Knowledge Gaps Among Patients Seeking Antibiotics
A study showed that patients’ lack of knowledge about antibiotic risks drives expectations for antibiotics in common illnesses, particularly in public clinics.
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Access to Preventive Care Impaired by Social Factors
Social risk factors are linked to lower odds of receiving preventive care services like vaccines, mammograms, and colonoscopies, highlighting disparities.
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BP Readings Higher With Improper Arm Position
Blood pressure readings taken with the arm on the lap or unsupported at the side can overestimate results compared with desk-supported positions.
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Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Reduced CV Events
Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea showed lower all-cause mortality and MACE when they had a history of using positive airway pressure.
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Evaluating Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Techniques
In a recent study, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction showed varied efficacy in COPD treatment, with valves preferred due to clinically significant benefits.
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Screening Questionnaire Identifies Work-Related Asthma
The WRASQ-L was sensitive for detecting work-related asthma, which could aid discussions on workplace exposure and occupational health management.
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RA Increases Risk for CRSwNP Postoperative Recurrence
Rheumatoid arthritis is an independent risk factor for CRSwNP recurrence after surgery, linked to higher tissue eosinophil counts, according to a recent study.
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USPSTF Recommendation Boosted Colorectal Cancer Screening
Following the 2021 USPSTF recommendation on colorectal cancer screening, uptake of such screenings increased from 0.50% to 1.51%.
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Overgrowth of Gut Microorganisms Cause Severe Constipation
An overgrowth of gut micro-organisms that produce methane may cause constipation, specifically severe constipation, and can be detected using a breath test.
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Comparing Surgical Strategies for Endometriosis
A study found that laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy had fewer 30-day complications than total laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometriosis.
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Screening for Iron Deficiency in First Trimester
Screening pregnant women early for ferritin less than 60 μg/L may help predict iron deficiency later, with rates rising significantly by the third trimester.
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Many Patients With Sepsis Die Within 2 Years of Admission
A study at the European Emergency Medicine Congress found 50.6% of patients with sepsis died within 2 years of being admitted to the emergency department.
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Diagnostic Testing Rates Lower for Black Patients
Black patients were less likely than White patients to receive diagnostic testing in the emergency department and other acute care settings.
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Schizophrenia Shows High Rate of Mental Health Comorbidities
A recent study found high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders among US adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
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Hospitalizations for Alcohol Withdrawal Common
Hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) are prevalent, especially among high-risk adults, according to a study analyzing Kaiser Permanente data.
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Face Transplant Survival Rates Show Promise
Face transplants had a 74% 10-year survival rate, with higher success in later procedures and more acute rejection episodes in transplants that were lost.
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Updated CV Guidelines for Non-Cardiac Surgery
ACC/AHA guidelines recommend stepwise perioperative cardiac assessment for non-cardiac surgery, stressing appropriate screening, treatment, and risk management.
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Tenecteplase Safety Similar to TPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke
For the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, tenecteplase has improved functional outcome, reduced disability, and demonstrated similar safety to alteplase.
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Antibiotics for 7 Days Feasible for Inpatient Bloodstream Infections
Treatment with seven days of antibiotics is non-inferior to 14 days for hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections.
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Algorithm Detects Inflammation in axSpA
A deep-learning algorithm showed acceptable performance for detecting sacroiliac joint inflammation on MRI, which could aid axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis.
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