USPSTF Recommendation Boosted Colorectal Cancer Screening
Following the 2021 USPSTF recommendation on colorectal cancer screening, uptake of such screenings increased from 0.50% to 1.51%.
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Overgrowth of Gut Microorganisms Cause Severe Constipation
An overgrowth of gut micro-organisms that produce methane may cause constipation, specifically severe constipation, and can be detected using a breath test.
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Comparing Surgical Strategies for Endometriosis
A study found that laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy had fewer 30-day complications than total laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometriosis.
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Screening for Iron Deficiency in First Trimester
Screening pregnant women early for ferritin less than 60 μg/L may help predict iron deficiency later, with rates rising significantly by the third trimester.
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Many Patients With Sepsis Die Within 2 Years of Admission
A study at the European Emergency Medicine Congress found 50.6% of patients with sepsis died within 2 years of being admitted to the emergency department.
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Diagnostic Testing Rates Lower for Black Patients
Black patients were less likely than White patients to receive diagnostic testing in the emergency department and other acute care settings.
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RA Associated With Significant Economic & Human Burdens
Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with higher healthcare costs and reduced QOL in US adults, with increased assistance needed for daily activities.
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AMD Linked to Higher RA Risk
Age-related macular degeneration was linked to an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, with higher risks in people who did not have visual disability.
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Schizophrenia Shows High Rate of Mental Health Comorbidities
A recent study found high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders among US adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
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Hospitalizations for Alcohol Withdrawal Common
Hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) are prevalent, especially among high-risk adults, according to a study analyzing Kaiser Permanente data.
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Face Transplant Survival Rates Show Promise
Face transplants had a 74% 10-year survival rate, with higher success in later procedures and more acute rejection episodes in transplants that were lost.
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Updated CV Guidelines for Non-Cardiac Surgery
ACC/AHA guidelines recommend stepwise perioperative cardiac assessment for non-cardiac surgery, stressing appropriate screening, treatment, and risk management.
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Tenecteplase Safety Similar to TPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke
For the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, tenecteplase has improved functional outcome, reduced disability, and demonstrated similar safety to alteplase.
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Antibiotics for 7 Days Feasible for Inpatient Bloodstream Infections
Treatment with seven days of antibiotics is non-inferior to 14 days for hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections.
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Algorithm Detects Inflammation in axSpA
A deep-learning algorithm showed acceptable performance for detecting sacroiliac joint inflammation on MRI, which could aid axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis.
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ChatGPT4 Comparable to Rheumatologists for SLE Questions
ChatGPT4 showed reliable and empathetic responses to common SLE patient questions, scoring well on scientific validity, empathy, and satisfaction.
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Few With Abnormal Protein Dipstick Results Have Albuminuria Testing
Few patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, though follow-up occurred more often in patients with diabetes.
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Ultrasonic Propulsion of Kidney Stone Fragments Cuts Relapse
Ultrasonic propulsion-facilitated clearance of kidney stone fragments extended mean time to relapse by more than 50% and reduced the risk for relapse.
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Diabetes Care During Infusion & Oncology Visits Improves Outcomes
Integrating diabetes care into infusion and oncology visits improved patient outcomes, including visit adherence, and provided a patient-centric model of care.
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Advanced Care Planning Feasible During Infusion Sessions
Hemodialysis and chemotherapy infusion sessions provide opportunities for veterans to complete advance care planning, including advanced directives.
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