Asthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes
Risk elevated for complications, adverse perinatal outcomes, early childhood respiratory disorders
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Author: Janine Anthes
Rates of Postoperative Mortality High for Frail, Very Frail Patients
Rates of postoperative mortality high across all levels of the Operative Stress Score for frail patients
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Practice Organization Not Tied to Family Physician Burnout
Findings controlled for personal characteristics, practice organization, practice environment
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Three Meds Equal as Second-Line Therapy for Status Epilepticus
Levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, valproate treat seizures unresponsive to benzodiazepine in children, adults
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Fewer Interval Cancers Diagnosed With Supplemental MRI for Dense Breasts
Use of supplemental MRI results in diagnosis of fewer interval cancers than mammography alone
Read MoreStudy Supports PSA Screening for Male BRCA2 Carriers
Further follow-up needed to assess benefit of PSA screening in male BRCA1 mutation carriers
Read MoreDiet Pill, Laxative Use in Women Tied to Later Eating Disorder Dx
Odds of incident eating disorder diagnosis up with use of diet pill, laxative for weight control
Read MoreHousehold Environment Plays Role in MRSA Acquisition
Frequent handwashing may reduce likelihood of novel strain introduction into the household
Read MoreCancer Patients Need More Info on Side Effects of Radiation Tx
37 percent of patients experience radiation adverse effects they wished they had known more about
Read MoreU.S. Adults With ASCVD Report Skipping Meds Due to Costs
Age <65 years, female sex, high comorbidity burden independently linked to cost-related nonadherence
Read MoreAntimicrobial Resistance Patterns Examined for Adult, Peds HAIs
Antimicrobial nonsusceptibility less prevalent in pediatric than adult health care-associated infections
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Object-Related Aspiration Deaths Decreased Among Children
1968 to 2017 saw decrease in object-related aspiration deaths among adolescents and children
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Outcomes Poorer With New U.S. Donor Heart Allocation System
Early observations show lower waitlist mortality but higher posttransplant mortality or retransplantation
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Exposure to Psychoactive Substances Up From 2000 to 2017
Exposure to most substances decreased, but significant increases seen in marijuana, nutmeg, and kratom
Read MoreAsthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes
Risk elevated for complications, adverse perinatal outcomes, early childhood respiratory disorders
Read MorePractice Organization Not Tied to Family Physician Burnout
Findings controlled for personal characteristics, practice organization, practice environment
Read MoreThree Meds Equal as Second-Line Therapy for Status Epilepticus
Levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, valproate treat seizures unresponsive to benzodiazepine in children, adults
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Fewer Interval Cancers Diagnosed With Supplemental MRI for Dense Breasts
Use of supplemental MRI results in diagnosis of fewer interval cancers than mammography alone
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Continuous PPI Use May Increase Risk for Acute Gastroenteritis
Risk for acute gastroenteritis icreased for all ages combined and for those aged 45 to 64, 65 to 74, ≥75
Read MoreDeath Toll in Samoa Measles Epidemic Reaches 25
More than 140 new cases reported within the past day, bringing the total to ~2,200 since epidemic began
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