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An advanced practice provider can safely perform electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Advanced Practice Provider Can Safely Perform Cardioversion

Trained and credentialed APP can perform electric cardioversion for atrial fibrillation
Identification of allergens by immunoglobulin E testing improves outcomes in atopic dermatitis

IgE Allergy Testing Improves Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes

Authors suggest expanded use of IgE testing in dermatology practice
A cooling cap approved in 2015 for use in breast cancer patients has received expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Expands Use of Cooling Cap to Cut Chemo-Related Hair Loss

Treatment now approved for patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors
Several over-the-counter personal sound amplification products perform as well as more expensive hearing aids in helping people pick up more words in conversation

Certain OTC Products Can Provide Benefits Similar to Hearing Aids

Devices perform almost as well and are much cheaper, but they aren't regulated, researcher notes
The mortality rate for black infants in the United States has risen in recent years

Differences in U.S. Infant Mortality Rates for Blacks, Whites

After years of progress, a recent rise in mortality rates for black infants, researchers say
Probiotic supplements do not appear to lower infants' risk of infection in day care

No Evidence Probiotics Protect Infants Against Infections

No differences in cold symptoms, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting for infants taking probiotics, placebo
Teaching coping skills may help reduce the risk that patients with chronic pain will become addicted to opioids

At-Risk Pain Patients Can Cut Opioid Use With Psychology Tools

Acceptance and commitment therapy found to help reduce chronic opioid use after surgery
Proton pump inhibitors may increase risk of premature mortality when taken for extended periods

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Researchers find association between prolonged use of certain meds and increased risk of early death
Adolescent and young women have significantly increased odds of multiple

Concussion Can Increase Risk of Abnormal Menstrual Patterns

Odds of abnormal menstrual bleeding increase six times after serious head injury, researchers say
Many children suspected of being allergic to penicillin actually aren't

Many Children With Reported Penicillin Allergy Are Not Allergic

Follow-up of 100 children found none were allergic to penicillin