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Parents of children born with critical congenital heart defects may be at high risk for posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems

PTSD Risk Up in Parents of Kids With Critical Heart Defects

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They're also more likely to suffer depression, anxiety; new mothers particularly vulnerable

January 2017 Briefing – Nursing

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Lower body mass index and body fat is associated with increased risk of orthostatic intolerance and predisposition to noncardiac syncope following bariatric surgery

BMI Linked to Risk for Orthostatic Intolerance Post Bariatric Sx

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Increase in OI and propensity for noncardiac syncope following bariatric surgery-linked weight loss
For older patients with hypertension

Benefits for Intensive BP Lowering in Older HTN Patients

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Intensive BP control linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality, and heart failure
A smartphone app developed as part of a Perioperative Surgical Home program is associated with shorter length of stay after cesarean section

Smartphone App Can Help Cut Length of Stay After C-Section

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Introduction of app would yield 216 percent return on investment during first year of use
For youth with type 1 diabetes

HbA1c, Waist-to-Height Ratio Predict Dyslipidemia in T1DM

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For youth with type 1 diabetes, hemoglobin A1c and waist-to-height ratio are modifiable risk factors
Attempts to shame an overweight or obese person into losing weight won't motivate them to do so

Obese Who Self-Stigmatize May Have Higher Cardiometabolic Risk

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Those affected by weight bias more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors
Developing or worsening type 2 diabetes could be an early sign of pancreatic cancer

New or Worsening T2DM Could Indicate Pancreatic Cancer

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Type 2 diabetes could be the first sign of hidden pancreatic cancer, researchers say
For select patients

Psychostimulants May Be Helpful in Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

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Case reports highlight six outpatients with reduction in number of binge/purge days/month
People who use electronic cigarettes regularly may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

E-Cigarettes Found to Have Adverse Effect on Heart Health

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Researchers find users more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease risk