More Than One Million Deaths Attributed to Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance increased from 1990 to 2021, with a more than 80% increase in associated mortality among adults aged 70 and older.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Reducing In-Home Smoking: Practical Approaches for Primary Care Clinicians
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating patients about indoor pollutants, and reinforcing behavioral change.
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Antibody-Mediated Rejection: The Current Evidence and Gaps in Knowledge
Diagnosing antibody-mediated rejection in liver transplant recipients is hindered by a lack of biomarkers and co-occurrence of rejection and allograft damage.
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Interdigitation & Ellipsoid Zones Both Impact Visual Acuity in Retinitis Pigmentosa
The presence of both the interdigitation & ellipsoid zones was found to be associated with better visual acuity in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
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The Importance of Screening for Loneliness in Asthma & COPD
Loneliness is a key risk factor for symptom exacerbations and hospitalizations in people with COPD, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
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Depression Management “Crucial” for T2D Care
Research on depression and T2D showed depression impaired adherence to diabetes care, highlighting the need for integrated models addressing both conditions.
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Resilience Practices You Can Easily Adopt to Improve Well-Being
Andrea Austin, MD, shares her insights on resilience practices clinicians can use to improve well-being and regain focus in difficult circumstances.
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Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM
In a study of PrEP use in Black sexual minority men, PrEP stigma was associated with a lower likelihood of current PrEP use in all models examined.
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Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
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MRI Biomarkers Identify Histologic Improvement in MASH
Two MRI-derived non-invasive tests predict histologic improvement in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
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Study Examines Current State of PIVC Complications & Documentation
Overall, clinicians utilize guidance for inserting peripheral IV catheters, and studies show clinical and financial benefits associated with such guidelines.
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Assessing Risk for Antibiotic Resistance in UTI Treatment
Among patients with urinary tract infections, predictive features of antibiotic resistance in UTI treatment included region, prior nonsusceptibility, and previous UTIs.
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Assessing Thromboembolic Event Risk in Nephrotic Syndrome
A study of more than 300 patients finds that the risk for thromboembolic events remains high in patients with nephrotic syndrome and relatively high albumin.
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Frailty Impacts Clinical Approach to Psoriasis
Frailty and functional dependency affect treatment satisfaction and may require tailored care for older adults with psoriasis, researchers report.
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Wearable Devices Enhance Post-Lung Cancer Surgery Recovery
A perioperative exercise intervention using wearable devices improved physical activity and dyspnea 6 months after lung cancer surgery.
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Lifestyle Counseling for Patients With EC: A Roadmap for Clinicians
A recent study outlined lifestyle counseling strategies to enhance adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations for patients with endometrial cancer.
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In Early MS, Remote Lifestyle Intervention Improves Function
A remote lifestyle program emphasizing diet and exercise improved function and quality of life in patients with early MS.
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Variables Throughout Thyroidectomy Impact Nerve Injury Risk
Researchers identified a wide range of variables throughout thyroidectomy that are associated with increased nerve injury risk.
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IV Opioids for Acute Pain Unlikely to Lead to OUD
A study of academic emergency departments showed that fewer than 1% of opioid-naïve patients given IV opioids for acute pain developed persistent opioid use.
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