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Rooming in cuts costs and improves care for neonatal abstinence syndrome
A neonatal abstinence syndrome program that focused on rooming in significantly decreased hospital costs, drug use, and length of hospital stay....
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Competitive surgical outcomes observed at critical access hospitals
Thirty-day mortality rates for several common operations were not significantly different for patients seen at “critical access” hospitals,...
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Extended PPI use accelerates cell aging
Key clinical point: PPIs impair endothelial lysosomal acidification, thereby contributing to cell aging. Major finding: Telomere length, a sign of...
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Macitentan falls short to stop digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
Key clinical point: Macitentan did not reduce the number of new digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis patients in two 16-week studies. Major...
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Sharp blood pressure rise spikes stroke risk
Key clinical point: Blood pressure trajectories can help develop prevention strategies. Major finding: The risk of stroke was significantly higher...
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Autism screening rises after process-based training
A 3- to 6-month learning program for pediatric and family medicine providers significantly improved their screening for autism spectrum disorders...
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Light mesh doesn’t outweigh heavy mesh for hernia repair
Key clinical point: Lightweight mesh was associated with more pain and higher recurrence risk 1 and 2 years after surgery. Major finding: Two...
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Cell-based strategy curbs constipation
Treatment at the nanomolecular level may become an alternative for various types of constipation, in particular for the opioid-induced...
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Hepatitis B test identifies active carriers
Key clinical point: The data confirm the predictability of a one-time test for chronic hepatitis B progression that combines hepatitis B surface...
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Laser treatment effective for nongenital warts
Laser treatment is effective against nongenital cutaneous warts, based on data from a review of 35 studies comprising 2,149 adult patients.
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Adding tomosynthesis may benefit women with dense breasts
Women with dense breasts may benefit from additional screening at the time of digital mammography, but the messages notifying these women of...