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Ambulatory medication reconciliation is associated with lower risk of a composite primary outcome of combined frequency of emergency department visits and hospitalizations over six months

Diabetes Meds Reconciliation May Reduce Risk of ER Visits

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Medication reconciliation linked to lower risk of combined ER visits, hospitalization over six months
Suicide prevention needs to be a public health priority

APA: Suicide Prevention Should Be a Public Health Priority

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American Psychological Association says multi-faceted approach is needed to cut suicide rate
There is an increased rate of subsequent Parkinson's disease among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Strong Link Identified Between T2DM and Parkinson’s Disease

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Findings in large cohort study based in the United Kingdom
Neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis are similar regardless of the rate of administration or the sodium chloride content of intravenous fluids

IV Fluid Specs Do Not Influence Neuro Outcomes in Kids w/DKA

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Infusion rate, % sodium chloride don't affect neuro outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
During 2014 to 2016

CDC: Preterm Births Increased in United States During 2014-2016

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Numbers reflected increase among late preterm births, especially births occurring at 36 weeks
Use of a negative pressure wound therapy for severe open fracture of the lower limb is not associated with improved self-rated disability at 12 months

Negative Pressure Wound Tx No Benefit for Lower Limb Open Fx

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No significant difference vs standard wound therapy in patients' Disability Rating Index score at 12 months
The risk of dementia is increased in 50-year-olds with blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg

Higher Blood Pressure at Mid-Life Increases Dementia Risk

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Findings for those with systolic BP ≥130 mm Hg at age 50 years
Dexmedetomidine prevents excessive γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor function after anesthesia

Dexmedetomidine Cuts γ-Aminobutyric Acid Receptor Function

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Cuts etomidate-induced increase in α5 γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor cell-surface expression
Nearly one-third of patients with primary biliary cholangitis who had had an inadequate response to ursodeoxycholic acid alone achieved a complete biochemical response with the addition of bezafibrate to treatment

Addition of Bezafibrate Beneficial in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

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Complete biochemical response in 31 percent of patients unresponsive to ursodeoxycholic acid alone
For organ transplant recipients

Sun Defenses Up in Transplant Patients After Skin Cancer Study

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Increased odds of using multiple sun protection measures among organ transplant recipients