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Training in Splint Technique Needed in EDs
A new study suggests most of the splints applied in EDs and urgent care settings on pediatric patients with potential fractures are placed improperly.
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Hypoglycemia Increases Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
The study shows hypoglycemia increases the risk of both CV and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetes.
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High Spending EDs Provide Better Care
A new MIT study finds the more costly emergency departments save more lives.
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Cervical Cancer Screening: Are We Going in the Wrong Direction?
Synopsis:Cervical cancer screening in the United States is underpacing targets to meet the Healthy People 2020 objectives of 93% compliance with guidelines. While overall incidence rates of cervix cancer have decreased slightly, mortality has not, and underserved, underinsured, and minority/ethnic populations continue to be at highest risk for cervical cancer development.
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Is Pregnancy a Risk Factor for Future Obesity?
Synopsis:In this prospective cohort study, being overweight or obese pre-pregnancy and excessive weight gain during pregnancy were associated with postpartum weight retention (> 20 pounds) at 1 year. Protective factors were breastfeeding at 6 months and moderate exercise.
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Robotic-assisted Adnexal Surgery: More Complications and Higher Cost
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: The performance of robotically assisted adnexal surgery increased dramatically over the last decade.
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Eat More Fish? Choose Fish Carefully to Avoid Mercury Toxicity
Synopsis: A recent review deals with the benefits, as well as the risks, of eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and pinpoints which fish contain the most and least amounts of mercury.
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Evidence of economic burden of disparate care for minorities continues to grow
A recent tragic case involving informed consent obtained from parents with limited English proficiency led to a successful lawsuit against the hospital. The parents were told the risks of surgery for their child included kidney damage, but there was no interpreter in the room.
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Study validity may be compromised if patients drop out
Occasionally, individuals who agreed to participate in a research study withdraw for various reasons; some simply stop participating without communicating with investigators.
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Surprising data on FDA committee members’ financial ties
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee meetings have, on average, 13% of members with financial conflicts of interest, according to a recent study. Researchers analyzed financial conflicts of 1,400 advisory committee members over a 15-year period.1