Recommendations Developed for Avoiding Perioperative Medication Errors
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In guidelines issued by the Association of Anaesthetists and published online Aug. 8 in Anaesthesia, recommendations are presented to avoid medication errors in the perioperative environment, including promot…
Learn MoreAlcohol Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Mortality in Women With Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with breast cancer with higher body mass index (BMI), alcohol drinking is associated with a lower risk of overall mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Cancer.Marilyn L. Kwan, P…
Learn MoreMore Health Problems Seen for Latino Children in States With Systemic Inequity
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Latino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a study published online …
Learn MoreWeight Gain, but No Increase in BP, Seen With Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), low-dose glucocorticoid treatment is associated with an modest increase in weight over two years but no increase in blood pressure, according to a study published …
Learn MoreAdjustment for Risk Factors Cuts Black-White CVD Mortality Disparity
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Black-White disparity in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is attenuated after adjustment for behavioral and metabolic risk factors and is no longer significant after adjustment for social risk facto…
Learn MoreMost Infants Hospitalized With RSV Were Otherwise Healthy, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As experts begin preparing for another season of viruses, they now know that even healthy infants with no underlying health issues are at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).New research finds t…
Learn MoreAHA News: Head Back Safely to School Sports With This Expert Advice
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Sure, the end of summer vacation makes many kids groan. But many will also be cheering the return of fall sports. That’s a good thing, experts say.Exercise habits form early and pay off for l…
Learn MoreEarly Antiplatelet Therapy With Mechanical Thrombectomy Shows Benefits
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early use of antiplatelet treatment after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke is associated with better functional outcomes without safety concerns, according to a study presented at the an…
Learn MoreAHA News: Regresa con cuidado a los deportes escolares con estos consejos de expertos
MARTES, 15 de agosto de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cierto es que el final de las vacaciones de verano hace que muchos niños se quejen. Pero también muchos de ellos aclamarán el regreso de los deportes otoñales. Eso es algo bueno, dicen …
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