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Age at smoking initiation and cessation continue to be important predictors of mortality in U.S. adults over age 70

Study Supports Smoking Cessation for Smokers of Any Age

Even patients quitting in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find
For adults with mild cognitive impairment

RSNA: Improved Brain Volume With Aerobic Intervention in MCI

Improvement noted in executive function in aerobic exercise group after six months
For patients undergoing elective surgery

Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery

Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
A novel selective JAK-1 inhibitor

ABT-494 Effective for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Studies show effectiveness for those with inadequate response to MTX or at least one anti-TNF agent
Use of a vaginal ring containing dapivirine is efficacious for prevention of HIV-1 infection

Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Can Help Prevent HIV-1 Infection

Findings among healthy, sexually active women from South Africa and Uganda
Participation in specific sports may have significant benefits for public health

Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits

Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study
Mutant BCL11B has been identified as a cause of severe combined immunodeficiency in newborn screening

Newborn Screen IDs Previously Unknown Cause of SCID

Identification of missense mutation in BCL11B; immune deficit in infant corrected with HSCT
Primary care providers order significantly more food allergen panels and generate higher costs per patient than allergists

PCPs Order More Food Allergen Panels Than Allergists

Also order more tests for uncommon causes of food allergy and generate higher costs

November 2016 Briefing – Pharmacy

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...

November 2016 Briefing – Pain Management

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for November 2016. This roundup includes the...