New Billing Guidelines Do Not Ease Burden of EHR Documentation
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There has been no meaningful reduction in electronic health record (EHR) documentation burden in association with implementation of new guidelines for outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) billing, accor…
Learn MoreHTN Risk Increased for Women Who Experience Sexual Violence
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who experience sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment have an increased risk for hypertension, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Rebe…
Learn MoreVascular, Obstetric Risks Higher for Women Conceiving With ART
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women who conceive with assisted reproductive technology (ART) have a higher risk for vascular complications and adverse obstetric outcomes compared with women who conceive without ART, according to a study p…
Learn MoreLow Risk Seen for Second Allergic Reaction to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with an allergic reaction to their first dose of mRNA severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination, the risk for repeated immediate allergic and severe immediate aller…
Learn MoreNewborns Should Receive Vitamin K Within Six Hours of Birth
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue of Pediat…
Learn MoreAllergic Reaction to Your First COVID Shot? Risk of Another Is Low, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — So, you had a severe allergic reaction to your first COVID-19 shot. Does that doom you to the same after your second shot?Apparently not, claims a new analysis that found the risk of a second vaccine dose rea…
Learn MoreBP Trajectory May ID Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women with blood pressure that increases or shows little or no decline during the first half of pregnancy are at substantially higher risk for developing a hypertensive disorder in the second half of pregnanc…
Learn MoreBoris Johnson Lifts Last COVID Restrictions in England
TUESDAY, Feb. 22. 2022 (HealthDay News) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday that his government will end all remaining coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate.In a ne…
Learn MoreSackler Family Sweetens Opioid Settlement Offer
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The wealthy Sackler family upped its cash offer to settle thousands of opioid-related lawsuits against the family and their company, Purdue Pharma.Instead of paying out $4.5 billion, the company is now offeri…
Learn MoreShould You Use Antibiotic Creams on Your Skin?
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As winter winds leave your skin dry, cracked and prone to cuts and bleeding, a skin expert says you should resist the urge to use antibiotic creams or ointments.While it might seem sensible to use antibiotic …
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