Marcia Frellick

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Similar Outcomes With Labetalol, Nifedipine for Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 27, 2024

Maternal or neonatal outcomes were not significantly different between the two primary medication groups.

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Online Tool Predicts Real-World Driving Ability of Older Drivers

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 25, 2024

An algorithm combines two well-known tests, and it may help physicians discuss driving concerns with older patients.

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OTC Supplement Linked to Hyperpigmentation

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 21, 2024

CHICAGO —“Many of our patients think kratom is a safe, herbal supplement” but often don’t know it can have several si...

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Number of FPs, Procedures They Perform Dropping

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 19, 2024

The reasons are unclear but may represent a changing scope, more referrals, shifting tasks to mid-level providers, or a combination.

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Intensive Interventions Are Needed for High-BMI Youth

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 19, 2024

The USPSTF task force states that at least 26 intervention hours per child/adolescent in a year are needed to see...

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Photoprotection: Benefits of Sunscreens With Iron Oxide

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 18, 2024

When blended with mineral sunscreens, iron oxide can reduce transmission of visible light by 90% and can protect patients from hyperpigmentation.

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Genetic Test Combo May Help Identify Global Development Delay

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: June 18, 2024

The combined approach increased detection rates and may save families time and costs.

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Ob.Gyns. Among Specialists Least Satisfied with Pay

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 31, 2024

This year, ob.gyn. compensation is up 4%, putting their pay in the middle of all physicians.

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Decision-Making Help for Kids With Disabilities Entering Adulthood

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 28, 2024

Advice from the AAP describes a continuum of choices from autonomy to full guardianship. Pediatricians can help find the least restrictive option a...

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Statins Show ‘Remarkable’ CVD Benefit in Oldest Patients

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 27, 2024

Findings support prescribing statins for primary prevention but an expert says he won’t change practice before seeing results of the PREVENTABLE st...

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Does More Systemic Treatment for Advanced Cancer Improve Survival?

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 22, 2024

Researchers evaluate whether patients treated in practices with higher rates of systemic therapy for very advanced disease have longer survival.

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Online, Self-Help Program May Curb Binge Eating

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 16, 2024

Results of a randomized, controlled trial suggest that an online cognitive-behavioral program may help large numbers of people with binge-eating di...

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Testosterone/CVD Risk Debate Revived by New Meta-Analysis

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 14, 2024

High testosterone concentrations at baseline were not linked with increased mortality from cardiovascular disease or from all causes but very low t...

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Can Nectin-4 Expression Predict Response to Bladder Cancer Treatment?

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 10, 2024

New research investigates whether Nectin-4 amplification can predict response to enfortumab vedotin (EV) in patients with metastatic urothelial can...

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Starting Points if Patient Chooses Medication Abortion

Author:: Marcia Frellick

Publish date: May 10, 2024

The evolving legal landscape surrounding medication abortion has left physicians with as many questions as patients.