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Released: 7-Mar-2024 3:20 PM EST
Best Practices Suggested for Psychiatric Care of Transgender and Gender Diverse People
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In caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, psychiatrists should focus on alleviating the sequelae of gender minority stress, with the goal of promoting resilience, according to a review published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EST
Effects of “Blue Light” on Human Health Still Unclear
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The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has identified a lack of consensus among public health officials about whether SWL from artificial sources disrupts circadian rhythm, and if so, whether SWL-disrupted circadian rhythm is associated with adverse health outcomes.

Released: 28-Feb-2024 10:20 AM EST
Most LGBTQ+ Orthopaedic Trainees and Professionals Report Workplace Bias
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Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) orthopaedic trainees and professionals openly identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to at least some colleagues, but many report experiencing bullying, discrimination, or differential treatment in their workplaces, according to research presented in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 23-Feb-2024 1:00 PM EST
African American patients on Medicaid are less likely to undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
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African American patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are less likely to receive surgical treatment, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 23-Feb-2024 12:00 PM EST
Higher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast reconstruction
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For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants – the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher body mass index (BMI) levels, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 11:00 AM EST
Mark Cuban Drug Company may offer savings for urology drugs
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An online pharmacy offering standardized, transparent pricing can reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients taking common medications prescribed by urologists, suggests a study in the March issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 9-Feb-2024 2:20 PM EST
For Black patients, 'representation matters' in evaluating prostate cancer websites
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For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites offering information on prostate cancer, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

Released: 8-Feb-2024 1:30 PM EST
Robotic-assisted surgery and navigation don't affect infection risk after hip arthroplasty
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For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), the use of robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation techniques is not associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Released: 26-Jan-2024 10:00 AM EST
Neural network enables objective assessment of breast symmetry
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A newly developed neural network is highly accurate in identifying key landmarks important in breast surgery – opening the potential for objective assessment of breast symmetry, suggests a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 19-Jan-2024 9:05 AM EST
Wolters Kluwer honored with eight AJN Book of the Year award wins
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vrClincals for Nursing and A Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Nursing Programs receive first place recognition in the annual awards from the American Journal of Nursing

Released: 10-Jan-2024 1:30 PM EST
Can drinking alkaline water help prevent kidney stones? Not likely, study finds
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 Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study in the January issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 1:30 PM EST
Current Research on Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Inadequate
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Proper procedures for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder (PGD) are not being followed in research into its prevalence, according to a study published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 1:30 PM EST
Early nerve intervention reduces pain and complications after amputation
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 Performed early – at the time of amputation – a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth, suggests a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 3-Jan-2024 1:30 PM EST
Pain is a major problem for individuals with traumatic brain injury
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Chronic pain affects approximately 60% of people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), even up to 30 years after injury, according to new research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR), the official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 22-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Trends in abdominoplasty: More outpatient surgery and concomitant liposuction
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Abdominoplasty continues to be a safe and effective procedure, with more cases performed on an outpatient basis and increased use of concomitant liposuction, according to a new 16-year analysis in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 21-Dec-2023 1:30 PM EST
Palliative care is underused for patients with malignant urinary obstruction
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Less than half of patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) – a serious complication of advanced cancer, with a poor prognosis – receive palliative care for their condition, reports a paper in the January issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:30 AM EST
Flavonoid supplement reduces swelling after total knee arthroplasty
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For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin – a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits –reduced swelling of the knee and leg and some measures of associated pain can be achieved, reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 10:00 AM EST
Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announce plans to launch O&G Open
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Wolters Kluwer and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists introduce O&G Open - a new open access journal

   
Released: 13-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Pregnancy May Increase the Risk of a Debilitating Hip Condition Called Transient Osteoporosis
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A review published in Medicine®, part of the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer, investigates the link between hip transient osteoporosis and pregnancy, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and potential contributing factors.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Kidney disease linked to increased mortality after stroke thrombolysis
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Renal dysfunction, especially chronic kidney disease, is the biggest risk factor of mortality among thrombolysed stroke patients, according to a retrospective cohort observational study published in Medicine®, a journal published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 1:30 PM EST
Vitamin D crucial for gut health: Deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients
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Lower levels of vitamin D found in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are linked to inflammation, potentially playing a role in the disease's development, findings from a cross-sectional observational study published in Medicine® show.

Released: 11-Dec-2023 1:30 PM EST
Urology treatment studies show increased reporting of harmful effects
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In recent years, clinical trial reports in major urology journals have been more likely to include data on harmful effects of treatments, reports a study in the January issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 1:00 PM EST
Black Medicare patients less likely to be referred for home health care
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At discharge from the hospital, Black Medicare beneficiaries are less likely to be referred for home health care (HHC), compared to white patients reports a survey study in Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 12:00 PM EST
JCEHP supplement aims to disrupt assumptions about continuing professional development
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The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (JCEHP) has published a supplement, "Conceptual Advances in Continuing Professional Development in the Health Professions," in which scholars of continuing professional development (CPD) creatively examine prevailing assumptions and propose new theoretical frameworks and empirical insights.

Released: 30-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
Plastic surgeons ask: What's the ideal male buttock?
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At a time when more men are considering body contouring and gluteal enhancement, an Internet survey provides new information on the "ideal" appearance of the male buttock, reports the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 30-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EST
Evolving trends in cosmetic breast augmentation: New data
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Ongoing quality improvement data submitted by Board-certified plastic surgeons highlight current trends in surgical technique in cosmetic breast augmentation using implants, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Released: 22-Nov-2023 11:30 AM EST
Depression, anxiety, and stress frequently co-occur in Black pregnant individuals
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Black pregnant individuals frequently experience more than one mental health concern, according to findings published by Susan Gennaro, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor in the William F. Connell School of Nursing at Boston College, and colleagues in The Nurse Practitioner.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 1:30 PM EST
Special issue of Medical Care supports the need to study economic impacts on patient outcomes
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A special supplemental issue of Medical Care, sponsored by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supports the growing recognition that economic factors often affect health outcomes, patient decision-making, and equity in health care. Medical Care, the official journal of the Medical Care Section of the American Public Health Association, is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 1:30 PM EST
Conceptual model identifies factors to mitigate risk for opioid misuse during cancer care
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Among cancer patients, psychological distress and accessibility of opioids often lead to chemical coping, a middle ground between addiction and proper adherence to a medication regimen.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Skin substitute useful in reconstructing facial injuries, reports Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
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A dermal substitute called urinary bladder matrix (UBM) enables new approaches to surgical reconstruction of severe traumatic avulsion injuries of the head and face – reducing reliance on skin grafts, reports a paper in the November issue of The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.



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