Archive: 25/10/2018

Loss to follow-up common with IBD, but many have flare-ups

(HealthDay)—Loss to follow-up is common with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and both low C-reactive protein levels and long travel time to the hospital are predictors of follow-up loss, according to a study published in ...

Oct 25, 2018

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Nearly half of children seen in ED for bronchiolitis get radiography

(HealthDay)—Despite guideline recommendations to the contrary, nearly half of children seen in the emergency department for bronchiolitis receive radiography, according to a research letter published online Oct. 16 in the ...

Oct 25, 2018

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Allopurinol linked to reduced risk for CKD stage ≥3 in gout

(HealthDay)—For patients with gout, allopurinol is associated with a reduced risk for developing chronic kidney disease stage ≥3, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Oct 25, 2018

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One size doesn't fit all, when using hormone therapy to treat endometriosis

Endometriosis—a condition caused by uterine tissue growing outside of the organ—affects 10% of reproductive-aged women, whom it causes chronic pain that is significant and debilitating. The standard first-line treatment for ...

Oct 25, 2018

HEART pathway can safely identify low-risk ER patients

(HealthDay)—Implementation of the HEART Pathway is associated with decreased hospitalizations, increased identification of myocardial infarction (MI) at the index visit, and a very low death and MI rate among low-risk emergency ...

Oct 25, 2018

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Midlife women transitioning to menopause have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome

Midlife women transitioning to menopause may be able to lower their risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, if they exercise more or eat a lower calorie diet, according to a new study published in the Endocrine ...

Oct 25, 2018

Older adults with strong grip, good memory may avoid or delay disability

As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine motor skills. In turn, these changes can affect our ability to perform routine, daily tasks, which can lead ...

Oct 25, 2018