Surgical Outcomes Vary Among Highest-Rated Hospitals
The quality of surgical outcomes varies widely across hospitals affiliated with the US News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals.
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Psychological Treatments Show Efficacy in Primary Headache Disorder
Researchers found data to support psychological treatments to reduce the number of headaches and the headache index.
INF Treatment Lowers Risk for Diabetes and Mortality in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response to the HCV in patients with HCV and HIV coinfection is associated with a lowered risk of diabetes and mortality.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Increase Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Long-term use of systemic hormone replacement therapy may slightly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.
Infertility Treatment Increases Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity, Mortality
Women who become pregnant from infertility treatment may be at an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage, admission to the intensive care unit, or puerperal sepsis as well as death.
Study Again Confirms No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
Once again, a large study of Danish residents confirmed that the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is not associated with an increase in autism.
Primary Cervical Screening for High-Risk HPV May Improve Detection
Compared with liquid-based cytology, routine primary hrHPV screening better detected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or worse and cervical cancer.
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio.
Statins May Prevent Bone Loss in Elderly Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
High-Flow Oxygen for Cluster Headache Effective With Few Complications
High-flow oxygen was found to be effective for cluster headaches, with less complications than seen with triptans.
Health Literacy and the Older Adult
Every day, low health literacy results in patients’ misunderstanding the instructions of their clinicians, sometimes with very serious consequences.
Negative Personality Traits in Postmenopausal Women Associated With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
In postmenopausal women, low optimism, high negative emotional expressiveness, and hostility are associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Low Serum Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Higher Blood Glucose Levels
Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may be associated with elevated blood glucose levels, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Aerobic Exercise Found to Enhance Adult Cognitive Function
Results of a recent study suggest that aerobic exercise may contribute to improved executive function.
Probiotics Not Beneficial for Preventing Gestational Diabetes in Overweight, Obese Women
In overweight and obese women, administering probiotics during the second trimester of pregnancy did not reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Researchers conducted the Study of Probiotics In Gestation (SPRING), a prospective,double-blind, randomized controlled trial of probiotics vs placebo, to analyze whether probiotics prevented GDM…
Assessing the Outcome of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Outreach Strategy in Primary Care
Evaluation of a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening outreach strategy by mailed invitation for either fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or colonoscopy revealed that more primary care patients chose FIT, according to a study published in Preventive Medicine. Researchers conducted post-hoc analyses of data collected from a trial of CRC screening outreach. Patients who were not up-to-date with CRC screening…
Increased Screen Time May Negatively Affect Child Development
Children’s ability to develop may be hindered by excessive screen time.
Aspirin for Cardiovascular Primary Prevention Tied to Major Bleeding
Aspirin may be linked to an increased risk of major bleeding and decreased risk of cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
Low Birth Weight, Obesity Associated With Pregnancy Complications
Women who were born at a low birth weight and currently are overweight or obese were found to be at increased risk for complications of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published in Obesity. Researchers recruited women from the Screening for Pregnancy Endpoints (SCOPE) study between November 2004 and February…
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