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Patient Confidentiality Rule Changes Aim to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Patient confidentiality rule changes meant to help fight the opioid crisis in the United States have been proposed by the federal... Read more
Peds Mortality Down for Presentation at ED With Higher Readiness
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Presentation to hospitals with an emergency department with high levels of readiness to care for pediatric emergencies is associated... Read more
WHO: Malaria Eradication Not Currently Possible
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- The eradication of malaria worldwide may eventually be possible, but when that might be achieved is unclear, according to the World... Read more
Novel Therapy Treats Triple-Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- The combination of selinexor and dexamethasone seems effective in treating patients with multiple myeloma that has not responded to... Read more
Poor HIV Control Ups Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Persons living with HIV (PHIV) who are hospitalized with heart failure are at an increased risk for subsequent sudden cardiac death... Read more
Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Prurigo nodularis (PN) is associated with mental health disorders, systemic illnesses, and HIV infection, according to a study... Read more
Prevalence of Celiac Disease High in First-Degree Relatives
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- The prevalence of celiac disease is higher among screened first-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with celiac disease, according to... Read more
Hospitalizations With Psych Diagnosis Common in ESKD
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Hospitalizations with psychiatric diagnoses are common in pediatric and adult patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and are... Read more
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine... Read more
Antibiotic Use Tied to Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 7... Read more
Radiologists Performing More Paracenteses, Thoracenteses
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- The proportion of paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures performed by radiologists is continuing to increase, according to a study... Read more
Low-Cost, Fixed-Dose Polypill Reduces Risk for Major CV Events
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Use of a four-component polypill can effectively reduce the risk for major cardiovascular events, according to a study published in... Read more
Reduction in PTSD Symptoms Linked to Decrease in T2DM
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Clinically meaningful reductions in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are associated with a decrease in the risk of type 2... Read more
Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Participants in a weight loss intervention can lose weight regardless of psychiatric medication use, according to a study published... Read more
As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed, according to a study published online July 30 in the Journal of Allergy and... Read more
WHO: Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- Levels of microplastics in drinking water do not appear to be a health risk, according to the World Health Organization. However,... Read more
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Characterized
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- A recent multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica serotype Newport outbreak, affecting patients in 32 states, was associated... Read more
Online Information About Diabetic Retinopathy Is Poor
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- Free online information about diabetic retinopathy is of poor quality, varying accuracy, and low readability, according to a study... Read more
Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- The use of the opioid addiction medication buprenorphine is much higher in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care... Read more
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- Coverage with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine increased among boys from 2017 to 2018, according to research published in the... Read more
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