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Smoking, Drinking Prolong Gastrostomy Tube Requirement
Findings in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing prophylactic GT insertion
Sleep Affects Women’s Sexual Desire, Response
Longer sleep duration tied to greater next-day sexual desire
Outcomes Favorable for HIV+ Kidney Transplant Recipients
However, survival rates lower if organ recipient also has hepatitis C
Gaining Just 5 Kilograms Greatly Ups T2DM Risk After GDM
Obese women who gained ≥5 kg found 40 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Less DM, Despite Other Risks
Findings regardless of demographic characteristics and baseline risk factors
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Valacyclovir Cuts Viral Load in HIV-1+/HSV-2 Seronegative
Prodrug valacyclovir active in HIV-1 infected patients who are HSV-2 seronegative
Bariatric Surgery May Help Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Obese asthma patients had half as many ER visits, hospitalizations after surgery
Universal Alcohol Interlock Could Cut Many Crash Deaths/Injuries
Especially among young drivers; analysis shows device would be cost-effective in all new U.S. cars
Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
