Large Number of Youth Notice Posted Fast Food Calorie Info
Girls and obese youth are more likely to use posted calorie information
Friday, May 24, 2013

Glaucoma Drugs Linked to Eyelid Drooping
Prostaglandin analogues associated with problems that can interfere with vision
Friday, May 24, 2013

No Benefit of Intensive Insulin Rx in Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized
Guidelines from the American College of Physicians note that insulin may cause harm
Friday, May 24, 2013

Comorbidities Common With Alopecia Areata
Including autoimmune diagnoses, mental health, GI reflux, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
Friday, May 24, 2013

Glucosamine Supplementation Linked to Intraocular Pressure
Reversible effect seen, with drop in intraocular pressure after discontinuation of supplementation
Friday, May 24, 2013

Six Hours or Less of Sleep Ups Crash Risk for Young Drivers
Averaging less than six hours of sleep per night raises risk of crash, particularly late-night crashes
Friday, May 24, 2013

In Utero Smoke Exposure Ups Subsequent Health Risks
Mothers' smoking increases daughters' chances of gestational diabetes, obesity
Friday, May 24, 2013

Bulletin Provides Guidelines for Second-Trimester Abortion
Guidelines based on review of scientific evidence and expert opinion
Friday, May 24, 2013

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis May Improve Cancer Detection
May be more accurate than mammography but with greater radiation exposure
Friday, May 24, 2013

About One in Four Uninsured Could Be Excluded From ACA
Twenty-seven percent of those eligible for assistance tax credits do not have checking account
Friday, May 24, 2013

Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Overweight and Obese Are More Likely to Doctor Shop
Doctor shopping tied to increased rate of emergency department visits for overweight, obese
Friday, May 24, 2013

Three Reports Discuss Issues Surrounding Blood Transfusion
Best practices for transfusion, alternatives to blood, management of blood supply discussed
Friday, May 24, 2013

Frequent Heartburn Linked to Cancer of Pharynx and Larynx
Antacid use may lower risk
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Studies Discuss Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Series of studies, editorials discuss complications, including retinopathy, cardiovascular disease
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Study Supports Link Between Child CT Exposure, Cancer Risk
Results based on mean follow-up of 9.5 years after exposure; lifetime risk not yet known
Thursday, May 23, 2013

For Mentally Ill, Gap in Life Expectancy Up Since 1985
Most excess deaths due to physical health conditions, with only 13.9 percent due to suicide
Thursday, May 23, 2013

ACOG: Hormone Therapy Not Recommended to Prevent CHD
For menopausal women, heart-healthy lifestyles and other strategies recommended to reduce risk
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Dual-Source Cardiac CT IDs CAD in Hard-to-Image Patients
Systematic review shows high sensitivity for identifying coronary artery disease
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Midlife Hysterectomy Doesn't Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Surgical menopause in 40's and 50's not linked to increased risk versus natural menopause
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Abdominal Pain Is Often Chronic, Prolonged in Children
Most children presenting with abdominal pain fulfill criteria for chronic abdominal pain
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mediterranean Diet Preserves Cognition in the Aging Brain
Diet enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts better than low-fat diet for global cognition
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Long-Acting Bronchodilators Up Cardiovascular Risk in COPD
Findings among older adults newly prescribed long-acting β-agonists or anticholinergics
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Intensity-Modulated No Better Than Conformal Radiotherapy
No significant difference in morbidity, cancer control for men treated post-prostatectomy
Thursday, May 23, 2013

CDC: Teen Birth Rates Down From 2007 to 2011
At least 15 percent decrease in all but two states; decrease of 30 percent or more in seven states
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Parents Unaware of Scope of Teens' Use of 'Study Drugs'
One in 100 parents believe their teens use study drugs, while one in eight 12th graders report use
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Direct Primary Care Model Beneficial for Patients, Docs
Direct primary care practices charge monthly fee, allowing patients to access range of services
Thursday, May 23, 2013

National Lung Screening Trial Results As Expected
Initial results confirm more positive screening results, diagnostic procedures, cancer ID'd with CT
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Not All U.K. Health Records Capturing Myocardial Infarction
Electronic primary care, hospital, disease, and death records each miss 25 to 50 percent of MIs
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Stimulant Normalizes Brain Activation in Youth With ADHD
Methylphenidate ups brain activation in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Stroke-Related Costs Expected to Rise 129 Percent by 2030
Effective preventive, acute care, rehab services will have both medical, societal benefits
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: Azithromycin Delays Next Hospitalization in COPD
Significant prolongation of time to next respiratory hospitalization with antibiotics
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sodium, Water Restriction Not Found Beneficial in Heart Failure
No effect seen on weight loss or clinical stability with aggressive sodium, fluid restriction
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Competitive Sports Can Be Safe for Athletes With ICDs
Data may better inform physician, patient decision-making in terms of sports participation
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Iodine Deficiency Has Negative Impact on Child Cognition
Mild deficiency linked to low scores on verbal IQ, reading accuracy, and reading comprehension
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cardiologist Calls for Action on Added Sugars
Despite evidence linking excess consumption with various health issues, official bodies are skeptical
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fecal Microbiota Tx Feasible for Recurrent C. difficile in HIV
Observation from two patients shows no further recurrence of C. difficile after fecal transplant
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: High Prevalence of COPD Misdiagnosis Among Uninsured
Only 17.5 percent of patients had spirometry before diagnosis; nearly half had no obstruction
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

ATS: Lung Cancer Diagnosis 7 Percent With Low-Dose CT
Preliminary rate of diagnosis 7 percent among patients at Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

SSRI Reduces Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia
Escitalopram reduces mental stress-induced ischemia in at-risk patients
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

No Effect of Tracheostomy Timing on Mortality
Mortality similar for early or late tracheostomy in patients on mechanical ventilation
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Short Steroid Course Non-Inferior for COPD Exacerbations
Five-day systemic glucocorticoid tx non-inferior to 14-day tx for reexacerbations within 180 days
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Early Parenteral Nutrition Doesn't Reduce Day-60 Death
For critically ill patients, early PN results in fewer days of ventilation, less muscle wasting
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Injured Women Receive Less Trauma Care Than Men
Findings point to consistent gender gap regardless of mechanism of injury or income
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CDC Presents Recent Trends in Health Behaviors of U.S. Adults
About 20 percent current smokers; 64.9 percent current drinkers; 62.1 percent overweight, obese
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Comorbidities Up Other-Cause Death for Men With Prostate CA
For older men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, number of comorbidities ties to other-cause death
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Oxandrolone Not Effective for Pressure Ulcer Treatment
For veterans with spinal cord injury no benefit over placebo for healing or ulcers remaining closed
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Air, Noise Pollution May Raise Cardiovascular Risk
Exposure to particulate matter, nighttime noise from traffic linked to subclinical atherosclerosis
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Case Survival Reflects Hospital Performance in Cardiac Arrest
Hospitals with high case-survival rates for cardiac arrest also have lower incidence
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CDC: High Number of Public Pools Contain Microbes
Indicates a need for better swimmer hygiene and maintenance of public health standards
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Study Examines Outbreak of Spinal Infections in Michigan
Increased case finding may partially explain more cases found in Michigan
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

USPSTF: Primary Care Docs Can Promote Dental Health
Grade B recommendation for use of oral fluoride supplementation, fluoride varnish for under-5s
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

DDW: Weight Loss Improves GERD Symptoms
But regaining even small amounts of weight worsens symptoms
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Nighttime Intensivist Staffing Doesn't Cut ICU Stay
Intensivist staffing on night of admission also has no effect on ICU mortality, other end points
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

ATS: Early Prone Positioning Reduces Mortality in ARDS
Significant reductions in 28- and 90-day mortality in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome
Monday, May 20, 2013

ATS: Patient-Directed Music Cuts Anxiety, Sedation in ICU
Reductions noted in anxiety score, sedation intensity and frequency versus usual care
Monday, May 20, 2013

Increase in ICU Admissions From Emergency Departments
From 2002/2003 to 2008/2009, 48.8 percent increase in ICU admissions from ERs in U.S.
Monday, May 20, 2013

DDW: Full-Spectrum Beats Forward-Viewing Colonoscopy
Increased polyp and adenoma detection rates with use of full-spectrum endoscopy colonoscope
Monday, May 20, 2013

DDW: Vitamin D May Be Beneficial in Crohn's Disease
Improvements in muscle strength, fatigue, quality of life for patients with stable Crohn's
Monday, May 20, 2013

CT Radiation Risk Less Than Risk of Examination Indicator
The most common non-cancer indications for body CT are trauma and abdominal pain
Monday, May 20, 2013

Body Fat Reduction Best Predicts Exercise-Induced HbA1c Change
Improved fitness also highly predictive of HbA1c changes in response to exercise
Monday, May 20, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

Changes in Organ Allocation Helped Kids in Past Decade
From 2001 to 2010, increase seen in pediatric transplantation, decrease in wait-list deaths
Monday, May 20, 2013

Whole-Cell Pertussis Vaccines More Effective Protection
Teens who received DTaP have significantly higher risk of developing pertussis during outbreak
Monday, May 20, 2013

Boyhood ADHD Tied to Obesity in Adulthood
Higher rates of obesity, BMI found in men with remitted ADHD versus men with no ADHD history
Monday, May 20, 2013