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Monthly Archives: November 2016

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Highest Increase in Acute STEMI Risk for Youngest Smokers

Risk up with smoking; more than eight-fold increase in acute STEMI risk for those aged <50 years
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism two-question alcohol screen is valid for use within pediatric emergency departments

NIAAA Two-Question Alcohol Screen Valid in Pediatric ERs

Classification of moderate, high risk on screen had best specificity, sensitivity for diagnosing AUD
Hematopoietic cell transplantation cancer survivors have increased risk of late morbidity and mortality

Morbidity, Mortality Up for HCT Cancer Survivors

Late morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors with hematopoietic cell transplantation
Thirty-seven percent of premature infants receive gastroesophageal reflux medications

Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds

Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common
Outreach programs can increase hepatocellular carcinoma screening rates among patients with documented or suspected cirrhosis

Outreach Strategies Can Up HCC Screening in Cirrhosis

More patients undergo screening when they receive mailed invitations for screening examination
For young people who ride all-terrain vehicles without a helmet

RSNA: Children Can Sustain Major Chest Injuries From ATV Crashes

Main cause of chest injury was rollover, followed by collision with landscape, falls
Preprogrammed doses of medications that can raise the risk of falls are often set too high for older hospital patients

E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly

Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
Sufficient and sustained funding for cancer research should be a global priority

Funding for Cancer Research Needs to Be a Global Priority

Conference organizers call for worldwide research partnerships
In early November

As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter
Alcohol consumption has neither harmful nor protective effects on the arteries of the heart

RSNA: No Evidence Moderate Alcohol Intake Aids Heart Health

Researchers find no protective effect against coronary artery disease