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T2DM Predicts Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure

Type 2 diabetes mellitus predicts mortality, regardless of presence of ischemic heart disease
Cesarean section (CS) is associated with increased risk of postpartum venous thromboembolism

Review Links C-Section With Increased Risk of Postpartum VTE

Meta-analysis shows increased risk is greater after emergency cesarean than after elective cesarean
Wary of the stigma of a mental health diagnosis and its toll on their careers

Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues

Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
The number of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases is expected to increase through 2030

Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030

Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
Stereotactic body radiation therapy seems to provide a significant survival advantage for older patients with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer

ASTRO: SBRT Ups Survival in Older Early-Stage NSCLC Patients

Findings suggest SBRT should be standard for patients treated with radiation for stage I NSCLC
Growing up on a farm might be beneficial to lung function

Improved Adult Lung Function Linked to Childhood Farm Life

First study to report beneficial effects of growing up on a farm on adult FEV1
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery experience improvements in asthma quality-of-life and asthma control

Endoscopic Sinus Sx Ups Asthma QOL in Rhinosinusitis + Asthma

ESS improves asthma quality of life and control, especially in patients with uncontrolled asthma
Empathetic listening can help physicians navigate difficult situations and forge deeper connections with patients

AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine

Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
A variety of cognitive and lifestyle strategies are employed by intensive care unit physicians to prevent and cope with fatigue

ICU Physicians Use Variety of Techniques to Cope With Fatigue

Strategies include prioritizing work, structured approach, avoiding distractions
Pregabalin is beneficial for neuropathic pain

Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use

Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin