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January 31, 2024
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Choosing Wisely intervention decreases low-value care for older patients

Choosing Wisely intervention decreases low-value care for older patients

A behavioral economics intervention was associated with reduced low-value care among older adults, according to a randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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January 25, 2024
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Heavy metals tied to anti-Müllerian hormone levels, faster decline at menopause transition

Heavy metals tied to anti-Müllerian hormone levels, faster decline at menopause transition

Exposure to heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury, was associated with lower anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations and/or increased decline during the menopause transition, researchers reported.

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January 23, 2024
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Gabapentin use continues to rise despite lack of evidence, concerns over coprescribing

Gabapentin use continues to rise despite lack of evidence, concerns over coprescribing

Gabapentinoid use has continued to increase in the last several years despite a “dearth of evidence” that supports the drug’s use, according to researchers.

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January 22, 2024
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AI performs ‘exceptionally well’ predicting post-PCI outcomes

AI performs ‘exceptionally well’ predicting post-PCI outcomes

Researchers at University of Michigan Health developed an artificial intelligence model to accurately assess risk for post-procedural outcomes after PCI.

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January 03, 2024
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Hemithyroidectomy linked to better quality of life for adults with low-risk thyroid cancer

Hemithyroidectomy linked to better quality of life for adults with low-risk thyroid cancer

Hemithyroidectomy is associated with better quality of life after surgery than total thyroidectomy for adults with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer, though more studies are needed, according to findings from a systematic review.

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January 02, 2024
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Racial, ethnic disparities for patients exist in use of open reduction, internal fixation

Racial, ethnic disparities for patients exist in use of open reduction, internal fixation

Published results showed Black and Hispanic patients had lower utilization of open reduction and internal fixation surgery for distal radius fractures compared with white patients.

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December 29, 2023
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‘Unacceptably high’: Nearly 65% of medical interns experienced sexual harassment

‘Unacceptably high’: Nearly 65% of medical interns experienced sexual harassment

Among medical interns in the United States who were surveyed, 64.7% reported experiencing sexual harassment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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December 09, 2023
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Emicizumab offers ‘new path forward’ for infants with severe hemophilia A

Emicizumab offers ‘new path forward’ for infants with severe hemophilia A

SAN DIEGO — Emicizumab exhibited efficacy for infants with severe hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors, according to study results presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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December 05, 2023
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Metabolic syndrome linked to higher carotid artery thickness for women, regardless of BMI

Metabolic syndrome linked to higher carotid artery thickness for women, regardless of BMI

Women with metabolic syndrome are more likely to have increased risk for atherosclerotic changes than women without metabolic syndrome, regardless of whether they also have obesity, according to study findings published in Menopause.

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November 27, 2023
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LAA exclusion system for use in AF during cardiac surgery cleared, launched in US

LAA exclusion system for use in AF during cardiac surgery cleared, launched in US

Medtronic announced the U.S. launch of its left atrial appendage exclusion system for use during cardiac surgery in patients with preoperative atrial fibrillation.

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