by University of Utah Health Sciences A new wearable sensor that works in conjunction with artificial intelligence technology could help doctors remotely detect critical changes in heart failure patients days before a health crisis occurs and could prevent hospitalization, according to a study led by University of Utah Health and VA Salt Lake City Health...
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ACR releases reproductive health guideline for patients with rheumatic diseases
by American College of Rheumatology Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) published the 2020 Guideline for the Management of Reproductive Health in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases. This is the first, evidence-based, clinical practice guideline related to the management of reproductive health issues for all patients with rheumatic diseases. With 131 recommendations, the guideline offers...
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Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children
by Oregon Health & Science University Adults do not need tetanus or diphtheria booster shots if they’ve already completed their childhood vaccination series against these rare, but debilitating diseases, research published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases indicates. The conclusion aligns with the World Health Organization’s recent recommendations to only routinely give adults tetanus and...
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Lyme disease treatment: 2 herbal compounds may beat antibiotics
Lyme disease — transmitted via tick bite — affects thousands of people in the United States and around the world. Currently, doctors use antibiotics to treat it, but could plant-based remedies be more effective? Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi). The disease spreads to humans through the...
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Health authorities expect coronavirus spread on US soil
American health authorities said Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like canceling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking. The comments mark a significant escalation in the level of threat being conveyed to the US public and come...
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Antibiotics, corticosteroids beneficial in COPD exacerbations
(HealthDay)—For adults with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), antibiotics and systemic corticosteroids are associated with less treatment failure, according to a review published online Feb. 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Claudia C. Dobler, M.D., Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues assessed the comparative effectiveness and adverse events...
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Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease
(HealthDay)—In an article from the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published online Feb. 14 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, recommendations are presented regarding specific food consumption for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Arie Levine, M.D., from the Wolfson Medical Center at Tel Aviv University in Israel, and colleagues reviewed the...
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Be Their Biggest Fan: 3 Things All Docs Should Know About Buprenorphine
Matthew F. Watto, MD; Paul N. Williams, MD; Stuart K. Brigham, MD Matthew F. Watto, MD: Hey guys, welcome back. We are the Curbsiders. Last month, we recorded a great interview, and we wanted to tell you some pearls we learned from it. But first, Paul, could you tell people what we do on the...
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How Common Mental Shortcuts Can Cause Major Physician Errors
It’s tempting to believe that physicians are logical, meticulous thinkers who perfectly weigh the pros and cons of treatment options, acting as unbiased surrogates for their patients. In reality, this is often far from the case. Bias, which takes many forms, affects how doctors think and the treatment decisions they make. Racial biases in treatment...
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Cognitive impairment after intensive care linked to long-lasting inflammation
by Karolinska Institutet People who have been treated in intensive care commonly suffer from residual cognitive impairment, but the reason for this is unknown. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now link cognitive impairment with lasting inflammation and a potential treatment target. The results are presented in the scientific journal Intensive Care Medicine. Every year,...