Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports
Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection
But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused
Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Unsatisfactory Chewing, Poor Diet Up Hospital Stay in Elderly
Seniors with unsatisfactory chewing ability, poor diet use fewer annual preventive care, dental services
Gastric Bypass Helps Achieve Diabetes Treatment Goals
Lower mean HbA1c, more diabetes remission, more weight loss versus lifestyle-medical management
Depression Cuts Adherence to COPD Maintenance Meds
Average monthly adherence to COPD maintenance medications low in older adults
Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Down From 2011 to 2013
Use of active surveillance increasing, active treatment decreasing for low-risk disease
Benefits for Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Reduced risk of positive surgical margins versus open prostatectomy for patients with pT2 disease only
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