Archive: 01/06/2016

DAPT score improves risk prediction of continued DAPT

(HealthDay)—A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction (MI) history, according to a study published in the May 31 issue ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Glucocorticoid use ups diabetes risk in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), glucocorticoid treatment is associated with increased risk of diabetes mellitus (DM), according to a study published in the May issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Jun 1, 2016

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Cancer studies should include overweight, elderly mice

Researchers should include laboratory mice that are old and obese in their studies of immunotherapy treatments for cancer, according to a review article by Saint Louis University scientists.

Jun 1, 2016

AHRQ communication toolkit can help after patient harm occurs

(HealthDay)—A new communication toolkit created by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) can help health care organizations and providers communicate with patients and families when harm occurs to patients.

Jun 1, 2016

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FDA approves ocaliva for primary biliary cholangitis

(HealthDay)—Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults with inadequate response ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Transformational leadership predicts next year absenteeism

(HealthDay)—The relationship between transformational leadership and sickness absenteeism is complex, according to a study published online April 21 in Work & Stress.

Jun 1, 2016

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Calling your kid 'fat' could be counterproductive

(HealthDay)—Two studies highlight the complex relationship between parents' perceptions and their children's weights.

Jun 1, 2016

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Educational booklet improves bowel preparation for inpatients

(HealthDay)—Providing inpatients with an educational booklet before colonoscopy improves the odds of achieving adequate bowel preparation, according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and ...

Jun 1, 2016

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One in five women with ovarian cancer does not undergo surgery, study reveals

Nearly 20 percent of women with ovarian cancer do not undergo surgery, despite it being a standard part of treatment recommendations, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...

Jun 1, 2016

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Most Americans support rise in legal smoking age

(HealthDay)—Highlighting tobacco's growing unpopularity, a new survey finds most Americans support pushing the legal smoking age even higher.

Jun 1, 2016

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