Algorithm effective in identifying at-risk infants for becoming overweight
Image: PD 1. A prediction algorithm was effective in helping researchers identify infants at-risk for becoming overweight at three years ...
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Perioperative protocol shortens stay after major gynecologic surgery
Image: PD 1. An enhanced recovery protocol was associated with shortened hospital stays and reduced costs among patients undergoing major ...
Preterm delivery associated with long-term maternal cardiovascular risk
Image: PD 1. In a retrospective study, preterm delivery was an independent risk factor for future maternal cardiovascular-related hospitalizations. 2. ...
African Americans, obese overrepresented in young heart failure cases
Image: PD 1. Patients aged 20-39 years with heart failure were more likely to be African American and obese than ...
Alternative treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia promising
Image: PD 1. Patients with newly-diagnosed low-to-intermediate risk acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) treated with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) plus arsenic ...
Rates of major CV procedures differ between Medicare Advantage and fee-for-service beneficiaries
Image: PD 1. Significantly lower non-urgent cardiovascular procedure rates existed among patients enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. 2. Geographic ...
Link of low vitamin D with coronary heart disease varies by race
Image: PD 1. Low serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels were associated with coronary heart disease events in Caucasians and ...
Soy supplementation does not reduce risk of prostate cancer recurrence
Image: PD 1. Daily soy protein powder consumption for 2 years following radical prostatectomy did not reduce biochemical recurrence of ...
A quarter of youths with assault injury own a gun
Image: PD 1. 23% of adolescents (14-21yo) presenting to an urban emergency department with injuries suffered from assault reported firearm ...
Half of parents aware of CT radiation cancer risk
Image: PD 1. Approximately half (47%) of parents surveyed were aware that ionizing radiation from head computed tomography (CT) scans ...