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May 2016 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for May 2016. 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.

Educational Booklet Improves Bowel Preparation for Inpatients

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Providing inpatients with an educational booklet before colonoscopy improves the odds of achieving adequate bowel preparation, according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women planning to become pregnant should wait at least eight weeks before trying to conceive if they or their partner live in — or are returning from — areas where Zika virus infections are occurring, U.N. health officials now recommend.

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FDA Approves Ocaliva for Primary Biliary Cholangitis

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults with inadequate response to UDCA, or as a single therapy in adults unable to tolerate UDCA.

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Possible Benefit Found for Betrixaban in Acutely Ill

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Betrixaban may be beneficial versus enoxaparin in acutely ill medical patients, according to a study published online May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The research was published to coincide with the annual meeting of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Scientific and Standardization Committee, held from May 25 to 28 in Montpellier, France.

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Glucocorticoid Use Ups Diabetes Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), glucocorticoid treatment is associated with increased risk of diabetes mellitus (DM), according to a study published in the May issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.

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ASCO Develops Recommendations for Invasive Cervical Cancer Care

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has developed guidelines for the management and palliative care of women with invasive cervical cancer. The clinical practice guideline was published online May 25 in the Journal of Global Oncology.

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DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction (MI) history, according to a study published in the May 31 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Transformational Leadership Predicts Next Year Absenteeism

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The relationship between transformational leadership and sickness absenteeism is complex, according to a study published online April 21 in Work & Stress.

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Cephalexin Failure Rate Similar for Morbidly Obese, Non-Obese

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients receiving cephalexin monotherapy for non-purulent cellulitis, the rate of therapeutic failure does not differ for morbidly obese and non-obese, according to a study published online May 19 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

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AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs

TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A new communication toolkit created by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) can help health care organizations and providers communicate with patients and families when harm occurs to patients.

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FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever buprenorphine implant to treat opioid dependence, the agency said Thursday in a news release.

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Higher HDL-C Linked to Cardiac Risk With LDL-C <2.0 mmol/L

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels <2.0 mmol/L, higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online May 23 in Diabetes Care.

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ISG15 Deficiency Linked to Antiviral Immunity in Humans

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 in Nature Communications.

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Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Uninsurance rates have decreased since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but reaching the remaining uninsured may prove challenging, according to a health policy brief published online May 23 in Health Affairs.

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HMI Impulses From Ultrasound Transducer Beneficial in STEMI

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — High mechanical index (HMI) impulses from a diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) transducer during intravenous microbubble infusion can prevent microvascular obstruction in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), according to a study published in the May 31 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Prednisone Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality in RA

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), prednisone use is associated with an increased risk of mortality, according to a study published in the May issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

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PPI Use Ups NSAID-Induced Small Bowel Injury

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increase the risk of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced small bowel injury, according to a study published in the June issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Hip Fracture Incidence Up With Non-Dialysis-Requiring CKD

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of hip fracture and post-hip fracture mortality are increased for patients with non-dialysis-requiring chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online May 4 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence

FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Recognizing the unique role of patients and their expertise within the physician-patient interaction can help to prevent non-adherence based on disagreement, according to an article published online May 18 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

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How Much of a Threat Will Zika Be to the United States?

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Some leading insect and infectious-disease experts think health officials in the United States are overreacting to the threat posed by the Zika virus this summer.

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Renal Function Decline Linked to Major Adverse CV Events

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is increased with renal function decline, according to a study published online May 23 in Diabetes Care.

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Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Can Be Mediated by Healthy Lifestyle

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women who carry common gene variants linked to breast cancer can still reduce risk of the disease by following a healthy lifestyle, according to research published online May 26 in JAMA Oncology.

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Too Few Obese Young Adults Know They Have Kidney Disease

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many obese young adults in the United States don’t know they’re at increased risk for kidney disease, according to research published online May 25 in PLOS ONE.

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Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women with atrial fibrillation may be at an increased risk of developing cancer, particularly of the colon, according to research published online May 25 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Mental Disorders Were Most Costly in U.S. in 2013

THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Mental disorders were the most costly conditions in the United States in 2013, with a cost of $201 billion, according to a study published in the May issue of Health Affairs.

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Many Americans Have Reservations About Clinical Trials

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Just four in 10 Americans have a positive impression of clinical trials, and only about one-third of Americans would be likely to enroll in one, according to a study commissioned by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

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Study Upholds Link Between Air Pollution and Higher CVD Risk

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution can worsen cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially in patients with diabetes, according to a study published online May 24 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Guidelines Issued for Recommending Metabolic Surgery

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery quickly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, and should be recommended or considered as a treatment for certain obese patients with diabetes, according to a report in the June issue of Diabetes Care.

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Many Antidepressant Scripts Written for Off-Label Purpose

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Depression accounts for only a little more than half the antidepressant prescriptions issued by Quebec physicians during the past decade, and two out of every three non-depression prescriptions are for an off-label purpose, according to a research letter published in the May 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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City Planning for Walkability May Help Curb Diabetes Rates

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Pedestrian-friendly (“walkable”) neighborhoods have reduced rates of diabetes, according to research published in the May 24/31 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Chemotherapy Toxicity Predictive Model Validated

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A predictive model for chemotherapy toxicity has been validated for older patients with solid tumors, according to a study published online May 16 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Telomere Length Not Significantly Associated With Atherosclerosis

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Average leucocyte telomere length (LTL) and the abundance of short telomeres (percent LTL <3 kb) are not significant independent determinants of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published in the May 31 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Wells Rule Beats ‘Gestalt’ in Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism

WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Both a physician’s own probability estimate (“gestalt”) and the Wells rule can be combined with D-dimer testing to safely rule out pulmonary embolism (PE) in primary care; however, the Wells rule is more efficient, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Health Coaches Can Help Increase Patient Engagement

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Introducing health coaches who can take on responsibilities to advance lifestyle changes, prevention, and patient health can help to increase patient satisfaction and engagement, according to the American Medical Association.

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Loss of Y Chromosome in Blood Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Men

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Men who experience the loss of chromosome Y (LOY) from their blood cells as they age may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published online May 23 in the American Journal of Human Genetics.

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Similar Costs for CTA, Functional Diagnostic Testing in CAD

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) enrolled in the Prospective Multicenter Imaging Study for Evaluation of Chest Pain (PROMISE), costs are similar for initial use of at least 64-slice multidetector computed tomographic angiography (CTA) versus functional diagnostic testing strategies, according to research published online May 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Lip Cancer Risk Up for Some Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For solid organ transplant recipients, azathioprine dose and duration of immunosuppression are associated with increased risk of lip cancer, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Review: Hatha Yoga Beneficial for Reducing Anxiety

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Hatha yoga is effective for reducing anxiety, and efficacy increases with increasing number of practice hours, according to a meta-analysis published online May 20 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine.

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Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with advanced cancer lack basic information about their prognosis or treatment, according to a study published online May 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Variability in blood pressure (BP) readings may predict more rapid cognitive decline in older patients, according to research published online May 23 in Hypertension.

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Overall Survival in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Up With Deferred Tx

TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), deferred therapy seems safe and is an independent predictor of overall survival, according to a study published online May 6 in Cancer.

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Clinicians Should Ask, Counsel About Firearms

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians ask and counsel their patients about firearms less often than recommended, according to an article published online May 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Lifestyle Factors Can Significantly Affect Cancer Mortality

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Most cancer deaths among white Americans could be prevented through four healthy lifestyle changes, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Oncology.

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Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many young female cancer survivors say they don’t receive enough information about preserving their fertility, according to a study published online May 23 in Cancer.

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Fitbit Heart Monitors ‘Highly Inaccurate,’ Study Says

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Fitbit heart rate trackers are “highly inaccurate,” according to a new study commissioned by the law firm Lieff Cabraser, which is handling a class action suit targeting three Fitbit models that use the PurePulse heart monitor: Fitbit Blaze, Fitbit Charge HR, and Fitbit Surge.

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FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The Nutrition Facts panel on packaged foods in the United States is about to undergo long-awaited changes, with a redesign emphasizing realistic portion sizes and added sugars.

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Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are more likely to engage in certain sun protection behaviors than those without previous NMSC, according to a study published online May 16 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — In a sign that the opioid epidemic might be waning, new data show that the number of opioid prescriptions has dropped for the first time in 20 years.

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Moderate Link for Automated, Clinical Breast Density Measures

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — There is moderate correlation for automated and clinical assessments of breast density, according to a study published in the June issue of Radiology.

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Study Suggests a Low-Salt Diet Could Harm Certain Patients

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Restricting dietary salt to below 3,000 mg a day appears to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease similar to that of hypertension patients who eat too much salt, according to research published online May 20 in The Lancet.

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Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — An updated clinical guideline adds two new types of drugs to the list of treatment options for heart failure. The updated guideline was published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, and the Journal of Cardiac Failure.

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Nonexperts Can Be Trained to Interpret RHD Echocardiograms

MONDAY, May 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A short computer-based course can train nonexperts in interpretation of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) screening echocardiograms, according to a study published in the June 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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CDC: New Method of Identifying Pregnant Women With Zika Virus

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The number of pregnant women in the United States infected with the Zika virus has just tripled because cases are now being counted in a more comprehensive way, federal health officials said Friday.

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Overweight Colorectal CA Patients Display Better Survival Odds

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Overweight colorectal cancer (CRC) patients may have better survival than their normal-weight peers, according to research published online May 19 in JAMA Oncology.

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Racism Can Disrupt Physician-Patient Power Dynamics

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A case of racism by a patient that disrupted the power dynamics between a physician and patient is described in a reflection piece published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Early Loss of Islet Sympathetic Nerves in Type 1 Diabetes

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Early, marked, and sustained loss of islet sympathetic nerves is seen in type 1, but not type 2, diabetes mellitus, according to a study published online May 13 in Diabetes.

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Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with sulfonylureas (ATP-sensitive potassium [KATP] channel blockers) may inhibit the neuroprotective effects of KATP channel activation and increase the risk of stroke, according to an experimental study published online May 13 in Diabetes.

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Danazol Treatment Linked to Telomere Elongation

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — In patients with telomere diseases, treatment with the synthetic sex hormone danazol is associated with telomere elongation, according to a study published in the May 18 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Last Year Saw 10 Percent Rise in Motorcycle Deaths in U.S

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Motorcyclist deaths in the United States topped 5,000 last year — a 10 percent increase from 2014, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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Major Stroke May Be Prevented by Taking Aspirin After TIA

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Taking aspirin immediately after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) significantly reduces the risk of a major stroke, according to research published online May 18 in The Lancet.

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CDC: Many Aquatic Facilities Closed Due to Safety Violations

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Serious health and safety violations force the closure of thousands of public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds every year, according to research published in the May 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Visual Impairment Expected to Rise Significantly by 2050

FRIDAY, May 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — As baby boomers age, the number of Americans with visual impairment and blindness is expected to double over the next three decades, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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FDA Approves Tecentriq to Treat Urothelial Carcinoma

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved atezolizumab (Tecentriq), a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor, for treatment of patients with locally-advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma whose disease has worsened during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy, or within 12 months of receiving platinum-containing chemotherapy, either before or after surgery.

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Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Strategies can be employed to maximize the amount of time available for patient care by streamlining revenue-related processes, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Pregabalin in Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The widely prescribed drug pregabalin (Lyrica) may slightly increase the risk for birth defects, according to a study published online May 18 in Neurology.

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Inaccuracy in Administrative Hospital Coding Data

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Inaccurate coding can introduce biases in studies based on administrative data, according to research published online May 16 in The BMJ.

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Unrealistic Expectations for Many Men With Localized Prostate CA

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Men with localized prostate cancer (LPC) often have unrealistic survival expectations, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Self-Measured Waist Circumference Often Falls Short

THURSDAY, May 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Self-measured waist circumference has a clinically important false-negative rate compared with professionally-measured waist circumference, according to a study published in the May/June issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

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Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreased job satisfaction are more likely to reduce their work hours, according to a study published in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Physicians, Patient Families Often Disagree on Prognosis

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — In more than half of recently studied cases, doctors and family members acting on behalf of critically ill patients disagreed about whether the patient would die or not, according to a study published in the May 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Few Signs, Symptoms During Acute HIV-1 Infection

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Few symptoms and signs are observed during acute HIV-1 infection, and these are most common before peak viremia, according to a study published online May 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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ASGR1 Mutation Linked to Reduced Levels of Non-HDL-C

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — ASGR1 mutation carriers have reduced levels of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and reduced risk of coronary artery disease, according to a study published online May 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Cancer Treatment Lacking for HIV-Infected Patients

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — While powerful HIV medications are allowing patients to live longer, these same patients are less likely to get treatment for cancer if it develops, according to a study published online May 17 in Cancer.

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IOM Committee Finds Genetically Engineered Crops Safe

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Crops created through genetic engineering are as safe to eat as crops developed through traditional plant-breeding methods, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Thirty percent of female physicians face sexual harassment on the job, while close to three-quarters perceive gender bias at work and two-thirds say they have actually experienced it, according to survey findings published in the May 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Can Occur Post Bariatric Surgery in T2DM

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can occur after bariatric surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report published online May 10 in Diabetes Care.

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Age-Adjusted D-Dimer Testing Improves Ability to Rule Out PE

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Compared with fixed D-dimer testing, age-adjusted D-dimer testing is associated with an increase in the proportion of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in whom imaging can be withheld, according to a review published online May 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Rehab Beneficial in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) participate in cardiac rehabilitation (CR), and most patients report benefit, according to a study published in the May 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For knee osteoarthritis, similar benefits are seen for Tai Chi and standard physical therapy, according to a study published online May 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Help ID Masked Hypertension

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring could help identify undetected hypertension in at-risk populations, according to a study published online May 16 in Hypertension.

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About Half of Myocardial Infarctions Are Asymptomatic

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — As many as half of all myocardial infarctions (MIs) may be silent, according to a study published online May 16 in Circulation.

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Simultaneous Diagnosis of SLE, Pheochromocytoma Described

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A case of simultaneous diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) and pheochromocytoma, with disappearance of SLE after pheochromocytoma treatment, is described in a letter to the editor published online May 6 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

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Wine Beats Other Types of Alcohol in Reduction of T2DM Risk

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Wine is associated with a greater decrease in the risk of type 2 diabetes than beer or spirits, according to a review published online May 11 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.

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Obesity, RYGB Impact Skeletal Muscle Proteome

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) affect the skeletal muscle proteome, with changes in protein abundance in skeletal muscle before and after RYGB surgery, according to a study published online May 10 in Diabetes.

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For New Antipsychotic Users, Dose, Duration Impact Mortality

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Dose and duration of therapy are associated with mortality for new antipsychotic users, according to a study published online May 10 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Recent Improvement in Heart Failure Process of Care Measures

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Adherence to heart failure process of care measures has improved significantly over the last 10 years for patients with acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), according to a study published online May 11 in JACC: Heart Failure.

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HDL-C Prediction of Heart Disease Modulated by TG, LDL-C

TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The impact of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is modulated by triglycerides (TG) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a study published online May 10 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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Religious Service Attendance May Affect Mortality Among Women

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women who regularly attend religious services may live longer than women who never attend services, according to research published online May 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Physical Activity Associated With Lower Risk of Many Cancers

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Exercise may significantly reduce risk for many types of cancer, according to a large review published online May 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Whole-Body Hyperthermia May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) may ease depression symptoms for up to six weeks, according to a study published online May 12 in JAMA Psychiatry to coincide with the annual meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry, held from May 12 to 14 in Atlanta.

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Hospitalists Need Strategies for Providing Adequate Pain Relief

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalists report limited success and satisfaction for management of acute exacerbations of chronic pain with opioids, according to a study published online May 9 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

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Specific Language Important in Heart Failure Communication

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Specific language is important for patient experience and shared decision-making in heart failure, according to research published in the June 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Adults with multiple chronic conditions frequently use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a study published online May 5 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Preventing Chronic Disease.

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CABG Underused in Diabetes With Multivessel Disease

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — About one-third of patients with diabetes mellitus and multivessel coronary artery disease presenting with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and more undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a study published online May 10 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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Novel Index Predicts Survival After Chemo in Pancreatic Cancer

MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy, the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), based on peripheral neutrophil, monocyte, and lymphocyte counts, can predict survival, according to a study published online May 6 in Cancer.

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FDA Issues Stronger Warning on Side Effects of Fluoroquinolones

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Stronger warnings about the possible side effects of fluoroquinolones were issued Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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CAM Use May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Chemo Decisions

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women with early-stage breast cancer who utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may delay recommended chemotherapy, according to research published online May 12 in JAMA Oncology.

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Even Mild Football Head Injury Can Cause Visual Disturbance

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Repeated blows to the head can cause near point of convergence (NPC), even if the individual impacts aren’t strong enough to cause a full-fledged concussion, according to research published online May 12 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Fewer Self-Injury Events With Lithium for Bipolar Disorder

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients with bipolar disorder taking lithium have lower rates of self-harm and unintentional injury compared to those taking other mood stabilizers, according to research published online May 11 in JAMA Psychiatry.

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Lower Levels of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients with alopecia areata (AA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have significantly lower serum and tissue levels of vitamin D receptors (VDRs), according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

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Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, initiation and intensification of antihypertensive medication is associated with a short-term increased risk of serious fall injuries, according to a study published online May 10 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Black henna, used in temporary skin tattoos, can evoke type IV delayed hypersensitivity reactions, according to an article published online April 27 in BMJ Case Reports.

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Smartphone-Based Self-Management Feasible for CKD

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A smartphone-based self-management system is feasible for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online May 12 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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Cardiovascular MRI Stronger Predictor of MACE Than SPECT

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is a stronger predictor of risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) than single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), according to a study published online May 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Infection Control Measures Established for Ebola Care

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Infection control measures have been developed to strengthen hospitals’ capacity for safely diagnosing and treating patients with Ebola virus disease (EVD), according to a review published online May 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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U.S. Stroke Hospitalizations Down Overall, but Rising for Some

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — While Americans suffered fewer acute ischemic strokes overall from 2000 to 2010, stroke rates climbed substantially among younger adults and blacks, according to study findings published online May 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Zika May Present With Mucocutaneous Features

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — In one recent case of Zika virus infection, a diffuse papular descending eruption, petechiae on the palate, and hyperemic sclerae were key symptoms of infection with the mosquito-borne virus, according to a case report published online May 11 in JAMA Dermatology.

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Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients who aren’t able to walk a short distance at a comfortable pace before cardiac surgery are at greater postoperative risk for death, according to research published online on May 11 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Use of Disease-Monitoring Tests Often Extreme in Breast Cancer

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — More than one in three women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are extreme users of disease-monitoring tests, with higher total health care costs seen in association with extreme use, according to a study published online May 9 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Midlife Occupational Physical Activity, Disability Linked

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — High midlife occupational physical activity (PA) is associated with greater decline in functional capacity later in life, according to a study published online May 5 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Pop-Up Messages Up Physician Awareness of Osteoporosis

THURSDAY, May 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The introduction of pop-up messages relating to a history of dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA) in an order communication system can increase the rates of DXA prescription, as well as the rates of osteoporosis medication and exercise, according to a study published online May 6 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

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Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many caregivers of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit (ICU) report high levels of depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the May 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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DEA Weighing Change in Medical Marijuana Rules

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is weighing whether to loosen its classification of marijuana, which would remove many restrictions on its use in medical research. If that occurs, doctors could start getting answers to the questions they regularly receive from patients regarding marijuana’s clinical benefits.

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Excess Weight May Not Equal Early Mortality After All

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The body mass index (BMI) linked to the lowest rate of all-cause early mortality is rising, according to a study published in the May 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Nilotinib Associated With Case of Scurvy

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Nilotinib is associated with scurvy, possibly because of its effects on cutaneous metabolism, according to a letter to the editor published online April 28 in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

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Characteristics of Profitable Hospitals Identified

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The characteristics of profitable hospitals include for-profit status, higher mark-up, system affiliation, and regional power, according to research published in the May issue of Health Affairs.

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Telemedicine Visits Up, but Not for Rural Medicare Beneficiaries

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Although Medicare telemedicine visits are increasing, in 2013 only 0.7 percent of rural Medicare beneficiaries received a telemedicine visit, according to a research letter published in the May 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Yoga, Meditation Show Memory, Mood Benefit in Seniors

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A regular meditation practice might benefit older adults beginning to experience memory deficits, according to a study published online May 10 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells

WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Esomeprazole accelerates aging of endothelial cells in lab tests, raising red flags about its long-term effect on cardiovascular health, according to research published online May 10 in Circulation Research.

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CDC Updates Zika Testing Guidance for Urine Samples

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The interim diagnostic testing guidance for Zika virus in public health laboratories has been updated, according to a report published in the May 10 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Marijuana-Linked Fatal MVAs Up in WA State After Legalization

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving marijuana more than doubled after Washington state legalized the sale of the drug, according to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

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Agreement High for Prognostic Cancer Screening Tools

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For cancer screening in Medicare beneficiaries, there is substantial agreement for different prognostic tools for short- and long-term survival, according to a study published online April 30 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Blood Pressure Patterns Could Help Predict Stroke Risk

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The overall pattern of blood pressure over time better predicts a patient’s risk of stroke or early death, according to a study published online May 9 in Hypertension.

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Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Americans could save tens of billions of dollars with more efficient drug use, replacing brand-name drugs with their generic equivalents whenever possible, according to a study published online May 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Slow Adoption of CO2 Insufflation for Post-Colonoscopy Pain

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Despite evidence for the benefits of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation for reducing post-colonoscopy pain, adoption of this innovation has been slow, according to an Ideas and Opinions piece published online May 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Drug Allergy Passport Advised for Patients With Hypersensitivity

TUESDAY, May 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A drug allergy passport, providing information on culprit drugs, clinical manifestations, and alternate drugs to prescribe, should be provided to patients with drug hypersensitivity, according to a position paper published online May 4 in Allergy.

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Exercise Reduces Fatigue, Depression, Paresthesia in MS

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For females with multiple sclerosis (MS), the addition of exercise programs to standard immune modulatory therapy can improve fatigue, depression, and paresthesia, according to a study published in the May issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

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Microbiome Linked to Infectious Complications in AML

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) undergoing induction chemotherapy (IC), gastrointestinal microbiome composition is associated with infectious complications, according to a study published online May 3 in Cancer.

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CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced a new campaign, “Clean Hands Count,” to encourage health care professionals, patients, and patients’ families to keep their hands clean in order to prevent health care-associated infections.

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Regular Aspirin Use May Protect Against Bile Duct Cancer

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Regular aspirin use may lower the risk of bile duct cancer, according to a study published online April 26 in Hepatology.

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Preadmission SSRI Use Ups Stroke Mortality in Diabetes

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with diabetes, preadmission selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use is associated with increased risk of stroke mortality, according to a study published online May 3 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

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Venlafaxine-Induced Rise in Intraocular Pressure Described

MONDAY, May 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — In a case report published online April 30 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, venlafaxine-induced increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) is described in a patient with open angle glaucoma.

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First Case of Paintball-Linked Liver Injury Described

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A first case of paintball-related blunt liver injury has been described in an article published online April 27 in BMJ Case Reports.

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Long-Term Treatment Benefit Seen in Relapse-Onset MS

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with relapse-onset multiple sclerosis (MS), disease-modifying therapy protects against long-term disability accrual, according to a study published online May 4 in the Annals of Neurology.

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Portable, Rapid, Low-Cost Zika Test Shows Promise in Monkeys

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A fast, inexpensive test that detects the Zika virus in monkeys might be useful for doctors working far from hospitals, according to a study published online May 6 in Cell.

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HIV Rates on Decline, but Still Short of U.S. Five-Year Goal

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Although HIV infection and transmission rates in the United States declined over the past five years, they fell short of White House targets, according to findings published online April 29 in AIDS and Behavior.

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United States Still Has Shortages of Acute, Non-Acute Drugs

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Drug shortages remain a problem in the United States despite government legislation meant to increase availability, according to a study published in the May issue of Health Affairs.

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Analytics Approach Could Improve Chemo Combinations

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Models based on machine learning and optimization could improve chemotherapy regimens to be tested in phase III clinical trials without altering the toxicity outcomes, according to a study published in the May issue of Management Science.

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Climate Change May Lead to Higher Prevalence of CKD

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Climate change may increase rates of chronic kidney disease worldwide as rising temperatures and heat stress damage kidneys, according to research published online May 5 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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New Evidence of Link Between Zika and Guillain-Barré

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — There is new evidence that Zika may cause Guillain-Barré syndrome, according to findings presented at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference, held from May 2 to 5 in Atlanta.

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Cilostazol Doesn’t Prevent Periprocedural MI in ACS

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), adjunctive loading dose of cilostazol is not associated with prevention of periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI), according to a study published online May 1 in Cardiovascular Therapeutics.

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Teledermatology Improves Access to Dermatology Care

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Teledermatology seems to improve access to dermatology care for Medicaid enrollees, according to a study published online May 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

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Substantial Aggregate Costs of Care for Cervical Cancer

FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The costs of care for cervical cancer vary by phase of care, and aggregate costs are substantial, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors, as part of its long-awaited plan to extend the agency’s regulatory powers across all tobacco products.

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Lung Cancer Resection Linked to Longer Survival for Older Patients

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Older lung cancer patients are surviving longer when they have lung cancer surgery, according to a study published online May 5 in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

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CDC: Hepatitis C Leads Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S.

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The number of hepatitis C-linked deaths in the United States reached a record high in 2014, and the disease is now the leading cause of infectious disease mortality in the United States, according to a report published in the May 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.

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Readability of Online Info About Pancreatic Cancer Varies

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The readability and accuracy of online information regarding pancreatic cancer varies, according to a study published online May 4 in JAMA Surgery.

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No Benefit Found for Perioperative Statin Therapy

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Taking statins right before cardiac surgery, once touted as a way to prevent common postoperative complications, has no benefit and may even cause harm, according to a study published in the May 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Guideline-Based Phone Program Ups Provision, Timeliness of CPR

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction may be just a cellphone call away, according to a study published online May 4 in JAMA Cardiology.

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Probiotic Supplements Beneficial in Rheumatoid Arthritis

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Probiotic supplementation seems beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online May 2 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

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Fluconazole Use May Raise Risk of Certain Birth Defects

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal use of low-dose fluconazole is associated with cleft lip with cleft palate and d-transposition of the great arteries, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Review Finds CABG Bests PCI in End-Stage Renal Disease

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) referred for coronary revascularization, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with a small decrease in long-term mortality compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a review published in the May 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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No Link for Tea, Coffee Intake With Barrett’s Esophagus

THURSDAY, May 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — After adjustment for confounding variables there is no correlation between the risk of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and tea or coffee consumption, according to a study published in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Physician Leadership Training May Help Counteract Burnout

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Physician leaders with good leadership qualities are more likely to have employees who are satisfied and do not show signs of burnout, according to a study published in the April issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings and a report published by the American Medical Association.

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Increase in Low-Risk AMI Survivors From 2001 to 2011

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of low-risk survivors of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) increased from 2001 to 2011, and characteristics include younger age, male gender, and being married, according to a study published in the May 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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Herpes Simplex Virus Linked to Frailty, Mortality

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For older women, herpes simplex virus antibody levels are associated with incident frailty and mortality, according to a study published online April 30 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Laparoscopic Antireflux Sx May Provide Added Benefits in GERD

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS) and esomeprazole are both beneficial for patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but surgery may have an edge, according to research published in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction May Explain Prostate Cancer Disparity

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Improper mitochondrial functioning may account for prostate cancer treatment resistance in African-American (AA) men, according to a study published online April 26 in the British Journal of Cancer.

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Adiposity Genetic Risk Score Tied to Cardiometabolic Health

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Data from a large cohort have replicated the association between the genetic risk score of 11 favorable adiposity variants with lower risk of cardiometabolic disease, according to research published online April 26 in Diabetes.

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Price Transparency Tool Doesn’t Cut Health Care Spending

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Employee use of a price transparency tool does not cut health care spending, according to a study published in the May 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Radon in the Home Linked to Hematologic Malignancies

WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) — There appears to be a strong link between exposure to high levels of radon in the home and women’s risk of hematologic malignancies, according to a study published online recently in Environmental Research.

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USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Celiac Disease Screening

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the potential benefits and harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic individuals. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 3 by the USPSTF.

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Still Too Many Antibiotic Prescriptions Being Written

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-third of the antibiotics prescribed in the United States aren’t appropriate for the conditions being treated, according to research published in the May 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Adding Antiviral to Sorafenib Is Cost-Effective in HCC

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The addition of antiviral therapy to sorafenib is a cost-effective option compared with sorafenib monotherapy in patients with advanced hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in China, according to a study published online April 27 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Advised for Chronic Insomnia

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as the initial treatment for all adults with chronic insomnia disorder, according to a clinical practice guideline published online May 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Lasting Safety, Efficacy for Magnetic Device in GERD

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a magnetic device is safe and effective for augmenting lower esophageal sphincter function over a five-year follow-up period, according to a study published in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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All-Cause, CVD, DM Mortality Down From 2000 to 2011

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — All-cause and certain cause-specific mortality rates have decreased recently among those with type 1 and 2 diabetes, although younger patients have seen less improvement, according to a study published online April 26 in Diabetes Care.

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Report: Why Health Care Costs Are Lower in Europe Than U.S.

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — European residents have access to the same health care services as U.S. residents but pay much less, and this is related to several specific factors, according to a report published by INDIGOMED on April 25.

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High Risk of Long-Term Complications Seen With ICDs

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are associated with a high risk of long-term complications, according to research published online May 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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FDA: Brintellix Changing Name to Avoid Confusion With Brilinta

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Following a July 2015 Drug Safety Communication that warned about name confusion between Brintellix and Brilinta resulting in prescribing errors, the antidepressant Brintellix (vortioxetine) is changing its name to Trintellix, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Well Water a Suspected Cause of Bladder Cancer in New England

TUESDAY, May 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Arsenic in drinking water from private wells may explain the elevated bladder cancer risk among people in three New England states, according to a study published online May 2 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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FDA Approves Nuplazid for Parkinson’s Hallucinations

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Nuplazid (pimavanserin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease.

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Psychotherapy May Ease Chemo-Related Cognitive Dysfunction

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) might help cancer survivors manage the long-term cognitive dysfunction some experience after chemotherapy, according to research published online May 2 in Cancer.

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Calorie Restriction Improves Mood, Health in Non-Obese

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Calorie restriction may improve health, mood, sexual function, and stress levels even in non-obese individuals, according to research published online May 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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2017 May Offer Fewer Choices for Affordable Care Act Enrollees

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — With the nation’s largest health insurer exiting all but a few Affordable Care Act exchanges next year, some Americans may be left with fewer choices and some might see higher monthly premiums.

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Markers That Predict Omalizumab Response Identified

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Baseline serum periostin levels and levels of serum free immunoglobulin E (IgE) during treatment follow-up may be useful in assessing response to omalizumab treatment for asthma, according to a study published online April 26 in Allergy.

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Exenatide Reduces Liver Fat in Type 2 Diabetes With Obesity

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, exenatide reduces epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and liver fat content, according to a study published online April 23 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

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Delirium Predicts Function in Elderly After Aortic Valve Surgery

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Delirium appears to predict reduced functioning in elderly individuals after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to a study published online April 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Patients Often Dissatisfied With Acne Care

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Patients frequently report ineffective consultations in acne care, according to a study published online April 26 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

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Updated Recs Aim to Expand Primary Aldosteronism Screening

MONDAY, May 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The Endocrine Society has issued new guidelines intended to increase screening for primary aldosteronism. The Clinical Practice Guideline was published online March 2 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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