Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for November 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.
FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine Containing an Adjuvant
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The first seasonal influenza vaccine with an adjuvant has been approved for use in seniors, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Progesterone May Not Help Prevent Repeat Miscarriage
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Taking progesterone supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy may not improve pregnancy outcomes for women with a history of miscarriage, according to a report published in the Nov. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Bifidobacterium breve of Little Benefit to Very Preterm Infants
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Probiotics don’t appear to protect very preterm infants from serious complications, such as necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or death, according to a new study published online Nov. 25 in The Lancet.
Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Long periods of exposure to air pollution — including dust and car exhaust — heightens cardiovascular risks for women with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Review: Changes in Vending Machines Can Promote Health
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Pricing and availability strategies can improve nutritional quality of purchases from vending machines, according to a review published in the December issue of Obesity Reviews.
Basal Insulin Peglispro Beats Glargine for Glycemic Control
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes, basal insulin peglispro (BIL) provides better glycemic control than insulin glargine, with increased triglycerides, aminotransferases, and liver fat content, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in Diabetes Care.
Neurotoxicity Seen With Acyclovir at Recommended Dose in Dialysis
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity should be considered for patients with herpes zoster on hemodialysis, according to a case report published online Nov. 21 in the Journal of Dermatology.
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Telephone Counseling Benefits Overweight Breast CA Survivors
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Telephone weight-loss counseling is similarly effective to in-person counseling for breast cancer survivors with a body mass index ≥25 kg/m², according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Predicts MACE in STEMI
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients without diabetes with ST-segment myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (FLD) independently predicts impaired myocardial perfusion and adverse in-hospital outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Low-Quality Evidence for Methylphenidate in ADHD
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians prescribing methylphenidate for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens must weigh the benefits and adverse effects in the context of low-quality evidence, according to the authors of a review published online Nov. 25 in The Cochrane Library.
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients at VA hospitals who contracted Clostridium difficile following surgery were five times more likely to die and 12 times more likely to suffer postoperative morbidity, according to findings published online Nov. 25 in JAMA Surgery.
Dermatologic Drug Prices Up Substantially From 2009
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Between 2009 and 2015, retail prices of brand-name dermatologic drugs rose 401 percent, on average, and generics were up 279 percent between 2011 and 2014, according to research published online Nov. 25 in JAMA Dermatology.
Melatonin May Improve Sleep in Children With Atopic Dermatitis
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Melatonin might improve sleep patterns for children with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to research published online Nov. 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.
No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, light-to-moderate drinking does not have a protective effect on mortality after adjustment for health status and physical activity, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
CDC: PrEP Rx Needs to Increase for Optimal HIV Prevention
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Too few Americans who are at risk for HIV infection are taking Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) — a daily pill that could protect them against the virus, and health care providers must help boost patient awareness and use of the drug, federal health officials report.
Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More early-stage cervical cancers have been diagnosed among young U.S. women since a key provision of the Affordable Care Act went into effect, according to a research letter published in the Nov. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Topical Retinol Induces Skin Changes Similar to Retinoic Acid
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Both retinol and retinoic acid have beneficial effects on cellular and molecular properties of the epidermis and dermis, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Animal-Source, Low-Carb Diet Ups T2DM Risk With Past GDM
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD), particularly one from animal-source foods, is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Nov. 17 in Diabetes Care.
Crib Bumpers Tied to Increasing Number of Infant Fatalities
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Infant deaths linked to crib bumpers have spiked in recent years in the United States, leading researchers to urge a ban on the padded bedding accessories. These findings appear online Nov. 24 in The Journal of Pediatrics.
CBT, Exercise Show Benefit in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive behavioral therapy, and graded exercise therapy are among the best available treatments for extended relief of chronic fatigue syndrome. The new findings were published online recently in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of T2DM for Women With GDM
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding for two months or more may reduce the odds of developing type 2 diabetes for mothers who had already experienced gestational diabetes in the past; and the longer a woman breastfeeds, the lower the odds of type 2 diabetes, according to research published online Nov. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Impacts Youth Glycemic Control
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Young people exposed to maternal diabetes during pregnancy have poorer glycemic control and β-cell function, particularly non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in Diabetes Care.
Central Sleep Apnea Predicts Atrial Fibrillation in Older Men
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Central sleep apnea and Cheyne Stokes respiration predict incident atrial fibrillation in older men, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Six Months of Walnut Consumption Ups Dietary Quality
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The inclusion of walnuts in an ad libitum diet for six months is associated with improved diet quality, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.
Universal HCV Opt-Out Screening in Prisons Cost-Effective
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Universal opt-out hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening in prisons is cost-effective and can reduce HCV transmission outside of prisons, according to research published online Nov. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible, keeping in mind that generics have comparable effectiveness to brand name medications and are associated with reduced costs and increased adherence, according to new guidelines published online Nov. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Confusion Surrounding Osteoarthritis in Primary Care
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) — There is confusion between patients and doctors about osteoarthritis (OA) and its context within multimorbidity, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Tx in GERD
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — CYP2C19 polymorphism impacts response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with lower efficacy rates for rapid metabolizer (RM) genotypes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Many First-Time Mothers Need More Accurate Vaccine Info
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Three-quarters of first-time expectant mothers plan to follow the recommended vaccination schedule for their children, according to survey results published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Two States to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — California and Oregon will soon implement groundbreaking laws that enable women to get contraceptives from pharmacists without a doctor’s prescription.
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Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Young women who survive a myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke continue to face an increased mortality risk — or another MI or stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Higher Resting Heart Rate Tied to Higher Risk of Mortality
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A higher resting heart rate may indicate higher risk of premature mortality, researchers suggest. The report was published online Nov. 23 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Review Addresses Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Unexplained persistent hyperandrogenic anovulation can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents, according to a review article published online Nov. 23 in Pediatrics.
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Bowel Function Index Valid for Opioid-Induced Constipation
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The Bowel Function Index (BFI) is a simple assessment tool for opioid-induced constipation, which is responsive to changes in symptom severity and has a threshold indicating constipation, according to consensus recommendations published online Nov. 19 in Pain Medicine.
Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition Ups Screening in NYC
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A citywide colon cancer control coalition can increase colorectal cancer screening and address health disparities, according to a report published online Nov. 23 in Cancer.
Comorbid Stress, Depressive Symptoms Common in Diabetes
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with diabetes, comorbid stress and/or depressive symptoms are common and increase risks for adverse cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 17 in Diabetes Care.
Individual Glycemic Responses to Foods Found to Differ Greatly
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People have very different glycemic responses to the same food — with some showing large blood glucose spikes even after eating supposedly healthy choices. Researchers said the findings, published in the Nov. 19 issue of Cell, underscore the message that there is no “one-size-fits-all” diet.
FDA Grants Approval for Genetically Engineered Salmon
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday a Massachusetts company’s request to produce genetically modified salmon.
HIV Prophylaxis to 12 Months Protects Breastfeeding Infants
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Infants being breastfed by HIV-positive mothers can effectively be protected from the infection in the six- to 12-month period after birth by receiving up to 12 months of liquid formula HIV drugs, according to a report published online Nov. 18 in The Lancet.
Aetna Offers Targeted Health Plans for Diabetes Care
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Aetna is offering targeted diabetes plans, which include low copays for specialists that patients with diabetes need, as well as free supplies and a care management program, according to a report published by Kaiser Health News.
Yoga May Help Maintain Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Yoga may benefit men who are undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer, according to a small study. The research was presented at the Society of Integrative Oncology’s international conference, held from Nov. 14 to 16 in Boston.
Bursts of High-Intensity Interval Training Beneficial for Older Men
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A low-volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program is effective for improving muscle power in older sedentary men, according to a letter to the editor published online Nov. 17 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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Genetic Risk Score Can Differentiate Type 1, 2 Diabetes
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A genetic risk score (GRS) can distinguish type 1 diabetes (T1D) from type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Nov. 17 in Diabetes Care.
Terlipressin Therapy Can Induce Hyponatremia
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Terlipressin therapy can induce hyponatremia, according to a case report published online Nov. 17 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Slow Uptake of Women’s Libido-Boosting Pill
FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Uptake of the women’s libido-boosting pill flibanserin (Addyi) has been slow since its approval, according to a report published by Bloomberg Business.
FDA Approves Narcan Nasal Spray to Counter Opioid Overdose
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) nasal spray has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to stop or reverse an overdose of opioids.
Most IV HTN Meds Ordered for Patients With SBP <180 mm Hg
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Intravenous (IV) antihypertensives are often ordered and administered for patients with asymptomatic uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) levels that are not associated with immediate cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Factors ID’d That Predict Antibiotic Rx in Pediatric URI
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Factors that relate to appropriate management of upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) in children include clinician specialty and patient race/ethnicity and age, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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Relative Survival Up Over Time for Stage I to III Cervical Cancer
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For women with stage I to III cervical cancer, relative survival has improved over time, although no significant improvements have been seen for women with stage IV tumors, according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Bright Light Therapy Might Also Treat Nonseasonal Depression
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Light therapy, a treatment for seasonal affective disorder, may also benefit nonseasonal depression, according to research published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Social Jetlag Tied to Prediabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Social jetlag due to a habitual discrepancy between endogenous circadian rhythm and actual sleep times, imposed by social obligations, is associated with metabolic risk factors that are linked to cardiovascular disease and prediabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Maintenance of LDL, HbA1c Goals With Pharmacist-Led Program
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Veterans with type 2 diabetes had durable maintenance of their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and hemoglobin A1c (A1C) goals, but not systolic blood pressure (SBP) goals, after discharge from a pharmacist-managed ambulatory care clinic, in a study published in the November issue of Diabetes Spectrum.
Diabetes Predicts Worse Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes mellitus is associated with worse prognosis in terms of progression-free, overall, and cancer-specific survival in patients with renal cell carcinoma treated surgically, according to a study published in the December issue of The Journal of Urology.
Sildenafil Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with prediabetes, three-month sildenafil treatment improves insulin sensitivity, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Nicotine, Toxicants Up With Smokeless Tobacco Exposure
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Smokeless tobacco users have higher levels of nicotine and carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines compared with exclusive cigarette smokers, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Meta-Analysis: Rosuvastatin May Be Superior for Plaque Regression
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Rosuvastatin appears to be more effective than atorvastatin for regression of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, according to a meta-analysis published in the Nov. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Pioglitazone Found to Help Some With Unremitting Depression
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new small study is adding evidence to the theory that insulin resistance may play a leading role in some cases of depression. Findings from the study were published online Oct. 12 in Psychiatry Research.
Review: El Niño Southern Oscillation Has Effects on Skin
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate phenomenon impacts skin and skin-related disease, according to a review published in the December issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.
Hypertension-Linked ER Visits Common and Increasing
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension-related emergency department visits are relatively common and increased from 2006 to 2012, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Group Medicine Appointments Effective for Glycemic Control
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Medical management delivered via group medical appointments (GMAs) appears to be effective for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the November issue of Diabetes Spectrum.
Vitamin D Supplementation Doesn’t Cut Colds in Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce cold severity or frequency among adults with mild-to-moderate asthma, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Risk of Anaphylaxis Among IV Iron Products Compared
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The risk of anaphylaxis associated with first exposure to intravenous (IV) iron is highest for iron dextran and lowest for iron sucrose, according to a study published in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Testosterone Levels Not Linked to Autonomic Neuropathy in T1DM
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For men with type 1 diabetes, testosterone levels are not associated with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), according to a study published online Nov. 12 in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
CDC: Rates of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis Up
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In 2014, 1.4 million cases of chlamydia were reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — a 2.8 percent increase since 2013. This is the highest number of cases of any sexually transmitted disease (STD) ever reported to the CDC, the government researchers said in their annual report.
Prostate Cancer Screening, Detection Both Down in U.S.
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Fewer U.S. men are being screened for prostate cancer, and fewer cases of the disease are being diagnosed nationwide. These findings, published in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggest that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations have had an impact.
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Prognostic Biomarkers ID’d in Pulmonary Hypertension
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Biomarkers have been identified for the risk of lung transplantation and death in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Can Manage Postprandial Glucose
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists appear beneficial for postprandial glucose management in type 2 diabetes, according to a report published in the October issue of Clinical Diabetes.
Reduced Mortality Risk Seen for Coffee Drinkers
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People who drink coffee may live longer than those who don’t — with lower risks of early mortality from cardiovascular disease and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, according to research published online Nov. 16 in Circulation.
Preventive HIV Treatment Shown Effective at Health Clinics
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Real-world application of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications appears to be effective for the prevention of HIV, but racial discrepancies exist, new research suggests. The studies appear online Nov. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Continuation of Antibiotics for UTI Often Inappropriate
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs), initiation of antibiotics in the emergency department is frequently inappropriate, as is continuation of antibiotics after admission, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Knee Bracing No Benefit Over Nonoperative Program in Knee OA
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), knee bracing offers no benefit over a multidisciplinary nonoperative program, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
Head Lice infestation Could Cause Iron Deficiency Anemia
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Head lice infestation could cause iron deficiency anemia in the absence of any other cause, according to a case report published online Nov. 5 in BMJ Case Reports.
Approaches Compared for Aspirin Prophylaxis for Preeclampsia
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The best approaches to low-dose aspirin prophylaxis for the prevention of preeclampsia seem to be the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations and universal prophylaxis, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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HbA1c Control on Metformin Predicts Durable Control in T2DM
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents with type 2 diabetes, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) after metformin monotherapy predicts the likelihood of durable glycemic control on oral therapy, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Diabetes Care.
Successful Treatment of U.S. Child With XDR Tuberculosis
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A 5-year-old child from the United States, diagnosed at age 2 with extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis after traveling to India, is finally in remission, researchers report. A detailed account of the child’s diagnosis and treatment, and the obstacles that clinicians at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore faced, was published in the December issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Benefits for Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Primary Care
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are moderately efficacious for improving general health in primary care, and are effective for improving mental health and quality of life, according to a meta-analysis published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding a premature infant may help reduce the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to research published online Nov. 16 in Pediatrics.
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FDA: Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Recalled
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 2,800 machines used to disinfect medical scopes are being recalled because they may put patients at risk for infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Increased Dwell Time Doesn’t Raise Infection Risk for PICCs
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Infants with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) do not have increased risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) with increased dwell time, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Pediatrics.
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Primary Aldosteronism Screen Cost-Effective in Resistant HTN
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with resistant hypertension (RH), computed tomography (CT) scanning followed by adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is a cost-effective screen for primary aldosteronism (PA), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Transitional Care Interventions Cut Risk of Readmission in CHF
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with congestive heart failure, transitional care interventions (TCIs), especially high-intensity TCIs, are effective for reducing the risks of readmission and emergency department visits, according to a review published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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Pre-Op Blood Tests May Predict Post-Op Morbidity in Ovarian CA
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with ovarian cancer, preoperative thrombocytosis and leukocytosis are associated with increased postoperative morbidity, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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White-Coat, Masked HTN Tied to Target Organ Complications
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Both white-coat hypertension (WCH) and masked hypertension (MH) are associated with target organ complications and cardiovascular event risk, according to a study published in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Low FODMAP Diet Cuts Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A diet with reduced content of fermentable short-chain carbohydrates (fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols [FODMAPs]) reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with reductions similar to those seen for traditional dietary advice, according to a study published in the November issue of Gastroenterology.
Cesarean Rate Not Significantly Impacted in Induction Study
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For healthy nulliparous women with a Bishop score of 5 or less, elective induction did not significantly impact the rate of cesarean delivery compared with expectant management, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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CDC: Autism Rate Up Post Survey Method Changes
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — About one in 45 children have an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of parents. This apparent increase is likely due to a change of questions parents were asked about their child, the study authors said. The findings were published Nov. 13 in the CDC’s National Health Statistics Reports.
Impaired Kidney Function May Raise Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Kidney failure and having a kidney transplant may increase the risk for certain types of cancer, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Radial Artery Access Reduces Mortality, Major Bleeds in ACS
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute coronary syndrome managed with invasive procedures, radial artery access reduces mortality, major coronary adverse events, and major bleeding compared to femoral artery access, according to a meta-analysis published online Nov. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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CDC: Sharp Increase in U.S. Babies Born With Syphilis
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Congenital syphilis cases increased 38 percent between 2012 and 2014, according to research published in the Nov. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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CDC: Adult Smoking Rate Falls to New Low in the United States
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Under 17 percent of adults said they smoked in 2014, down from nearly 21 percent in 2005. And the average number of cigarettes smoked daily fell from nearly 17 to fewer than 14 by 2014. The latest numbers are published in the Nov. 13 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Suicide Risk Up for Head, Neck Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Head and neck cancer patients may be at increased risk for suicide, according to research published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Facilitating Shared Decision-Making Can Cut Antibiotic Use
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute respiratory infections (ARIs), interventions that aim to facilitate shared decision-making reduce antibiotic use in primary care, according to a review published online Nov. 12 in The Cochrane Library.
Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Meds in Seniors
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An intervention (Optimizing Prescribing for Older People in Primary Care [OPTI-SCRIPT]) can reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in older patients, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
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Urinary Potassium Excretion Tied to Renal, Cardio Risk in T2DM
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes, higher urinary potassium excretion is associated with decreased risk of renal and cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Case of Bobby Pin Piercing Kidney Reported in 4-Year-Old
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A swallowed bobby pin can be cause for concern, capable of piercing through the kidney, according to a case report published online Nov. 5 in BMJ Case Reports.
CDC: Half of Americans With HTN Don’t Have BP Under Control
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — About 47 percent of individuals with hypertension do not have the condition under control, through either lifestyle changes or medications, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
CDC: Adult Obesity Still Rising in U.S., Youth Rates Hold Steady
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Although obesity rates continued to climb among U.S. adults over the past decade, they stabilized for children and teens, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Swiss Report Highlights Danger of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Although antibiotics have largely eradicated tuberculosis (TB) in the United States in recent decades, researchers say evidence is mounting that the bacteria is becoming increasingly resistant to these medications. Details of a recent Swiss case are reported in the Nov. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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PCI May Not Improve Survival for Some Heart Disease Patients
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with stable ischemic heart disease who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) fare no better than those treated with medication and lifestyle changes alone, according to a report published in the Nov. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Emergency Sx Patients Often Readmitted to Different Hospital
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 17 percent of patients are readmitted to a hospital after having emergency surgery, with one in five of these patients admitted to a hospital other than where the surgery was done, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in JAMA Surgery.
Noon Best Time to Get Vitamin D From Sun for Minimal Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Variations in ultraviolet (UV) A and B radiation with increasing latitude and during the day impact skin cancer risk, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Substantial Increase in Costs for Uncontrolled Asthma
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of patients with mild to moderate asthma are symptomatically uncontrolled, and uncontrolled asthma is associated with significantly increased costs, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in Allergy.
Leg Strength Linked to Healthier Brain Aging
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Leg strength is strongly linked with healthier brain aging, according to research published online Nov. 10 in Gerontology.
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Gentle Yoga Found to Be Safe in Late Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Yoga, even late into pregnancy, appears to be safe for expectant mothers, according to a small study published online Nov. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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ACP Issues Guidance on ‘Concierge’ Practices
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Direct patient contracting practices (DPCPs), in which patients pay out of pocket for some or all services provided by the practice, are growing in popularity, according to a position paper published online Nov. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Few Adults With Severe Mental Illness Screened for Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — About 30 percent of adults with severe mental illness (SMI) taking antipsychotic medications undergo diabetes-specific screening using validated screening measures, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Central Obesity Is Hazardous, Even at a Normal Weight
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with central obesity but of normal weight according to body mass index (BMI) have a higher risk of premature mortality than overweight or obese people, according to research published online Nov. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Blood Test Has Potential for Detecting Concussion in Children
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A simple blood test may one day be able to detect concussions in children, according to a study published in the November issue of Academic Emergency Medicine.
Insulin Pumps Offer Better HbA1c Control for Children With T1DM
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Insulin pumps help improve hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels in children and teens with type 1 diabetes and should be made more widely available, researchers report. The study was published online Nov. 7 in Diabetologia.
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Self-Managing Anticoagulation May Benefit Heart Valve Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with mechanical heart valves may benefit from managing their own oral anticoagulant therapy, according to a study published online Nov. 9 in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Macrolides May Raise Cardiovascular Risks
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Macrolides are associated with a small but measurable increased risk of sudden cardiac death, according to research published in the Nov. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Case Report Highlights Dangers of Natural Remedies
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A case of accidental overdose of an Atropa belladonna preparation highlights the dangers of the use of herbal remedies, according to a case report published online Nov. 5 in BMJ Case Reports.
Three Renal Biomarkers Predict Outcome in Diabetes
TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Three renal biomarkers, acute kidney injury (AKI), albuminuria, and low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), considered separately or together, can predict adverse outcomes in diabetes, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in Diabetes Care.
Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Expanding protocols for rooming and discharge can allow physicians to free up an hour or more of time per day, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).
Study Explores Comfort With Non In-Person Test Results
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients have different preferences for non in-person receipt of test results, with preferences varying by test, according to a study published in the November-December issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Exercise Capacity, Heart Rate Response Predict CAD Outcomes
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Exercise capacity (EC) and heart rate responses to exercise are effective predictors of short-term outcome among patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a study published in the Nov. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Help With Depression
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — There’s little evidence that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements helps treat depression, according to a review published online Nov. 5 in The Cochrane Library.
Scarlet Fever Incidence Rising in Some Parts of the World
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Genome sequencing techniques can shed light on the rise in incidence of scarlet fever-causing bacteria and their increasing resistance to antibiotics, according to research published online Nov. 2 in Scientific Reports.
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Specific Insulin-Based Exercise Strategies Help in T1DM Pump Tx
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Insulin-based strategies of basal rate reduction or pump cessation may be the best approach in avoiding hypoglycemia associated with exercise after lunch, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism.
Emotional Intelligence Linked to Self-Management in COPD
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Emotional intelligence, the capacity to understand and manage personal thoughts and feelings, is associated with self-management abilities and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Updated Checklist for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
FRIDAY, Nov. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An updated list of 30 essential items should be included in every report of a diagnostic accuracy study, according to the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) 2015. These new guidelines have been published in several journals, including Radiology, Clinical Chemistry, and The BMJ.
FDA Approves Genvoya to Treat HIV-1 Infection
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new treatment for HIV has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genvoya — a tablet containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide — can be used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children 12 and older weighing at least 77 pounds.
Branded Rx May Up the Power of Placebo
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A brand-name label made a placebo tablet work as well as an active nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, according to research published online Oct. 12 in Health Psychology.
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Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans now support aggressive regulation to keep health care costs in check — including price caps on drugs, medical devices, and payments to doctors and hospitals, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found.
Sofosbuvir Tied to Rare Cases of Bradyarrhythmia
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — One of the new, highly effective drugs for treating hepatitis C can cause bradyarrhythmia in some patients, according to a research letter published in the Nov. 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Raloxifene Does Not Appear to Boost Cognition in Alzheimer’s
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Raloxifene doesn’t benefit cognition in women who have mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a small study published online Nov. 4 in Neurology.
Metformin Eligibility Up With eGFR Versus Serum Creatinine
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Use of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) rather than serum creatinine (sCr) can expand metformin eligibility, according to a study published in the November issue of Diabetes Care.
Adherence, Not Diet Type, Predicts Long-Term Weight Loss
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Low-fat diets are no more effective than other types of diets for long-term weight loss, according to a review published online Oct. 29 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Sleep Patterns May Affect a Woman’s Diabetes Risk
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women who experience a big increase in hours of sleep each night may face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The study appeared online Nov. 2 in Diabetologia.
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AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Panel management, or population health management, can help physicians provide necessary preventive and chronic care to all patients regardless of their visit frequency, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Pertussis in Childhood Tied to Small Increase in Epilepsy Risk
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Pertussis may be tied to a slightly increased risk of development of epilepsy in children, according to a study published in the Nov. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Guidelines Issued for Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The first guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children have been published online Nov. 3 in Circulation.
Alternative Treatments Found to Benefit Chronic Neck Pain
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Two alternative therapies — acupuncture and the Alexander Technique — appear equally beneficial for the long-term relief of chronic neck pain, according to a report published in the Nov. 3 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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CDC: Gonorrhea Showing More Resistance to Cefixime
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest tracking suggests that although gonorrhea resistance to the antibiotic treatment cefixime declined between 2011 and 2013, it started to rise again in 2014. The study findings are published as a research letter in the Nov. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Guideline-Concordant Diabetes Care Similar With NPs, PCPs
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The rates of processes of diabetes mellitus guideline-concordant care are similar, or slightly lower, for nurse practitioners (NPs) versus primary care physicians (PCPs), according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
HIV Does Not Worsen Outcomes of Liver Transplant in HCC
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — HIV infection has no impact on prognosis of liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Hepatology.
Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs, as well as using more of them, according to research published in the Nov. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
HIV-Infected Children Can Transition to Efavirenz-Based Tx
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For nevirapine-exposed children with HIV achieving initial viral suppression with ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based therapy, transition to efavirenz-based therapy is not inferior to continuing ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based therapy, according to a study published in the Nov. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Sweetened Drinks Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regular consumption of soda or sweetened fruit drinks may increase risk for heart failure in men, according to research published online Nov. 2 in Heart.
Online Cognitive Therapy May Benefit Some Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Online cognitive behavioral therapy can help with anxiety, depression, and emotional distress related to illness as much, if not more, than standard face-to-face interventions, according to research published online Nov. 2 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
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GDM Risk Higher With More Abdominal Fat in First Trimester
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women with high levels of abdominal fat in their first trimester are at increased risk for diabetes later in pregnancy, according to research published online Nov. 2 in Diabetes Care.
New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New electronic health record (EHR) regulations modify Stage 2 of the meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
H. pylori Triple Therapy Linked to Erythema Multiforme
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori can cause erythema multiforme, according to a case study published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Dermatology.
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Benefits, Harms of HTN Drugs Should be Considered for Elderly
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For elderly patients with hypertension, the benefits and risks associated with use of antihypertensive medications should be carefully considered, according to a review published online Oct. 26 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Bemiparin Deemed Effective After Gynecological Operations
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Bemiparin is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after benign gynecological surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
New Advisory OKs Some Athletes With Heart Conditions to Play
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Some athletes with irregular heartbeat caused by long QT syndrome and athletes with long QT syndrome who have implanted pacemakers or defibrillators may be able to play competitive sports, according to new guidelines published online Nov. 2 in Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Severe Obesity in Adults Costs Medicaid $8 Billion Annually
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Severe obesity is putting a huge financial strain on both the U.S. Medicaid system and severely obese patients themselves, according to a report published in the November issue of Health Affairs.
Chronic PPI Exposure Tied to Hyperparathyroidism in Elderly
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) exposure is associated with mild hyperparathyroidism in elderly adults, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Stem/Progenitor Cells Can Predict Wound Healing
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Stem/progenitor cell (SPC) assays can predict wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Diabetes.
Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Off-label drug use puts patients at risk for serious side effects, especially when scientific evidence is lacking, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
One in Five Pediatricians Drop Families Who Refuse Vaccines
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — About 20 percent of U.S. pediatricians regularly drop families who refuse to have their children vaccinated, according to a report published online Nov. 2 in Pediatrics.
Medicare to Cover Advance Care Planning for Older Americans
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — On Friday, Medicare announced that it will begin reimbursing doctors who work with patients to plan end-of-life care.
More Sedentary Time for Females With Fibromyalgia
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Compared with controls, females with fibromyalgia spend more time in sedentary behaviors and less time engaged in physical activity, according to a study published in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Nasal Congestion No Better With Phenylephrine in Allergic Rhinitis
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), phenylephrine hydrochloride (PE HCl) is no better than placebo for relieving nasal congestion, according to a study published in the September-October issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Prediabetes Linked to Incident Cardiovascular Disease
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Prediabetes is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), although correlations vary with ethnicity and prediabetes definition, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Diabetes Care.
Fish Oil Supplementation Doesn’t Cut Inflammatory Markers
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For healthy adults, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation does not reduce common markers of systemic inflammation, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Vitiligo Can Mask Symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Vitiligo can mask symptoms of acanthosis nigricans (AN), according to a case report published in the November issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.
Case Study: Bisphosphonate-Linked Osteonecrosis in Diabetes
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A case of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is described in an elderly patient with diabetes mellitus. The report is published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Displaying order prices to physicians seems to reduce order costs, according to a review published online Oct. 23 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
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