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Subclinical Heart Dysfunction, Fatty Liver Linked
Key clinical point: Researchers found an association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and myocardial dysfunction and remodeling. Major...
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Alcohol, marijuana use common in youth with chronic disease
Key clinical point: Alcohol and marijuana use is common in youth with chronic disease, and alcohol use is associated with nonadherence to...
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Alcohol, Marijuana Use Common in Youth With Chronic Disease
Key clinical point: Alcohol and marijuana use is common in youth with chronic disease, and alcohol use is associated with nonadherence to...
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Hydroxyurea boosts O2 saturations in children with sickle cell disease
Key clinical point: Nocturnal and awake oxygen saturations are higher in patients treated with hydroxyurea. Major finding: The hydroxyurea SCD...
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Evidence of a respiratory virus does not exclude Kawasaki disease
Many children with Kawasaki disease (KD) have respiratory viruses and a positive viral PCR should not exclude a KD diagnosis.
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CT findings identify COPD phenotype with high risk for exacerbations
Key clinical point: COPD patients with both airway thickening and emphysema have more hospitalizations and more severe dyspnea. Major finding:...
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Mobile health technology may encourage behavioral change
Mobile health technology may encourage behavioral change.
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One-third of organ donations after circulatory death are unsuccessful
Key clinical point: Some abdominal transplants are not possible because of failed DCD donation. Major finding: At least one organ was successfully...
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Schizophrenia decreases hippocampal and prefrontal cortex activity
Schizophrenia is associated with memory deficits and decreased hippocampal and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex activation, according to a study...
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Elevated IL-6 linked to complications after major abdominal surgery
Elevated interleukin-6 levels after major abdominal surgery are associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications.
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TEP inguinal hernia repairs have low incidence of chronic pain
Key clinical point: TEP inguinal hernia repair is associated with a low incidence of chronic pain. Major finding: Utilizing the IPQ questionnaire...
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Early intervention in autism may have sustained benefits
Key clinical point: Early intervention in autism at ages 18-30 months showed sustained benefits at age 6 years. Major finding: Two years after...
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Delivery mortality and complications higher in epileptic women
Key clinical point: Epilepsy is associated with increased risk of maternal death and complications surrounding delivery. Major finding: Pregnant...
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Researchers pin down possible cause, source for narcolepsy associated with flu vaccine
Key clinical point:Nucleoprotein antibodies possibly explain influenza vaccine associated narcolepsy. Major finding: Patients with a history of...
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Rise in Bordetella pertussis associated with asymptomatic transmission
Asymptomatic transmission may help explain the recent rise in incidence of Bordetella pertussis, according to a new study.