October 02, 2024

HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

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October 02, 2024

Teen Prediabetes: A Hidden Risk for Pregnancy Complications

New study finds preconception prediabetes in teens and young adults more than doubles gestational diabetes risk, suggesting a critical window for early intervention and screening.

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October 02, 2024

Diabetes Screening Practices in Women With PCOS

Close to 75% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome were screened for diabetes, but only 19% were screened using the recommended oral glucose tolerance test.

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October 01, 2024

Digital Defense is Essential

How to protect your ASC from cyber threats

Ophthalmology Management

October 01, 2024

Why Does Vitamin D Work Differently Across Cultures?

A meta-analysis of 99 randomized controlled trials reveals vitamin D supplementation significantly improved cardiometabolic risk factors, with more pronounced benefits observed in non-Western populations, individuals with lower baseline 25[OH]D levels, and those with lower BMI.

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September 27, 2024

Olanzapine May Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Improve Quality of Life Among Patients With Cancer

Researchers have examined whether olanzapine may be effective in controlling severe nausea and improving the quality of life in patients with cancer undergoing treatment with chemotherapy, according t...

The ASCO Post

September 27, 2024

U.S. Nonprofit Hospitals Gained $37.4B in 2021 Tax Benefits

New analysis reveals U.S. nonprofit hospitals received $37.4 billion in tax benefits in 2021, with more than half attributed to state and local taxes. The benefits varied significantly by state and were concentrated among a small number of hospitals.

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September 26, 2024

Seasonal Potassium Shifts Alter ACEI Dosing

A UK-based study found that seasonal changes in potassium levels influenced ACE inhibitor prescriptions, raising concerns about blood test accuracy and potential overprescribing during colder months.

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September 26, 2024

AP Defibrillator Pad Placement Associated with Higher ROSC Odds in OHCA

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examines the impact of anterior-posterior (AP) vs anterior-lateral (AL) defibrillator pad placement on return of spontaneous circulation in patients with shockable out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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