Articles Tagged With: prevention
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Supplemental Calcium Therapy for the Prevention of Preeclampsia and Preterm Birth
In pregnancy, calcium supplementation was well tolerated and reduced the risk of preeclampsia and preterm birth, with no significant differences observed between low-dose and high-dose supplementation.
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Metformin Use Is Associated with Decreased Diabetes-Associated Dementia
In two recent cohort studies, metformin use was found to decrease the risk of developing dementia in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Toothbrushing to Prevent Pneumonia
Oral care, including time-honored toothbrushing, may save a patient’s life from pneumonia of all stripes.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Smallpox Vaccination Effective Against Mpox; CLABSI Prevention
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Avoid Liability from Patient Elopement
Patient elopement is a major threat to patient safety, particularly with the most vulnerable patients. Any resulting injury or death could bring liability to the healthcare facility. The risk requires careful adherence to proper policies and procedures, along with the use of some physical precautions that can reduce the risk of elopement.
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Preventing and Reversing Cardiovascular Disease Through Lifestyle Modification
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and in the United States. Identifying and targeting cardiovascular risk factors is essential for the prevention and long-term management of CVD. Traditionally, factors for the onset and progression of CVD were thought to be mostly genetic. It is now well established that several of these factors are lifestyle mediated. Behavioral changes significantly influence the interplay between a healthy lifestyle and the genetic risk of heart disease. To further understand the challenges with preventing and reversing CVD, providers need to consider the alarming prevalence of risk factors among the U.S. population.
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Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of the Past, Present, and Future
Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is a highly prevalent cardiac arrhythmia in the United States and often can be complicated by a thromboembolic phenomenon, the most concerning of which is stroke. This article reviews the current evidence for the use of various anticoagulants, surgical techniques, and the left atrial appendage occlusion devices currently available for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
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Hot Trials from the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress
Some highlights from two key studies presented in Barcelona, Spain, between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2022, along with Dr. Crawford’s personal commentary on both.
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CDC: Most Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
Recent data indicate mental health conditions, excessive bleeding are the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States.
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Answering Patient Questions About COVID-19
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine formed an educational task force to educate clinicians and answer community members’ questions about all things COVID-19. Easily referenced resources on COVID-19 are essential for healthcare professionals in speaking with patients. Easy-to-navigate, dependable, up-to-date sources of information help serve patients requiring specific and timely answers to questions. Having a “go-to” list of resources can reduce confusion about COVID-19, making vaccination updates and other conversations more productive.