Obstetrics & gynaecology
Almost one in four stillbirths potentially preventable
(HealthDay)—Almost one in four stillbirths are potentially preventable, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jan 19, 2018
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Pediatrics
Human rhinovirus commonly detected in febrile infants
(HealthDay)—For febrile infants, human rhinovirus (HRV) is common, and detection does not alter risk of concomitant urinary tract infection or invasive bacterial infection, according to a study published online Jan. 17 ...
Jan 17, 2018
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Medical research
Pharmacist participation in medical homes aids outcomes
(HealthDay)—A program that integrates clinical pharmacists into established primary care medical home practices helps patients achieve better disease management for high blood pressure (HBP) and diabetes mellitus (DM), ...
Dec 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stress hormone may identify family members likely to suffer from anxiety after loved one's ICU care
When a loved one has been hospitalized in intensive care for a critical illness, many family members experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress or other negative effects lasting months, according to new research ...
Dec 11, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Risk for aging-related diseases elevated among thyroid cancer survivors
Risk for aging-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes was significantly higher among thyroid cancer survivors in Utah than it was among age-matched, cancer-free individuals, with those diagnosed before age 40 ...
Nov 22, 2017
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Cardiology
Heart attack and stroke patients prescribed statin medication upon discharge have better outcomes
Patients with a prior history of heart attacks or stroke have better outcomes when cholesterol-lowering medications are used after they're discharged from the hospital, according to a new study from the Intermountain Medical ...
Nov 12, 2017
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Medications
Naloxegol has no effect on opioid dose in opioid-tied constipation
(HealthDay)—For patients with noncancer pain and opioid-induced constipation (OIC), naloxegol has no clinically relevant effect on patient-reported pain levels or mean daily opioid dose, according to research published ...
Sep 21, 2017
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Diabetes
2017 standards of medical care in diabetes released
(HealthDay)—Recommendations for the management and pharmacologic treatment of patients with diabetes have been updated; the new clinical guidelines were published online Sept. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Sep 12, 2017
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Cardiology
Intensive BP control associated with increased CKD risk
(HealthDay)—Intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) events but a reduced risk of cardiovascular events and mortality, according to a study published ...
Sep 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Adipose tissue may affect cancer development in multiple ways
Adipose tissue, or fat, may influence the development of cancer in diverse ways, depending on the type of fat and the location in the body.
Sep 1, 2017
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