Surgery

Robotic surgeries up, but cost questions remain

(HealthDay)—Use of robotic surgery is continuing to increase, according to a research letter published in the Aug. 28 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Health

Bigger cut in smoke exposure for immediate nicotine reduction

(HealthDay)—Immediate reduction of nicotine in cigarettes leads to significantly greater decreases in biomarkers of smoke exposure than gradual reductions in nicotine levels, according to a study published in the Sept. ...

Health

Adding pharmacist to team can improve patient outcomes

(HealthDay)—Integration of pharmacists into team-based care practice models can improve patient outcome, especially in chronic diseases, such as diabetes, according to a report published in the American Medical Association's ...

Diabetes

Two strategies for preventing diabetes in minority patients

(HealthDay)—Recognizing the barriers to care for minority patients with type 2 diabetes could reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes nationwide, according to an article published by the American Medical Association's AMA ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Completing sepsis bundle within an hour cuts pediatric mortality

(HealthDay)—Completion of a one-hour sepsis bundle within one hour cuts mortality in pediatric patients, according to a study published in the July 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Cardiology

USPSTF: insufficient evidence to screen for atrial fibrillation

(HealthDay)—There is insufficient evidence to support screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with electrocardiography (ECG) in older, asymptomatic patients, according to a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) final ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Responsive parent intervention in infancy can reduce BMI z score

(HealthDay)—A responsive parenting intervention initiated in early infancy can reduce body mass index (BMI) z score; however, a 36-month multicomponent behavioral intervention does not change BMI trajectory, according to ...

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