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March 25, 2021
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Classification of lumbopelvic fractures should inform how surgeons treat these injuries

Due to the heterogeneous nature of lumbopelvic fractures, particularly those involving the sacrum, these fractures should be classified prior to commencing treatment, a presenter said.

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March 24, 2021
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Socioeconomic status and other factors predict older adults' loneliness during pandemic

Socioeconomic status and other factors predict older adults' loneliness during pandemic

Low socioeconomic status, worse physical health and less resiliency predicted loneliness among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a cross-sectional national survey.

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March 12, 2021
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Systematic review updates evidence for mental disorders’ role in suicide risk

Individuals with mental disorders were at increased risk for suicide, according to results of a systematic review and meta-regression analysis published in Journal of Psychiatric Research.

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March 12, 2021
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Harm-reduction treatment may benefit those experiencing homelessness, alcohol use disorder

Harm-reduction treatment may benefit those experiencing homelessness, alcohol use disorder

Pharmacological/behavioral harm-reduction treatment improved alcohol-related outcomes and physical health-related quality of life in those experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder, researchers reported in The Lancet Psychiatry.

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March 08, 2021
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ART home delivery significantly improves viral suppression

ART home delivery significantly improves viral suppression

An ART home delivery program significantly increased viral suppression among patients with HIV in South Africa, according to study results presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

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February 22, 2021
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Telephone CBT improves insomnia, osteoarthritis pain symptoms

Telephone CBT improves insomnia, osteoarthritis pain symptoms

Cognitive behavioral therapy offered via a telephone call improved sleep, fatigue and, “to a lesser degree,” pain among older adults with insomnia and osteoarthritis, according to researchers. “Scalable delivery models of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), an effective treatment, are needed for widespread implementation, particularly in rural and underserved populations lacking ready access to insomnia treatment,” Susan M. McCurry, PhD, a research professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing, and colleagues wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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February 12, 2021
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Nail psoriasis in PsA linked to more severe symptoms, worse quality of life

Nail psoriasis in PsA linked to more severe symptoms, worse quality of life

Patients with nail psoriasis alongside psoriatic arthritis demonstrate worse disease activity, quality of life and work productivity than those without nail involvement, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.

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January 12, 2021
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Endocrine Society outlines policy options to expand insulin access

Endocrine Society outlines policy options to expand insulin access

The Endocrine Society is advocating for a suite of policy changes to expand access to insulin, including government negotiation of drug prices, limiting price increases and eliminating rebates, according to a new position statement.

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December 21, 2020
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Valvular heart disease guideline addresses less-invasive options, shared decision-making

Valvular heart disease guideline addresses less-invasive options, shared decision-making

Embrace of less-invasive interventions, shared decision-making and earlier management of regurgitation are among the hallmarks of a new multisociety guideline on management of valvular heart disease.

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December 09, 2020
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Global burden of CVD rising, high BP remains greatest modifiable risk factor

Global burden of CVD rising, high BP remains greatest modifiable risk factor

The global rise in CVD and mortality since 1990 may represent the real-world manifestation of the unmet need for affordable interventions, patients’ level risk factor education and health policies, researchers reported.

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