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NYU Long Island School of Medicine attains full accreditation

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education has granted NYU Long Island School of Medicine full accreditation.

22 Feb 2023

Frail patients who are connected to resources less likely to die one year after surgery

New research published today in JAMA Surgery shows that when frail patients are connected to resources, including conversations with a physician about possible outcomes and help preparing their body for surgery, they are less likely to die one year after surgery.

22 Feb 2023

Preconception diabetes and prediabetes associated with increased risk of preterm birth

A new study examined the associations between preconception diabetes, prediabetes, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels on the risk of preterm birth.

22 Feb 2023

Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed two new zebrafish models for studying a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease that represents the most common cause of Leigh syndrome.

21 Feb 2023

Multidisciplinary approach helps improve identification of interpreter need in the pediatric emergency department

Pediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergency room.

17 Feb 2023

Senators say health worker shortages ripe for bipartisan compromise

Senators are eying the growing shortage of health care workers in the United States as one of the few problems where there is room for bipartisan solutions, even in a deeply divided Congress gearing up for a presidential election cycle.

17 Feb 2023

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

As a patient with a family history of heart disease, Karen Moore has always been diligent about monitoring her heart health.

16 Feb 2023

Variations in long COVID symptoms and diagnostic experiences among racial, ethnic groups

Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more symptoms and health problems related to long COVID, a lay term that captures an array of symptoms and health problems, than white people, but are not as likely to be diagnosed with the condition, according to new research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

16 Feb 2023

A call to action proposed for health providers to ensure widest distribution, easy availability of naloxone

In 2021, 100,306 Americans died from drug overdoses – a 28.5 percent increase from the prior year – with 75,673 attributed to opioids.

16 Feb 2023

The impact of COVID-19 on consultations and antibiotic prescribing for URTI in England

In a recent study published in the journal JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, researchers investigated the trends in antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections to determine whether the decrease in in-person medical consultation appointments during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had an impact on the prescribing practices.

15 Feb 2023

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues across the country have partnered to develop a screening tool to help primary care physicians identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Feb 2023

Initiative reduces medical device-related pressure injuries following a tracheostomy

A New York hospital was able to reduce the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care.

13 Feb 2023

Doctors are disappearing from emergency rooms as hospitals look to cut costs

Pregnant and scared, Natasha Valle went to a Tennova Healthcare hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee, in January 2021 because she was bleeding. She didn't know much about miscarriage, but this seemed like one.

13 Feb 2023

Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently

Megan Zawacki started working at St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana, in 2020 as a physician assistant trained in treating addiction.

10 Feb 2023

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

For people at high risk of contracting HIV, missing doses of their daily HIV prevention pills can have big consequences. In some cases, missing a pill can lead to lack of protection against the virus.

9 Feb 2023

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

An article published in the journal Medical Clinics of North America provides recent updates on cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in women.

8 Feb 2023

Reduced breast and lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. during COVID pandemic

Researchers determine whether the rates for cancer screening tests decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 Feb 2023

People from the poorest backgrounds more likely to develop mental disorder later in life

People from the poorest backgrounds are far more likely to develop a mental disorder later in life than those from wealthier beginnings, suggests a study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

8 Feb 2023

‘We ain’t gonna get it’: Why Bernie Sanders says his ‘Medicare for all’ dream must wait

After railing at the injustices of U.S. health care for decades, Sen. Bernie Sanders in January became the new chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee.

8 Feb 2023

Study examines clinical risk factors for kidney function decline in children with CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is rare, which makes it difficult to study and leaves major gaps in the quantity and quality of evidence that informs the care of pediatric patients with the condition.

6 Feb 2023

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

NYU Long Island School of Medicine attains full accreditation

Frail patients who are connected to resources less likely to die one year after surgery

Preconception diabetes and prediabetes associated with increased risk of preterm birth

Two new zebrafish models for studying the most common cause of Leigh syndrome developed

Multidisciplinary approach helps improve identification of interpreter need in the pediatric emergency department

Senators say health worker shortages ripe for bipartisan compromise

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

Variations in long COVID symptoms and diagnostic experiences among racial, ethnic groups

A call to action proposed for health providers to ensure widest distribution, easy availability of naloxone

The impact of COVID-19 on consultations and antibiotic prescribing for URTI in England

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Initiative reduces medical device-related pressure injuries following a tracheostomy

Doctors are disappearing from emergency rooms as hospitals look to cut costs

Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease in women

Reduced breast and lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. during COVID pandemic

People from the poorest backgrounds more likely to develop mental disorder later in life

‘We ain’t gonna get it’: Why Bernie Sanders says his ‘Medicare for all’ dream must wait

Study examines clinical risk factors for kidney function decline in children with CKD

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