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Online Intervention May Reduce Stress, Increase Pregnancy Rates in Women With Infertility
An internet-based cognitive therapy intervention for women with infertility may reduce anxiety, depression, and stress and increase the likelihood of pregnancy.
Cannabidiol as an Adjunctive Therapy for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Dravet Syndrome
Investigators assessed the efficacy and safety of 2 daily doses of cannabidiol, 10 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg, in children with Dravet syndrome.
Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients
In a letter to the editor, recommendations are presented regarding anesthesia procedures for emergency operations in patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus 2019.
Many Older Adults Receive Inpatient Diabetes Rx Intensification
One in 10 older adults hospitalized for common medical conditions are discharged with intensified diabetes medications, despite the fact that nearly half are unlikely to benefit from the intensification.
Are Clinicians Aware of the FDA’s Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule?
A study sought to determine clinicians’ awareness and use of the Pregnancy and Lactation La-beling Rule (PLLR).
Healthcare Workers Report Elevated Psychiatric Symptoms Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A study of Chinese healthcare workers may foreshadow the mental health burden placed upon physicians, nurses, and other professionals as COVID-19 strains the medical system in the United States.
Abnormal Cerebral Blood Flow May Influence the Etiology of Parkinson Disease
Patients with Parkinson disease tend to have an increase in iron content with reduced perfusion in the substantia nigra.
Early Age at Puberty Linked to Increased T2DM Risk in Men
For men, early age at puberty is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death
A greater number of daily steps — 8,000 or more — is associated with a significantly lower risk for all-cause mortality.
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