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‘Dripping’ adds new level of risk to e‑cigarettes
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareUnlike with regular cigarettes, the nicotine in electronic cigarettes comes in liquid form, and the device electrically heats the solution to vaporize it into an inhalable mist. But some users have found a way to bypass the heating system and drip the liquid directly onto the exposed heating coil.
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Controlling anemia in kidney transplant recipients
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareKidney transplant recipients re-entering hemodialysis (HD) with a failing allograft are frequently more anemic than are patients just starting HD. Chronic rejection can lead to a more anemic, catabolic and inflammatory state in patients re-entering hemodialysis.
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Could marijuana be the key in curbing the opioid epidemic?
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's no secret the legalization of medical marijuana has been a controversial subject as of late. But what if medical marijuana could help curb the epidemic of opioid addiction that affects more than 2.5 million Americans and was responsible for more than 30,000 overdose deaths in 2015? A growing number of experts in the medical community are starting believe medical marijuana has the potential to do just that — and their beliefs are increasingly being backed by science.
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Study: Any amount of calcified plaque raises risk of heart disease
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareEven a small amount of calcified coronary plaque in people under the age of 50 is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease over the following decade, according to a new study led by a Vanderbilt research team. The researchers found that even small amount of calcified coronary plaque — also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) — increases the risk of heart disease. The study, appearing in this month's issue of JAMA Cardiology, shows that individuals with the highest coronary artery calcium scores had a greater than 20 percent chance of having a fatal heart event in the years to follow.
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The moonshot money: Investors pour into healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe "moonshot" movement is the goal of finding a cure for cancer, conceived by former Vice President Joe Biden in a speech at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center in January 2016 following the loss of his son to brain cancer. The concept has remained popular since, and as such, the year of 2016 was defined by it.
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Science needs to lead, not fear
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationAs the United States settles into a new era of policymaking under a new presidential administration, hot topics are sure to rise as advocates push to support their causes. One such fiery topic continues to be the link between autism and vaccinations.
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Irritable bowel syndrome: The current climate of management
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered to be one of the most commonly encountered gastrointestinal (GI) disorders around the world. About 20 percent of people in developed countries will have IBS symptoms during some point in their lives.
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Updated guidelines on childhood obesity express need for prevention
Jessica Taylor Medical & Allied HealthcareToday, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 19 has obesity. In fact, the percentage has tripled in the U.S. since the 1970s. These children not only suffer from depression, lower self-esteem and social isolation, but they're also at higher risk for having chronic health conditions such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, diabetes and heart disease.
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The link between heart health and psychiatric disorders
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough anxiety and depression are different disorders, they often produce similar symptoms, such as nervousness, irritability, trouble concentrating and problems sleeping. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults (18 percent of the population) aged 18 and older. As for depression, in 2015, an estimated 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, representing 6.7 percent of all adults.
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Cardiac monitoring in the emergency department
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareChest pain — ranging from musculoskeletal chest pain to potentially life-threatening emergencies such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS), aortic dissection or pulmonary embolism — is a common presenting symptom in the emergency department, accounting for between 5 and 20 percent of all admissions. Yet clinical management is highly variable.
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