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Human resource capabilities are positively associated with quality of patient care

HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care

Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
Although rates of smoking in the United States have declined to new lows

CDC: Tobacco-Linked Cancers Make Up 40 Percent of All Cancers

Fewer people smoking, but cancer burden still high
High levels of iron are associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes

Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational DM

Finding raises questions about iron supplementation recommendations for pregnant women
Higher disease activity score is one of the most influential factors for poor patient-reported outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis

RA Disease Activity Score Most Influential in Patient Reports

Health-related QoL, functional disability scores worse for older patients, and females versus males
For women with breast cancer

Protein Intake Tied to Modest Survival Advantage in Breast CA

Survival advantage with higher intake of protein, animal protein, regardless of insulin receptor status
For women undergoing induction

Faster Delivery for Induction With Misoprostol Plus Cervical Foley

Combination methods result in faster time to delivery compared with misoprostol, Foley alone
A prenatal blood test may help identify infants at risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Blood Test May Help ID Risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Test can identify significant alterations in circulating microRNAs in maternal blood
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels may affect breast cancer patients' chances of survival

Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Up Survival in Breast Cancer

Link is strongest in premenopausal women, researchers say
Certain patients at high risk of melanoma may benefit from more tailored skin exams

Clinical Features Can Be Used to Tailor Melanoma Screening

A tailored surveillance program could lead to greater precision in melanoma prevention
For patients undergoing intrauterine device insertion

Naproxen Sodium Doesn’t Reduce Pain With IUD Insertion

No decrease in pain with intrauterine device insertion, but reduction noted in pain after insertion