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One in 10 With Substance Use Disorder Report Past-Year Hospitalizations
Hospitalized patients more likely to be older and have more medical and psychiatric comorbid conditions
17 Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression
Authors say these factors can inform steps individuals can take to lower their risks for age-related brain diseases
Recommendations Updated for Fertility Preservation in Cancer
Patients interested in or uncertain about fertility preservation should be referred to reproductive specialists
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy Beat Adjustable Gastric Banding for Severe Obesity
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy more effective for achieving ≥50 percent excess weight loss
Highly Aspherical Lenslet Spectacles Reduce Myopia Progression
Wearing spectacles with highly aspherical lenslets versus single-vision spectacle lenses reduces myopia progression and axial elongation over five years
Poor Hearing Associated With Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure
16.9 percent of the association was mediated by psychological distress; 3.0 and 3.1 percent mediated by social isolation, neuroticism
Environmental Surfaces, Clinician Hands Play Role in C. Difficile Transmission in ICU
3.6-fold higher C. difficile movement seen by including environmental surfaces and health care personnel hands
Risk for Long COVID Lower in Pregnant Individuals
Findings seen compared with matched, nonpregnant women
Excessive Use of Overtime, Agency Nurse Hours Increase Rates of Patient Safety Indicators
Link seen for overtime and agency nurse hours with pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients
Real-World Cannabis Use Disorder During Pregnancy May Be Underestimated
Commercial administrative claims data show slight increase in annual prevalence from 2015 to 2020
