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Care gaps common after anal sphincter injuries from childbirth
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
The lead researcher noted that anal sphincter injuries are a “stigmatized topic.”
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Surgeons may underestimate recovery from incontinence operation
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
The researchers found that just over 40% of women reported returning to work and other normal activities within 2 weeks of having undergone...
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Up in smoke: Cannabis-related ED visits increased 18-fold for older Californians
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Researchers advise doctors to screen older adults for cannabis use.
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Tool helps health system cut risky scripts for older adults
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
A nonprofit system reported a significant drop in the number of potentially inappropriate medications to older adults on discharge from the...
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Colorado law would lift veil of secrecy on sperm donations
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Advocates point out that in addition to the benefits of knowing one’s genetic identity, the anonymity of sperm donors has been scuttled by the...
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Is it time to remove ‘cancer’ label from low-risk prostate tumors?
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Experts argue that overtreatment could be reduced by removing the word “cancer” from low-risk disease.
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Study: Disparities shrink with aggressive depression screening
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Investigators analyze electronic health record data following a rollout of a universal depression screening program.
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Hospitalists and PCPs crave greater communication
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Both types of specialists want there to be more discussion about their patients when they are in the hospital.
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Hospital factors drive many discharges against medical advice
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Shortcomings in the quality of care and other factors beyond patients’ control explain why some leave the hospital early.
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TB treatment can be shortened for most children: study
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Deaths from TB are rising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hindered efforts to find and treat...
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Pediatrics group stresses benefits of vitamin K shots for infants
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Infants who do not receive vitamin K at birth are 81 times more likely to develop late-onset vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which occurs a week to...
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Body fat linked to lower bone density, particularly in men
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
“Lean and fat mass affect bone density differently and that obesity is not a guarantee against osteoporosis.”
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Perinatal deaths from COVID show ‘extensive’ placental damage
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- Mary Chris Jaklevic
SARS-CoV-2 causes “widespread and severe” destruction of the placenta that deprives the fetus of oxygen.
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At-home cervical ripening linked with less time in L&D unit
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Women who undergo the procedure spend less time in the labor and delivery unit and have fewer cesarean deliveries than those who have the...
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Visceral fat may help ID heart risk in obese youth
- Author:
- Mary Chris Jaklevic
Tests revealed signs of arterial stiffness that could lead to cardiovascular disease.