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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology Likely Heterogeneous?
Rare noncoding variants of the gene DENND1A, previously shown to play a key role in androgen biosynthesis in human ovarian theca cells, are significantly associated with familial polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Maternal Drug-Related Death and Suicide: Leading Causes of Postpartum Death in California
In a recent study, investigators found that drug-related death and suicide were leading causes of postpartum death in California.
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Vaginal Bowel Control System for Nonsurgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
The vaginal bowel control device provides a safe, effective, and durable treatment option for women with fecal incontinence.
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Inadequate Nurse Staffing Tied to Increase in Hospital-Acquired Infections
Researchers: Patients on units with both shifts understaffed were significantly more likely to develop infections two days later.
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TJC Requires Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs for Ambulatory Care
Starting next year, outpatient facilities that prescribe antimicrobial medications routinely must have put in place programs to combat antibiotic misuse, which promotes antibiotic resistance.
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Hip Fracture Outcomes, Time to Surgery Addressed With Co-Management
Co-management of hip fractures among different disciplines can be effective in improving care and outcomes, according to the experience of one healthcare network.
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Quick Wins With Focus on Sepsis, Fall Prevention
Quality improvement leaders at Spectrum Health, based in Grand Rapids, MI, are seeing success with several initiatives addressing sepsis, preventive screenings, and fall prevention. Their experiences may offer lessons for other hospitals.
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Improving Telemedicine Can Raise Leapfrog Scores
Hospitals seeking to elevate their Leapfrog scores might want to look to telemedicine, especially if one weakness is intensivists or critical care-trained physicians managing patient care around the clock.
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CMS May Revise HCAHPS to Improve Response Rates
Although hospitals must participate, the patient response rate for the 29-question Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey is only 27%, according to the most current data.