Recarbrio OK’d for Complicated Urinary Tract, Intra-Abdominal Infections
Drug approved to treat patients with limited or no alternative antibacterial drugs to treat infection
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Primary Care
Age, Race Disparities Identified in Inpatient Portal Use
Inpatient portals used less by older and African-American patients versus younger, white patients
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Cognitive Therapy Effective for Internet Game Addiction
Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for treating a range of internet addictions
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Flexible Family Visitation Policy Does Not Cut Delirium in ICU
For family members, anxiety and depression scores were significantly better with flexible visitation policy
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Colonoscopy Rates Increased in Those Aged 45 to 54 Years
However, 2000 to 2015 saw increased colorectal cancer incidence for ages 40 to 54
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1999 to 2017 Saw Increase in Unintentional Injury Death Rates
Age-adjusted unintentional injury death rate increased 40 percent
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Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Obese patients have significantly more relapses on first-line treatment with IFN beta, glatiramer acetate
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Prolonged TV Viewing Tied to CVD Events, Mortality in Blacks
Risk for CVD events/all-cause mortality increased for TV viewing, not occupational sitting
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State-Level Variation Noted in Economic Burden of Cancer
Lost earnings of $94.4 billion reported in the United States in 2015
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CDC: Workplace Absenteeism High in 2017/2018 Flu Season
Peak level was significantly higher than the average during previous five influenza seasons
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Health Care Professionals Exhibit Gender Bias
Biases associate men with careers and surgery and women with family and family medicine
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High Social Stress Linked to Greater Bone Loss After Menopause
Each point higher in social strain tied to greater loss in femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine BMD
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Sugary Beverage Consumption Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
In prospective cohort study, consuming 100 percent fruit juice also tied to increased cancer risk
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Capping Work Hours in Residency Does Not Impact Outcomes Later
No differences seen in post-training patient mortality, readmissions, or costs of care
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Analyzing the State of Food Allergies in US Adults
A survey of over 40,000 adults suggests that food allergies are common and severe among American...
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High Sodium, High Fiber Both Increase Bloated Feeling
Findings based on patient reports, although effect greater in men
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Osteoporosis Undertreated in Joint Replacement Patients
Nearly 25 percent of patients meet treatment criteria, but only 5 percent get prescription
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EHR System-Generated In-Basket Messages Linked to Burnout
Receiving more than average number of messages linked to increased probability of physician burnout
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45 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Some Doubts About Vaccine Safety
However, 82 percent of survey respondents see benefits to vaccines
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Eye Drops, Ointments Sold at Walgreens Recalled
As a precautionary measure, Altaire is initiating the recall due to issues with product sterility
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