking with your family physician, oncologist and other members of your treatment team will be helpful in managing any anxiety and uncertainty around the diagnosis and fear of what’s next," said Scuderi.

"Many patients notice their stress lessens when they know what they need to do, and how to take back control of their health."

In Scuderi’s case, the urologist who led his care has been "a huge part" of this journey.  

"It is important to have a team that you can communicate well with and trust," he added.

Getting a professional second opinion can also help patients feel they're making the most informed decisions in their care, Gratsch said. 

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"This gives the patient confidence that they are making the right decisions knowing both doctors are recommending the same plan," she said. "Also, you may get additional advice or information from the second doctor that you didn’t get from the first."

In addition to talking with your treatment team, Scuderi said it’s essential to have a support team of loved ones who can help you along the path from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. 

"Don’t be afraid to lean on them when you need extra support," he said. "It’s OK to be honest — a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming no matter what, and sharing your fears with others can lighten the mental toll so you can put all your energy toward your recovery."

Gratsch echoed the advice to allow others to take care of you.

"Take advantage of local resources," she said. "Social workers, hospitals and oncology offices can refer patients for help with financial support, emotional support groups, rides to treatment and meals."

"You may not be able to exercise as intensely as you did previously, but a 20- to 30-minute walk is a great way to relieve stress and feel better," Scuderi said.

"Being outside when possible may also have benefits to improve our immune systems. Talk with your team about which exercises are best for you."

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Over the course of her cancer journey — through multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation — Gratsch, an avid runner, maintained about five marathons per year. 

"Cancer takes a lot from you — but running and exercising was one thing I could do to feel good about myself," she said. 

Pursuing enjoyable hobbies and activities will help to maintain a sense of routine and keep your spirits up, Scuderi said. 

"Sometimes patients with serious illnesses can become depressed due to the emotional toll of cancer, chemotherapy and being in hospital settings, so staying close to your hobbies and loved ones will help reduce these feelings of sadness or hopelessness," he said.

"It’s so important to stay in each day and not get caught up in worrying too much about tomorrow or living in the regret of yesterday," Scuderi said.

"Cancer recovery takes a lot of energy — and my patients who do their best to be present in each day seem to do better."

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Americans trust nurses the most out of 23 major professions, new poll finds: ‘At the forefront’

 January 31, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

In nurses, Americans trust — even more so than doctors.

That’s according to Gallup’s 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll, which ranked 23 major professions by the level of trust U.S. adults place in them.

Nurses hold the top spot as the most trusted profession, with 78% of Americans who took part stating that they adhere to "very high" or "high" standards for honesty and ethics, according to a press release from Gallup. 

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This is the 22nd consecutive year that nurses have been ranked as the most trustworthy.

Overall, nurses’ trust ranking has dipped by 7 percentage points since 2019, but is still higher than dentists (59% trust rating in 2023) and medical doctors (56% trust ranking).

Lower in the health care trust rankings were pharmacists (55%), psychiatrists (36%) and chiropractors (33%).

Pharmacists saw a record-low trust ranking this year, the poll found.

College graduates reported higher levels of trust for most of the professions.

In health care, the biggest disparities were for dentists (70% among college graduates and 53% for those who did not graduate), psychiatrists (47% versus 31%), pharmacists (64% versus 50%) and medical doctors (64% versus 52%).

Gallup has been conducting this poll since 1976, with annual updates starting in 1990, the release stated.

For this most recent ranking, researchers polled about 800 U.S. adults between Dec. 1 and Dec. 20, 2023.

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Annette Wysocki, PhD, dean of the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, who was not involved in the poll, noted that nurses play a "crucial role" as the health care providers who spend the most time with patients.

"In moments of vulnerability, patients disclose details to nurses that they've never shared with any other health care provider and trust that nurses will advocate for them," Wysocki told Fox News Digital.

"With the highest level of interaction among all health care professionals involved in a patient's care, nurses become the patient's voice and adeptly navigate health care systems to ensure the best outcomes for them," Wysocki went on. 

"Thus, research demonstrates that baccalaureate-prepared nurses lower the odds of hospital mortality by 25%."

Regina Foley, chief nurse executive at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, also provided an external reaction to Gallup’s findings.

"Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, which allows for deep and meaningful connections with patients," she told Fox News Digital.

"They not only provide extraordinary clinical care, but nurses also act as advocate, intermediary and counselor," Foley also said.

"With clear competence and remarkable compassion, our nurses are there for our patients in their darkest, most challenging hours."

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"Given the crucial role they play in a patient’s care, well-being, education and recovery, it is no surprise that nursing has been consistently recognized as the most trusted profession," she added.

Lisbeth Votruba, an RN with AvaSure, a Michigan-based company that offers real-time patient monitoring and virtual nursing services, is a third-generation nurse and is proud of the profession’s trustworthiness.

"In the past, nurses did not have influence to match that level of trust," Votruba told Fox News Digital.  

"I see trends to show this is changing. Many of the IT-focused health care conferences are adding a nursing track for the first time in 2024," she said.

"There are more and more nurses like myself, who sit on the senior leadership team of technology companies to be sure the voices of nurses and patients are heard as technology is being designed."

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Syphilis cases surge in the US, reaching levels unseen since 1950

 January 30, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

But there's some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade.

It's not clear why syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it's too soon to know whether a new downward trend is emerging for the latter.

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They are most focused on syphilis, which is less common than gonorrhea or chlamydia but considered more dangerous. Total cases surpassed 207,000 in 2022, the highest count in the United States since 1950, according to data released Tuesday.

And while it continues to have a disproportionate impact on gay and bisexual men, it is expanding in heterosexual men and women, and increasingly affecting newborns, too, CDC officials said.

Syphilis is a bacterial disease that can surface as painless genital sores but can ultimately lead to paralysis, hearing loss, dementia and even death if left untreated.

New syphilis infections plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when antibiotics became widely available and fell to their lowest by 1998.

About 59,000 of the 2022 cases involved the most infectious forms of syphilis. Of those, about a quarter were women and nearly a quarter were heterosexual men.

"I think its unknowingly being spread in the cisgender heterosexual population because we really aren’t testing for it. We really aren't looking for it" in that population, said Dr. Philip Chan, who teaches at Brown University and is chief medical officer of Open Door Health, a health center for gay, lesbian and transgender patients in Providence, Rhode Island.

The report also shows rates of the most infectious types of syphilis rose not just across the country but also across different racial and ethnic groups, with American Indian and Alaska Native people having the highest rate. South Dakota outpaced any other state for the highest rate of infectious syphilis at 84 cases per 100,000 people — more than twice as high as the state with the second-highest rate, New Mexico.

South Dakota's increase was driven by an outbreak in the Native American community, said Dr. Meghan O’Connell, chief public health officer at the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Nearly all of the cases were in heterosexual people, and O'Connell said that STD testing and treatment was already limited in isolated tribal communities and only got worse during the pandemic.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last year convened a syphilis task force focused on stopping the spread of the STD, with an emphasis on places with the highest syphilis rates — South Dakota, 12 other states and the District of Columbia.

The report also looked at the more common STDs of chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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Chlamydia cases were relatively flat from 2021 to 2022, staying at a rate of about 495 per 100,000, though there were declines noted in men and especially women in their early 20s. For gonorrhea, the most pronounced decline was seen in women in their early 20s as well.

Experts say they're not sure why gonorrhea rates declined. It happened in about 40 states, so whatever explains the decrease appears to have occurred across most of the country. STD testing was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials believe that's the reason the chlamydia rate fell in 2020.

It's possible that testing and diagnoses were still shaking out in 2022, said Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of the CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.

"We are encouraged by the magnitude of the decline," Mermin said, though the gonorrhea rate is still higher now than it was pre-pandemic. "We need to examine what happened, and whether it's going to continue to happen."



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Ask an expert: ‘Is poor balance a sign of a serious health issue?’

 January 30, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

While some people tend to be a little clumsier than others, constantly bumping into things could be a sign of a serious health issue.

For some, poor balance can lead to a decreased quality of life, loss of independence and even severe health complications, according to Ninoska Alvarez, a physical therapist and balance specialist with Brooks Rehabilitation in Florida.

"As we age, the three sensory systems that impact balance — the visual system, somatosensory system and vestibular system — can deteriorate, which results in balance issues," Alvarez said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

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"Whenever one or more of these systems no longer functions as well as it once did, balance deficits can arise." 

For issues that come on suddenly, stroke is typically the most common issue, Alvarez said.

"For some slower progressive diseases that can cause issues, it may be multiple sclerosis (though initial symptoms can come on suddenly), degenerative diseases in the brain (such as cerebellar degeneration), Parkinson’s disease or Guillain-Barre syndrome," she said. 

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Not all cases of poor balance are linked to serious health issues.

Issues with the inner ear can suddenly change one’s stability, Alvarez noted. 

"Gradual worsening of balance can also occur for people who develop peripheral neuropathy (issues affecting the ability of the nerves, usually in the lower leg, to send or receive information)," she said.

Changes after periods of immobilization or lessened mobility — often seen if someone is hospitalized for a while or suffers an injury that affects the ability to stand or walk for a period of time — can also affect balance, Alvarez added.

If you notice any of these red flags, it’s a good idea to reach out to a medical professional for an evaluation, Alvarez advised.

Using railings, furniture, people or other items to help you move around more than usual could indicate that you have trouble maintaining your balance independently, said Alvarez.

"If you struggle to navigate your environment in the dark — for example, when using the bathroom in the middle of the night — your body might be trying to tell you that your balance systems aren’t working as they should," the therapist noted.

If you feel unsteady while standing or completing a task with your eyes closed — such as when washing your hair in the shower — that could be a sign that your balance is too reliant on visual input and that one or more of your balance systems are not functioning correctly, according to Alvarez.

"Vertigo and dizziness can be symptoms of an underlying issue affecting balance, such as problems with the inner ear or vestibular system," Alvarez told Fox News Digital. 

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"An increase in tripping or stumbling may be a sign of poor balance, potentially due to muscle weakness, neurological issues or other factors affecting balance," she added.

These conditions also increase the risk of falls. 

Additional warning signs of more serious issues include sudden significant changes in stability, sudden changes in vision, an inability to speak, the onset of what feels like the "worst headache ever" and sudden weakness in the body, the doctor said.

For non-emergency symptoms, Alvarez recommends seeing a primary care physician, who will likely provide a referral to a neurologist. If there is any concern about an emergency, he said to visit the emergency department of a hospital.

Alvarez shared two of the most effective ways to prevent future balance issues.

"While exercising is fantastic, multi-modal exercise training is even better," Alvarez said.

"By engaging in diverse physical activities and targeting cardio, flexibility, mobility and strength as opposed to just one form of exercise, you can ensure that your body, balance and sensory systems are more resilient as you age."

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Unintentional falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries across every age group, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

To help prevent dangerous spills, Alvarez recommends fall-proofing your home by using nightlights and removing environmental hazards such as throw rugs or electrical cords. 

"In addition, always try to keep an eye on pets when moving around, as tripping on dogs or cats can result in a fall," she warned.

"It's essential to understand that balance can always improve," Alvarez added. 

"Please seek out help if you notice your balance is deteriorating before it results in a fall and potential injury." 

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Plastic surgery deaths have spiked among US patients who traveled to Dominican Republic: CDC report

 January 30, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

For a growing number of people, "medical tourism" can be dangerous — even fatal.

Twenty-nine U.S. citizens have died after they had cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic between 2009 and 2018, according to a Jan. 25 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

More alarming is that the deaths have spiked in recent years. Between 2009 and 2018, there were an average of 4.1 deaths per year. Between 2019 and 2022, that average rose to 13 per year — peaking at 17 deaths in 2020.

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The deaths were linked to "fat or venous thromboembolism," which is when a blood clot forms in a vein, the CDC reported.

Most of the patients had risk factors for the condition, such as obesity, diabetes, tobacco use and multiple surgical procedures being performed at once.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic has recorded cosmetic surgery-associated deaths among U.S. citizens since 2009. 

The embassy contacted the CDC upon noticing the uptick in deaths — which sparked an investigation.

All but one of the deaths involved women, the report stated. The average age of the patients at the time of death was 40.

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For the 24 deaths that occurred between 2019 and 2020, liposuction was performed on all of the patients, usually along with other procedures, including gluteal fat transfer, abdominoplasty and breast augmentation.

Fat embolism was the cause of death in 55% of the cases and pulmonary venous thromboembolism was the determining cause in 35% of the cases, the report said.

Josef Hadeed, M.D., chair of the Patient Safety Committee for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), who was not involved in the CDC investigation, noted that the CDC’s report highlights the dangers associated with destination procedures.

"Too often, patients will travel to other countries as the procedures are cheaper there," Hadeed, who is also a plastic surgeon with practices in Beverly Hills, California, and Miami, Florida, told Fox News Digital in an interview. 

"However, there are a lot of risks associated with traveling to other countries for cosmetic procedures."

He added, "All surgery carries risk, but there are excessive deaths outlined in the report, most of which were presumably avoidable."

When it comes to the price of surgery, Hadeed advised patients that "you get what you pay for. Just because something is cheaper doesn't mean it is better for you."

He also said, "The most important issue in plastic surgery is patient safety."

Jonathan Kaplan, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, who was also not involved in the report, said the CDC’s latest findings are "sad but true."

"There are risks with any surgery, but in the U.S., you have a better sense of whether doctors are board-certified in the specialty they’re practicing in," he told Fox News Digital in an email.

"There is also the added risk of going to a facility in a foreign country that has no quality assurance or safety protocols as required by law in the U.S.," Kaplan added.

International travel automatically puts patients at a higher risk for thromboembolic events, where they can develop potentially fatal blood clots, Hadeed said.

Another consideration is that those having surgery outside the U.S. won’t be able to get any assistance from the doctor if any complications arise, Kaplan warned.

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"Then you’ll have to find a doctor locally who will charge you an exorbitant amount to fix the problem and you’ll end up spending more than what you saved initially," he said.

While all surgeries carry some element of risk, the "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL) has been associated with the highest risk of death in plastic surgery, which is corroborated by the report, noted Hadeed. 

"While I cannot specifically comment on what led to the deaths in the Dominican Republic, I can say that using an ultrasound is essential while performing a Brazilian Butt Lift," he told Fox News Digital. 

When the fat is injected into one of the blood vessels within the gluteal muscle, it can enter the bloodstream and make its way to the blood vessels of the lungs, blocking off circulation and leading to immediate death — which constitutes a fat embolism, the doctor said.

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This can be prevented by using an ultrasound, he noted, which allows the plastic surgeon to visualize the gluteal muscle and ensure that the fat is placed above, and not within, the muscle. 

"This has already become state law in Florida as of 2023," said Hadeed.

While Hadeed said it’s "better" to look for plastic surgeons within the U.S., if patients do decide to travel outside the country, they should carefully research a provider.

It is critical to find a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hadeed emphasized. 

The surgeon — as well as the entire surgical team, including the anesthesiologists, nurses and surgical techs — should be adequately trained in the specific procedures, the doctor added.

"It is equally important to ensure that the facility in which the procedure is being performed is fully accredited to the same standards that are found in the United States and has the proper safety measures in place," said Hadeed.

"Also remember that longer flights increase the risk of venous thromboembolism, and it is advised to wait several days after travel before undergoing a surgical procedure, which can add to the cost of the travel when you factor in additional days of staying in a hotel," he pointed out.

When asked for his advice on international surgery, Kaplan said simply, "Don’t do it."

"The money you save is not worth it if you have a complication, which is a very real possibility," he said. 

"And remember, complications don’t have to be major — they can be minor, but still a nuisance if you don’t have a doctor locally to take care of it," he went on. "And even the smallest complication will be much more expensive to take care of in the U.S. if your original surgery was outside the country."

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For those who are considering having an elective surgical procedure outside the U.S., the CDC recommends discussing the risks with a doctor here first.

The agency also emphasized the importance of surgeons conducting proper preoperative exams and only performing one procedure for each operation.

The study did have some limitations, the CDC acknowledged.

"No reliable statistics on the number of U.S. citizens who receive cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic each year are available, precluding calculation of the risk for perioperative death," the report stated.

Also, the data only included deaths that were reported to the U.S. Embassy — which means the actual number could be higher.

The mortality count also does not include deaths resulting from post-surgical infections, the CDC noted.

Fox News Digital reached out to the CDC requesting comment on the report.

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Ohio nurse and mom beats cervical cancer as expert shares warning signs you should never ignore

 January 30, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Each year, about 4,000 women die of cervical cancer in the U.S. and around 11,500 new cases are diagnosed. The vast majority of them are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus).

Bridgette Rillo, a registered nurse and mother of two in Dayton, Ohio, was just 35 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018.

Now 41, she is aiming to raise awareness of the link between HPV and cervical cancer.

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Before Rillo’s diagnosis, she was running a few months late for her yearly screening.

"As busy moms, we tend to put our care to the side," she told Fox News Digital. "I just kind of put it off because I was busy with my kids and patients."

After the screening, her doctor called and said the results were "abnormal" and that Rillo was positive for HPV. It's the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, according to the CDC.

After further tests, doctors confirmed that Rillo had cervical cancer. 

It was Stage 1A2, which means the cancer was between 3 and 5 millimeters deep.

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"I did not have any symptoms, so it was definitely not expected when I got the call," she told Fox News Digital.

"All of my screenings prior to that were fine."

As the doctors explained to Rillo, HPV can lay dormant in the body for years until something triggers it to activate and become positive.

After receiving various treatments, Rillo was declared cancer-free. 

Now that she has reached her five-year milestone, she will only need to get regular yearly screenings.

As a NICU nurse and busy mom, Rillo said her HPV and cervical cancer experience has changed how she prioritizes her own health and wellness.

"In order to take care of other people, you have to take care of yourself," she said. "It’s important that women go for their yearly screenings and get any other screenings their doctors recommend."

"My last screening just a year and four months prior was negative," Rillo added. "If I hadn't gone back to the doctor, my story could have been much different."

For 90% of women with HPV, the virus clears on its own within two years without any symptoms or treatment — but for the remainder, it can cause health problems that include genital warts and various types of cancer, per the CDC.

In most cases, HPV does not cause any symptoms.

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In addition to cervical cancer, the virus can also cause anal, vulvar, vaginal, mouth/throat and penile cancers, according to Dr. Pari Ghodsi, a board-certified OB/GYN and Merck spokesperson who practices in Los Angeles.

"Anyone who is sexually active can be at risk of becoming infected with HPV," Ghodsi told Fox News Digital. "There's no way of knowing who will clear the virus and who won’t."

"That's why it's really important to practice prevention and speak to your doctor about ways to prevent HPV-related cancers and to undergo HPV screening."

The average age of cervical cancer diagnosis is 50, but patients can range from age 20 to 80, the doctor noted.

"But it can take a long time for the HPV to progress into cervical cancer — it can take years or even decades," Ghodsi said.

There is a vaccine available to help prevent HPV, which is administered in two or three doses depending on age.

The CDC recommends that all females start the vaccine series at age 11 or 12.

"At any age, having a new sex partner is a risk factor for getting a new HPV infection," the CDC states on its website. "People who are in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship are not likely to get a new HPV infection."

Ghodsi recommends that everyone speak to their physician about ways to prevent HPV from progressing to cancer.

Although HPV typically has no symptoms, cervical cancer can come with some warning signs as it begins to progress.

Valentina Milanova, a women's health expert and founder of gynecological health company Daye in the U.K., emphasized the need to be aware of these five often-overlooked red flags.

This is one of the most common symptoms of cervical cancer, Milanova noted. 

"It can manifest as bleeding after sexual intercourse, between menstrual periods or post-menopause," she told Fox News Digital. 

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"Any unusual bleeding should be reported to a health care professional immediately."

Unexplained pain in the pelvic region — the lowest part of the abdomen and pelvis — is another warning sign of cervical cancer. 

"This pain can often be dismissed or attributed to other causes, but persistent pelvic discomfort with no apparent reason should be investigated," Milanova said.

Discomfort or pain during intimacy can be a symptom of cervical cancer, the doctor warned.

"It's important to communicate with your health care provider about any pain experienced during sexual activity," said Milanova.

Changes in vaginal discharge, such as an increase in volume, changes in consistency or a foul odor, can be indicative of cervical cancer, the doctor said. 

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"Any significant changes in vaginal discharge should be discussed with a health care provider," she told Fox News Digital.

Advanced cervical cancer can cause urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty or pain during urination, or blood in the urine, according to Milanova.

"While these symptoms can be caused by conditions other than cervical cancer, they should not be ignored," she said.

It's crucial to consult with a health care professional if you experience any of those symptoms, Milanova said. 

"Regular screenings and early detection are our best tools in the fight against cervical cancer," she added.

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Ovarian cancer treatment on fast track for FDA approval as chemo alternatives emerge: 'We're making progress'

 January 29, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

A new wave of cancer treatments is looking promising for the future of oncologic care.

The ovarian cancer drug RC88, which is made by the Chinese biopharmaceutical company RemeGen, received FDA approval for Phase 2 clinical trials earlier this month.

The drug received fast-track designation (FTD) for the treatment of "platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers," the company confirmed to Fox News Digital.

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RC88 is an anti-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to treat aggressive ovarian cancers in patients with "poor prognosis," according to the company. 

An ADC is "a class of drugs designed as a targeted therapy for treating disease," per the National Institutes of Health.

The drug targets mesothelin, a protein found in tumors.

"This development is not just a scientific advancement, but a beacon of hope for countless women battling this formidable disease," a RemeGen spokesperson said in an email to Fox News Digital.

RemeGen intends to launch international and multicenter clinical studies in the U.S., China, the European Union and other regions, according to a press release.

The clinical trials will study participants in multiple countries to determine optimal dosage, effectiveness and safety of the treatment.

RC88’s clinical data findings are slated to be released at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in May 2024 in Chicago.

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Dr. Brian Slomovitz, director of gynecologic oncology and co-chair of the Cancer Research Committee at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, is familiar with RemeGen’s treatment, noting that anti-drug conjugates have surfaced as a "relatively new class of drug."

He told Fox News Digital in an interview, "[It] definitely has a lot of promise," noting also that there have been many more failures than successes.

Among those successes is an ADC drug called Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx), which is indicated for FRa positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer.

The FDA granted accelerated approval for Elahere in Nov. 2022, according to an agency press release.

Other ADCs in development include a drug called TIVDAK for cervical cancer as well as anti-HER2 treatments for breast cancer, according to Slomovitz.

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"It’s going to be much more effective than [chemo drug] Herceptin," he predicted. "So, it's really a novel class [of drugs] that go into the cells in a unique way."

Phase 3 clinical trials of TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) were linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy.

In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Kathleen Moore, associate director of clinical research at Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City, shared that the TIVDAK therapy has been effective in shrinking her own patients' tumors.

"In the past, we just did not have active medications and our patients really were left with ineffective therapies, and they just died," she said. "They’re feeling better because their disease is shrinking."

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During the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology Congress in Madrid, Spain, Moore presented another ADC treatment called raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), which was confirmed as "efficacious" by the National Library of Medicine in treating ovarian and kidney cancers.

"R-DXd is the first ADC targeting CDH6, [which has been] tested in ovarian cancer and demonstrates very strong signals of efficacy," Moore said in her data presentation, according to OncLive, the Oncology Specialty Group's website.

Seventy percent of women who were diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) have already reached an advanced stage, according to RemeGen.

EOC remains a "significant cause of cancer deaths among women," as there are "no effective screening methods" and most patients experience a relapse within two years, the company added.

As ovarian cancer develops, the level of mesothelia increases — which gives RC88 its "unique" target, the RemeGen press release stated.

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The FDA's approval of RC88 as an investigational new drug "marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to address the challenges of platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer," RemeGen CEO Dr. Jianmin Fang wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

"Our focus remains on developing innovative treatments that can significantly improve patient outcomes in areas with critical unmet needs," he said.

"RC88, with its unique targeting mechanism, exemplifies our dedication to pioneering advancements in cancer therapy."

It’s important that ADCs are continuously studied, Slomovitz noted, as the bar for approval is "getting higher and higher."

He added, "The good news is, we’re making progress."

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

Weekend read: Top stories of the week in Health in case you missed them

 January 28, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week to keep you in the know on various wellness topics: disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and much more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming challenging obstacles.

As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out. 

These are just a few of what's new, of course. There are many more to see at http://www.foxnews/health.

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Dive into this selection here — and let us know your thoughts or recommendations for our next roundup in the comments section below.

Researchers have identified a total of five subgroups among Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new study from the Netherlands. 

The discovery could help determine more personalized treatments for patients depending on their assigned group. Click here to get the story.

An Ohio mother shared a heartbreaking story of her 8-year-old son’s diagnosis of Batten disease. 

Emily Blackburn is determined to boost awareness of this rare genetic condition and to help raise funds to find a cure. Click here to get the story.

Some scientists are concerned that ancient viruses frozen in permafrost for thousands of years could emerge due to climate change. 

Several experts shared their views on the potential risks. Click here to get the story.

Insilico Medicine's artificial intelligence technology has targeted and designed a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease, a condition that affects 1.6 million people in the U.S.

Fox News Digital spoke with Insilico's CEO, a gastroenterologist and an AI expert about the drug's potential. Click here to get the story.

Amid a flurry of high-profile prostate diagnoses and treatments, men’s health experts are sounding the alarm about symptoms, risk factors and treatment. 

Fox News Digital also reported on some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding prostate conditions. Click here to get the story.

Brooks Bell was just 38 when doctors told her she was too young to have colon cancer — but two months after that, she received a Stage 3 diagnosis. 

Today, the North Carolina entrepreneur has founded a nonprofit to spread awareness about the importance of screening for younger adults. Click here to get the story.

Poison control centers have reported a spike in calls from patients who have taken too much semaglutide. 

Experts and doctors shared warning signs as well as tips to ensure a safe dosage. 

The manufacturer also weighed in on the potential risk. Click here to get the story.

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AI-designed drug for inflammatory bowel disease enters human clinical trials: 'A significant need'

 January 28, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) impacts 1.6 million people in the U.S. — and a new artificial intelligence-generated drug could help alleviate symptoms.

Insilico Medicine, an AI-driven biotech company based in Hong Kong and in New York City, recently announced that its new AI-designed IBD drug — ISM5411 — has entered Phase I clinical trials.

This is Insilico’s fifth AI-designed drug to enter the pipeline. 

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If approved, it would be the first medication to treat IBD by blocking prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD), a protein that regulates the body’s gut barrier protection genes, according to Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine.

"ISM5411 is a potentially first-in-class candidate for the treatment of IBD – this means that it is designed to treat the disease in an entirely new way," Zhavoronkov told Fox News Digital in an interview.

IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, causes debilitating symptoms that include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and rectal bleeding, according to Mayo Clinic.

"This condition is on the rise across the industrialized world, but currently there are no cures and few treatments," said Zhavoronkov.

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Many current drugs for IBD are anti-inflammatory and rely on immunosuppression to work.

"This carries its own set of risks, as suppressing the immune system can give rise to chronic infection and tumor diseases," Zhavoronkov said.

Other biologic drugs for IBD are administered by IV or self-injection. 

"We knew there was a significant need in this space, and we wanted to find a new way to treat IBD that focused on healing and rebuilding the intestinal lining to lead to long-term improvement of the condition rather than just treating the symptoms," said Zhavoronkov.

IBD patients produce significantly more of the PDH protein than those without the condition. 

Insilico’s research and development team used Chemistry42, the company’s generative AI chemistry engine, to design a molecule to block the PDH and produce genes that protect the gut barrier. 

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"You can think of Chemistry42 as a ChatGPT for new molecules," said Zhavoronkov. 

"But instead of providing text commands and having an AI model generate a new essay or poem based on existing data, our platform draws from biological and chemical data to design an entirely new molecule using our instructions."

"Our AI platform designed a number of possible molecules to meet our criteria, and ranked them, and our R&D team synthesized and tested a number of these before selecting ISM5411 as the most promising candidate," said Zhavoronkov.

An oral medication, ISM5411, is described as "intestinal restrictive," which means it only works on the gut without impacting other parts of the body, he noted.

"Very importantly, it promotes mucosal repair," said Zhavoronkov. 

"In other words, we designed this drug to help restore the normal functioning of the gut."

Previous research has shown that mucosal repair is effective in reducing hospitalization and improving long-term prognosis for IBD patients. 

Insilico’s IBD drug has officially begun trials in 76 healthy volunteers in Australia to evaluate its safety and tolerability in gradually increasing doses, Zhavoronkov said.

After completing the Phase 1a trial, Insilico plans to launch an international multi-center clinical trial in the U.S., China and other locations, with three treatment groups and one placebo group. 

"Our clinical team is working hard to design and execute the clinical trials in order to develop it further so we can begin helping patients in need," said Zhavoronkov.

"As we continue to advance this drug, we also look forward to connecting with companies with relevant experience and resources who are interested in co-developing this asset with our team."

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ISM5411 is one of more than 30 drugs that have been designed by Insilico’s AI platform, including many for cancer — as well as fibrosis, central nervous system diseases and COVID-19. 

The company’s lead drug, the first AI-discovered and AI-generated drug to reach Phase II trials with patients, is for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung condition with an extremely poor prognosis.

Dr. Supriya Rao, a Massachusetts-based gastroenterologist, was not involved in Insilico's drug development but offered her input on ISM5411.

"I think it’s very promising," Rao told Fox News Digital. "Obviously, there will be hurdles to jump through, and data is very novel at this stage of development."

"Longer-term safety and efficacy would be concerns, but we’ve only just begun to embark on a journey of AI and health care," she added.

All treatments have their pros and cons, Rao noted, particularly with "very individualized diseases" like IBD.

"Could this speed up the recovery process and offer a more targeted treatment plan with minimal side effects? The possibility is exciting," she said. "Our goal as health care professionals is always to achieve better patient outcomes."

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AI expert and emergency medicine physician Dr. Harvey Castro from Dallas, Texas, who was also not involved in the development of ISM5411, noted that while promising, these types of AI-generated drugs can carry inherent risks. 

"The primary concern is the uncertainty surrounding their long-term effects, as AI-designed drugs are a relatively new medical frontier," Castro told Fox News Digital. 

"There's also the challenge of ensuring that the AI algorithms are trained on comprehensive and unbiased data sets, as misinterpretations or gaps in data could lead to ineffective or harmful drugs."

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Castro noted that existing regulatory frameworks may not adequately address the nuances of AI-driven drug development.

"Public awareness is key," he said. 

"As these drugs move from research labs to clinical settings, the public needs to understand the potential and the limitations," Castro went on.

"Educating patients and health care providers about how AI-generated drugs are developed and their potential impact on treatment paradigms is vital."

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Why some seniors should sign ‘driving contracts’ and agree to hang up their car keys

 January 27, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Some aging drivers are signing contracts to help determine when their time behind the wheel should come to an end. 

These "advance directives" are to help protect drivers’ safety and facilitate what can often be tough decisions for families.

Lewis Morgenstern, 61, a professor of neurology, neurosurgery and emergency medicine at the University of Michigan, plans to sign such an agreement when he turns 65, as reported by KFF Health News.

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Morgenstern will stop driving whenever his children decide it’s time, according to the directive.

"I recognize that I might not be able to make the best decision about driving at a certain point, and I want to make it clear that I trust my children to take over that responsibility," Morgenstern told KFF Health News. 

Morgenstern was also the co-author of a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in Nov. 2023. It measured the driving behaviors of 635 individuals with cognitive impairment.

Researchers from the University of Michigan found that 61% of older adults with cognitive impairment were still operating a vehicle — even though 36% of their caregivers were concerned about their driving ability.

"There is undoubtedly a group of people who are driving and shouldn’t be because they’re a risk to themselves and to others," Morgenstern said.

Data shows that risks are on the rise. As of 2021, nearly 50 million people age 65 and older had driver's licenses, a 38% uptick from 2012, according to the American Automobile Association.

Almost 19 million of those drivers were 75 or older. 

Between 2012 and 2021, motor vehicle deaths involving drivers age 65 and older increased by 34%. The number of seniors injured in vehicle crashes that year exceeded 266,000 in 2021, KFF Health News reported.

Some of the biggest risks exist among older drivers who develop medical conditions that interfere with their driving ability, including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma and arthritis.

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"Among the bigger safety concerns are fender benders that they do not remember," Tina Paff, president of Bick's Driving School of Western Hills in Ohio, told Fox News Digital.

"Sure, it could be a mailbox or a pole, but sometimes it is a car or a pedestrian."

Driving at night can also be dangerous, she noted, as the visual processing speed in older drivers is decreased. 

Getting lost while driving is another common occurrence among senior drivers, said Paff, who heads up the Bick's Driver Rehabilitation Program. It evaluates older adults’ driving skills to determine whether or not those drivers should "retire" from operating vehicles.

Nigel Tunnacliffe, co-founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, a national driving school headquartered in California, pointed out some of the biggest dangers associated with older drivers.

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Those include hearing loss, difficulty taking in their full surroundings, greater risk of injury in the event of an accident, the use of older car models, and a lack of experience behind the wheel, which is often a factor when an older adult loses a spouse and is suddenly the sole driver, he noted.

There is "no single, universal age" at which people should stop driving, Tunnacliffe told Fox News Digital.

"It’s often not something that we can tell in advance. We cannot say with certainty that, for example, as soon as someone hits the age of 75, they should automatically and voluntarily step away from driving."

He added, "It’s perfectly plausible — and common — that they will remain competent and effective drivers at that age."

While Tunnacliffe acknowledged that age-related effects like vision loss, hearing loss and decreased mobility can make driving more dangerous, not everyone experiences these limitations at the same age, if at all. 

Rather than setting an arbitrary date beforehand, Tunnacliffe recommends that families make the decision based on an "actual, objective evaluation" of how the individual is faring behind the wheel. 

"For instance, having older adults take refresher courses can not only help make the decision of when to stop driving clearer, but it can also improve their driving skills more generally, and the assessments from those lessons can be shared with family members to help make the end-of-driving decision," he told Fox News Digital. 

There are various types of advance driving directives.

"One asks a person to name a family member or friend who will talk to them about whether it’s safe to continue driving," noted KFF Health News. 

This type is not legally binding.

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With another type of contract, family members agree to help the person continue driving in a safe way or help the individual find an alternate means of transportation.

The Alzheimer’s Association has published a non-binding directive that encourages people with dementia to designate someone to flag any driving-related concerns as the disease progresses.

Part of the agreement states the following: "I understand that I may forget that I cannot drive anymore and may try to continue driving. If this happens, please know that I support all actions taken, including removing or disabling my car, to help ensure my safety and the safety of others."

Paff said she thinks advance directives are "a great idea," although she has some concerns that people with memory disorders won’t remember signing it.

"It would provide proof, however, for the families dealing with a disgruntled adult driver," she said.

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These types of contracts could prove helpful if the driver was of sound mind when signing it, said Paff — but warned that in some cases, the memory-impaired parent may think it was "made up" or that "everyone is against me." These are objections that she commonly hears, she said.

To minimize conflict and uncertainty, Paff recommends getting a formal evaluation from a third-party driver rehabilitation specialist to "take the family out of the mix."

Tunnacliffe also recommends enrolling senior drivers in annual driving lessons, as well as having open and honest conversations about their cognitive and physical abilities.

"The contract model does not challenge misleading assumptions and biases against older drivers, and it is important that we adopt a more realistic approach that respects both their safety and their autonomy," he said.

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Do you need a prostate check? King Charles III raises awareness of common men's health condition

 January 26, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Even kings have prostate problems.

King Charles III was admitted on Friday to The London Clinic, a private hospital, where he underwent a scheduled procedure due to an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace confirmed.

The treatment was successful and the king is "doing quite well," a royal source told Fox News Digital. 

The palace emphasized that his condition is non-cancerous.

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Google searches for "prostate check" surged last week after the palace first disclosed the planned treatment, per multiple reports.

The 75-year-old British monarch hopes to encourage men who are experiencing symptoms to seek medical attention, according to royal experts.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a non-cancerous condition that occurs when the prostate becomes enlarged.

"We don’t know what causes some men to have larger prostates than others," Seth Bechis, M.D., associate professor of urology with the UC San Diego School of Medicine and urologist at UC San Diego Health, told Fox News Digital. (He was not involved in King Charles' care.)

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"The prostate is one of the few organs in the human body that continues to grow during adulthood," he added.

As the prostate grows, the enlarged prostate tissue may compress the urethra, which is the tube that connects to the bladder that helps urine drain from the body.

BPH decreases the flow of urine through the urethra, making it more difficult to empty the bladder. 

This may cause men to strain more when urinating.

Other common symptoms of BPH include urinating frequently, urinating at night, difficulty starting a urine flow, having a weak urine stream that stops and starts, dribbling at the end of urination and difficulty emptying the bladder.

Urologists often use the American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index to help determine the treatment that is most appropriate, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s website.

The most conservative and least invasive approach is to implement simple lifestyle changes.

Some men may not realize the extent of their daily fluid intake, so simply avoiding drinking too much, especially before bed, can help relieve symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic.

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It is also important for men to take an inventory of the type of fluid they're consuming, as drinking lots of caffeine and alcohol can make the condition worse, particularly at night.

If lifestyle modifications do not improve symptoms, the next step is taking medication to help open the passageway through the prostate so it’s easier for urine to drain, Mayo Clinic stated. 

Some medications, known as alpha-blockers, accomplish this by relaxing the muscles in the prostate, while another class, known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, works by shrinking the prostate.

This medical treatment is often not as effective as surgery, however, the expert noted.

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There are several procedures to treat an enlarged prostate, each with its own side effects and potential complications.

It’s important to consider whether the procedure requires general anesthesia, if it preserves ejaculatory function and whether it involves a catheter, experts recommend.

Bechis reviewed several of the surgical options for Fox News Digital.

The UroLift is performed in the office or operating room without general anesthesia.

"A camera (cystoscope) is inserted into the urethra and advanced to the level of the prostate," Bechis said.

Instead of cutting, heating or removing any tissue, the urologist uses special clips to hold the enlarged part of the prostate out of the way so the urine can drain more easily, according to Yale Medicine.

The procedure preserves ejaculatory function and does not require a catheter; but only a select group of patients are eligible based on prostate size and shape, according to Bechis.

This procedure is performed in a doctor’s office or operating room. It does not require general anesthesia.

A camera is inserted into the urethra and advanced to the level of the prostate, where steam is injected to destroy obstructing tissue around the urethra, Bechis said.

"You will have a catheter in place after the surgery for [two to five] days and will continue an alpha-blocker medication, such as tamsulosin," he added.

Ejaculatory function is preserved for most patients, but recovery includes a placed catheter for several days and an alpha blocker.

It can take up to three to six months to see maximal improvement in symptoms, according to Bechis.

Although this is a relatively new procedure with good reported outcomes, longer term data is not yet available, the doctor noted.

"A cystoscope is inserted into the bladder through the urethra and a special laser is used to vaporize prostate tissue," Bechis said of this approach.

The procedure does not cut or scrape tissue, according to Mayo Clinic.

Because PVP results in much less bleeding, it’s a good option for those who take anticoagulation medications, Bechis added.

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Patients will need to have a catheter in place after surgery and will likely stay one night in the hospital.

Possible complications include blood loss as well as infection, bladder injury or urine incontinence.

With this approach, a cystoscope is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. 

An ultrasound is then used to direct a focused water jet, which circumferentially destroys prostate tissue, Bechis said.

It’s fast and efficient, but relatively new — "so long-term outcomes are not fully collected yet," he noted.

Men usually can preserve ejaculatory function after this procedure, but will have a catheter in place after surgery and will usually stay one night in the hospital.

Potential complications include blood loss, infection, bladder injury or incontinence of urine.

With this procedure, a camera is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. 

A surgical instrument is then used to create an electric current that "chips away" at the prostate until the urethra is no longer obstructed, Bechis said. 

The procedure is performed without any incisions.

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"You will have a catheter in place after surgery and stay one night in the hospital until the bleeding has stopped," Bechis said.

Possible complications include blood loss, infection, bladder injury or incontinence of urine.

As the bladder is "retrained" to void, the leakage of urine gradually decreases.

This procedure is often reserved for larger prostates.

"This is a more involved surgery that goes through the abdomen, with risk of complications including need for blood transfusion, injury to bowel or abdominal structures, or bladder leak," Bechis said.

During this procedure, multiple small incisions are made in the abdomen and small robotic instruments are used to remove the prostate through an incision in the bladder, the doctor said.

Patients can expect to recover in the hospital for one to two days, with a catheter placed after surgery for seven to 10 days, according to Bechis. 

There will be a projected 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer in the U.S. in 2024, and about 35,250 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Stephanie Giang-Paunon of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

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Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC

 January 26, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care in the United States, have remained elevated in the last two weeks in various parts of the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Friday.

"This week, 22 jurisdictions experienced high or very high activity compared to 37 jurisdictions two weeks ago," the agency said in an update. 

While COVID-19, RSV and flu positivity rates remained elevated nationally, COVID and RSV positivity rates decreased compared to last week, and flu rates stayed about the same.



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FDA approves first at-home sterile insemination kit to help with infertility: 'Gives me goosebumps'

 January 26, 2024     Health, Health News Today on Fox News     No comments   

It's now possible for women to get pregnant via insemination in the comfort of their own homes.

The FDA recently approved the first-ever, at-home sterile insemination kit. 

PherDal Fertility Science received clearance last month after various tests did not raise "any new questions on the safety or effectiveness" of the product, as stated in the FDA's approval letter.

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PherDal's creator and CEO, Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche of Dixon, Illinois, confirmed to Fox News Digital that there have been 34 babies born from the first 200 proof-of-concept kits that were released.

"Even saying that still gives me goosebumps," Hintzsche said in an interview.

The at-home kit is intended for users who are struggling to conceive or have chosen not to conceive naturally. 

The kit includes three sterile, circular cups and three syringes, all packaged separately, for an independent-use option.

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While other brands offer at-home insemination kits, PherDal is the only multi-patented, sterile, FDA-cleared at-home insemination device on the market, according to the company. 

"Sterility matters because studies show that disruptions (dysbiosis) in the reproductive microbiome are linked directly to infertility," said Hintzsche.

PherDal’s first batch of kits sold out in just 90 days, which is when Hintszche realized she might be "on to something."

"It really is a simple device, but there's so much science behind its effectiveness," she said. 

Hintzsche said she assumed that after she married her husband in Oct. 2016, she would get pregnant, have multiple babies and live happily ever after "behind a white picket fence."

But after 14 months of unsuccessful conception efforts, she sought out a fertility specialist who ran some tests.

That’s when Hintzsche discovered that she had "unexplained infertility," as the doctor said that "everything looks normal" and "we don’t know what’s wrong."

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The doctor then handed Hintzsche an application for a $10,000 loan to begin IVF treatment.

As a biologist with a PhD, Hintzsche started digging into infertility research in search of an alternative to "invasive" treatments.

"Instead of going into the uterus, if you put [sperm] right at the opening of the cervix, and it was done [in a] sterile [manner] in the clinic, it had the same live birth rate [as IVF]," she said. "And I was like, ‘Why has no one ever offered me this?’"

The scientist ordered lab supplies and gave her prototype a try.

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Hintzsche got pregnant in Dec. 2017, after only two attempts with the kit. 

Her daughter, Lois, was born on Sept. 11, 2018.

Motivated by that success, Hintzsche launched a new career with the goal of helping other people who were facing the same struggles.

"I think everyone deserves something they can try first, and it shouldn't take $10,000 just to [have the chance] to become a mother."

Through feedback from PherDal customers, Hintzsche has fine-tuned her product to accommodate a variety of scenarios.

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Many women report feeling "shame" when they face infertility, Hintzsche said — which is something PherDal aims to eliminate.

From other PherDal moms, Hintzsche has also heard that at-home insemination "takes the pressure off" couples who have gone to great lengths to conceive without success.

Many PherDal dads have reported that they’d rather not return to a clinic to provide a sample, since "that’s not the way they envisioned growing a family," Hintszche said.

"It gives people this private, safe option that doesn’t [involve] any drugs," Hintzsche said. "It’s not going to work for everyone … but for a lot of people, maybe the sperm just needs a little boost."

It’s important for people to confirm with their doctor that it is healthy for them to become pregnant before attempting a method like PherDal, she added.

Dr. Remm Sabouni, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Aspire Houston Fertility Institute, shared with Fox News Digital her appreciation for reproductive products that allow "more choice while maintaining safety." (She was not involved in PherDal's development.)

The expert noted that PherDal is potentially useful for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who would like to try at-home insemination.

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It is also useful for patients who have undergone infertility evaluation and are seeking more natural options, she said, or for male partners who have erectile issues or who want to avoid intercourse as a means of producing sperm.

Sabouni did point out one "major caveat" of a product like PherDal, which is the challenge of understanding who qualifies as a good candidate for its use.

The fertility expert cautioned about "some pitfalls," including lack of fertility assessment and limited efficacy for certain medical conditions such as male factor infertility, tubal blockages or ovulatory disorders in women.

Sabouni also mentioned a lack of randomized controlled trials "demonstrating the viability of this treatment" — as well as the lack of medical supervision and the risk of misuse.

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"While I recognize the potential benefits of such devices for at-home use, particularly for individuals and couples trying to conceive, I would strongly caution that they not be seen as a replacement for consulting with a fertility specialist," she said. 

"If conception is not achieved after using these methods for a recommended period (typically a year for those under 35, and six months for women over 35 or with irregular periods), it is advisable to seek professional medical advice," the doctor added.

Customers do not need a prescription to purchase.

FDA clearance advises that consumers should only purchase the product for up to six months before seeking other options.

"It really is just an affordable and accessible way that people can try if they're struggling," Hintzsche said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the FDA requesting comment.

The company said that pre-orders for PherDal kits, which are 100% made in the USA, are currently available at pherdal.com for $199.

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