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Care bundle reduces cesarean surgical site infections
The rate of cesarean delivery surgical site infections fell significantly at Yale New Haven Hospital after implementation of a multidisciplinary...
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Cervical length screening adopted in most academic programs
While the survey shows that a majority of academic institutions now perform universal cervical length screening, it also reveals that “almost one-...
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Postpartum readmissions rise in 8-year multistate analysis
The postpartum readmission rate increased over a recent 8-year period from 1.72% to 2.16%, with readmitted patients more likely to be publicly...
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Women reach for the top in ob.gyn.
“When I was interviewing for a residency position, the department chair told me ‘I’m going to treat you like one of the boys,’” Dr. Gloria E....
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In newly diagnosed hypertension with OSA, adding CPAP augmented the benefits of losartan
Key clinical point: In patients with new-onset hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, adding continuous positive airway pressure may reduce...
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Sleep Apnea Found in 57% of Veterans With PTSD
Key clinical point: Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in service members with PTSD. Major finding: More than 57% of active duty service members...
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Sleep apnea found in 57% of veterans with PTSD
Key clinical point: Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in service members with PTSD. Major finding: More than 57% of active duty service members...
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New drug comparable to voriconazole for aspergillosis
Key clinical point: Isavuconazole is an appropriate alternative for primary treatment of suspected invasive aspergillosis. Major finding: All-...
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Ibrutinib bodes well for relapsed mantle-cell lymphoma
Key clinical point: Ibrutinib significantly improved progression-free survival, compared with temsirolimus in patients with relapsed or refractory...
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Good Samaritan protection should ease pediatricians’ hesitations
When considering whether to answer calls for voluntary emergency help, consider the three criteria for immunity.
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Pregnancy did not increase Hodgkin lymphoma relapse rate
Key clinical point: Pregnancy did not increase the risk of relapse of Hodgkin lymphoma in a population-based study.
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Changes in AAP periodicity schedule include several new screenings
Publication of an updated version of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care is in many ways a...
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AAP: New Bright Futures edition coming with added screenings
A new edition of the Bright Futures guidelines is scheduled for release in 2016, and among the expected changes are a recommendation for...
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AAP: Fluoride varnish is billable and implementable
With fluoride varnish treatments now on the Bright Futures periodicity schedule, reimbursement is attainable.
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AAP: Use ‘multiple layers’ to combat intimate partner violence
Dr. Kimberly Randell offered advice on how to combat the toxic stress created by intimate partner violence by providing ‘multiple layers of...