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Survival Similar With Donor Hearts From Hepatitis C+ Donors
Second study shows no significant difference in patients' survival based on donor BMI
Smaller Heads Related to Opioid-Related Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Chronic opioid use in pregnancy resulting in NAS linked to smaller head circumference in neonates
EMS Times Longer for Patients From Poorest Neighborhoods
Total EMS time for cardiac arrest was longer for patients in lowest ZIP code income quartile
PM2.5 Exposure Linked to Asthma Rescue Medication Use
National 1 µg/m³ drop in PM2.5 concentration would result in economic benefit of nearly $350 million
Smoking Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction in Fibromyalgia
In adjusted analysis, smoking tied to worse symptom severity, sleep problems, anxiety, depression
Less Than One Hour of Resistance Training Weekly Tied to Lower CVD Risk
No further risk reduction for CVD morbidity, all-cause mortality seen for ≥60 minutes/week
American Society of Hematology, Dec. 1-4
The 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
Ultrarestrictive Opioid Rx Protocol Cuts Postoperative Opioid Use
UROPP reduces opioids prescribed after gynecologic, abdominal surgery without negative effects
Lower RN Staffing Linked to Increased In-Hospital Mortality
Higher levels of admissions per registered nurse also tied to increased in-hospital mortality
Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
Socioeconomic disparities exist in use of patient portals; privacy concerns cited for nonuse
