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Postpartum readmissions rise in 8-year multistate analysis
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- Christine Kilgore
The postpartum readmission rate increased over a recent 8-year period from 1.72% to 2.16%, with readmitted patients more likely to be publicly...
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Women reach for the top in ob.gyn.
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- Christine Kilgore
“When I was interviewing for a residency position, the department chair told me ‘I’m going to treat you like one of the boys,’” Dr. Gloria E....
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In newly diagnosed hypertension with OSA, adding CPAP augmented the benefits of losartan
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: In patients with new-onset hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, adding continuous positive airway pressure may reduce...
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Sleep apnea found in 57% of veterans with PTSD
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in service members with PTSD. Major finding: More than 57% of active duty service members...
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Sleep Apnea Found in 57% of Veterans With PTSD
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in service members with PTSD. Major finding: More than 57% of active duty service members...
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New drug comparable to voriconazole for aspergillosis
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: Isavuconazole is an appropriate alternative for primary treatment of suspected invasive aspergillosis. Major finding: All-...
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Ibrutinib bodes well for relapsed mantle-cell lymphoma
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: Ibrutinib significantly improved progression-free survival, compared with temsirolimus in patients with relapsed or refractory...
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Good Samaritan protection should ease pediatricians’ hesitations
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
When considering whether to answer calls for voluntary emergency help, consider the three criteria for immunity.
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Pregnancy did not increase Hodgkin lymphoma relapse rate
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Key clinical point: Pregnancy did not increase the risk of relapse of Hodgkin lymphoma in a population-based study.
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Changes in AAP periodicity schedule include several new screenings
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Publication of an updated version of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care is in many ways a...
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AAP: New Bright Futures edition coming with added screenings
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- Christine Kilgore
A new edition of the Bright Futures guidelines is scheduled for release in 2016, and among the expected changes are a recommendation for...
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AAP: Fluoride varnish is billable and implementable
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
With fluoride varnish treatments now on the Bright Futures periodicity schedule, reimbursement is attainable.
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AAP: Use ‘multiple layers’ to combat intimate partner violence
- Author:
- Christine Kilgore
Dr. Kimberly Randell offered advice on how to combat the toxic stress created by intimate partner violence by providing ‘multiple layers of...
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AAP: Creating safe environment aids recovery from trauma disorders
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- Christine Kilgore
Child-parent psychotherapy in toddlers and preschool-aged children, and cognitive behavioral therapy in children of preschool age and up, lead to...
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AAP: Treat corporal punishment as a risk factor
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- Christine Kilgore
The legal definition of what constitutes “reasonable” corporal punishment is contracting, making it more critical than ever to inquire about...