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Here Comes the Sun — And Here Comes Coccidioidomycosis
Another occupational outbreak of coccidioidomycosis in solar farm workers in an endemic area points to the continued risk and the difficulty of preventing such occurrences.
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In Patients Who Self-catheterize, Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prevents UTIs but Increases Antibiotic Resistance
A randomized, open-label, superiority trial found that daily antibiotic prophylaxis for patients who use clean, intermittent self-catheterization reduced symptomatic urinary tract infections by 48% over a 12-month period. Antibiotic resistance became prevalent in urinary isolates from the group receiving prophylaxis compared to controls.
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Childhood Diarrhea Varies Geographically Within Africa
Each year, 30 million preschool-aged children still get sick with diarrhea and 330,000 die. Most diarrheal illness and death is concentrated in a few high-risk areas, including parts of Benin, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Targeting preventive and therapeutic interventions in areas of risk could markedly reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Migalastat (Galafold) Capsules
Migalastat is indicated for the treatment of adults with confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease and an amenable galactosidase alpha gene variant based on in vitro assay data.
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Poor Sleep Can Lead to Accelerated Atherosclerosis
New data provide further support for the importance of sleep in the optimization of medical outcomes.
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Coffee Consumption and Mortality
After rigorous evaluation using multiple statistics, an inverse relationship between coffee intake and all-cause mortality was demonstrated consistently across the racial/ethnic groups examined.
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Can Hormone Therapy Prevent the Development of a ‘Dowager’s Hump’?
Postmenopausal hormone therapy may reduce the risk of developing age-related hyperkyphosis, commonly known as a “Dowager’s hump.” Such therapy may provide long-term benefits.
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Carbohydrates, Insulin, and Obesity
Carbohydrate intake stimulates insulin secretion, which is the primary driver of weight gain. Besides driving glucose into cells, insulin causes fat storage, increases hunger, and lowers energy expenditure. High insulin blood levels lead to obesity with some genetic variation.
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Episode 10: Hiring Unicorns in Healthcare: Making Informed Pre-Hire Decisions
Learn more about how assessments can be useful in healthcare outside of the hiring process, and learn about the best practices for doing so in onboarding, promotions, and professional development. Join Justin Hess, M.S., and Leslie Jeffries, MSN, BSN, RN, in the final installment of our mini-series on Hiring Unicorns in Healthcare .
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Limited English Proficiency Associated With Significant Differences in End-of-life Care
In a retrospective cohort study, patients with limited English proficiency had lower rates of do not resuscitate orders, comfort measures orders, and advanced directives; higher rates of receiving certain types of life support; and longer hospital stays compared to their English-speaking counterparts.