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For bloodstream infection testing, don’t forget the fungal pathogens

Nov. 20, 2023
For a printable version of the December CE Story and test go HERE or to take test online go HERE. For more information, visit the Continuing Education tab. ...
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Women stroke survivors believe they will receive worse care in the emergency room

Nov. 30, 2023
National study examined healthcare perceptions of approximately 3,500 women, including those with and without a history of stroke.
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Disease

Neighborhood stressors dangerously elevate pregnancy hormones

Nov. 30, 2023
In addition to the potential physical health risks for pregnant people and their babies, neighborhood stress also can harm maternal mental health, previous studies show.
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Disease

Sotagliflozin protects kidney and heart in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Nov. 30, 2023
Results from the phase 3 SCORED trial indicate that sotagliflozin protects kidney and heart health in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Children with sickle cell disease appear to suffer eye complications at same rate as adults

Nov. 30, 2023
One of the largest studies of children with sickle cell disease finds one in three had retinopathy.
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Diabetes

Study provides preliminary evidence in favor of a new type 1 diabetes treatment

Nov. 29, 2023
Traditional management of type 1 diabetes has primarily involved replacing the missing insulin with injections which, though effective, can be expensive and burdensome.
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Excess thyroid hormone levels associated with higher risk of cognitive disorders among older adults

Nov. 29, 2023
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study has linked thyrotoxicosis to an increased risk of cognitive disorders among older adults.
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Disease

Are sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors safe for patients with diabetes and cancer?

Nov. 29, 2023
Investigators found that in patients with diabetes and cancer, sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors were associated with a higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis and fracture...
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Diet has a major impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Nov. 29, 2023
Red and processed meat, ultra-processed food, and obesity are major risk factors.