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High costs are associated with physician turnover and reduced clinical hours attributed to burnout

High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.

Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Pregnant women with syncope

Syncope in Pregnancy May Up Risk for Adverse Outcomes

Syncope may be associated with adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes in first year postpartum
More steps taken per day are associated with lower mortality rates among older women

More Steps Tied to Lower Death Risk in Older Women

Association between steps, mortality leveled off at approximately 7,500 steps/day
Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality

Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased CVD Risk

Second study shows consumption associated with all-cause mortality with significant dose-response link
There is a looming critical shortage of pediatric nurse practitioners

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Shortage Looming

White paper calls for research on practice and policy to support maximizing contributions of PNPs
Reading clinical notes can help patients to understand why medications are prescribed and improves medication adherence for some patients

Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management

Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Hip Fracture Linked to Increased Risk for Death in T2DM Patients

Correlation not affected by adjustment for cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease
The global burden of serious health-related suffering is set to increase 47 percent by 2060

Global Burden of Serious Health-Related Suffering to Double by 2060

Fastest increases seen in low-income countries, among older people, and for those with dementia
Energy drinks prolong the QTc interval and are associated with an increase in blood pressure

Energy Drinks Prolong QTc Interval, Elevate Blood Pressure

Findings seen among young, healthy volunteers randomly assigned to energy drinks or placebo
For patients with asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm

Long-Term Survival Similar for Endovascular, Open AAA Repair

Overall survival not significantly different for patients with asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm