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August 14, 2023
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New guidelines address management of acetaminophen poisoning

New guidelines address management of acetaminophen poisoning

A panel of experts chosen by four leading United States and Canadian clinical toxicology societies have developed clinical recommendations for the management of acetaminophen poisoning in ED settings.

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August 03, 2023
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Researchers confirm dosing, efficacy of pediatric HIV drug combination

Researchers confirm dosing, efficacy of pediatric HIV drug combination

Researchers confirmed the dosing of an ART combination designed to treat children with HIV and found that it was safe, well tolerated and efficacious through 24 weeks, according to results published in The Lancet HIV.

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July 26, 2023
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Neighborhood mobility, air pollution levels impact COVID-19 hospitalization risk

Neighborhood mobility, air pollution levels impact COVID-19 hospitalization risk

Individuals with COVID-19 living in neighborhoods with high walkability and bikeability and less air pollution experienced fewer hospitalizations vs. areas with low mobility and more pollution, according to results published in PLoS ONE.

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July 22, 2023
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Researchers find genes that might directly influence people’s food choices

Researchers find genes that might directly influence people’s food choices

BOSTON — Researchers have identified around 500 genes that directly influence the foods people eat.

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July 21, 2023
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Anticancer-drug dose changes, discontinuations lead to $4,290 in pill wastage per patient

Anticancer-drug dose changes, discontinuations lead to $4,290 in pill wastage per patient

Wastage from dose reduction or discontinuation of the most common oral anticancer drugs costs a mean of $4,290 per patient, results of a retrospective study showed.

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July 13, 2023
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Familial interstitial pneumonia links to pulmonary fibrosis risk in asymptomatic relatives

Familial interstitial pneumonia links to pulmonary fibrosis risk in asymptomatic relatives

For individuals related to someone with familial interstitial pneumonia, the prevalence of pulmonary fibrosis was around 1,000 per 100,000 person-years, according to study results.

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July 10, 2023
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Patient-relevant bleeds ‘can be life-altering’ for many anticoagulant users

Patient-relevant bleeds ‘can be life-altering’ for many anticoagulant users

Patient-relevant bleeding negatively affected quality of life and treatment adherence among patients on anticoagulant therapy, according to results of a survey presented at International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis Congress.

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June 13, 2023
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PAD plus diabetes ‘unique’ malignant phenotype; proper medical therapy essential

PAD plus diabetes ‘unique’ malignant phenotype; proper medical therapy essential

PHILADELPHIA — Peripheral artery disease is often the first manifestation of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes, and represents a “unique” malignant phenotype, a speaker said during the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference.

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May 22, 2023
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Virtual roadmap tool may improve safety during PCI, reducing contrast volume, radiation

Virtual roadmap tool may improve safety during PCI, reducing contrast volume, radiation

A virtual PCI road mapping tool could increase procedural safety vs. conventional angiography by reducing contrast volume and the number of angiograms necessary, a speaker reported.

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April 25, 2023
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New patient wait times in women’s health 44% longer with Medicaid vs. commercial insurance

New patient wait times in women’s health 44% longer with Medicaid vs. commercial insurance

Women with Medicaid experienced significantly longer new patient wait times for obstetrics and gynecology appointments compared with those with commercial insurance, according to a national mystery caller study.

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