Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Personalized fluid levels cuts acute kidney injury

(HealthDay)—A new fluid protocol is safe and effective in preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, according to a study published in the May 24 issue of The Lancet.

Health

'Handshake-free zones' may be coming to health care settings

(HealthDay)—Regulations to restrict handshakes in the health care setting, along with more robust hand hygiene programs, may help limit the spread of disease, according to a viewpoint published online May 15 in the Journal ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Wide variation in hospital C-section rates

(HealthDay)—There are large differences in the numbers of unnecessary cesarean section births performed across hospitals in the United States, according to a new study.

Oncology & Cancer

ARRS: Women overestimate radiation risk from mammogram

(HealthDay)—Women tend to overestimate the radiation risk associated with mammography, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, held from May 4 to 9 in San Diego.

Health

Wales considers curb on e-cigarettes

The use of e-cigarettes could be restricted in parts of Britain, after the devolved government in Wales announced proposals on Wednesday to stop smoking the devices in public places.

Medications

Guidelines agree on opioid risk mitigation strategies

(HealthDay)—Recent guidelines on chronic pain management agree on several opioid risk mitigation strategies, according to a review published online Nov. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Health

Physical activity in parks can been boosted by modest marketing

Modest increases in marketing and outreach to local communities can increase the amount of physical activity that occurs in parks, providing a cost-effective way to potentially improve a community's health, according to a ...

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