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- Fasting before cholesterol screening may be unnecessary, study finds
Canadian researchers looked at results of cholesterol tests for more than 200,000 people and found small differences in total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol readings between those who have recently eaten and those who fasted for at least eight hours. The two patient groups had a less than 10% variance in LDL cholesterol and less than 20% variance in triglycerides. The findings appear in the Archives of Internal Medicine. WebMD
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- Analysis finds racial disparities in survival in kidney cancer
White patients with renal cell carcinoma were more likely to survive at least five years than their black counterparts, according to a study in the journal Cancer. A higher prevalence of localized cancer, smaller tumors and less aggressive kidney cancer among black patients, however, should point to better prognosis. Differences in surgery rates and underlying health conditions could be among the factors behind the difference, researchers said. HealthDay News
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- Introducing fish in diet at 6 months may lower wheezing risk
Fish intake between ages 6 months and 12 months was associated with a significantly lower risk of wheezing at 48 months, but not afterward, Dutch researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics. They said that no fish consumption during the first year of life as well as introduction of fish in the diets of babies ages 0 to 6 months correlated with greater odds of wheezing at age 48 months. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News
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- Leg catheterization might prevent diabetes-related amputations
Leg catheterization to boost blood flow in affected limbs helped prevent diabetes-related amputations in 521 Israeli patients over the past two years, physicians at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel, said. Catheterization might help renew blood supply and heal or prevent infections, and it can be repeated if necessary, the doctors said. The Jerusalem Post (free registration)
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- Lower DME severity seen with ranibizumab treatment
Data from the RIDE and RISE trials showed ranibizumab-treated patients with diabetic macular edema showed lower levels of disease severity that were maintained between 24 and 36 months compared with no change in severity levels for those who received sham treatment. "These data derived from two large randomized trials of ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema provide strong evidence that ranibizumab is effective in reducing diabetic retinopathy severity level," Dr. Michael S. Ip reported at the Retina Subspecialty Day. Healio/OSN Retina
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- Poll shows misconceptions surrounding antibiotic use
Nine in 10 U.S. adults are aware that antibiotics can treat bacterial infections, but more than a third mistakenly believe that these drugs can cure viral infections, such as the common cold, a CDC poll found. Forty-one percent of the respondents said they had been told very little or nothing at all about antibiotic resistance. HealthDay News
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- Premature birth rate in U.S. hits lowest mark in a decade
The percentage of babies born prematurely dropped for a fifth consecutive year in 2011 to 11.7%, the lowest rate in 10 years, according to the annual March of Dimes report card. Although the premature birth rates in 45 states improved between 2009 and 2011, only four states received an "A" grade. Overall, the country still got a "C" grade from March of Dimes. HealthDay News
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Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Many members have written to express concern over people affected by Hurricane Sandy, and asking what they could do to assist with relief activities on the East Coast. The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State has started a fund to collect financial donations on behalf of The NPA to the American Red Cross. With National Nurse Practitioner Week taking place through Nov. 17, a great way to honor the NP profession is to contribute to those in dire need. The NPA will match member contributions, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. Their goal is to collect $10,000 in contributions and present the Red Cross with a check for $20,000. Donations began on Nov. 7, and run until Sunday, Nov. 25. Donate via thenpa.org, or send a check to: 12 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Please take this time to help those in need. Note: In addition to The NPA Cares initiative, contributions to the American Red Cross are being solicited nationwide at www.redcross.org/. Approximately 200 Red Cross personnel are on site, and no further assistance is needed at this time. However, there may be a later need as rehabilitation slowly unfolds. The Red Cross will only utilize people who have gone through their training program. If you are a Red Cross clinician volunteer, you can contact your local Red Cross for more information. Likewise, if you desire to be a Red Cross Volunteer, you can find more information here. The same rules apply if you wish to volunteer through FEMA or the Public Health Service. Currently, there are 1,000 public health service personnel on site. For additional information regarding participation in Sandy relief efforts, click on the following FEMA links: http://www.fema.gov/ or http://www.fema.gov/hurricane-sandy-donate-and-volunteer.
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Opportunity for NP authors
AANP CE Center is launching an online, quarterly, peer-reviewed publication, which will consist of topical CE-accredited articles. The first issue will be published in late 2012 on the topic of Pediatrics. A call for manuscripts for the second issue is now open. Visit the CE Center to learn more and see the upcoming topics and deadlines for submission.
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