Mary Chris Jaklevic

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Care gaps common after anal sphincter injuries from childbirth

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: June 16, 2022

The lead researcher noted that anal sphincter injuries are a “stigmatized topic.”

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Surgeons may underestimate recovery from incontinence operation

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: June 14, 2022

The researchers found that just over 40% of women reported returning to work and other normal activities within 2 weeks of having undergone miduret...

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Up in smoke: Cannabis-related ED visits increased 18-fold for older Californians

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: May 19, 2022

Researchers advise doctors to screen older adults for cannabis use.

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Tool helps health system cut risky scripts for older adults

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: May 19, 2022

A nonprofit system reported a significant drop in the number of potentially inappropriate medications to older adults on discharge from the emergen...

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Colorado law would lift veil of secrecy on sperm donations

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: May 12, 2022

Advocates point out that in addition to the benefits of knowing one’s genetic identity, the anonymity of sperm donors has been scuttled by the avai...

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Is it time to remove ‘cancer’ label from low-risk prostate tumors?

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: May 6, 2022

Experts argue that overtreatment could be reduced by removing the word “cancer” from low-risk disease.

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Study: Disparities shrink with aggressive depression screening

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: April 11, 2022

Investigators analyze electronic health record data following a rollout of a universal depression screening program.

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Hospitalists and PCPs crave greater communication

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: April 8, 2022

Both types of specialists want there to be more discussion about their patients when they are in the hospital.

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Hospital factors drive many discharges against medical advice

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: April 7, 2022

Shortcomings in the quality of care and other factors beyond patients’ control explain why some leave the hospital early.

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TB treatment can be shortened for most children: study

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: March 16, 2022

Deaths from TB are rising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hindered efforts to find and treat...

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Pediatrics group stresses benefits of vitamin K shots for infants

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: February 23, 2022

Infants who do not receive vitamin K at birth are 81 times more likely to develop late-onset vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which occurs a week to ...

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Body fat linked to lower bone density, particularly in men

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: February 14, 2022

“Lean and fat mass affect bone density differently and that obesity is not a guarantee against osteoporosis.”

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Perinatal deaths from COVID show ‘extensive’ placental damage

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: February 11, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 causes “widespread and severe” destruction of the placenta that deprives the fetus of oxygen.

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At-home cervical ripening linked with less time in L&D unit

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: January 13, 2022

Women who undergo the procedure spend less time in the labor and delivery unit and have fewer cesarean deliveries than those who have the induction...

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Visceral fat may help ID heart risk in obese youth

Author:: Mary Chris Jaklevic

Publish date: December 21, 2021

Tests revealed signs of arterial stiffness that could lead to cardiovascular disease.