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New recommendations have been developed for antithrombotic therapy for venous thromboembolism. The Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline was published online Jan. 7 in CHEST.

Recommendations Developed for Antithrombotic Tx in VTE

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Guidelines updated for 12 topics; new recommendations address three new topics
Many patients having surgery for severe obesity also have mental health conditions

Mental Health Disorders Common Among Bariatric Sx Patients

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But such conditions don't seem to hinder post-op weight loss
For patients with diabetes and chronic diabetic foot ulcers

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy No Benefit for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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HBOT does not reduce indications for amputation or facilitate wound healing
Frozen stool samples work just as well as freshly donated samples when treating Clostridium difficile infection through fecal transplantation

Frozen Samples Comparable to Fresh in Fecal Transplant

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Prepackaged stool samples may be used to combat C. difficile infections
Azithromycin is frequently prescribed to hospitalized patients despite the presence of risk factors for QTc prolongation

Azithromycin Prescribed Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation

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Seventy-six percent of patients prescribed one or more QTc prolonging meds plus azithromycin
For women undergoing digital mammography screening

False-Positive Mammography Results Are Common

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Highest rates of false-positive results and additional imaging seen for women aged 40 to 49 years
Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with greater accumulation of visceral adipose tissue

Sugary Drinks Linked to Increase in Visceral Adipose Tissue

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Daily consumers accumulated about 27 percent more visceral fat
Even a slight decline in kidney function can potentially lead to heart damage

Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk

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Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Dec. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography

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Biennial mammography endorsed for those aged 50 to 74 years; earlier screening is individual decision
Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early