Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for October 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.
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Chronic pain conditions pose a substantial utilization burden on the health care system, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Pain Practice.
Middle Finger Length Good Guide for Intubation Depth in Children
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Using middle finger length to guide tracheal intubation depth improves the rate of appropriate tube placement in children, according to a study published in the November issue of Pediatric Anesthesia.
Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Stewardship may be a promising approach for improving appropriate use of medical imaging technology, according to a perspective piece published in the Oct. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A synchronized prescription renewal process can save physicians time and money, which can be dedicated to patient care, according to a report from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with severe acne remain on antibiotics too long before they are prescribed more effective medication, according to research published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Three Distinct Subtypes of T2DM Identified
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they’ve identified three distinct subgroups of type 2 diabetes by reviewing the health records of more than 11,000 patients. The study findings were published in the Oct. 28 issue of Science Translational Medicine.
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Face-Lifts Do Not Lead to Improvement in Self-Esteem
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Face-lifts seem to do little to boost self-esteem, according to a small study published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dry Eye Disease Often Diagnosed in Alopecia Areata
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with alopecia areata are diagnosed with dry eye disease (DED), and patients should be referred for an ophthalmic evaluation, according to a study published in the November issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.
Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Some Markers of Oxidative Stress
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Some markers of oxidative stress are increased in anorexia nervosa (AN), according to a review published in the November issue of the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), acupuncture is associated with improvement in gait function, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A resource has been produced to encourage family physicians to consider prescribing naloxone to patients, their family members, or close friends when there is a risk of opioid overdose, according to a report published by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), patient neighborhood income level is not significantly associated with purchase of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, and the overall rate of uptake remains low, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Flu Vaccine Slightly Less Effective in Patients on Statins
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies raise the possibility that statins may blunt the effectiveness of flu vaccines in seniors. The research is published online Oct. 28 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Many Seniors May Be Overtreated for T2DM, Hypertension
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to treating seniors with diabetes, new research suggests that doctors often don’t cut back on medications, even when treatment goals are surpassed. The findings were published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — All packs of Auvi-Q injectors are being recalled in the United States as some may not deliver the correct dose of epinephrine, according to a news release issued by Sanofi on Wednesday.
CDC: Not Enough Young Girls Getting HPV Vaccination
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among American girls remain too low, according to research published in the Oct. 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Despite Progress, Mortality Still Risk Up in Patients With T2DM
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Type 2 diabetes still substantially increases mortality risk, with the degree of risk varying with age, renal complications, and glycemic control, according to research published in the Oct. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Concurrent use of heroin and prescription opioids is increasing, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Some RA Treatments Up Second Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with prior nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), the risk of second NMSC varies with different treatments, according to a study published online Oct. 28 in JAMA Dermatology.
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), enrollment in Part D by hospital discharge is not associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Computed tomography (CT) findings affect the diagnosis and management of suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published in the Oct. 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Lidocaine, Hyaluronidase Mix Works Faster in Myofascial Pain
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), trigger point injection (TPI) with lidocaine and hyaluronidase works more quickly on the first day following injection than lidocaine alone, but there are no significant differences between the methods after four days, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Pain Practice.
Review Supports LMWH for Cancer-Linked Incidental PE
THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cancer-associated incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) should be treated with low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs), according to a review published online Oct. 15 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
State Abusive Head Trauma Program Didn’t Reduce Injuries
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A program designed to prevent abusive head trauma in North Carolina didn’t reduce rates of infant head injuries related to the abuse, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Pediatrics.
CDC: E-Cigarette Use Highest Among 18- to 24-Year-Olds
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 13 percent of American adults have tried electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) at least once, and 3.7 percent currently use them, according to the 2014 National Health Interview Survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Women More Often Treated With Low-Dose Dabigatran
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women are more often treated with low-dose dabigatran, although there is a trend toward lower stroke rates with high-dose dabigatran, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Case of Lactic Acidosis With Metformin, Normal Renal Function
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In a case report published in the October issue of Clinical Diabetes, lactic acidosis is described in a patient with normal renal function receiving metformin for type 2 diabetes.
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of federal marketplace plans lack at least one in-network specialist, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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LABAs No Better Than Tiotropium in Black Adults With Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For black patients with asthma treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), outcomes are similar with addition of tiotropium and long-acting β-agonists (LABAs), according to a study published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The importance of thanking patients for coming to see you, the physician, is described in an essay published online in Medical Economics.
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Mortality Rates for Major Illnesses Fall in the United States
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Fewer Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and injuries, a new study reveals. The report was published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Rapid Health Benefits Seen With Sugar Reduction in Children
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cutting most of the sugar from a child’s diet can rapidly improve metabolic health, even if the diet still contains the same amount of calories and carbohydrates as before, a new study suggests. The study was published online Oct. 26 in Obesity.
USPSTF Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians should screen overweight and obese adults between 40 and 70 years old for abnormal blood glucose levels, and should offer or refer patients with abnormal blood glucose to intensive behavioral counseling interventions, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The new recommendations were published online Oct. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Gender Gap Appears to Continue in Cardiovascular Care
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that doctors don’t warn younger women when they’re at risk for cardiovascular disease as often as they warn men. And once younger women suffer an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), they are less likely to receive revascularization and more likely to die in the hospital. The findings were reported in two separate studies published in the Nov. 3 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Functional Foods Could Help With Long-Term Weight Loss
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lifestyle modification, including the use of functional foods such as fruits and vegetables, could contribute to weight loss, although evidence of positive results in humans is required, according to a review published in the November issue of Obesity Reviews.
Continuing Mailed FOBT Program Ups CRC Screening Adherence
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Continuing a centralized mailed fecal occult blood test (FOBT) program is beneficial for improving adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer.
ADHD Meds Up Cardiac Event Risk in Long-QT Syndrome
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with long-QT syndrome (LQTS) treated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications have an increased risk for cardiac events, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.
Autism May Be Overdiagnosed in the United States
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As many as 9 percent of American children diagnosed with autism may not have the disorder, according to a federal government study published online Oct. 20 in Autism.
CDC: Too Few Male Adolescents Receiving HPV Vaccine
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most male adolescents in the United States aren’t receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine alongside their other scheduled inoculations, largely because doctors fail to recommend it or adequately explain its benefits to parents, according to a report published online Oct. 26 in Pediatrics.
WHO: Evidence That Processed Meat Can Cause Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Processed meats, such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausages, are carcinogenic, and red meat may be as well, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday. The findings were published online Oct. 26 in The Lancet Oncology.
MenB Vaccine Recommended for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccination is recommended for adolescents and young adults aged 16 to 23 years to provide short-term protection from most strains of serogroup B meningococcal disease, according to a report published in the Oct. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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FDA Requires New Warning on Two Hepatitis C Drugs
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Viekira Pak and Technivie appear linked to serious liver damage in patients with advanced liver disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned in a statement issued Thursday.
Inferior Care, Higher Costs for Black Men With Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Older black men with prostate cancer seem more likely to receive poorer quality of care that costs more compared to white men, according to a report published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Oncology.
Bedbugs the Culprit in Older Woman With Unidentified Rash
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In a case report published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the authors describe a case of bedbugs in an older woman who presented with an unidentified itchy rash.
Cellphone System Ups Glucose Self-Monitoring in Pregnancy
MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus or type 2 diabetes, use of a cellphone-Internet technology (CIT) system, which collects and sends glucose readings directly to a cellphone, is associated with improved compliance in self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), according to a report published in the October issue of Clinical Diabetes.
Oral Immunotherapy Seems Beneficial for Cow’s Milk Allergy
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most cow’s milk allergic patients undergoing oral immunotherapy are able to consume cow’s milk protein regularly without significant adverse reactions, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Allergy.
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Eight reasons associated with patient’s intentional nonadherence to medications have been identified in a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
ACOG: Operative Vaginal Delivery Remains Appropriate
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Operative vaginal delivery remains an important component of modern labor management, but obstetric care providers need to be familiar with the proper use of the instruments and the risks involved, according to a practice bulletin published in the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Neuromuscular Stimulation Doesn’t Aid Dysphagia Patients
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) does not add benefit to traditional swallow exercises for patients experiencing dysphagia after treatment for head and neck cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Head & Neck.
Resistance Training May Cut White Matter Lesion Progression
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For older community-dwelling women, engaging in progressive resistance training (RT) seems to reduce white matter lesion (WML) progression, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Yoga Intervention Ups Sleep Quality for Staff Nurses
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For staff nurses, a regular yoga intervention can improve sleep quality and reduce work stress, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Patients’ Reasons for Returning to ER Differ From Predicted
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients’ reasons for returning to the emergency department after discharge from an internal medicine unit include being discharged too soon and feeling weak, and these reasons differ from those predicted by the liaison nurse clinician’s evaluation, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Childhood Antibiotics Rx Tied to Weight Gain Through Adolescence
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Repeated antibiotic use is linked to greater weight gains in children, and it could affect their weight for the rest of their lives, a new study suggests. The findings were published online Oct. 21 in the International Journal of Obesity.
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention Improves GI Symptoms in T2DM
FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) can reduce gastrointestinal symptoms among overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the October issue of Clinical Diabetes.
EHR Use Ups Some Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), electronic health record (EHR) implementation is associated with some improvement in outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Secondhand Smoke in Infancy May Harm Children’s Teeth
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children exposed to secondhand smoke at 4 months of age may be at risk for tooth decay by age 3, according to research published online Oct. 21 in The BMJ.
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Larger Brain Volume Associated With Mediterranean Diet
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People over 65 who eat more fish, vegetables, fruit, grains, and olive oil may have a larger brain volume than those who do not follow a Mediterranean-like diet, according to research published online Oct. 21 in Neurology.
Blanket + Warmed IV Best for Hypothermic Infants
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The combination of conventional blanket rewarming and pre-warmed intravenous (IV) infusion is most effective for rewarming postoperative hypothermic infants, according to a study published in the November issue of Pediatric Anesthesia.
‘Dispositional’ Mindfulness May Help Ward Off Obesity
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Self-awareness may help reduce the risk of obesity, according to research published online Oct. 19 in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
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Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis Described
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A case of ovarian hyperthecosis has been presented in the Oct. 22 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Many Doctors Inconsistent With HPV Vaccine Recommendations
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many physicians are inconsistent or behind schedule in their recommendations for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Smoke Exposure in Infancy Ups Sensitization to Food Allergens
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) in infancy is associated with increased risk of sensitization to food allergens up to age 16 years, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Allergy.
Ultrasound Highly Accurate for Diagnosing Groin Hernia
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Ultrasound (US) is highly accurate for diagnosing the presence and type of groin hernia, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound.
Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis, the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) is increased in the first postoperative month, according to a study published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Marijuana Use Doubles Among Americans in Past Decade
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As laws and attitudes about marijuana have relaxed in the past decade, the number of Americans who say they smoke marijuana has more than doubled, and nearly three of 10 users had a marijuana use disorder in 2012 to 2013, according to a report published online Oct. 21 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Tdap Appears Safe in Pregnancy Even With Recent Tetanus Shot
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Even if a woman gets a tetanus-containing shot before she conceives, it is still safe to give her the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine while she is pregnant, new research indicates. The study was published in the Oct. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Opioid Added to Rx Naproxen No Help in Low Back Pain
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Naproxen alone appears to provide as much relief for low back pain as naproxen plus oxycodone/acetaminophen or cyclobenzaprine, according to research published in the Oct. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Older Blood Appears Safe for Cardiac Surgery Patients
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cardiac surgery patients given blood stored for more than six weeks face no greater harm than those who get blood donated within two weeks, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Many Doctors Don’t Explain Stroke, Bleeding Risk in A-Fib
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For many Canadian patients with atrial fibrillation, primary care physicians do not provide stroke or bleeding risk estimates, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.
Midlife Cardiovascular Fitness Tied to Lower Health Costs Later
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age is strongly associated with lower health care costs later in life, according to a study published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Outpatient Spending Higher With Physician-Hospital Integration
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Markets with greater increases in physician-hospital integration show greater increases in spending for outpatient care, but not inpatient care, for a large commercially insured population, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Gestational, Post-Delivery Weight Gain Linked to Child’s Weight
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and post-delivery weight gain are independently associated with a child’s weight development, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics.
ACS: Annual Mammograms Should Start at Age 45
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The American Cancer Society is delaying the recommended age when a woman should start receiving annual mammograms, based on new research that shows the average risk for breast cancer increases near menopause. The new guidelines are published in the Oct. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Preeclampsia Tied to Congenital Heart Defects
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Preeclampsia may increase risk of congenital heart defects, according to research published in the Oct. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
AAP: Alcohol Leading Preventable Cause of Birth Defects, Disability
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — No amount of alcohol should be considered safe to drink during any trimester of pregnancy, according to a clinical report published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics.
Many Elderly CHD Patients Not Taking Statins
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — High numbers of elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) are not being treated with a statin, according to a study published in the Oct. 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Opioid Prescriptions Common With Fibromyalgia
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Opioid use is widespread among patients with newly diagnosed fibromyalgia, and patients taking opioids have a decreased likelihood of receiving guideline-recommended medications, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in Pain Practice.
Value of Bedside Exam for ICU Patients Discussed
TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A checklist-based bedside physical examination in the intensive care unit (ICU) is suggested as clinically useful in spite of a lack of evidence demonstrating this, according to a commentary published in the October issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
‘Failure Mode and Effective Analysis’ Ups Error Awareness
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The application of failure mode and effective analysis (FMEA) correlates with increased awareness of medical errors in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), according to a study published online Oct. 3 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Strain Causes More Infections
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Invasive methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections are more common than invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Not All Large Breast Tumors Warrant Mastectomy
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A combination of breast conservation surgery and radiation is as effective as breast removal for some women with large, localized invasive breast tumors, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Cancer.
FDA Approves Praxbind to Reverse Pradaxa’s Effect
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Praxbind (idarucizumab) has been approved for use in patients who are taking the anticoagulant Pradaxa (dabigatran) when there is an urgent need to reverse Pradaxa’s anticoagulant effects, according to a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Depressive Symptoms Common Among Youths With Diabetes
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — There are more youths with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) reporting depressive symptoms than there are depression diagnoses in this population, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Diabetes Care.
Majority of Older Adults Want Active Role in Decision Making
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A large majority of older adults prefer to participate actively in health care decisions, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Possible Association for Bortezomib Therapy, Chalazia
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — There is a possible correlation between bortezomib use and chalazia, according to a report published online Oct. 15 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Insulin Dose Doesn’t Up Mortality in ACCORD Trial
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial, insulin dose is not associated with cardiovascular (CV) death after adjustment for baseline covariates, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in Diabetes Care.
Greater Breast CA-Specific Distress for Girls With Family Hx
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Girls from families with a history of breast cancer experience greater breast cancer-specific distress, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics.
Excessive Drinking Cost U.S. $249 Billion in 2010
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Excessive drinking cost the United States $249 billion — $2.05 a drink — in 2010, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Only Some Energy Drinks Change Endothelial Function
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Some energy drinks appear to significantly improve endothelial function, while other energy drinks and coffee do not, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
CDC: Prescribing Practices Key to Curbing Rx Abuse
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Improved prescribing practices could help reduce opioid abuse and overdose deaths from those drugs, according to research published in the Oct. 16 issue of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Rising Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Surgery, Chemo
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As many as half of postsurgical infections and more than a quarter of infections after chemotherapy are caused by organisms already resistant to standard antibiotics, according to a study published Oct. 15 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Stricter Alcohol Policy Tied to Lower Rates of Cirrhosis Mortality
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — States with strong alcohol control policies have lower death rates connected to alcohol-related liver damage, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in Preventing Chronic Disease.
CDC: Teen Smoking Down, Marijuana Use Up
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Although new statistics show that smoking among American teenagers has dropped 64 percent in recent years, the same report also shows that marijuana use has doubled. The report was published Oct. 16 in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
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Time-Limited Strategies Feasible for ICU Critical Cancer Care
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with poor-prognosis cancer, trials of intensive care unit (ICU) care of short duration may be sufficient, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in JAMA Oncology.
Hormonal Contraceptives Safe After Complete Hydatidiform Mole
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The use of current hormonal contraceptives (HC) can safely prevent new conception after complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) irrespective of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The patterns of pediatric mandible fracture vary with age and sex, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
Peri-Op Experience Similar for Children With, Without Autism
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a significant difference in premedication type compared with children without ASD, although in other respects, their perioperative experiences are similar, according to a study published in the November issue of Pediatric Anesthesia.
Influenza Vaccine Linked to Reduced Stroke Incidence
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination is associated with reduced stroke incidence, according to a study published Oct. 5 in Vaccine.
Treatment Patterns for DCIS Shift From 1991 to 2010
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — There were substantial shifts in treatment patterns for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from 1991 to 2010, with more women opting for lumpectomy and radiation therapy rather than single mastectomy, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Review: Maternal Flu Shot Doesn’t Up Congenital Anomalies
FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Maternal influenza vaccination is not associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies, according to a review published online Oct. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to high-strain jobs is associated with an increased risk of stroke, especially in women, according to a meta-analysis published online Oct. 14 in Neurology.
Lower-Income Cancer Patients Less Likely to Participate in Trials
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lower-income patients with cancer are less likely to participate in clinical trials, according to a research letter published online Oct. 15 in JAMA Oncology.
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Internet Interventions Interest Informed Melanoma Patients
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The melanoma patients receptive to an Internet-delivered behavioral intervention to promote skin self-examination (SSE) and sun protection behaviors may already have higher knowledge of melanoma signs, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Premixed Insulin Ups Hypoglycemia in Inpatients
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For hospitalized patients with diabetes, treatment with premixed insulin results in similar glycemic control but higher frequency of hypoglycemia compared with a basal-bolus regimen, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Diabetes Care.
Comprehensive Prevention Program Cuts Suicide Attempts
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The comprehensive Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Suicide Prevention Program (GLS program) is associated with a reduction in suicide attempts among youths, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Safety-Net Hospitals Have Higher Costs, Worse Outcomes
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Intrinsic qualities of safety-net hospitals, rather than patient characteristics, lead to inferior surgical outcomes and increased costs across nine elective surgical procedures, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Surgery.
Lesion-Directed Screening Effectively Detects Skin Cancer
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lesion-directed screening (LDS) has a similar skin cancer detection rate as total-body examination (TBE) but is substantially less time-consuming, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Dermatology.
Pros and Cons of Annual Physical Discussed
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The pros and cons of the annual physical are discussed in two perspective pieces published online Oct. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Ebola Virus Can Persist in Semen of Survivors
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Ebola virus can persist in semen, according to two reports published online Oct. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Vitamin D, Calcium Don’t Cut Recurrent Adenoma Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Supplemental vitamin D and calcium do not seem to reduce the risk of recurrent colorectal adenomas, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Community-Based Intervention Ups HIV Testing in Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A community-based intervention that includes health education and on-site laboratory testing can increase uptake of HIV testing in pregnant women in southeast Nigeria, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in the The Lancet Global Health.
About 23,000 ER Visits/Year for Supplement-Linked Side Effects
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Every year about 23,000 U.S. emergency department visits involve adverse events related to dietary supplements, according to a special article published online Oct. 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Metronome Can Improve Rate of Compressions in Pediatric CPR
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The rate of chest compressions during CPR can be optimized by the use of a metronome, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Pediatrics.
Epidural-Related Complications Down for C-Sections
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Complications from epidural and spinal anesthetic procedures during cesarean deliveries dropped 25 percent over a recent 10-year period, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in Anesthesiology.
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Similar CV Care Quality Seen for NPs, PAs, Physicians
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Advanced practice providers (APPs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, deliver a quality of outpatient cardiovascular care that is similar to that provided by physicians, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Computerized Tool Aids Cognitive Deficits in Cancer Survivors
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Computerized cognitive training improves cognitive deficits associated with pediatric cancer treatment, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Enterovirus D68 Doesn’t Raise Mortality Risk in Children
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) seems to be a more virulent pulmonary pathogen in children than rhinovirus or non-EV-D68 enterovirus, but it does not increase the risk of death, according to a study published Oct. 13 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Coadministering Tdap, Flu Vaccines Safe in Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Coadministering tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and influenza vaccines appears safe in pregnancy, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Cannabis Not Recommended to Prevent Post-op Nausea
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis should not be used to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) because of unacceptable side effects and low effectiveness, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
Racial Disparity Seen in Childbirth-Related Readmission
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic women have significantly higher readmission rates than white women after childbirth, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Early Physical Therapy Shows Limited Value in Low Back Pain
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For adults with low back pain (LBP) fitting a decision rule, early physical therapy is associated with modest improvement in disability compared with usual care, but the improvement is not seen at one-year follow-up, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Prescription Opioid Use Disorders Up From 2003 to 2013
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Trends in opioid use and treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) are described in two studies published online Oct. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Lithium Safe, Effective for Bipolar I Disorder in Children
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Lithium safely and effectively reduces manic symptoms in pediatric patients treated for bipolar I disorder (BP-I), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Pediatrics.
Maternal Glucose Levels Linked to Two CHD Phenotypes
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Maternal midpregnancy measures of glucose and insulin are associated with two different congenital heart disease (CHD) phenotypes, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Intervention Cuts Contamination in Protective Gear Removal
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An educational intervention can reduce contamination of the skin and clothing of health care personnel during removal of contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Advanced-Stage Breast CA More Likely in Certain Racial Groups
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women in certain racial/ethnic groups are more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Significant decreases in low-value services were seen in accordance with two of seven early “Choosing Wisely” recommendations, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
HAART Tied to Lower HBV Rate in Men Who Have Sex With Men
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For men who have sex with men (MSM), highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is associated with lower incidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to a study published online Oct. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Red Wine at Dinner May Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk in T2DM
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Moderate red wine intake is safe and modestly decreases cardiometabolic risk among patients with well-controlled diabetes following the Mediterranean diet, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Cancer Survivors Often Have Poor Dietary Quality
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survivors tend to have worse dietary quality than the general population, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in Cancer.
USPSTF Recommends High Blood Pressure Screening
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends blood pressure screening for adults and use of confirmatory blood pressure measurement outside the clinic setting. These findings form the basis of a review and recommendation statement published online Oct. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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ACP Provides Guidelines for Retail Health Clinics
TUESDAY, Oct. 13, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Retail clinics have a place in health care and should encourage the longitudinal care relationship with primary care physicians, according to a position paper published online Oct. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Few Physical, Socio-Emotional Outcomes for C-Section
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cesarean section seems to be associated with few physical and socio-emotional outcomes, and the correlations are not consistent through childhood, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in Pediatrics.
Sex May Boost Female Immune System to Aid Fertility
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Sex at any time in a woman’s menstrual cycle may trigger immune system changes that boost the likelihood of getting pregnant, a new study suggests. The findings were published recently in the journals Fertility and Sterility and Physiology and Behavior.
Hospital Factors Can Overcome ‘Weekend Effect’
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More nurses and electronic medical records can help hospitals overcome the “weekend effect” (WE) associated with urgent general surgery procedures performed on weekends, according to a study published in the October issue of the Annals of Surgery.
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Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — When compared to 12 other industrialized nations, Americans spend more on health care services, but they fare worst in terms of life expectancy, according to recent findings from The Commonwealth Fund.
Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Raw garlic can induce immediate hypersensitivity reactions, according to a letter to the editor published in the October issue of the Journal of Dermatology.
Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients who die at home experience more peace in their final days and hours than they would in a hospital, with no greater pain, according to findings published online Oct. 9 in BMC Medicine.
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Ebola Survivor’s Case Points to Delayed Complications
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A British nurse who survived Ebola has been hospitalized due to a delayed complication from her infection, health officials say.
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More Severe Psoriasis Equals More Vascular Inflammation
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As the amount of psoriasis increases, the amount of vascular inflammation increases, according to research published online Oct. 8 in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.
State Anti-Bullying Laws Can Reduce Bullying, Cyberbullying
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — States that get tough on bullies by enacting anti-bullying laws appear to reduce bullying and cyberbullying among high school students, a new study suggests. The report was published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Hospital Readmissions Up in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those without the condition, according to research published in the Oct. 1 issue of Hospital Pediatrics.
Short Walk Can Restore Vascular Function After Prolonged Sitting
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Even a 10-minute walk can restore vascular function in legs affected by prolonged sitting, according to findings published recently in Experimental Physiology.
Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Two decision instruments (DIs) have high sensitivity for identifying blunt trauma patients with clinically significant thoracic injuries, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in PLOS Medicine.
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High Rate of Concussion Linked to Isolated Mandible Fractures
FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The rate of concussions associated with isolated mandible fractures is high, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.
Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A cardiac troponin concentration of <5 ng/L identifies patients at very low risk of myocardial infarction (MI) either during admission or within the following 30 days, researchers report online Oct. 7 in The Lancet.
Young Cancer Survivors May Need Lifelong Screenings
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Teen and young adult cancer survivors are at increased risk for other cancers later in life, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in Cancer.
Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Increased Suicide Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Some patients who have bariatric surgery may be more likely to attempt suicide following the procedure, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in JAMA Surgery.
Early Detection Still Key to Breast Cancer Survival
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Even with recent strides in breast cancer treatment, a woman’s chances of surviving the disease still partly depend on early detection, according to research published online Oct. 6 in The BMJ.
Substantial Proportion of Revisits Post Ambulatory Sx Occur in ER
THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Acute care revisits occur with considerable frequency among low-risk patients undergoing ambulatory operations, with a substantial proportion of revisits occurring in emergency departments, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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CDC: Hospitals Doing Better Job of Promoting Breastfeeding
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals have made significant improvements to breastfeeding support programs in recent years, providing better help to new mothers, federal health officials reported Tuesday.
CDC: Four Deaths Linked to Latest Salmonella Outbreak
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to contaminated cucumbers imported from Mexico has now caused 732 illnesses in 35 states, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.
Prognostic Disclosure Improves Life Expectancy Estimates
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Prognostic disclosure is associated with more realistic patient expectations of life expectancy (LE) in advanced cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Older Adults May Take Longer to Recover From Concussion
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Older adults recover more slowly from concussion than younger patients, according to a small new study published online Oct. 6 in Radiology.
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Low Income, Minority Status Affect Medical Care Wait Times
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Blacks and Hispanics spend approximately 25 percent more time seeking health care than whites, and patients also spend more time in a doctor’s waiting room if they’re unemployed, in a low-paying job, or never attended college, according to research published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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As HIV Patients Live Longer, Certain Cancer Risks Rise
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Antiretroviral therapy has extended the lives of people with HIV, but living longer may increase these patients’ risk for certain cancers, according to a study published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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California Governor Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — California Gov. Jerry Brown signed “right-to-die” legislation on Monday that will allow the terminally ill to legally end their lives.
USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer (CRC) screening starting at age 50 years and continuing through age 75 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement, published Oct. 5 by the USPSTF.
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Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The early signs of child abuse among infants and toddlers — head trauma, rib fractures, or abdominal injuries — are often missed, and that may be due in part to a lack of standardized screening, researchers report. The findings were published online Oct. 5 in Pediatrics.
Therapeutic Positioning Doesn’t Affect Vital Parameters
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For severely disabled patients with central neurological disorders, therapeutic positioning does not affect vital parameters, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Improves CHD Risk Prediction
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Inclusion of the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score improves coronary heart disease (CHD) risk prediction, while the absence of CAC reclassifies many patients as not eligible for statins, according to two studies published in the Oct. 13 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 16,850 nonfatal zip line injuries were treated in U.S. emergency departments between 1997 and 2012, and nearly 70 percent of those injuries occurred during the last four years of that span, according to research published recently in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest (COIs) during the clinical practice guideline development process, according to a report published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Flu Vaccine Benefits Extend to Fewer Pneumonia Admissions
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination can substantially reduce the risk of hospitalizations for influenza pneumonia, according to research published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
FDA Orders Studies on Contaminated Duodenoscopes
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Recent outbreaks of infections linked to duodenoscopes led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday to order manufacturers to conduct postmarket studies of the devices in health care facilities.
New Guidelines Developed for Peri-Op Management of Diabetes
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — New guidelines have been developed for the perioperative management of surgical patients with diabetes. The guidelines were published online Sept. 29 in Anesthesia.
Type of Provider Impacts Health Care Utilization in LBP
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For new entries into health care with low back pain (LBP), the provider chosen for entry is associated with future health care utilization, according to research published online Sept. 29 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.
New Protein Biomarker Identified in Insulin Resistance
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Proteomic blood profiling has identified new circulating biomarkers for homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), according to a study published online Sept. 29 in Diabetes.
Menstrual Preconditioning May Prevent PCOS-Tied Complications
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual preconditioning could prevent major obstetrical syndromes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a clinical opinion piece published in the October issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Simvastatin, Vitamin D3 Combo Helps Prevent Migraines
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In adults with episodic migraine, the combination of simvastatin and vitamin D3 seems effective for prevention of headache, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the Annals of Neurology.
Modern Health Care Environment Challenges Humanistic Practice
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Humanism, defined as empathy, altruism, and compassion, should be learned and taught in medical practice, according to an article published online Oct. 5 in Pediatrics.
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Prevention Bundle Can Cut Rate of Pediatric SSIs
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Adoption of a recommended bundle of prevention behaviors is associated with a reduction in the pediatric surgical site infection (SSI) rate, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Pediatrics.
Research Supports Theory of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with suspected nonceliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), overall symptom severity increases with intake of small amounts of gluten, according to a study published in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In order to minimize risk when practicing telemedicine, providers should ensure they hold the proper medical licenses, have medical liability insurance coverage, and communicate with patients regarding the potential risks of telemedicine, according to a report published in Medical Economics.
No Benefit Seen With Physical Tx in Acute Lateral Epicondylitis
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most patients with acute lateral epicondylitis recover without physical therapy and steroid injections, according to a study published recently in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Height Impacts Risk of Premature Death for Dialysis Patients
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Tall stature may be linked with an increased risk for premature death in kidney failure patients on dialysis, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
CPAP Eases Symptoms of Depression in OSA Patients
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk for depression, but continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may ease their depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The findings appear in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Review Suggests Habit Reversal Beneficial in Atopic Dermatitis
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Habit reversal (HR) seems to be beneficial for reducing scratching among patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Sept. 19 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Add-On Sitagliptin Cuts Risk of Insulin Initiation in T2DM
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treated with metformin, add-on sitagliptin is associated with a lower risk of insulin initiation than add-on sulphonylurea, according to a study published in the October issue of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.
CT Scans for Lung Cancer Result in Few False-Positives
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Surgical intervention for a non-lung cancer diagnosis is rare following low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer, according to a study published in the October issue of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
More Evidence Psoriasis and Depression Are Linked
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Regardless of severity, patients with psoriasis face an elevated risk for depression, new research suggests. The findings were published online Sept. 30 in JAMA Dermatology.
Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Several strategies can be implemented in order to better use electronic health records (EHRs) for patient care and efficiency, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Only about one-third of women receive genetic counseling before they undergo testing for BRCA mutations, and patients who receive genetic counseling beforehand display better knowledge of the process and possible results, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in JAMA Oncology.
‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Smoke Less
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Smokers are more likely to cut back or quit if they switch to cigarettes made from tobacco containing very low levels of nicotine, new research shows. The findings were published in the Oct. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Having a cold or the flu may sometimes trigger a stroke in children — particularly those with underlying health conditions — though the overall risk remains low, according to a new study, published online Sept. 30 in Neurology.
Dysbiosis in Infancy Tied to Asthma Risk in Children
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The presence of four types of gut bacteria in infancy may reduce a child’s risk for asthma, Canadian researchers report. The new report was published online Sept. 30 in Science Translational Medicine.
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Inverse Link Confirmed for Exercise, Erectile Dysfunction
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity is inversely associated with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a confirmatory study published in the September issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Probiotics Reduce Rate of Infection After Liver Transplant
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Liver transplant recipients have a lower rate of infection with receipt of prebiotics and probiotics before surgery, according to a meta-analysis published in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Integrative Model Is Advised for Cancer Control in Primary Care
THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An integrative model incorporating cancer care into primary care is recommended for addressing the increasing burden of cancer control, according to a commission piece published online Sept. 29 in The Lancet Oncology.
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