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Primary Care Clinicians May Not Share Decision Making in Depression Care
A study shows that primary care clinicians do not follow many shared decision-making behaviors (ie, collaboration between patient and clinician) in depression care.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Neonates in Intensive Care Endure Painful Procedures, Mostly Without Analgesia
During a 2-week period, neonates in intensive care underwent a median of 10 painful procedures per day, 79.2% without analgesia, in a study from Paris.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Extracorporeal Life Support Improves Survival in Cardiac Arrest
Extracorporeal life support combined with conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation roughly doubles survival vs resuscitation alone in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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SSRI Use in Older Women Linked to Accelerated Hip Bone Loss
In a large observational study of older women, use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors was associated with increased hip bone loss.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Dark Chocolate Reduces Blood Pressure for Short Term
A study showed that just one square of dark chocolate per day reduces blood pressure by a few millimeters of mercury; this is the first study to show such an effect long term, the researchers said.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Fructose Intake Has Increased to More Than 10% of Daily Energy in US Diet
High fructose intake may worsen levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and uric acid as well as increase the risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Weight-Loss Interventions Effective in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
In a diabetes clinical trial, overweight or obese adult patients with type 2 diabetes who self-weighed, ate breakfast regularly, and seldom ate fast food had lower body mass indexes.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Obesity Epidemic in Children Fuels Need for New Recommendations in Lipid Screening and Cardiovascular Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new clinical report on lipid screening and cardiovascular health in children.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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New AHA Obesity Statement Urges Clinicians to Think Beyond Clinical Treatment and Prevention
Clinicians need to use their influence to advocate for social and environmental change and to help grassroots efforts to help people eat better and be more active in their day-to-day lives.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Synbiotics May Increase a Child's Resistance to Respiratory Tract Infections
In a double-blind, randomized trial, use of probiotics and prebiotics was associated with increased resistance to respiratory tract infections and no apparent adverse events.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Probiotic Drink Prevents C difficile-Associated Diarrhea Linked to Antibiotic Use
In a randomized controlled trial, twice-daily intake of a probiotic drink for 1 week longer than antibiotic treatment was effective in preventing Clostridium difficile-associated and other diarrhea.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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NAMS Updates Guidelines on Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy
The North American Menopause Society suggests the benefit-risk ratio for hormone therapy is favorable near menopause but decreases with aging and time since menopause in previously untreated women.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Cesarean Delivery May Increase Risk of Developing Asthma
A population-based study shows that infants delivered by cesarean delivery have a moderately higher risk of developing asthma vs those not delivered by cesarean delivery.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Substance Abuse Treatment May Effectively Integrate With Prenatal Care
A study shows that substance abuse treatment integrated with prenatal visits is associated with a positive effect on maternal and newborn health.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Best Management of Fever From an Unidentifiable Source in Young Children
A review study recommends a variety of approaches to treat young children up to 36 months who present with a fever from an unidentifiable source.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Brief Video May Help Reduce Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Infections
A study found that a 23-minute video shown in the waiting rooms of various sexually transmitted disease clinics is effective in reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Guidelines Updated for Varicella Prevention in Children, Teens, Adults
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued updated recommendations for the prevention of varicella in children, teens, and adults.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing May Be Linked With Metabolic Syndrome in Children, Teens
A study showed sleep-disordered breathing may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome in obese and overweight children and adolescents.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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New AHA Statement Sets Lower BP Targets for High-Risk and Established CAD Patients
Blood pressure targets in men and women with coronary artery disease or who are at high risk should be 130/80 mm Hg, according to the American Heart Association.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Vitamin-D Deficiency Now Associated With Increased Mortality
Both cardiovascular and all-cause mortality were increased in individuals with low levels of vitamin D in a new prospective cohort study.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
