Hospital mergers and acquisitions may precipitate a modest decline in patient care quality; however, no differential changes in readmission or mortality rates were observed in acquired institutions compared with control hospitals,
The largest case study, and the only study that highlights risk factors for eczema herpeticum recurrence, finds that early age of atopic dermatitis onset not only predisposes patients to eczema herpeticum but also recurrence.
Members of 4 societies published a consensus system of care document containing operator and institutional recommendations and requirements for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
An increased risk of attempting suicide is present both before and after the abortion, suggesting that having an abortion is not the primary contributor to this risk.
The American College of Physicians has issued a set of recommendations to clarify the potential benefits and harms of testosterone therapy in men with age-related low testosterone.
Though time-restricted eating (TRE) has been previously shown to contribute to fatigue and increased hunger in rare cases, most people participating in TRE saw their hunger decrease over time and experienced increased energy levels after continuing with the diet.
Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
As there exist limited conclusions about blue-light therapy for acne, clinicians and patients should consider the balance between benefits and adverse events, as well as costs, when considering this therapy.
The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.
From the qualitative analysis, researchers concluded that there is an unmet need for diabetes supplies, likely as a result of inequities present in the healthcare industry.
True acupuncture is more effective than placebo and standard care in reducing the number and severity of radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) symptoms at 1 year following treatment in patients with head and neck cancer.
In this prospective study of patients with biopsy-proven NAFLD, daily aspirin use was associated with less severe histologic features of NAFLD and NASH, and with lower risk for progression to advanced fibrosis.
