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June 23, 2021
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Third-generation fluroquinolones not linked to Achilles tendon ruptures

Third-generation fluroquinolones not linked to Achilles tendon ruptures

The use of third-generation fluoroquinolones — specifically, garenoxacin, moxifloxacin, pazufloxacin, prulifloxacin and sitafloxacin — was not associated with an increased risk for Achilles tendon ruptures, a study in Japan showed.

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June 19, 2021
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AHA: Recovery important link in ‘Chain of Survival’ after cardiac arrest

AHA: Recovery important link in ‘Chain of Survival’ after cardiac arrest

Following Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 tournament, the American Heart Association issued a reminder of how critical the link of recovery is in the Chain of Survival.

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June 03, 2021
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ProDERM: High-dose IV immunoglobulin boosts treatment response in dermatomyositis

ProDERM: High-dose IV immunoglobulin boosts treatment response in dermatomyositis

Intravenous immunoglobulin 10% in doses of 2 g/kg demonstrated significantly higher treatment response rates, compared with placebo, in patients with dermatomyositis, according to a speaker at the EULAR 2021 Congress.

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June 02, 2021
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AHA statement recommends increasing physical activity to reduce BP, cholesterol

AHA statement recommends increasing physical activity to reduce BP, cholesterol

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in Hypertension recommends increasing physical activity to aid in lowering mildly to moderately elevated BP and blood cholesterol in adults.

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May 07, 2021
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Lower cortical thickness measures may indicate clinical high risk for psychosis

Lower cortical thickness measures may indicate clinical high risk for psychosis

Widespread subtle, lower cortical thickness measures were associated with clinical high risk for psychosis, according to results of a working-group mega-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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April 22, 2021
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Short, low-dose opioid prescriptions may increase youths’ risk for persistent use

Short, low-dose opioid prescriptions may increase youths’ risk for persistent use

Short and low-dose opioid prescriptions may increase risk for persistent use among high-risk youths, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 20, 2021
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Greater self-efficacy, social support boost perceived problem-solving in diabetes

Greater self-efficacy, social support boost perceived problem-solving in diabetes

Adults with type 2 diabetes who have better self-efficacy and social support are more likely to perceive better problem-solving skills with their diabetes management, according to study data.

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April 02, 2021
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Study outlines rural PCP preferences when treating older adults with depression

Study outlines rural PCP preferences when treating older adults with depression

Rural primary care physicians reported comfortability with remote consultation for older patients with depression but wanted more collegial communication with these consultants, according to study findings.

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March 23, 2021
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NKF reviews KDIGO guideline on evaluation of candidates for kidney transplantation

The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative has released a commentary on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes clinical practice guideline for evaluating and managing kidney transplant candidates.

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March 19, 2021
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Hospitals strained in 2017-2018 influenza season, but did not plan for future pandemic

Hospitals strained in 2017-2018 influenza season, but did not plan for future pandemic

Although hospitals in the United States reported experiencing strain during the 2017-2018 influenza epidemic, they did not consider pandemic preparedness planning a high priority, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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