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Less Deep Sleep in Elderly Tied to Alzheimer Disease Markers

Algorithm Evaluates Cervical Images to ID Precancer, Cancer

CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over

U.S. Food Supply May Be at Risk Due to Government Shutdown

FDA: Chocolates, Candies May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A

Doctors Question State Lawsuits Over Pelvic Mesh Products

E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure Tied to Asthma Symptoms

Seniors Still Report Barriers to Hearing Care Services

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients

Transdermal HRT Not Linked to Increased Risk for VTE

Chemo-Radiation Combo Tied to Higher Survival in Peds Hodgkin

Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty

Nursing Intervention Promotes Better Sleep for Inpatients

Nine Cases of Wound Botulism ID’d in Injection Drug Users

No Increased Fall Risk With HTN Treatment in Older Women

Long Work Hours Tied to Poor Glycemic Control in T2DM

Fewer Than 5 Percent of Thyroid Surgery Patients Readmitted

Obesity Linked to Lower Gray Matter Brain Volume

Fewer Complications Found With Hybrid Surgery for Esophageal Cancer

Smartphone App Can Detect Early Signs of Opioid Overdose

Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History

IC Nicardipine Promising for Tx of Spontaneous Coronary Slow-Flow

Depression Tied to Worse Asthma Outcomes in Urban Teens

Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs

Muscle Atrophy Occurs Rapidly in Critically Ill, Ventilated Children

Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016

ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate

Strict Ordinances Tied to Lower Youth Tobacco Use

Single-Family Rooms May Benefit Very Preterm Infants

Feeling Life Is Worthwhile Linked to Healthier Aging

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates ‘Unacceptably Low’

Antibiotics Prescribed for Children More Often at Nonpediatric EDs

Racial Differences ID’d in Some Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease

Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years

USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit

Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases

AI Technology IDs Genetic Diseases by Analyzing Facial Photos

Women With CVD Have Worse Self-Reported Outcomes

Exercise Can Consistently Lower Blood Pressure

Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors at Risk for Later Cancers

About 11 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Food Allergy

Employment, Earning Losses Noted After Cardiovascular Events

Recent Nasal Preps Less Effective Than Injected Vax for Flu in Kids

Meta-Analysis: Botulinum A Tops Placebo for Chronic Migraine

Gabapentin Improves Sexual Function in Provoked Vulvodynia

Income Volatility Linked to CVD, All-Cause Mortality

Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients

Multimethod Approach Improves ID of Med Nonadherence

Rituximab Beneficial in Secondary Progressive MS

Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective

Rx Opioids Up Pneumonia Risk in Patients With, Without HIV

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk

Health Benefits of Nonsugar Sweeteners Uncertain

Early Classification Predicts One-Year Trauma Outcomes

School Nutrition Programs Slow BMI Gains in Children

Myelodysplastic Syndrome/AML Risk Increased After Chemo

Applying Population Health Data IDs Patients at Risk for CVD

Children Reaching Bone Maturity Earlier

Hypertension With Psoriasis Tied to More Cardiac Interventions

Discharge One Hour After Naloxone for OD May Be Option

Functional Milestones Identified for Persons With Down Syndrome

In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure

Sex Differences ID’d in Response to Glioblastoma Treatment

More Comorbidities, Lower Mortality for Holocaust Survivors

Risk for MCI Up With Progressive Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Breast Cancer Disparities Mostly Explained by Facility Factors

Clinical Tool Rapidly Assesses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

International Radiation Doses Vary for CT Exams

Newborn Genomic Sequencing Can Identify Disease Risk

Anemia Criteria Assist Decision on Type of Colorectal Cancer Screen

Many Adults in 50s, Early 60s Worried About Health Insurance

Moderate Drinking Not Harmful for Seniors With Heart Failure

Pediatric Mortality Rate From Opioid Poisoning Rose 1999 to 2016

Artificial Intelligence Can Detect, Classify Acute Brain Bleeds

Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015

Study Reveals High Rate of Phlebitis Caused by IV Cannulas

Patients With Sleep Apnea Have Increased Gout Risk

Sexual-Minority Patients Prefer Nonverbal Data Collection

Antidepressant Use in Seniors Linked to Risk for Hip Fracture

Classification of Psoriasis Severity Depends on Definition

Smoking Habits Do Not Differ for Teens With, Without Asthma

Available Vial Sizes Can Cut Drug Waste in Weight-Based Dosing

Partner-Delivered HIV Self-Testing Can Up Linkage to Care

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Cuts Costs

U.S. Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital

Impaired Cognitive Status Impacts Rehab Potential in SNFs

College Students at Increased Risk for SgB Meningococcal Dz

Proportion of Cancers Due to Excess Body Weight Varies by State

One in 10 EMS Encounters for Involuntary Psychiatric Holds

Price of Alirocumab Would Have to Be Cut to Be Cost-Effective

No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes

Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity

Three Novel Loci Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ID’d

Long-Term Reduction in CRC Risk After Negative Colonoscopy

Catheter Ablation Tops Drug Therapy for A-Fib in Heart Failure

Incidence of End-Stage Kidney Disease Up in Australia

Nurse-Led Program in Primary Care Can Up Detection of Liver Dz

New Guidelines Address Care for Malignant Pleural Effusions

Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk

Effect Sizes Uncertain for Meds Versus Placebo in Knee OA

ACOG Updates Guidelines for Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia

Delayed School Start Shows Benefits for Teens

Review Highlights Lack of Tx Options for Prurigo Nodularis

Having Children Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Risk for Breast Cancer Increased With False-Positive Screening Result

Pregnancy Complications Up for Women Born at Low Birth Weight

Toll on Health From Depression, Anxiety Akin to Smoking, Obesity

Many EDs Do Not Have Pediatric Area, Emergency Care Coordinator

Obese Patients Exposed to Higher Radiation Doses for X-Rays

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

High Sodium Intake Associated With New Atrial Fibrillation

Health Care Screening Practices Impact Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Low-Priced Generic Drugs Most Likely to Have Shortages

Dancing Tied to Lower Odds of Disability in Activities of Daily Living

30-Day Postdischarge Mortality Up With HRRP Implementation

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Can Reduce Phantom Limb Pain

More Than Two-Thirds of Drug OD Deaths in 2017 Involved Opioids

ASH Develops Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism

New BP Treatment Cutoffs May Not Yield Survival Benefit

Pediatric Asthma Risk Score Has Good Sensitivity, Specificity

Low Vitamin D Tied to Risk for Renal Hyperfiltration in Healthy Adults

More Americans Reporting Less Than Six Hours Sleep Per Night

Opioid Prescribing Patterns Vary for Pediatric Patients

Elevated Risk for Lung CA in Lung Transplant Recipients Explored

Universal Vaccination for MenB at College Entry Not Cost-Effective

Oculomotor Response to Head Impacts Studied in Youth Football

Risk of Arterial Thromboembolic Events Up Prior to Cancer Diagnosis

Most Nurses Unsatisfied With Hospitals’ End-of-Life Care

Appalachia, Western States Have Highest Hep C Prevalence

Complications, Costs Up With Cardiac Sx in Opioid Use Disorder

Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries

Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza

Exome Sequencing Provides Genetic Diagnosis for Some With CKD

Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017

Fecal Occult Blood Test May Improve CRC Outcomes in Some

Home Oxygen Users Experience Problems Related to Equipment

Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients

Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease

ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health

New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment

Costs, Expected Weight Loss Impact Bariatric Surgery Choice

Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function

EMS Treatment for Possible Heart Attack Varies by Sex

HPV Ups Cervical Cancer Risk, Even With No Cellular Signs

FDA Approves Drugs for Treatment of Two Rare Blood Diseases

FDA Announces Safety Monitoring Measures for the Essure Device

FDA Warns Companies on Unsafe, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments

FDA: Teething Jewelry Linked to at Least One Infant Death

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

A-Fib Risk Up for Antidepressant Users, but Higher Before Tx

Evidence on ED Diversion Strategies Inconclusive

Endurance Exercise Tied to Anti-Aging at Cellular Level

Number of People With Dementia Rose Twofold From 1990 to 2016

Infection Control Compliance Not Tied to Knowledge

Incident Concussion 5.1 Percent Per Season for Youth Football

CDC: Weight, Waist Size, BMI Increased for Many U.S. Adults

Mental, Behavior, Developmental Disorders Up With Low-Income

Incorrect Prescribing Alerts Common for Psychotropic Meds

Structured Family-Centered Peds Rounds Improve Patient Safety

OCT Imaging Needle Can Detect Blood Vessels in Neurosurgery

Shifting Pattern Seen for Primary Care Office Visits

CDC: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases Appear to Have Peaked for 2018

Family Functioning Does Not Impact Family Dinner, Diet Link

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