JAMA Network Open
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healthSepsis Remote Monitoring Fails to Lower Readmissions in Major Trial
A randomized clinical trial found remote patient monitoring after sepsis or lung infection did not improve recovery time at home or reduce hospital readmissions, especially among older adults.
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healthMental Health Diagnostic Interviews Vary in Reliability, New Study Finds
A new study in JAMA Network Open shows diagnostic interviews for mental disorders have varying reliability, with substance use disorders being more consistent than others.
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healthNew Study Links Early Neonatal Infections to Cerebral Palsy Risk
A large Danish study shows early-onset sepsis and meningitis strongly increase cerebral palsy risk and severity in near-term and full-term infants.
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healthEMR Alert Boosts Chlamydia Screening in Primary Care
Real-time electronic alerts for medical assistants increased chlamydia test orders in primary care, but not in ob-gyn practices.
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healthArsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Urologic Cancer Risk
A meta-analysis finds arsenic, cadmium, and vanadium increase urologic cancer risk, with arsenic showing the strongest association.
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healthNew IL-17 Drug Shows Promise for Axial Spondyloarthritis
Phase 3 trial finds vunakizumab significantly improves symptoms in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with sustained benefits and a favorable safety profile.
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healthSteady Daily Rhythms Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Research suggests consistent rest-activity cycles may slow biological aging, offering potential intervention targets for healthier, longer lives.
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healthMel Gibson's Joe Rogan Podcast Endorsement Sparks Surge in Ivermectin Prescriptions for Cancer
A study reveals that Mel Gibson's endorsement of ivermectin and fenbendazole on Joe Rogan's podcast led to a near doubling of prescriptions for cancer patients.