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Depression, anxiety may be linked to c-section risk among pregnant women
Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.
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Diabetes targets would cost more but the impact would be worth it
Here's how, according to several experts.
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Black COVID patients: Less medical follow-up, longer return-to-work delays, more hospital readmissions
The study found this patient population had the least amount of follow-up from their providers and the longest delays in returning to their job.
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Gender-affirming mastectomies improve mental health, sexual functioning and more
A study found anxiety and depression decreased in patients who underwent gender-affirming mastectomies.
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Pandemic took a toll on older people serving as caregivers for loved ones
Caregivers who provide support for family or friends with chronic illness and disability were stressed, isolated and depressed during the pandemic’s early months.
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Patients’ referral to primary care after COVID-19 hospitalization varied widely during the pandemic
COVID-19 is currently a leading cause of sepsis in the United States, spurring experts to publish new guidance regarding primary care follow up for sepsis after hospitalization.
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Many at-risk older adults aren’t checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Home blood pressure monitoring is important for people with hypertension or a history of stroke, heart failure, diabetes and heart attack, but a new poll shows many people don’t do it.
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Survey finds a need for pet care during hospitalizations
It’s hard to heal in your hospital bed if you’re concerned about your pets at home.
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When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
For adults over 65 who need more blood pressure control, increasing the dose of an existing medication may be a better choice for many than adding a new drug.
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Delirium is a common consequence of severe COVID-19, study finds
Cognitive impairment is highly likely for patients in the ICU and could be lasting.
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Taking the pain out of unexplained physical symptoms in kids
How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.
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Kids gained excess weight during the pandemic
A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.
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Wide variation seen in family caregiver availability for people with dementia
A new study looks at how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients get caregiving from family caregivers including wives, husbands, daughters and sons, as well as paid help, and disparities in care.
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Videos teach inclusion and caring for transgender patients
How instructional videos for staff are helping transgender patients feel ‘safe, accepted and welcomed.’
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Short hospitalizations hit hard for COVID patients
Study hints at long-term health and financial impacts.