Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for September 2015. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Online Follow-Up Feasible for Most Surgery Patients
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Online postoperative care is preferred over in-person care by a majority of patients who have routine, uncomplicated surgery, according to research published online Sept. 22 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
More Support for High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Numerous studies have extolled the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Now, research suggests the regimen may also increase levels of beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). The findings were published online Sept. 29 in Gut.
CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Injuries from accidents and violence cost the United States $671 billion in 2013, with men accounting for far more of those costs than women, federal health officials reported Wednesday. The findings were published in the Oct. 2 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Gene Variant May Boost Effect of Higher-Protein Diet in T2DM
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with type 2 diabetes may benefit from a higher-protein diet, but it may depend on whether or not they have a particular gene related to vitamin D metabolism, new research suggests. The study was published online Sept. 29 in Diabetologia.
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New Classification Criteria Developed for Gout
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New classification criteria have been developed with high specificity and sensitivity for gout, according to an article published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Extra calcium may not protect aging bones after all. The findings appear online in two reviews published online Sept. 29 in The BMJ.
Adjuvant Aripiprazole Beneficial in Tx-Resistant Depression
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Adjuvant aripiprazole is associated with achievement of remission among older adults with treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in The Lancet.
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Linked to Reduced Awakening Response
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Nocturnal hypoglycemia is associated with reduced awakening response, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in Diabetes Care.
Negative Spiritual Belief Linked to Worse Health Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Any degree of negative spiritual belief is associated with worse health outcomes, regardless of positive spiritual beliefs, according to a study published in the Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health.
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Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Two newer classes of drugs, dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) and neprilysin inhibitors, can induce angioedema, according to research published in the October issue of Allergy.
Nomogram Predicts Death, Recurrence With Thyroid Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new nomogram has excellent discriminatory ability and accuracy in predicting 10-year disease-specific death and recurrence for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Head & Neck.
Young Children at Risk of Head Injuries From Falling Televisions
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Between 2011 and 2013, an average of more than 15,000 children a year were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving televisions, or televisions and furniture, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). From 2000 to 2013, there were 279 deaths related to such incidents, the CPSC said. A report on these injuries was published online Sept. 29 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.
Medical Costs Increasing for Smokers Who Develop PAD
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Smoking significantly increases medical costs among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a new study suggests. The findings were published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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ACP Issues Advice for Assessing Patients With Suspected PE
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Best practice advice on diagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) is provided for clinicians in clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The guidelines were published online Sept. 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Review: Sweetened Drinks May Affect Cardiovascular Health
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages can seriously damage cardiovascular health, a new review finds. The report was published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Legal Cases for Soft-Tissue Fillers Mainly Involve Physicians
TUESDAY, Sept. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Legal cases relating to soft-tissue filler most often involve physicians, frequently relating to a non-physician performing the procedure, according to a research letter published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Exposure to BPA in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight in Girls
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Mothers with high blood levels of bisphenol A (BPA) early in pregnancy tend to have newborn girls who weigh less than girls born of mothers with low BPA levels, according to a new study published online Sept. 25 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Exercise May Lower Risk of Suicide for Bullied Teens
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regular exercise may lower bullied teens’ risk of suicide, researchers report. The study was published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Overweight, Obesity Increase Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), according to a meta-analysis published online Sept. 23 in Obesity Reviews.
Low Risk of Stroke After Peripheral Vestibular Disorder
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The risk of stroke is low following emergency department discharge with a diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorder; however, some strokes are being misdiagnosed as peripheral vestibular disorders, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Annals of Neurology.
Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Almost half of pulmonologists have a propensity for over- or under-use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — From 1996 to 2010 there was a significant increase in intermediate care billing, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Moderate, More Severe Hearing Impairment Linked to Mortality
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For older adults with hearing impairment (HI), moderate or more severe impairment is associated with mortality in an age-adjusted model, according to a research letter published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Guideline Developed for Supraventricular Tachycardia
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed for the management of adult patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The guideline was published online Sept. 23 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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CDC: 10 Percent of U.S. Women Consume Alcohol While Pregnant
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Although drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses a risk to the unborn child, one in 10 pregnant women in the United States still consume alcohol, according to research published in the Sept. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Fidgeting Offers Health Benefits to Sedentary Women
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women who sit for long periods of time but are either moderately or very fidgety have a mortality risk similar to that seen in more active women, according to research published online Sept. 23 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
No Specific Findings to ID Recurrence in Head and Neck CA
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients treated for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), no definite index of symptoms or signs indicates local recurrence or second primary malignancy, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in Head & Neck.
Sleep Quality Improved in Seniors With Access to Natural Spaces
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Seniors and men sleep more soundly if they have access to natural surroundings, such as beaches or parks, according to a study published in the September issue of Preventive Medicine.
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Tips Offered for Management of Genetic Conditions in Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Management of genetic conditions during pregnancy may require a multidisciplinary approach, according to a Committee Opinion from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) published in the October issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Low D-Dimer Cut-Off Appears to Help Prevent Recurrent Events
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Low cut-off levels used in the D-Dimer-Ultrasonography in Combination Italian Study (DULCIS) resulted in half the recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) events that would have occurred using other criteria in young patients at high risk, according to research published online Sept. 12 in the International Journal of Laboratory Hematology.
Very Premature Infants Benefit From Later Cord Clamping
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord benefits extremely premature newborns, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the Journal of Perinatology.
CDC Estimates HIV Prevalence in U.S. Adults From ’07 to ’12
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The estimated prevalence of HIV is 0.39 percent among U.S adults, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the National Health Statistics Reports published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sleep-Time Ambulatory BP Predicts New-Onset Diabetes
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-time ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) predicts new-onset diabetes, and ingestion of hypertension medications at bedtime is associated with reduced risk of new-onset diabetes, according to two studies published online Sept. 23 in Diabetologia.
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Fewer Multiple Embryos With Femara in Unexplained Infertility
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Use of letrozole (Femara) may reduce a couple’s risk of having a pregnancy with multiple embryos — but it might also slightly lower their chances of a live birth, a new clinical trial suggests. The study was published in the Sept. 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Orthostatic Hypotension Could Signal Neurological Disease
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Orthostatic hypotension (OH) may be an early warning sign of a serious neurological disease and an increased risk of premature death, according to research published online Sept. 23 in Neurology.
No Link for Coffee Consumption and Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that drinking coffee doesn’t seem to up the odds of atrial fibrillation. The findings were published online Sept. 23 in BMC Medicine.
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Study Looks at Costs for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (MSPP) are prescribed medications, with six-month total direct costs of $11,291 per patient, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Saxagliptin Not Linked to Increased Fracture Risk in T2DM
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment with saxagliptin is not associated with increased fracture risk, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Diabetes Care.
Adding Benign Breast Dz to Risk Model May Boost Preventive Care
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Greater numbers of high-risk women eligible for primary prevention of breast cancer are identified by incorporating benign breast disease (BBD) diagnoses into the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) risk model, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Subclavian Vein Catheterization Beats Jugular, Femoral Placement
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients in intensive care units who need a catheter, placement in the subclavian vein appears to lower the risk of bloodstream infection and deep-vein thrombosis, compared to jugular or femoral placement, a new study finds. The report was published in the Sept. 24 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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SSRIs Recommended As First Treatment Choice for PMDD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants are the first treatment choice for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), according to a new research review published in the September issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice.
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Not All Trans Fats Appear to Be Created Equal for Heart Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that not all trans fats are equal, and some might even be beneficial. The findings were published online Sept. 22 in the European Heart Journal.
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Rosacea Linked to Various Comorbid Conditions
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Rosacea is associated with various comorbid conditions, including, but not limited to, allergies, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Review Links Obesity to Increased Thyroid Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to a review published online Sept. 14 in Obesity Reviews.
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Health insurance deductibles have risen more than six times faster than American workers’ average wages since 2010, a Kaiser Family Foundation report says.
CPAP in OSA Linked to Beneficial Activity in Brain Stem
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment can lead to brain stem activity changes associated with restored sympathetic drive in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a small study published in the Aug. 1 issue of the Journal of Neurophysiology.
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Regular Text Messages Could Help Patients With CHD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regular text message reminders can help people with coronary heart disease (CHD) adhere to a healthier lifestyle, according to research published in the Sept. 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
ICU for Pneumonia in Elderly Ups Survival, Not Costs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Admitting older, low-risk patients with pneumonia to the intensive care unit (ICU) — compared with admission to regular wards — is linked with higher survival rates but not higher medical expenses, new research suggests. The study was published in the Sept. 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Shorter Antibiotic Prophylaxis Doesn’t Raise Infection Rates
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Compliance with American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines for shorter antibiotic prophylaxis does not result in higher rates of infection among patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy, according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of Urology.
ACOG: Encourage Consideration of Contraceptive Implants/IUDs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — All women at risk of unwanted pregnancy should be counseled on all contraceptive options, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), according to a Committee Opinion published in the October issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Diabetic Retinopathy
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) may protect against diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in Diabetes Care.
Combo Drug May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A drug that combines dextromethorphan with quinidine might offer a safer option for calming the agitation that commonly affects people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report in the Sept. 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new report commissioned by the U.S. government contends that most Americans will encounter at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with severe consequences for their physical and mental health.
Combinations of Pregnancy Complications Predict CVD Death
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Combinations of pregnancy complications can predict high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in Circulation.
DNR Orders After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Tied to Survival
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients who receive successful resuscitation from in-hospital cardiac arrest, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are generally associated with likelihood of favorable neurological survival, according to a study published in the Sept. 22/29 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Sexual Activity Doesn’t Seem to Trigger Repeat MI Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many myocardial infarction (MI) survivors are concerned that too much physical activity could trigger a repeat event. But after reviewing data collected on 536 heart disease patients between the ages of 30 and 70, researchers found sexual activity requires about the same amount of exertion as climbing two flights of stairs or taking a brisk walk. The research letter was published in the Sept. 29 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Lower Beta-Blocker Dose May Boost Survival After MI
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients treated with low-dose beta-blockers after myocardial infarction may fare better than those given the standard dose, according to a study published in the Sept. 29 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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T2DM Risk With Weight Gain Higher in Younger Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The risk of developing diabetes is higher in younger adults versus middle-aged adults despite the same duration and degree of weight gain, according to research published online Sept. 10 in Diabetes Care.
More Than 30 Percent of Adults Are Obese in the United States
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In 2014, obesity rates increased in Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, and Utah, according to a report released Monday from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Harms From Unnecessary Abx Extend Beyond Resistance
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Use of antibiotics in patients with heart failure exacerbation in the absence of compelling evidence of infection is unnecessary and potentially harmful, according to teachable moment piece published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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USPSTF Urges Doctors to Ask Adults About Tobacco Use
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians ask adults, including pregnant women, about tobacco use and provide interventions to help stop smoking. These findings form the basis of a clinical guideline published online Sept. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Monotherapy Ups Asthma Control
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As monotherapy, leukotriene-receptor antagonists (LTRAs) improve asthma control versus placebo, according to a review and meta-analysis published online Sept. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Neurology.
Accountable Care Organizations Can Cut Low-Value Service Use
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The Pioneer accountable care organization (ACO) program correlated with reductions in low-value services during its first year, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
More Restrictive State Laws Seem to Reduce Youth Gun Carrying
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A more restrictive state gun law environment is associated with reduced likelihood of youth gun carrying, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Hemorrhage Post Adenotonsillectomy Less Common With OSA
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT), those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to have more respiratory complications, while hemorrhage appears to be more frequent in children without OSA, according to a review published online Sept. 21 in Pediatrics.
Proper Diagnosis Is Key in Managing Chronic Migraine
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Effective management of chronic migraine starts with proper diagnosis of this subtype of migraine, according to guidelines published in the September issue of Pain Practice.
Medicaid, Non-Home Discharge Tied to Longer Hospital Stays
MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS) is more likely among patients who are Medicaid enrollees with complex hospital stays who were not discharged home, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Tai Chi Aids Physical Performance in Chronic Conditions
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Tai chi has a favorable effect on physical performance in four chronic conditions, according to a review and meta-analysis published online Sept. 17 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In 2012 there were an estimated 301 physician office visits per 100 persons, with higher rates for females and adults aged 65 years and older, according to a September data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
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Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Choosing preferred activities for a work break and taking a break earlier in the shift are linked to more resource recovery after a break, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The consumption of energy drinks and alcohol mixed with energy drinks increases the odds of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among adolescents, according to a study published Sept. 16 in PLOS ONE.
Lacerations Most Common Type of Tricycle Injury
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lacerations are the most common type of tricycle injury in children who present to emergency departments (EDs), and the majority of tricycle injuries occur in boys, according to research published in the October issue of Pediatrics.
CDC Resource Set to Improve Nursing Home Antibiotic Use
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new resource: Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes, which has been developed to guide improvement in antibiotic prescribing practices in nursing homes.
Financial Toxicity Rife Among Patients With Multiple Myeloma
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Insured patients with multiple myeloma frequently report financial toxicity and use of coping mechanisms, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in The Lancet Haematology.
EHR Triggers Cut Time to Diagnostic Cancer Evaluation
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Electronic health record-based triggers may cut time to diagnostic evaluation of colorectal and prostate cancer, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Millions of Premature Deaths Tied to Air Pollution
FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Outdoor air pollution leads to more than 3 million premature deaths per year, primarily in Asia, according to a letter published online Sept. 16 in Nature.
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PCPs Report Mixed Feelings About Recent Health Care Changes
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Primary care providers have mixed feelings about recent changes in health care, according to a study published by the Commonwealth Fund and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Paroxetine Deemed Ineffective, Unsafe for Depressed Teens
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In the first trial reanalyzed under the Restoring Invisible and Abandoned Trials (RIAT) initiative, the results contradict the original research findings that reported paroxetine to be a safe and effective treatment for major depression in adolescents. The new research was published online Sept. 16 in The BMJ.
Panel Develops Criteria for Appropriate Use of PICCs
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An expert panel has developed the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC), according to research published in the Sept. 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Addition of Orlistat Benefits Obese Patients With T2DM
THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), treatment with orlistat in addition to lifestyle modifications improves outcomes, according to research published online Sept. 8 in Obesity Reviews.
Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients who are frequently admitted to U.S. academic medical centers are significantly more likely than other patients to have multiple complex chronic conditions, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Costs of sustaining patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) have been detailed in new research published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Oncology Care Often Received at Multiple Hospitals
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many patients receive surgical and medical oncology care from different hospitals, which is associated with higher costs, according to a study published in the Sept. 15 issue of Cancer.
FDA Orders Tobacco Company to Stop Sales of New Cigarettes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ordered the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to stop selling four new cigarette brands because submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, according to an announcement issued Sept. 15 by the agency.
Hospitalized Patients With CKD Often Unaware of It
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently are unaware of their condition, according to research published in the September issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Tai chi is effective in managing several hypertension-related risk factors in older adults, according to a study published in the October issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In academic medicine, women are less likely to be full professors than men and have less startup funding than men, according to two studies published in the Sept. 15 issue of JAMA.
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More Outdoor Time at School May Help Prevent Myopia in Children
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The addition of 40 minutes of outdoor activity at school for 6-year-old children in China resulted in a reduced incidence rate of myopia over the following three years. The research has been published in the Sept. 15 issue of JAMA.
Longer Shift Length Tied to EMS Worker Injury
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Longer shift lengths are tied to increased risk of occupational injury and illness among emergency medical services (EMS) workers, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
Half of HIV-Positive Patients See Family Docs Exclusively for Care
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A large percentage of HIV-positive patients may see family physicians exclusively for their care, and these patients are more likely to receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) if their doctor has more experience in HIV care, according to research published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Racial Disparities in Analgesia for Children With Appendicitis
TUESDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For pediatric patients with appendicitis, racial disparities exist with respect to analgesia administration, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Pediatrics.
USPSTF Recommendations for Aspirin Use Vary by Age
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the benefits and harms of low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer vary by patient age. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 14 by the USPSTF.
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Characteristics ID’d for Those Who Voluntarily Stop Eating
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most patients who hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED) are in poor health, and family physicians are often involved in the process, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Low HDL-C, High CRP Ups Mortality for Patients With CAD
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) on statin therapy after undergoing a first percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the risk of all-cause mortality is increased with low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
CDC Develops State-Level Chronic Disease Cost Calculator
TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A chronic disease cost calculator (CDCC) has been developed to estimate state-level costs, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Preventing Chronic Disease.
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Low Vitamin D Status Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For ethnically diverse older adults, low vitamin D status is associated with accelerated decline in cognitive function, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Neurology.
Vision Test Helps Detect Concussion in Athletes
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A timed vision test may aid in detection of concussion during sideline testing of athletes, according to research published in the Sept. 10 issue of Concussion.
Longer, Shorter Interpregnancy Interval Tied to Higher ASD Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be higher in children born after interpregnancy intervals of less than two years or greater than six years, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.
Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Ethical Framework Developed for Genomic Testing Results
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An ethical framework has been developed to guide the professionally responsible disclosure of results of genomic sequencing in pediatric practice. The guidance is presented in a special article published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.
No Increase in Febrile Seizures With 2010-2011 TIV or PCV13
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For the 2010-2011 influenza season, there was no increase in the risk of febrile seizures (FS) with the trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) or the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), according to research published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.
NIH: Benefits for More Intensive Control of Hypertension
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians should control hypertension much more aggressively than current guidelines suggest, to best reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people 50 or older. That’s the message behind the potentially game-changing results of a U.S. National Institutes of Health study released Friday.
Residential Pesticide Exposure May Raise Childhood Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For children, exposure to indoor insecticides is associated with an increased risk of childhood leukemia and lymphomas, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.
Exercise Appears Safe, Beneficial for Patients With Pulmonary HTN
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Exercise has a positive effect on several measures of heart function as well as overall quality of life for patients with pulmonary hypertension, according to research published recently in Circulation: Heart Failure.
Autism Diagnosis May Be Delayed With Co-Occurring ADHD
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An initial attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis may be associated with delayed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in Pediatrics.
Bronchiolitis Clinical Practice Guidelines Vary in Quality
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on acute viral bronchiolitis vary in quality, with the highest scoring domains being “scope and purpose” and “clarity of presentation,” according to a study published online Sept. 8 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.
Anticoagulation Report Has Little Impact in Discharge Summary
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients on warfarin, an anticoagulation report that is embedded in the discharge summary has no impact on clinical outcomes, although it is perceived to improve patient safety, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Case Report Describes Contact Dermatitis From Ultrasound Gel
MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An atypical presentation of contact dermatitis due to ultrasound gel has been reported in a 67-year-old male patient. The case report was published online Sept. 8 in the Journal of Dermatology.
FDA Announces New Steps to Improve Food Safety in U.S.
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new steps Thursday to improve the cleanliness of food manufacturing plants in the wake of a string of foodborne illness outbreaks.
Long Nursing Shifts Linked to Job Dissatisfaction, Burnout
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For nurses, shifts that last 12 hours or more are associated with a 40 percent higher level of job discontentment and a 31 percent higher risk of planning to quit when compared with shifts that are eight hours or less, according to a report published online Sept. 10 in BMJ Open.
California State Assembly Approves Right-to-Die Bill
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The California State Assembly approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medications to patients expected to die within six months.
Higher Fish Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Depression
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Consuming more fish may reduce risk of depression, according to a report published online Sept. 10 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco Use Down Among U.S. Teens
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of youth ages 12 to 17 who smoke, drink, or abuse certain drugs is falling, according to 2014 survey data released Thursday by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Delayed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening May Be OK in T1DM
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most children with type 1 diabetes don’t need a yearly exam for diabetic retinopathy until age 15, or five years after their diabetes diagnosis, according to research published online Aug. 31 in Ophthalmology.
Motor Sport Tied to Carbon Monoxide Poisonings, Deaths
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The off-road motor sport known as mud bogging can put drivers and passengers at risk of potentially lethal carbon monoxide poisoning, a group of doctors report. Their findings were published in the Sept. 10 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Sleep Quality Up After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — After functional endoscopic sinus surgery, patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) report better quality of life and improved sleep, regardless of whether or not they had a sleep disorder, according to research published online Sept. 10 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Gaining Weight in Adulthood Linked to Lower Fecundity
FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Body mass index (BMI) at age 18 years, weight change since age 18, and weight in adulthood correlate with fecundity, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Supportive Evidence for Daily PrEP Curbing HIV Transmission
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Additional data supports daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-negative gay men at high risk for infection. The findings were reported online Sept. 9 in The Lancet.
CDC: Second Death Reported in Salmonella Outbreak
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A second death has been reported in a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to contaminated cucumbers and caused 341 illnesses in 30 states, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Childhood cancer survivors who have had one stroke are at high risk for having another, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Neurology.
Short, Intense Workouts Offer CV Benefits for T2DM Patients
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that short bouts of high-intensity exercise could help reverse some early cardiac structure and function changes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The findings were published online Sept. 9 in Diabetologia.
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Unlicensed Stem Cell Clinics Operating in the United States
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Hundreds of clinics across the United States are offering unapproved stem cell treatments for conditions from hair loss to heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report in the Sept. 10 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Various Dermatoses May Occur After Acupuncture
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Various dermatological adverse events may occur after acupuncture, with the most common adverse event being infectious skin disease, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Elevated Liver Enzymes Common in Severe Anorexia Nervosa
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For adults with severe anorexia nervosa (AN), elevated liver enzymes are relatively common and are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) and hypoglycemia, according to research published online Sept. 8 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Modest Predictive Power for HbA1c in Atherosclerotic CVD Risk
THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In the context of conventional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has a modest effect on predicted atherosclerotic CVD risk, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More Americans are getting health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act, which may lead to many more people getting diagnosed and treated for chronic conditions, such as diabetes, a new study contends. The findings were published in the September issue of Health Affairs.
Post-Op Delirium Diminishes Recovery in Older Patients
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with delirium following major surgery are more likely to have worse outcomes, including lower quality of life, disability, or even death, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in JAMA Surgery.
ICER: New Cholesterol Drugs Highly Overpriced
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Two newly approved medications to treat high cholesterol are extremely overpriced compared to the health benefits they give to patients, a new analysis finds. The drugs in question, Repatha (evolocumab) and Praluent (alirocumab), currently cost more than $14,000 per year, and because millions of Americans have high cholesterol, costs could be overwhelming, according to The New York Times.
Genetics, Environment Equally Contribute to Rosacea
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Risk of rosacea appears to be half environmental and half genetic, with sun exposure, body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, and cardiovascular comorbidity key contributors, according to study findings published online Aug. 26 JAMA Dermatology.
MS Disease Progression May Be Delayed by Smoking Cessation
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses faster in people who continue to smoke compared to smokers who quit after their diagnosis, according to research published online Sept. 8 in JAMA Neurology.
CDC: ER Visits for Medication Overdoses in Children Down
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The number of pediatric emergency department visits for medication exposures in children aged 6 years and younger rose during the early 2000s, peaking at 75,842 in 2010, but declined to 59,092 visits in 2013, according to findings published online Sept. 7 in Pediatrics.
‘White Diets’ Don’t Adversely Affect Colonoscopy Preparation
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A diet of low-residue white foods the day before outpatient colonoscopies is preferred by patients over clear-fluid diets and does not negatively impact bowel preparation success or colonoscopy performance, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Over Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More than half of all American adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, according to a new report published in the Sept. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Among electronic health record (EHR) products, there is a lack of adherence to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) standards, according to a research letter published in the Sept. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Telemedicine can be beneficial, within the framework of an established physician-patient relationship, according to a position paper published online Sept. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Behavioral Weight Loss Program Assists Breast Cancer Survivors
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For overweight/obese survivors of breast cancer, a behavioral weight loss intervention can lead to clinically meaningful weight loss, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
AAP Recommends Flu Vaccine for All Children, Health Care Workers
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — All eligible children and health care workers should receive influenza vaccination, according to new policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The policy statements were published online Sept. 7 in Pediatrics.
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CDC: Source of Infant Pertussis Infection Most Often a Sibling
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Siblings are the most likely source of pertussis infection in infants, according to new research published online Sept. 7 in Pediatrics.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that current evidence is insufficient for weighing the benefits and harms of iron deficiency screening and routine iron supplementation in pregnancy. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Sept. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Not Cost-Effective in Adults Aged 50 Years
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For adults aged 50 years, herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine does not appear to be cost-effective, according to a study published online Sept. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Increased Risk of Other Diseases
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with increased risk of other diseases, with different patterns based on CRS phenotype, according to research published online Aug. 31 in Allergy.
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents, but evidence is inadequate to assess screening tools for younger children. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Sept. 7 by the USPSTF.
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Sleep Affects HOMA-IR in Overweight, Obese Teens
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obese adolescents have persistently higher homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), with significant contributors including total sleep time and sleep efficiency, according to research published in a supplement to the September issue of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
Bariatric Surgery Beats Drug Tx for Metabolic Outcomes in T2DM
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regardless of weight loss, patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo bariatric surgery have better metabolic outcomes than patients treated with drug therapy, according to a study published in the Sept. 5 issue of The Lancet.
Social Distress ID’d in Minority of Colorectal Cancer Survivors
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A minority of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors experience social distress (SD), and having multiple long-term conditions is the strongest predictor, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Life Expectancy Increases Seen Worldwide
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Average life expectancy among people worldwide has risen by more than six years since 1990, and healthy life expectancy has climbed by more than five years, according to a new report published online Aug. 27 in The Lancet.
Handholding, Speaking to Patients Reduces Anxiety
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty under local anesthesia, handholding and providing spoken information correlate with reduced patient anxiety, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Review Explores Postpartum Weight-Loss Strategies
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For postpartum women, lifestyle interventions that include a combined diet-and-exercise approach and those that use self-monitoring are associated with greater weight loss, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Obesity Reviews.
Aerobic Exercise May Cut Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Aerobic land-based exercise may be helpful in treating fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a meta-analysis published in the August issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies, according to a study published in the September issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Birth Asphyxia Tied to Fewer Than 10% of Cerebral Palsy Cases
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cerebral palsy is likely due to multiple prenatal factors, with the contribution of birth defects exceeding that of other major factors, according to a review published in the Sept. 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A needle-exchange program in Washington, D.C., has successfully prevented new HIV infections, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in AIDS and Behavior.
Daily PrEP Prevents HIV Infection in High-Risk Individuals
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — None of 657 patients who took a daily pill to prevent HIV infection contracted the virus over a period of more than two years, according to a study from Kaiser Permanente of San Francisco. The findings, published online Sept. 1 in Clinical Infectious Diseases, dispel concerns that use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) would lead to more HIV infections, The New York Times reported.
One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Almost a third of U.S. children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were diagnosed before the age of 6, even though there aren’t many valid tests to support diagnosis in children that young, according to a report published Sept. 3 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that injectable skin-lightening products are potentially unsafe and ineffective.
Modest Relation Between HbA1c, Cardiovascular Events
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is not significantly associated with cardiovascular events, regardless of clinical manifestation of vascular disease, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in Diabetes Care.
Sugary Beverage Intake Linked to Triglycerides in Children
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) by children is positively associated with triglyceride concentration, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of Nutrition.
Acupuncture Linked to Reduced Blood Pressure in Small Study
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Blood pressure levels declined slightly in a small study of patients treated 30 minutes a week with electroacupuncture. The findings were published in the August issue of Medical Acupuncture.
Sustained Calorie Restriction May Help Prevent Age-Related Disease
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Sustained calorie restriction can influence disease risk factors and possible predictors of longevity in healthy, non-obese people, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Injuries among older bicyclists have increased dramatically in recent years, according to a research letter published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke during childhood or while in the womb may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in adulthood, new research suggests. The findings were published online Sept. 1 in Heart Rhythm.
Fewer Repeat Hemorrhagic Strokes With Better BP Control
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of intracerebral hemorrhage may be at higher risk for recurrence if their blood pressure (BP) isn’t under control, a new study warns. The findings were published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Among elderly adults with Alzheimer’s disease, those who were overweight at age 50 tended to develop dementia earlier, according to research published online Sept. 1 in Molecular Psychiatry.
Older Cancer Patients Heavily Use Health Care Services
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are intense users of health care services and rarely use palliative care and hospice services, according to a study published in the August issue of Cancer.
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients who have total hip or knee replacement surgery face a greater risk for myocardial infarction (MI) during the first month following the procedure, according to research published online Aug. 31 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many adolescents with chronic diseases such as asthma and juvenile arthritis have consumed alcohol or smoked marijuana in the last year, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in Pediatrics.
CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. smoking rate continues to decline, with 15.2 percent of adults reporting they’re current smokers, down from 16.8 percent in 2014 and 17.8 percent in 2013, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.
Breastfeeding Tied to Reduced Risk of MS Relapse Postpartum
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding exclusively for at least two months may help new mothers with multiple sclerosis (MS) lower their risk of relapse, according to research published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Neurology.
Resting Heart Rate, HR Variability May Help ID Functional Disability
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Seniors with a higher resting heart rate and lower heart rate variability are less able to care for themselves, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Critical Care Docs Rarely Discuss Religion With Patients, Families
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Religion or spirituality is important to many people nearing the end of life, but intensive care clinicians rarely talk to patients or their families about those beliefs, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Observation Stays Can Exceed Cost of Inpatient Deductible
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More than one-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries with multiple observation stays have a cumulative financial liability that exceeds that of the inpatient deductible, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Needle Guide Improves Catheterization of Subclavian Vein
TUESDAY, Sept. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A multi-angle needle guide can improve ultrasound-guided catheterization of the subclavian vein, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Anaesthesia.
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