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Environmental Surfaces, Clinician Hands Play Role in C. Difficile Transmission in ICU
3.6-fold higher C. difficile movement seen by including environmental surfaces and health care personnel hands
Risk for Long COVID Lower in Pregnant Individuals
Findings seen compared with matched, nonpregnant women
Excessive Use of Overtime, Agency Nurse Hours Increase Rates of Patient Safety Indicators
Link seen for overtime and agency nurse hours with pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients
Real-World Cannabis Use Disorder During Pregnancy May Be Underestimated
Commercial administrative claims data show slight increase in annual prevalence from 2015 to 2020
Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Risk for Dementia
Statin use linked to reduction in risks for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease-related dementia
Racial Disparities Seen in Unintentional Overdose Mortality
Black men and Black women have pronounced and increasing burden of mortality compared with Whites
Medical Cannabis Improves Health-Related Quality of Life With Chronic Conditions
Additionally, specific symptom improvement seen
Handheld Electro-Shockers Pose Risk for Interaction With Implantable Cardiac Devices
Relevant risk for interaction seen with cardiac implantable electronic devices; no signs of cardiac damage seen during testing
Globally, One in 13 Youth Experience Nocturnal Enuresis
Family history, urinary tract infection, parental death, and male sex significantly increase the odds
Blue Laser Vaporization Effective for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Results indicate preservation of sexual function
