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Enhanced Recovery Program Aids Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Implementation of a large-scale, enhanced recovery project for bariatric surgery is feasible and results in a decrease in extended length of stay (ELOS).

Physician-Mothers Report High Rate of Peripartum Depression, Endorse Stigmatizing Beliefs About Condition

The prevalence of peripartum depression is high in physician mothers, with white physicians reporting higher adjusted rates than black physicians, and Asian physicians reporting lower receipt of treatment.

Interventions Combating Stunted Growth May Not Extend to Neurobehavioral Development in Children

Interventions that target linear growth in childhood such as those aimed at combating malnutrition may not provide concurrent benefits in neurodevelopment.

Customizing Electronic Medical Records May Decrease Antimicrobial Usage

Automating the workflow and tracking an antimicrobial stewardship program by customizing electronic medical records may decrease antimicrobial usage.

Addressing Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes

There is growing evidence that the addition of triglyceride-lowering medication and lifestyle changes may be valuable in diabetes management.

Do Malpractice Claims Change Physician Practice Patterns?

A recent study reported that approximately 9 of 10 US physicians practice defensive medicine to avoid malpractice claims,

Can the WMA Physicians Pledge Update Improve Care Abroad?

A 2017 update to the World Medical Association Physician’s pledge added language on is-sues such as respect for patients’ dignity and respect between colleagues.

Consensus on Recommendations for End-of-Life Pain Management for the Critically Ill in the ICU

The majority of existing clinical guidelines and consensus statements on pain management at the end of life in the intensive care unit agree on a set of recommendations that include the use of high doses of opioid.

Fairly Modest Weight Loss Tied to Diabetes Remission

Authors say more should be done to support weight loss early in diabetes trajectory.

Non-melanoma Skin Cancers Are Less Likely to be Treated in Elderly Patients

Unlike previous studies, the researchers found that in their practice, no-treatment rates between elderly and nonelderly patients with biopsy-proven NMSCs were significantly different.

Screening for CRC Has Increased Since 2008, But Racial Disparities Still Exist

While screening rates for colorectal cancer (CRC) have increased substantially since 2008, disparities in screening between racial and ethnic groups continue to pose a challenge to equitable clinical care.

Gender Differences in Analgesic Responses to Opioids for Acute, Chronic Pain

Men and women may respond differently to opioids prescribed for pain relief.

Comorbidity Burden May Increase After Binge Eating Disorder Diagnosis

Patients may be at risk for increased comorbidity burden after a diagnosis of binge eating disorder.

Considerable Proportion of ICU Admissions May Be Preventable

ICU hospitalizations for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions have decreased during a 10-year period.

Only Half of Ear, Nose, Throat Infections Receive Recommended Antibiotics

In outpatient settings, only 50% of visits for pharyngitis, sinusitis, and acute otitis media (AOM) receive recommended first-line antibiotics.

Survey Finds US Adults Consuming More Plant Protein and Less Refined Carbs Since 1999

Adults in the United States have reduced their intake of refined carbohydrates and increased their intake of complex carbohydrates, plant protein, and polyunsaturated fat from 1999 to 2016, a study in JAMA reports. Nutrition researchers performed a serial cross-sectional analysis of 24-hour dietary recall data taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Only…

Universal Screening for Autism Feasible in Pediatric Network

Universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is feasible in a pediatric primary care network, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Text Messaging Intervention Aimed at Improving Parental Competence and Mental Health Literacy

MyTeen is a text message intervention that delivers advice and instruction to parents with a goal of improving parental competence, knowledge, and parent/adolescent communication.

Youngest in Classroom at Higher Risk for Diagnosis of Depression

Children at young relative age within the school year were also at higher risk for ADHD and intellectual disability.

Debunking 5 Persistent Myths About Fibromyalgia

Although fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans, the condition remains widely misunderstood. We debunk 5 common myths.