Rate of objects ingested by young children increased over last two decades

Coins are the most common, but batteries and magnets also are causes for concern.

New data further suggest that stress does a number on the CV system

PTSD, acute stress reaction, and adjustment disorder increase risk for cardiovascular diseases, especially in the first year post diagnosis.

In endometrial cancer and SUI, concomitant surgery improves outcomes

TUCSON, ARIZ. – The biggest trick may be incorporating concomitant surgeries into the surgical work flow.

First-of-its-kind study looks at pregnancies in prison

Previous lack of data “signals a glaring disregard for the health and well-being of incarcerated pregnant women.”

An HCV-infected population showed gaps in HBV testing, vaccination, and care

A cohort of HCV-infected patients showed a high prevalence of current or past HBV infection, but with gaps in HBV testing, care, and vaccination.

Survey finds psoriasis patients seek relief with alternative therapies

The majority said they used complementary and alternative medicines because “traditional medications did not help or had side effects.”

Stress incontinence surgery improves sexual dysfunction

TUCSON, ARIZ. – A secondary analysis of two clinical trials found similar levels of improvement regardless of the type of surgery used.

Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease

MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.

Oscillatory ventilation reduced reintubation risk for preterm infants

Preterm infants were less likely to require reintubation after nasal high-frequency oscillatory ventilation than nasal CPAP.

More chest compression–only CPR leads to increased survival rates

This alternative for bystanders raises both CPR performance rates and patient survival.

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