January 17, 2025

Patient Care Declines After PE Acquisition

A recent study reveals that patient-reported care experience declined significantly at hospitals acquired by private equity firms, highlighting the potential impact of private equity acquisitions on patient care.

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January 16, 2025

Does Moderate Drinking Shield Retirees from Depression?

Study examines how alcohol mediates the retirement-depression link, revealing protective effects of moderate drinking and risks of binge drinking.

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 14, 2025

Low-Carb Diet Improves Reflux and GI Health in Obesity Study

Low-carb, high-fat diets reduced reflux symptoms and altered short-chain fatty acids in obesity.

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January 14, 2025

Pantoprazole Cuts ICU GI Bleeding Risk Safely, Study

Pantoprazole shows no increase in mortality or infection risks while preventing upper gastrointestinal bleeding in intensive care unit patients.

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January 13, 2025

7-Day Antibiotic Course Matches 14 Days for Bloodstream Infections

7-day antibiotics noninferior to 14 days for bloodstream infections, reducing exposure and antibiotic-related risks.

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January 08, 2025

Senator Seeks to Repeal COPA Law

Following a scuttled hospital merger in Terre Haute, Indiana, a state senator introduces a bill to repeal the law allowing hospital monopolies, sparking discussions on the impact of such mergers on patient care.

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January 08, 2025

More Archetypes to Guide OUD Discussions

Discover how a six-archetype framework enhances clinician communication, care, and decision-making for patients with opioid use disorder.

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January 07, 2025

7% Weight Loss Key to Liver Health

New clinical review finds 'losing as little as 7% of body weight can lower liver fat and reduce symptoms of fatty liver disease,' reports physician-targeted analysis of evidence-based dietary interventions for NAFLD management.

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