Health
Like black licorice? It could land you in the hospital, FDA warns
Black licorice looks innocent enough.
Nov 2, 2017
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Cardiology
Feinstein Institute study looks at impact of a popular pre-heart transplant therapy on the kidney
Scientists, nephrologists and cardiac surgeons from The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Northwell Health's Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic Surgery examined the impact of a popular ...
Oct 25, 2017
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Cardiology
MACE risk similar for white men, women, minorities after PCI
(HealthDay)—Women and minorities undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with everolimus-eluting stents have a risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) that is similar to that of white men, according to a ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why are many dialysis patients readmitted to the hospital soon after discharge?
A new analysis found that nearly one-quarter of dialysis patients who are admitted to the hospital are readmitted soon after discharge, often for a diagnosis that is different than the one that led to the initial hospitalization. ...
Sep 28, 2017
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Health
Study finds length of stay key in hospital readmission rates
An adequate length of stay during hospitalization is a critical factor in quality of care and a predictor of future readmission risk, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Sep 7, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Health of more than half of US adults affected by obesity
Considering weight across the life course, the prevalence of obesity among adults in the US rises considerably, suggesting that the effects on population health may be even more pervasive than previously understood, according ...
Sep 6, 2017
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Health
For older adults with chronic conditions, non-drug behavioral treatments may help
When we have several chronic health conditions as we age, the symptoms we experience can reduce our quality of life. In fact, having multiple chronic conditions is linked to symptoms that can restrict our ability to perform ...
Aug 31, 2017
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Cardiology
Use of common heart drugs dropped after price increases, study finds
Following major price increases, the use of two cardiac medications - nitroprusside and isoproterenol—decreased by one-half and one-third between 2012 and 2015, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published in the August ...
Aug 9, 2017
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Diabetes
Surgeon urges new focus on diabetic ulcers
Foot ulcers are a prevalent complication for millions of people with diabetes. Estimates indicate that as many as one-third of people with the disease will develop at least one foot ulcer over the course of their lifetime. ...
Jun 15, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sleep apnea may increase risk of pregnancy complications
Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at greater risk for serious pregnancy complications, longer hospital stays and even admission to the ICU than mothers without the condition, according to a new study of ...
May 22, 2017
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