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More Specific Newborn Names Could Help Reduce Medical Errors
Incorporating mothers' names into newborns' IDs led to a drop in patient mix-ups, say researchers
Health Care Providers May Be Missing Signs of Child Abuse
Some hospitals screen every infant with a femur fracture; others screen none
Metformin in Pregnancy Shows No Effect on Infant Birth Weight
However, metformin can help to control women's blood glucose, researchers find
AOSSM: Some Meniscal Tears OK Left In Situ in ACL Surgery
Only 7.7 percent of tears required reoperation; risk factors include medial tears, longer tears
AOSSM: Surgery Better for Acute Proximal Hamstring Ruptures
Better lower extremity function score for surgical treatment; improved return to pre-injury activity
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure
Structured Exercise Prevents Sleep Issues in Older Adults
However, physical activity intervention not found to resolve existing sleep issues
Coronary Artery Disease Ups Risk of Bowel Bleeds With NSAIDs
Co-use of thienopyridine and prior use of rebamipide also up risk
Weight Loss Predicts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Highest risk seen with high annual weight loss rate, low BMI in previously obese
Lifestyle Intervention Can Ward Off Obesity-Related Knee Pain
Findings show benefit at one year for overweight adults with diabetes mellitus at high risk of knee pain
