Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Comorbidities Before, After Diagnosis
Increased odds of inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, VTE seen before RA diagnosis versus controls
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Author: Janine Anthes
More Appropriate Prostate Cancer Tx Seen at Multidisciplinary Clinic
Patients with low-risk disease more likely to receive nondefinitive therapy at MultiD clinic versus SEER
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CDC Updates Interim Guidance on Vaping-Linked Lung Illness
CDC will no longer monitor nonhospitalized patients due to similarities with hospitalized cases
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AHA: Lower-Target LDL Level Beneficial After Stroke, TIA
Subsequent risk for CV events lower among patients with ischemic stroke, TIA, evidence of atherosclerosis
Read MoreAHA: Neurohormonal Blockade Beneficial for Patients With LVAD
At four years, survival better among patients with LVADs receiving any NHB medication at six months
Read MoreOptic Nerve Ultrasound May ID Increased Intracranial Pressure
Optic nerve ultrasonography has high sensitivity and specificity for traumatic, nontraumatic brain injury
Read MoreAAP: Emergency Contraception Should be Given to Sexually Active Teens
Pediatricians should provide education, prescription, and/or supply of emergency contraceptive pills for future use
Read MoreVA, DoD Update Guideline for Rehabilitation After Stroke
Systematic review addresses effectiveness of pharmacological, nonpharmacological interventions
Read MoreCDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation
Read MoreDistribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members
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HbA1c Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Risks increased for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, microvascular complications
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Cancer Patients Say Ask Before Using Medical Records for Research
Majority comfortable if insurance company uses health information to ensure recommended care is received
Read MoreStatin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Rate of decline in memory, global cognition similar for elderly statin users, never users over six-year period
Read MoreUbrogepant Superior to Placebo for Migraine Pain Relief
More participants reported pain freedom at two hours with 50-mg, 25-mg ubrogepant versus placebo
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Umbilical Cord Milking May Harm Extremely Preterm Infants
Study terminated early due to higher rate of severe intraventricular hemorrhage for umbilical cord milking
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AHA: Lower-Target LDL Level Beneficial After Stroke, TIA
Subsequent risk for CV events lower among patients with ischemic stroke, TIA, evidence of atherosclerosis
Read More
AHA: Neurohormonal Blockade Beneficial for Patients With LVAD
At four years, survival better among patients with LVADs receiving any NHB medication at six months
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AMA, AHA Support Refresher Training for Measuring Blood Pressure
Broad support needed for providing BP refresher training for all roles of primary care health care providers
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AAP: Emergency Contraception Should be Given to Sexually Active Teens
Pediatricians should provide education, prescription, and/or supply of emergency contraceptive pills for future use
Read More
VA, DoD Update Guideline for Rehabilitation After Stroke
Systematic review addresses effectiveness of pharmacological, nonpharmacological interventions
Read More