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Bedside Test Helps Protect Against Infant Deaths
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- Jan Dyer
Recent study shows that a simple bedside pulse oximetry has helped reduce infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease by > 33%...
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How Long Can Corneas Be Saved Before Transplantation?
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- Jan Dyer
New research disproves the belief that corneas that have been preserved for longer than 7 days are not viable for transplantation.
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A Connection Between Brain Glucose and Alzheimer?
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers may have found a connection between the way a patient’s brain breaks down glucose and the risk of developing Alzheimer disease...
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Fentanyl: A Major Culprit in Opioid Overdoses
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- Jan Dyer
CDC researchers find > 50% of people in 10 states who died of opioid overdoses during the second half of 2016 tested...
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Maternal Weight Impacts Childhood Asthma
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers find that extremely high and low weight gains during pregnancy may have an association with the child’s development of asthma....
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Who’s Smoking What?
- Author:
- Jan Dyer
A survey by the CDC and FDA reports on the demographics of smokers and the rate at which they use tobacco.
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Higher Risk of Secondary Cancers for Patients With Mycosis Fungoides
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- Jan Dyer
According to a 2-decade-old study, patients with mycosis fungoides have a higher risk of developing secondary solid tumors based on patient...
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A Nondrug Way to Relieve Withdrawal Symptoms
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- Jan Dyer
A recent study showed positive results of a nondrug method for treating opioid withdrawal with electrical stimulation in patients.
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Antibiotics Before Dental Surgery—or Not?
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- Jan Dyer
In a case crossover study, researchers examine whether antibiotic prophylaxis during invasive dental procedures should be given to patients...
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A Medication Tracker That Patients Swallow
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- Jan Dyer
New technology provides a way for patients, caregivers, and physicians to check on their smartphones if and when pilled medications have...
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Reducing the Stigma of HIV Testing With Online Support
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers find the combination of online forums and health care professional involvement may help reduce the stigma of HIV testing....
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Suboxone vs Vivitrol: Similar Outcomes
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers find that 2 medicines used to treat opioid use disorders have similar outcomes and prove helpful in treating patients.
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New Weapon Against Malaria
- Author:
- Jan Dyer
Naval medical researchers have found a new antigen to help assist in the international fight against malaria.
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Treat Hypertension Even Earlier, Guidelines Say
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- Jan Dyer
New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology update blood pressure treatment levels for the first...
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Shorter Length of Stay May Be Better for Some PE Patients
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- Jan Dyer
Research shows a shorter length of stay in hospitals for patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism can be better for both their health and...