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,
From 2011 to 2017, there was an increase in gross annual expenditures on multiple sclerosis (MS) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), with increased spending mainly driven by increases in per-prescription costs.
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.
Researchers assessed 138 untrained healthy individuals before marathon training and two weeks after the marathon for central (aortic) blood pressure and aortic stiffness using cardiovascular magnetic resonance distensibility.
For patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the presence of any component of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is independently associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence.
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.
For couples seeking infertility treatment, folic acid and zinc supplementation compared with placebo for male partners does not significantly improve semen quality or live birth rates.
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.
In a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, recommendations are presented for the management of nosebleeds.
