5 Things to Know for New Sepsis Treatment Guidelines
In January, the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines updates were released and published. Sepsis is...
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Nearly Half of U.S. Men Infected With HPV, Study Finds
Although a vaccine is available, too few are getting it when young. Many American men are infected...
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17 Million U.S. Adults May Have Tough-to-Spot High Blood Pressure
‘Masked’ hypertension doesn’t show up in a doctor’s office, so home...
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Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Gut Inflammation, Bacteria Changes
Signature gut modifications differ from inflammation seen with celiac disease. People with Type 1...
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Starting Palliative Care in the ED
Initiating palliative care in the ED for patients with advanced cancer appears to improve quality...
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#PWChat Recap: Why Doctors Are Losing the Public’s Trust, Part I
Physician’s Weekly co-hosted another informative discussion as part of the #PWChat series,...
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An Effective Emergency PCI Protocol
According to recent estimates, about 250,000 people in the United States suffer a ST segment...
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Report Highlights National Trends in Heart Disease Treatments
Data show registries are advancing effectiveness and safety of patient care. Over 93 percent of...
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Women’s Cognitive Decline Begins Earlier Than Previously Believed
Mental sharpness in women begins to decline as early as their 50s. UCLA researchers followed a...
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Increasing Calcium Intake Unlikely to Boost Bone Health or Prevent Fractures
Diet or supplements should not be recommended for fracture prevention. Increasing calcium intake...
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Personalized Treatment for Those in Blood Pressure ‘Gray Zone’
Using heart CT scans can help personalize treatment in patients whose blood pressure is just above...
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Gender, Stress, & AMI
Research suggests that patients with acute myocardial infarction, or AMI, who experience mental...
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Antidepressants Prescribed During Pregnancy Show Heightened Risk of Birth Defects
A new study in the British Medical Journal warns of possible birth defects from the use of...
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Opioid Treatment Programs & Older Adults
Few studies have examined substance use among older adults, especially among those who need...
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Dangerous Superbug Spreading in US Hospitals
Bacteria may be spreading more stealthily than existing surveillance can detect. Researchers from...
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia Can Spread Year-Round
New research indicates that community-acquired pneumonia should not be regarded as a seasonal...
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Antimicrobial Sutures Can Prevent Surgical Site Infections and Save Money
New analyses of the published clinical studies indicate that antimicrobial sutures are effective...
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Soft Robotic Sleeve Helps the Heart Beat
The device attaches directly around the heart. Harvard University and Boston Children’s Hospital...
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Maternal Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy May be Related to Babies’ Sex
American Journal of Hypertension suggests blood pressure could determine if you will have a boy or...
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Millions of People with Metabolic Syndrome May Need More Vitamin E
Surveys estimate that 92% of men, 96% of women in the U.S. fail to get an adequate daily intake of...
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