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Men are less knowledgeable than women about human papillomavirus (HPV)

Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination

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Most men and women did not know anal, penile, and oral cancers are caused by HPV
There are considerable gaps in primary care physician knowledge regarding risk factors that prompt screening for prediabetes and management recommendations for patients with prediabetes

Gaps in Physician Knowledge, Management of Prediabetes ID’d

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Primary care doctors have limited knowledge about screening, management for prediabetes
Hospital-level high-risk antibiotic use is associated with the risk for hospital-associated Clostridioides difficile infection

High-Risk Antibiotic Use Linked to Hospital-Associated C. Difficile

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High-risk antibiotic use independently predicts hospital-related Clostridioides difficile infection
The presence of presumed postdural puncture headache after neuraxial anesthesia (epidural or spinal) in childbirth is associated with an increased risk for being diagnosed with an intracranial subdural hematoma

Headache From Epidural for Labor May Up Subdural Hematoma Risk

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Presumed postdural puncture headache tied to greater risk for intracranial subdural hematoma
When empirical antimicrobial therapy is initiated in patients with severe manifestations of sepsis

Initiating Empirical Tx for Sepsis Reduces Blood Culture Sensitivity

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12 percent difference seen in proportion of positive blood cultures before and after antimicrobial therapy
Screening for breast cancer in men has increased over time

Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time

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Risk higher for older age, Ashkenazi descent, genetic mutations, and personal, first-degree family hx
The rate of off-label ordering of systemic drugs has increased for children

Off-Label Ordering of Systemic Drugs Up for Children

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Over time, off-label orders have increased for antihistamines, several psychotropics
Patients with chronic coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease treated with the combination of rivaroxaban and aspirin face a greater risk for bleeding versus patients treated with aspirin alone

Combo Antithrombotic Therapy Increases Bleeding Risk

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Greatest risk seen in first year of treatment, but benefits of combo therapy continue after one year
Prenatal and postnatal exposure to chemicals

Prenatal, Postnatal Exposures Tied to Blood Pressure in Children

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Chemical, environmental, meteorological factors may impact systolic, diastolic BP
Americans with rheumatic disease struggle to access affordable specialty care

Patients With Rheumatic Disease Often Have Trouble Accessing Care

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Access issues include getting specialty appointments and affording treatment