Archive: 05/12/2017

About one in six readmitted post-revascularization for PAD

(HealthDay)—For patients with peripheral arterial disease who are discharged following peripheral arterial revascularization, 17.6 percent have 30-day nonelective readmission, according to a study published online Dec. ...

Dec 5, 2017

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Link between diabetes, antibiotic use called into question

(HealthDay)—Previous findings that systemic use of antibiotics increases the risk of diabetes may actually be explained by clinical and lifestyle factors, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in Diabetes, Obesity ...

Dec 5, 2017

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ASHP: Key role for pharmacists in natural, man-made disasters

(HealthDay)—Pharmacy specialists play a critical role in preparing for and responding to disastrous events, according to an educational session held at the mid-year clinical meeting and exhibition of the American Society ...

Dec 5, 2017

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Think before you drink

(HealthDay)—With the traditional flood of holiday parties and festivities approaching, chances to drink excessively increase. So, what to do?

Dec 5, 2017

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Acute intermittent porphyria described in teen girl

(HealthDay)—A case of a 16-year-old presenting to the emergency department with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is described in a case report published online Dec. 5 in Pediatrics.

Dec 5, 2017

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7 signs you'd benefit from a fitness assessment

(HealthDay)—You might be excited to begin an exercise program for better health, but for some people, getting a fitness assessment first is the right way to get started.

Dec 5, 2017

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Diagnostic mutations ID'd in chronic kidney disease patients

(HealthDay)—About one-quarter of adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) of unknown cause or familial nephropathy or hypertension have diagnostic mutations, which can be identified with whole-exome sequencing (WES), according ...

Dec 5, 2017

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Dating violence tied to spankings in childhood

(HealthDay)— Spanking your child may have unintended consequences as he or she forges adult romantic relationships years later, a new study suggests.

Dec 5, 2017

As tax bill unfolds, what's in store for Obamacare's individual mandate?

(HealthDay)—As U.S. House and Senate leaders huddle to reconcile differences between their respective tax reform bills, the fate of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate remains uncertain.

Dec 5, 2017

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Lipid-linked genetic risk tied to abdominal aortic aneurysm

(HealthDay)—Lipid-associated genetic risk correlates with the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), according to a study published online Nov. 29 in JAMA Cardiology.

Dec 5, 2017

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