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April 2018 Briefing – Family Practice

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.

Early Readmissions More Preventable Than Later Ones

TUESDAY, May 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Early general medicine readmissions are more likely than late readmissions to be preventable with hospital-based interventions, according to a study published online May 1 in the Annals of Internal of Medicine.

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Flu Vaccines Have High Impact, Even With Relatively Low Efficacy

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Even relatively low-efficacy influenza vaccines can have a high impact, especially with optimal distribution across age groups, according to a study published online April 30 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Review: Need to Strengthen Natural Experiments in Obesity

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Based on findings from a systematic review of the literature, recommendations have been developed for improving the evidence for natural experiments in obesity; the review and position paper were published online May 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Prevalence of ASD Estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 for 8-Year-Olds

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 children aged 8 years in 2014, according to research published online April 27 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Add >10 Years to Life

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Adopting a healthy lifestyle, with five low-risk lifestyle factors is associated with increased life expectancy, according to a study published online April 30 in Circulation.

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Reforms Suggested for Improving Medical Nutrition Education

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Enhancing physician education and training in nutrition is expected to improve engagement in diet counseling for outpatients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to an American Heart Association science advisory published online April 30 in Circulation.

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Primary Care Can Effectively Manage Obstructive Sleep Apnea

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Primary care management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and more cost-effective than in-laboratory diagnosis, according to a study published online April 17 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Irregular Menstruation Common in Girls With Type 2 Diabetes

MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual dysfunction is common in girls with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes, and does not improve with two years of anti-hyperglycemic treatment, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback, according to a study published online April 14 in Neurosurgery.

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Rural Childhood, Higher Education Cuts Later Life Dementia Risk

FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The combination of a rural upbringing and higher education levels may be protective against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) for African-Americans, according to a study published online April 16 in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B.

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High Risk of Death After Major Diabetes-Related Amputations

FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is a high risk of postoperative mortality among patients undergoing lower-limb amputation, according to a study published online April 5 in Diabetes Care.

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Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Good for Teens

FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) are suitable for use by adolescents, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Certain Anticholinergic Drugs Appear to Raise Dementia Risk

FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Use of anticholinergic drugs may be tied to a future diagnosis of dementia, according to a study published online April 25 in The BMJ.

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Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2014 there was a decrease in race-based disparities in years of life lost (YLL) in the United States, according to a study published online April 25 in PLOS ONE.

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ACOG Committee Recommends Better, Ongoing Postpartum Care

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Pros and Cons for E-Cigarettes As Aid to Smoking Cessation

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Evidence relating to the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as helpful smoking cessation tools is presented and discussed in a head to head article published online April 25 in The BMJ.

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Multiple Myeloma Risk May Be Up for WTC-Exposed Firefighters

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — World Trade Center-exposed firefighters have increased prevalence of monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and light-chain MGUS, which are precursors to multiple myeloma, as well as an increased cancer burden, according to two studies published online April 26 in JAMA Oncology.

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Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

THURSDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday, April 28.

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Multiple Anesthesia Exposures Affect Learning and Attention

THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with multiple exposures to anesthesia before age 3 are more likely to develop adverse outcomes related to learning and attention, according to a recent study published in Anesthesiology.

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Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday.

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Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes No Higher With TDF-FTC-LPV/r

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For HIV-infected women and their infants, the risk of adverse birth outcomes is similar with tenofovir, emtricitabine, and ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (TDF-FTC-LPV/r) compared with zidovudine, lamivudine, and ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (ZDV-3TC-LPV/r) or TDF-FTC with ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV/r), according to a study published in the April 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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About 40 Percent of Men Report Experiencing Weight Stigma

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A substantial proportion of men report experiencing weight stigma, according to a study published online April 23 in Obesity.

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Alcohol Consumption Has Moderate Association With PMS

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol intake may be linked to the risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to a review published online April 23 in BMJ Open.

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CDC: Birth Rate for 10- to-14-Year-Olds at Record Low in 2016

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2000 to 2016 there was a decrease in the birth rate for U.S. females aged 10 to 14 years, according to an April data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

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Disagreement Seen Over Barriers to Kids’ Daily Use of Asthma Meds

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children, caregivers, and physicians report different barriers to daily use of asthma medications, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Asthma.

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Increase in HTN in Children Based on 2017 AAP Guidelines

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence and severity of high blood pressure (BP) in children have increased based on the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guidelines, according to a study published online April 23 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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IBD Associated With Increased Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased incidence of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is attenuated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy, according to a study published online April 23 in JAMA Neurology.

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Exercise Intervention Doesn’t Improve Walking Ability in PAD

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a home-based exercise intervention does not improve walking ability over nine months compared with usual care, according to a study published in the April 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Five-Day Nitrofurantoin Beats Single-Dose Fosfomycin for UTI

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Five-day nitrofurantoin is associated with increased likelihood of clinical and microbiological resolution compared with single-dose fosfomycin among women with lower urinary tract infection (UTI), according to a study published online April 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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USPSTF Urges Abuse Screening for Reproductive-Aged Women

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) is beneficial for reproductive-aged women, while there is inadequate evidence to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for abuse in elderly and vulnerable adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online April 24 by the USPSTF.

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Evening Preference Linked to Higher BMI in Type 2 Diabetes

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Evening preference and a later breakfast are associated with elevated body mass index (BMI) in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online April 13 in Diabetic Medicine.

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In Utero Caffeine Exposure Affects Early Childhood Weight

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy may alter the overall weight growth trajectory of the offspring from 6 weeks to 8 years, according to a study published online April 23 in BMJ Open.

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Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Firearm homicides are much more common among black men compared to white men, particularly in rust belt states, according to a study published online April 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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One in Four Adults Report Having Arthritis

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Between 1999 and 2014, nearly one-quarter of American adults reported having arthritis, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Public Health.

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Serlopitant Found to Be Safe, Effective for Chronic Pruritus

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Serlopitant has potential as a therapy for the treatment of chronic pruritus, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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E-Cigarette Use Tied to Subsequent Marijuana Use in Teens

TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is associated with increased subsequent marijuana use among adolescents, according to a study published online April 23 in Pediatrics.

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Patients Prefer Doctors Who Engage in Face-to-Face Visits

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients prefer physicians who engage in face-to-face (F2F) clinic visits, rather than those using an examination room computer (ERC), according to a research letter published online April 19 in JAMA Oncology.

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Factors ID’d to Predict Fatty Liver in Obese Teens

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ethnicity/race, markers of insulin resistance, and genetic factors might help identify obese youth at risk for developing fatty liver, according to a study published online April 17 in Hepatology.

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Pediatric Exposures to Liquid Nicotine Down From 2015 to 2016

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric exposures to liquid nicotine decreased from 2015 to 2016, but exposure still poses serious risks to children, according to a study published online April 23 in Pediatrics.

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Cancer Screening More Likely After a Previous False Positive

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients who previously had a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening test result are more likely to have future screenings, according to a study published online April 23 in Cancer.

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Age- and Weight-Based Screening Identifies Half With Prediabetes

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Targeted diabetes screening based only on age and weight criteria will identify approximately half of U.S. adults with dysglycemia, according to a study published online April 12 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Birch Pollen-Related Foods Can Trigger Dermatitis Reactions

MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and birch pollen allergy, consumption of birch pollen-related foods is associated with allergic reactions and deterioration of AD, according to a study published online April 13 in Allergy.

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Questions Surround Concept of Internet Gaming Disorder

FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The concept of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and the pathways leading to it are unclear, according to a review published online April 6 in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.

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FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Form of Rickets

FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.’s Crysvita (burosumab-twza) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults and children ages 1 year and older with x-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).

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Annual Visits May Not Increase Cognitive Impairment Detection

FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) do not appear to substantially increase the detection of cognitive impairment in older adults, according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Systolic BP Increases at Rapid Rate Above 120 to 125 mm Hg

FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — After systolic blood pressure (BP) reaches 120 to 125 mm Hg, it increases at a relatively rapid rate toward overt hypertension, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Adults Using Benzodiazepines More Likely to Receive Opioid Rx

THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New opioid prescriptions for U.S. adults using benzodiazepines stopped increasing in 2010, although the likelihood of receiving a prescription is still elevated versus the general population, according to a study published online April 12 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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Prescribing of Gluten-Free Foods Declining in England

THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Recent policy changes have led to a decline in the prescribing of gluten-free foods in England, according to research published online April 16 in BMJ Open.

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Small Link for Cannabis Use, Reduced Cognitive Functioning

THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents and young adults, frequent or heavy cannabis use has a small association with reduced cognitive functioning, according to research published online April 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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Time-Related Deployment Factors Predict Suicide Attempt Risk

THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For soldiers who have been deployed twice, suicide attempt (SA) risk is associated with timing of first deployment and dwell time (DT; i.e., length between deployments), according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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Number of Cigarettes Smoked Daily Tied to Stroke Risk

THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is a strong dose-response relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked daily and ischemic stroke risk among men younger than 50 years of age, according to a study published online April 19 in Stroke.

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Triple Therapy Tied to Reduced Rate of COPD Exacerbations

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), triple therapy is associated with a reduced rate of exacerbations, according to a study published online April 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Marital Status Tied to Earlier Presentation of Melanoma

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with localized melanoma, marital status is associated with earlier presentation, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Dermatology.

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Stronger Link With Mortality for Ambulatory Versus Clinic BP

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Compared with clinic blood-pressure measurement, ambulatory blood-pressure measurement is more strongly associated with mortality, according to a study published in the April 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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CDC: Asian U.S. Mothers More Likely to be Older, Married

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Non-Hispanic Asian mothers have distinct characteristics, some of which vary by Asian subgroup and place of birth, according to a National Vital Statistics Report published online April 18 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Smartphone App May Up Medication Adherence in HTN

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Randomization to use of a smartphone app is associated with a small improvement in medication adherence but no change in systolic blood pressure among individuals with poorly controlled hypertension, according to a study published online April 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Polypharmacy More Likely for Cancer Survivors

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survivors are more likely to be prescribed five or more unique medications, including drugs with abuse potential, according to a study published online April 12 in Cancer.

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Self-Regulation Interventions Beneficial for Children

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A range of interventions can successfully improve self-regulation in children and adolescents, according to research published online April 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Opiate Use Linked to Early Mortality in IBD Patients

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Heavy use of opiates among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is tied to increased risk of premature all-cause death, according to a study published in the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Social Support of Autonomy Tied to Better Glycemic Control in DM

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Family and friends’ autonomy support may lead to better glycemic control by reducing distress among patients with diabetes, according to a study published online March 29 in Diabetes Care.

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Disordered Eating Among Teens Tied to Future Depression

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Disordered eating behavior among adolescents is associated with a significantly increased risk of future depressive symptoms and being bullied by peers, according to a study published online April 11 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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2000 to 2015 Saw Increase in Institutional Post-Acute Care

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2000 to 2015 there was an increase in the use of institutional post-acute care, according to a study published in the April 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Calcium Channel Blockers May Up Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Women

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Use of short-acting calcium channel blockers (CCBs) is associated with increased risk of pancreatic cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 14 to 18 in Chicago.

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USPSTF: Exercise Interventions Prevent Falls in Seniors

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that exercise interventions may be beneficial for preventing falls in older adults; however, the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of vitamin D, calcium, and combined supplementation. These findings form the basis of two recommendation statements published April 17 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Nut Consumption Associated With Reduced Risk of A-Fib

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nut consumption is associated with reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online April 16 in Heart.

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Parents Favor Supporting Pregnant Teens, Their Babies

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most U.S. adults feel that supporting pregnant teens is a good investment in the baby’s health, according to a report published by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

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UTI Calculator Predicts Risk of Infant Urinary Tract Infection

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The newly developed UTICalc calculator can be used to guide testing and treatment in children with suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), according to a study published online April 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Opioid Packaging Often Lacks Info on Safe Storage, Disposal

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Messages relating to safe storage and disposal of prescription opioids are inconsistent and are often not included on package insert information, according to a research letter published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Repeated BP Measures Linked to Drop in Initially Elevated BP

TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with hypertension (HTN), repeated measurement of an initially elevated blood pressure (BP) is associated with a reduction in systolic BP, according to a research letter published online April 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Recommendations Developed on Gender Equity in Medicine

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a position paper published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are provided aimed at addressing gender equity in physician compensation and career advancement opportunities.

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Most Doctors’ Offices Don’t Offer Flexibility for Uninsured

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most physician offices do not offer up-front payment flexibility or low-income discounts to uninsured people, according to a study published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

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Nonoptimized Drug Therapy Costs More Than $500 Billion Annually

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The estimated annual cost of drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy is more than half a trillion dollars in the United States, according to a study published online March 26 in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

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Increased Pollution Exposure Ups Health Care Visits for Acute URI

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with increased health care utilization for acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI), according to a study published online April 13 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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Youth With Gender Nonconformity Vulnerable to Adversity

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Youth with gender nonconformity are vulnerable to experiencing adversity, and transgender and/or gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth have higher prevalence of mental health conditions, according to two studies published online April 16 in Pediatrics.

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Cigarette Smoking a Risk Factor for Heart Failure in Blacks

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, systolic dysfunction, and incident heart failure hospitalization in blacks, according to a study published online April 16 in Circulation.

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Number of Drinks Predicts Teens’ Other Risky Behaviors

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of drinks consumed in high school students’ binge drinking episodes predicts other health risk behaviors, according to a study published online April 10 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

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Contextual Factors Linked to Overeating, Loss of Control

MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating-related factors appear to be most strongly associated with the severity of loss of control (LOC) among young people with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online March 10 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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Negative Affect That Lingers Tied to Health 10 Years Later

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Negative affect that lingers is associated with worse physical health outcomes almost 10 years later, according to a study published online March 19 in Psychological Science.

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FDA Approves AI Device to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence software that can detect diabetic retinopathy has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA Cracks Down on Caffeine-Loaded Dietary Supplements

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it has issued tough new restrictions on the sale of dietary supplements that contain dangerously high amounts of caffeine.

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Politically-Focused Thoughts, Behaviors Tied to Psychopathology

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Politically-focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors (PITRBs) are associated with measures of psychopathology and disability, according to a study published online March 31 in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders.

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Review: Lowest Mortality Risk Seen With ≤100 g Alcohol/Week

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For current alcohol drinkers, the threshold for the lowest risk of all-cause mortality is about 100 g/week, according to a review published in the April 14 issue of The Lancet.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cost-Effective in T1DM

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with suboptimal control despite using multiple insulin injections, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) seems cost-effective, with improved glucose control, according to a study published online April 12 in Diabetes Care.

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Soda Tax Cuts Daily Soda, Energy Drink Consumption

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A soda tax does influence daily consumption of regular soda, energy drinks, and bottled water, according to a study published online April 12 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Non-Stigmatizing Messages Boost Mental Health Services Support

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A non-stigmatizing message about serious mental illness (SMI) can increase public support for investing in mental health services, according to a study published online April 1 in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.

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It Costs $2.2 Billion a Year to Treat Antibiotic Resistance

FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Costs associated with treating antibiotic-resistant infections have doubled since 2002, according to a report published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

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Pharmacists Can Help With DM Management Via Telemedicine

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Pharmacist use of telemedicine is a promising vehicle for improving patient management of diabetes, according to an article published in Drug Topics.

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Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The burden of prior authorization (PA) has increased over the past five years, and 92 percent of physicians report associated delays in access to care, according to the results of a survey published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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CVD Burden Decreased From 1990 to 2016 Across U.S.

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2016 there were decreases in cardiovascular disease (CVD) disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in all states across the United States, according to a study published online April 11 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety After CRC

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of depression and anxiety are increased among survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online April 6 in Cancer.

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Cigarette Price Hike Would Provide More Gains for the Poor

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — An increase in the market prices of cigarettes would provide more health and financial gains to the poorest 20 percent of the population, according to a study published online April 11 in The BMJ.

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Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with a later chronotype have increased mortality risk, according to a study published online April 12 in Chronobiology International.

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No Higher Cancer Risk Seen for Heart Failure Patients

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Heart failure is not associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to a study published in the April 10 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Pre-Pregnancy Fitness Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk

THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Higher pre-pregnancy fitness lowers the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a study published online March 8 in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

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Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among adults aged 40 years and older, cardiovascular risk decreased in men from 1990 to 2010 and increased followed by a decrease in women over the same time period, according to a study published online March 22 in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.

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ZIKV RNA Often ID’d in Semen of Men With Symptomatic Infection

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Zika virus (ZIKV) RNA is frequently present in the semen of men with symptomatic ZIKV infection and can persist for over six months, according to a study published in the April 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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FDA Puts New Restrictions on Contraceptive Implant Essure

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — To help curb complications tied to the permanent contraceptive implant Essure, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed new restrictions on the sale of the device.

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Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For all adults, and especially for those older than 65 years, smoke exposure is associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular emergency department visits, according to a study published online April 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Sleep Deficiency Leads to Higher Number of Motor Vehicle Crashes

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Sleep deficiency due to sleep apnea or sleep duration less than seven hours is associated with motor vehicle crashes independent of self-reported excessive sleepiness, according to a study published online March 20 in BMC Medicine.

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TBI Associated With Increased Risk of Subsequent Dementia

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online April 10 in The Lancet Psychiatry.

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No Reduced CVD Risk for SBP <120 mm Hg in Type 2 Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), there is no reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk with achieved systolic blood pressure (SBP) of <120 mm Hg versus <130 or <140 mm Hg, according to a study published online March 28 in Diabetes Care.

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Caffeine Therapy for Apnea of Prematurity Safe Over Long Term

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Neonatal caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity has no detrimental long-term effects and even improves some neurologic measures, according to a study published online April 11 in Pediatrics.

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About Half of Pregnant Women With HIV Have C-Sections

WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — About half of pregnant women with HIV infection underwent cesarean delivery between 1998 and 2013, according to a study published online April 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Risk of Mental Health Issues

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with higher risk of psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Considerable Differences in Burden of Disease at State Level

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are considerable differences in the burden of disease at the state level, according to a study published in the April 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Changes can be implemented to help reduce physician frustration with electronic health records (EHRs), according to an article published in Medical Economics.

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Metabolic Syndrome Common in Patients With Lupus

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As with the general population, metabolic syndrome (MetS) is common among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study published online April 3 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

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Education, Depression, Pain Associated With Opioid Misuse

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In adults age 50 or older, higher education, illicit drug use, depression, and pain interference with normal work are significantly associated with opioid misuse, according to a study published recently in Nursing Outlook.

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Number of IUD Insertions Up After ACA Contraceptive Mandate

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placement, according to a study published online April 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Exercise Best Defense for Those at Genetic Risk for CVD

TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fitness and physical activity are tied to lower risk of incident cardiovascular disease in the general population and among individuals with elevated genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online April 9 in Circulation.

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Cannabis Compound Transfers to Breast Milk

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Low concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol are transferred from inhaled cannabis to breast milk of women who regularly consume cannabis, according to a study published online April 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Prenatal Exposure to SSRI Tied to Fetal Brain Development

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is associated with fetal brain development, according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Program Supporting Parent-Child Reading Aloud Aids Development

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Video Interaction Project (VIP), a parent education program which promotes positive parenting through reading aloud and play, reduces hyperactivity at school entry, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.

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Polypharmacy Linked to Poorer Cognitive, Physical Capability

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Polypharmacy is associated with poorer cognitive and physical capability even after adjustment for disease burden, according to a study published online March 24 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Adult Patients With Diabetes Go to Dentist Less Often

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes and prediabetes visit the dentist less often than people without diabetes, according to a study published online March 31 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

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Increased Risk of Unnatural Death in People With Epilepsy

MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The risk of unnatural death is increased among people with epilepsy, according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Neurology.

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Eating Pecans May Cut Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating pecans every day for four weeks improves certain markers of cardiometabolic disease risk, according to a study published online March 11 in Nutrients.

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Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New interns’ intense and changing schedules take a toll on sleep, activity, and mood, according to a study published online March 14 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Summer Food Assistance Program Cuts Families’ Food Insecurity

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A summer food assistance program that provides electronic benefits transfer cards to low-income households with school-age children improves food security and diet quality during the summer months, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics.

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U.S. Providers Fix Complications From Medical Tourism Procedures

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cosmetic surgery procedures done in developing countries can carry substantial risks of complications that U.S. providers and payers must handle, according to a study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Small Employers Often Don’t Provide Tobacco Cessation Help

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of small employers using tobacco surcharges do not provide tobacco cessation wellness programs, according to a report published in the March issue of Health Affairs.

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High-Intensity Exercise Harmful in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — High-intensity exercise in an independent marker for ventricular arrhythmia (VA) in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC), according to a study published online March 28 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

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Factors ID’d for Breastfeeding Behavior in Women With BMI ≥30

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Five psychological factors are associated with breastfeeding behaviors among women with a body mass index ≥30 kg/m², according to a review published online March 24 in Obesity Reviews.

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Glycemic Extremes in T1DM Impact Cognitive Skills in Kids

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Type 1 diabetes is associated with cognitive dysfunction in children, according to a review published online March 23 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.

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Obesity Can Negatively Effect Liver in Children As Young As 8

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Increased adiposity in childhood may negatively impact liver function in children as young as 8 years old, according to a study published online April 4 in The Journal of Pediatrics.

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Child Opportunity Index Linked to Pediatric Acute Care Use

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Child Opportunity Index measure of neighborhood context is associated with pediatric acute care visit frequency and diagnoses, according to a study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

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Quality Improvement Initiative Cuts Early Elective Deliveries

FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A statewide quality improvement initiative can reduce early elective deliveries, according to a study published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Online Doc Reviews Don’t Reflect Patient Satisfaction Surveys

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Online physician reviews do not reflect patient satisfaction surveys (PSSs), according to a study published in the April issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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ACA Marketplaces Expand Coverage for Chronically Ill

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces covered a disproportionate share of non-elderly adults with high health care risks in the 2014 to 2015 time period, according to a study published in the April issue of Health Affairs.

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ADHD Frequently Co-Occurs With Autism Spectrum Disorder

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Co-occurrence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and children with both conditions have a higher risk of anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics.

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Lactation Lowers Risk of T2DM After Gestational Diabetes

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), lactation is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), although there is no benefit for long-term lactation, according to a review and meta-analysis published online March 25 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.

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Coffee Consumption Cuts Coronary Artery Calcification

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is an inverse association between coffee consumption and coronary artery calcium (CAC), especially among never smokers, according to a study published online March 24 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Likelihood of Cigarette Smoking

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis use is associated with increased initiation of, persistence of, and relapse to cigarette smoking, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

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Few Indoor Tanners Have Been Screened for Skin Cancer

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — About 30 percent of indoor tanners (ITs) have been screened for skin cancer (SC), with correlates of screening including older age, history of melanoma or SC, and use of very high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen use, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

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Smoking Status Associated With Poor Diet Quality

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Smokers have lower quality diets than former smokers and nonsmokers, according to a study published online April 4 in BMC Public Health.

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Mood Disorders Up for Children of Consanguineous Parents

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children of first-cousin consanguineous parents are more likely to be in receipt of antidepressant or anxiolytic medications and antipsychotic medications, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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mRNA Assay Less Sensitive Than DNA Assay for Latent HPV

THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The human papillomavirus (HPV) mRNA assays are less sensitive than HPV DNA assays for detection of latent HPV infection, according to a study published online March 8 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Docs Engage Little to Coordinate Medicare Home Health Care

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Physicians do not meaningfully engage with skilled home health care (SHHC) agencies in the certification of Medicare beneficiaries’ plans of care, according to a study published online April 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable variation in the quality of free-text patient directions (Sig) in electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions), according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

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Metabolic Abnormalities Seen in Testicular Cancer Survivors

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Testicular cancer survivors (TCS) have metabolic abnormalities characterized by hypertension and increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

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Marijuana Legalization May Reduce Opioid Use

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — State implementation of medical marijuana laws is associated with a reduction in the rate of opioid prescribing, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Depressive Symptoms Tied to Diabetes Self-Management

WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Changes in depressive symptoms can predict improvement in self-efficacy and adherence to diabetes management, according to a study published online March 27 in Diabetes Care.

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Most Parents Willing to Enroll Child in Food Allergen Trials

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The majority of caregivers of children with food allergy are willing to consider participation in clinical trials for food allergy immunotherapy, according to a research letter published in the March issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

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Sudden Loss of Wealth Increases Risk of All-Cause Mortality

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Loss of wealth over a two-year period is associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality for U.S. adults aged 51 years and older, according to a study published in the April 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Preconception Blood Pressure Tied to Risk of Pregnancy Loss

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In healthy women, preconception blood pressure is associated with miscarriage, according to a study published online April 2 in Hypertension.

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CDC: Overdose Deaths Up Across Drug Categories in 2015 to 2016

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2015 to 2016, there were increases in deaths across all drug categories examined, with 63,632 drug overdose deaths in 2016, according to research published in the March 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Early Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Tied to Gastroschisis

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol consumption early in pregnancy may be a risk factor for the development of gastroschisis in neonates, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

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Most Patients Select Suboptimal Medications for Allergic Rhinitis

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The majority of pharmacy customers with rhinitis select suboptimal medications, according to a study published online March 29 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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Overweight, Obesity Contributing to Cancers in Young Adults

TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obesity may be contributing to specific malignancies at younger ages, according to research published online March 23 in Obesity.

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Obstetrician-Gynecologists Can Help Protect Working Mothers

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Obstetrician-gynecologists and other obstetric providers can help to protect women working through their pregnancy, according to a Committee Opinion published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Antibiotics, Acid-Suppressive Meds Tied to Allergic Disease

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The use of acid-suppressive medications and antibiotics during the first six months of infancy is tied to subsequent development of allergic disease, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Zika Vaccine Could Essentially Eliminate Prenatal Infection

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A Zika vaccine could substantially prevent future outbreaks through a combination of direct protection and indirect transmission reduction, according to a modeling study published online April 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Infant Heart Defects May Be Early Marker of Future CVD in Mothers

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women whose infants have congenital heart defects have an increased risk of cardiovascular hospitalization later in life, according to a study published online April 2 in Circulation.

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Pre-Op Chronic Opioid Use Ups Poor Outcomes Post Spinal Fusion

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Preoperative chronic opioid use is associated with poor outcomes and continued dependence after posterior lumbar fusion, according to a study published online March 20 in Spine.

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Stopping Exercise Found to Increase Depressive Symptoms

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ceasing regular exercise increases depressive symptoms (DS) in healthy adults, particularly women, according to a review published recently in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

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Recombinant Influenza Vaccine Found to Be Safe in Children

MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV4) is well tolerated in children aged 6 to 17 years, and it provides immunogenicity comparable to that of the inactivated vaccine, according to a study published online April 2 in Pediatrics.

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