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Weight loss failures drive bariatric surgery regrets
Education to manage expectations may help reduce feelings of regret after bariatric surgery.
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Managing pain expectations is key to enhanced recovery
Multimodal approach to postsurgery pain management can reduce or eliminate opioids for certain patient groups.
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Pursue multimodal pain management in patients taking opioids
Use hospitalization as an intervention opportunity for patients with opioid use disorder.
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ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
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Encourage parents to follow pediatric plans for vaccination
The CDC offers resources and guidance to providers to encourage well child visits and routine vaccinations.
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ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
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Combined PH subtypes predicts poor survival in kidney disease
A combination of pre- and postcapillary hypertension was associated with the worst survival rates for CKD patients.
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New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine joins VFC arsenal
ACIP votes to add new quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine to the Vaccines for Children program
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LAA Closure noninferior to DOACs to prevent AF-related events
Left atrial appendage occlusion offers nondrug alternative to stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation patients.
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Preventive services coalition recommends routine anxiety screening for women
“The problems created by untreated anxiety can impair function in all areas of a woman’s life,” according to researchers.
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High-fat, high-sugar diet may promote adult acne
Adults who reported current acne also were more likely to report higher intake of milk, high-fat foods, and sugary drinks.
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Weight loss stays consistent in one- and two-step in gastric band conversion
Patients who underwent two-step conversions to LSG after LAGB showed increased BMI between procedures.
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Elevated inflammation common in children’s severe COVID-19 disease
Obesity was a common comorbidity in children with SARS-CoV-2 infections and increased the need for respiratory support.