2014 to 2021 Saw Rise in US Maternal Mortality Rate
The US maternal mortality rate increased significantly between 2014 and 2021, prompting researchers to call for greater efforts to address underlying causes.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Vaginal Dilation Benefits Cervical Cancer Survivors
Timely initiation of vaginal dilation therapy improved vaginal health and sexual well-being in patients who received cervical cancer treatment.
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Achieving Holistic Cancer Care: Non-Pharmacological Therapies Support Traditional Treatment
Therapies such as acupuncture, support groups, and dietary counseling can complement traditional cancer treatments for comprehensive, patient-centered care.
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Bleeding Self-Assessment Often Agrees With Trained Staff in Immune Thrombocytopenia
Researchers tested if self-assessments could support the detection of smaller, but still critical, bleeding incidents in patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
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Q&A: Managing Late-Onset MS Requires “More Intricate” Approach
Multiple sclerosis is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 55 and older, and treatment is impacted by comorbid conditions and polypharmacy.
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Priorities Aim to Expand Reach of CDC’s Core Elements for Antibiotic Stewardship
The CDC’s Priorities for Hospital Core Element Implementation aim to expand the use of the Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs.
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Ocular Surgery Has “Important Role” in Maintaining Vision With Inherited Retinal Diseases
Ocular surgery can preserve or improve vision for patients with inherited retinal diseases and may be important for associated conditions, such as cataracts.
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Q&A: New Initiatives for Pain Management Discrepancies in COPD Guidelines
Optimizing pain management strategies can help physicians better support patients with COPD in their journey towards improved health and well-being.
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Q&A: The Importance of Addressing Loneliness in Older Adults During Routine Visits
New research indicates that loneliness impacts multiple physical and mental health outcomes among older adults.
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Smoking Raises Mortality Risk in Stages 1-2 Melanoma
Patients who smoked at the time of their diagnosis had significantly increased melanoma-associated death compared with nonsmokers.
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Views on PCP Telemedicine Consultations Vary
PCPs and hospitalists recognized the value of PCP telemedicine consults for hospitalized patients but had different views of their importance and frequency.
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More Physical Activity Needed to Cut Risk for Obesity Among Those With Genetic Risk
Researchers analyzed participants’ polygenic risk scores for BMI and estimated how many steps per day were needed to reduce the risk of obesity.
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Improvements Seen in Post-Allo-HCT Outcomes for Older Adults With AML
Older adults with acute myeloid leukemia had improved survival and lower mortality for years after receiving allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.
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Computer Prompts Could Reduce Empiric Antibiotic Use for UTI
Computerized provider order entry prompts with risk estimates for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) could reduce antibiotic use for urinary tract infections.
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Strong Patient-Clinician Relationships Support Precision Oncology
Oncologists who stay current and knowledgeable about comprehensive biomarker testing are more likely to empower their patients.
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Virtual Reality Reduces Chest Tube Removal Pain During Cardiac Surgery
A five-minute virtual reality intervention reduced chest tube removal pain in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting.
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Earth Day, Climate Change, and Human Health
Earth Day provided a good moment to reflect on the climate, climate change, and, most importantly, how the climate directly impacts human health.
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High Patient Volume Linked to Immunotherapy Disparities
Study authors advocated for more judicious immunotherapy use in patients with stage 3a melanoma.
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AI-Generated Responses to Patient Portal Messages Are Feasible, Usable
Physicians reported improvements in well-being after they started using AI-generated responses for patient messages that were delivered electronically.
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Obesity More Prevalent in Multiracial Patients
Multiracial Asian and Pacific Islander patients had higher rates of obesity compared with single-race Asian and White patients.
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