Archive: 18/01/2016

Slow progress on stillbirth prevention: Parents of 2.6 million babies suffer in silence each year

More than 2.6 million stillbirths continue to occur globally every year with very slow progress made to tackle this 'silent problem', according to new research published in The Lancet. Despite significant reductions in the ...

Jan 18, 2016

Design of physician satisfaction surveys affects results

(HealthDay)—Patient satisfaction scores are influenced by the design and implementation of patient surveys, according to an article published in the January-February issue of Family Practice Management.

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Effort to curb overuse of antibiotics amid cold, flu seasons

It's cold season and the miserable trudge in seeking antibiotics because of mucus turned green, or the cough has nagged for weeks.

Jan 18, 2016

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Stethoscope still valuable despite technological advances

(HealthDay)—Despite advances in medical technology, the stethoscope still has important diagnostic value, according to an editorial published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Jan 18, 2016

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Traditional foods can bring joy to dementia patients

(HealthDay)—For patients with dementia, traditional dishes can create joy and boost patients' sense of well-being, according to research published online Jan. 11 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

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Pertussis outbreak described in preschool in tallahassee

(HealthDay)—A report published online Jan. 13 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emerging Infectious Diseases highlights a 2013 pertussis outbreak among mainly vaccinated preschool-aged children.

Jan 18, 2016

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Ranolazine added to glimepiride cuts HbA1c in T2DM

(HealthDay)—For patients with type 2 diabetes on background glimepiride therapy, but not metformin, addition of ranolazine is associated with a significant reduction in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), according to research published ...

Jan 18, 2016

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Foreign-born students in US have higher case rate of TB

(HealthDay)—Foreign-born students in the United States have a higher case rate of tuberculosis (TB) than other foreign-born individuals, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in the Annals of the American Thoracic ...

Jan 18, 2016

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FDA approves redesign of endoscope tied to infections

(HealthDay)—A redesigned Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope (a type of endoscope) that has a reduced chance of spreading infection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Jan 18, 2016

Study questions link between teen pot smoking and IQ decline

A new analysis is challenging the idea that smoking marijuana during adolescence can lead to declines in intelligence.

Jan 18, 2016

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