Archive: 01/08/2018

Several invasive procedures linked to infective endocarditis

(HealthDay)—Several invasive medical procedures, including cardiovascular procedures and procedures of the skin and management of wounds, are associated with increased risk of infective endocarditis, according to a study ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Latent TB treatment: Shorter is better

Treatment of latent tuberculosis is set to transform after a pair of studies from the Research-Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) revealed that a shorter treatment was safer and more effective in children ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Steps can be taken by doctors to minimize risk of lawsuits

(HealthDay)—Targeted steps can be taken to minimize future risks of lawsuits, according to an article published in Physicians Practice.

Aug 1, 2018

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Nut intake reduces HbA1c among adults with T2DM

(HealthDay)—Nut intake reduces hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) among individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the August issue of Diabetologia.

Aug 1, 2018

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Drugs for heart failure are still under-prescribed, years after initial study

A UCLA-led study found that many people with heart failure do not receive the medications recommended for them under guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and Heart Failure Society ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Quick fixes: 3 ways to combat food cravings

(HealthDay)—If you think your inability to control food cravings is all in your head, you're right. Losing weight is about more than cutting calories—you also have to resist food urges.

Aug 1, 2018

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U.S. murder, suicide rates climbing again

(HealthDay)—After a period of steady decline, homicides and suicides are on the rise again in America, new statistics show.

Aug 1, 2018

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Challenges around childbearing owe to dissatisfaction among surgical residents

Despite constituting half of United States medical school graduates, women continue to be underrepresented in the field of surgery, accounting for only one-third of general surgery residency applicants. Research suggests ...

Aug 1, 2018

Folic acid supplements in pregnancy help kids of women with epilepsy

(HealthDay)— Drugs taken in pregnancy to prevent epilepsy seizures can raise the risk of language delays in children. But new research shows that folic acid supplements can cut that risk.

Aug 1, 2018

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Updated staffing data lowers ratings for many nursing homes

(HealthDay)—Star ratings for staffing levels at nearly 1,400 nursing homes across the United States were lowered by Medicare when updated ratings were released on July 25.

Aug 1, 2018

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