Infection Monitoring Needed for Older Adults With Elevated A1C
Older adults with type 2 diabetes and higher A1C had a greater risk for hospitalization for infections, suggesting a need for careful monitoring.
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USPSTF on Vitamin D for Preventing Fractures & Falls
The US Preventive Services Task Force issued a class D recommendation against vitamin D supplementation for preventing fractures and falls in older adults.
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Female Hormones May Protect Against AKI Hospitalization
Higher risk during hospitalization for AKI in males and lower risk for postmenopausal women on estrogen suggest female sex hormones may protect against AKI.
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Novel Nomogram Predicts Postop ECRSwNP Recurrence
A new nomogram model incorporates risk factors for postoperative recurrence in patients with ECRSwNP to identify patients at high risk for ECRSwNP recurrence.
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Vitamin D Supplements May Lower BP in Older Adults Who Are Overweight
Vitamin D supplementation led to sizable declines in systolic and diastolic BP in older adults who are overweight, including those with hypertension.
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How Useful Is FeNO for Guiding Asthma Management?
A recent systematic review showed FeNO-guided asthma management reduced exacerbations but showed limited benefits for severe outcomes, lung function, or QOL.
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Noninferiority of Reduced-Dose Anticoagulants Unproven for Recurrent VTE
Reduced-dose anticoagulants for extended VTE treatment were associated with more recurrent events but less bleeding, according to recent findings.
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Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Mortality From 2000 to 2022
Early-onset colorectal cancer mortality rose in the United States in the past 2 decades, according to findings from the American College of Gastroenterology.
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Does Emphysema Impact Treatment Response in Severe Asthma?
Emphysema did not significantly affect the response to systemic therapy in patients with severe asthma, according to a recent retrospective study.
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Model Predicts Stillbirths Using Preeclampsia Screening Data
A new study showed that a first-trimester screening model combining maternal, biophysical, and biochemical markers effectively predicted stillbirths.
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ASCVD Risk Poorly Managed in Patients With HIV
Despite the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, LDL-C levels for those with HIV are poorly controlled and lipid therapy is underused.
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Gaps Identified in EC Clinical Trial Enrollment
Recent study findings indicate Black patients with endometrial cancer are underrepresented in clinical trials despite higher rates of aggressive histologies.
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RA Associated With Significant Economic & Human Burdens
Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with higher healthcare costs and reduced QOL in US adults, with increased assistance needed for daily activities.
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Steep Increase in Event-Driven PrEP Use
Researchers found a steep increase in even-driven PrEP use among cisgender gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
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Considerable Scale-Up Needed to Meet 2025 HIV PrEP Goals
About 3.5 million persons used PrEP in 2023 globally, which was far below the goal of 21.2 million set for 2025.
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Metabolic Disorders Higher in PAH vs Controls
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension had higher rates of metabolic disorders, hypothyroidism, and low bone density than healthy controls.
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Expanded Admission Screening Protocol for C. Auris Beneficial
An expanded screening protocol for Candida auris at admission can improve infection control and reduce potential pathogen outbreaks.
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COVID-19, Flu & RSV Vaccination Remains Low in Nursing Homes
According to CDC data, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccination rates are low among nursing home residents early in the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season.
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RSV Vaccination Prevents Hospitalization & Emergency Visits
In adults aged 60 or older, RSV vaccination is effective for preventing associated hospitalizations and ED visits, with similar effectiveness across age groups.
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RSV Hospitalization Rate Highlights Unmet Medical Needs
An estimated one in 20 adults with medically attended RSV are hospitalized, with hospitalizations more likely in high-risk subgroups such as patients with COPD.
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