CDC: Homicides by Firearm on the Rise in the United States
Between 2010 and 2016, gun murders accounted for more than 70 percent of all homicides
NFID Initiative Working to Up Hepatitis B Vaccination Rates
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases working to increase screening, vaccination in those at risk
Cross-Continuum Communication Beneficial After Discharge
Hospitals should have strong processes for communicating with post-acute-care providers
Fatal Child Drownings in Open Water Areas Are Increasing
Providers should remind parents about water safety near lakes, rivers, and oceans
Aldehydes Dominant Carcinogen in Tobacco Smoke
Aldehydes act by inducing DNA damage and inhibiting DNA repair
Experimental Drug Slows Mental Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
However, the Phase 2 study of BAN2401 did not meet its primary end point
FDA: Whey Powder Behind Recent Salmonella-Linked Recalls
Ritz crackers, Goldfish crackers, and various brands of Swiss Rolls affected by recall
July 28 Is World Hepatitis Day
The awareness day promotes the need to scale up testing, treatment activities
Drop in Osteoporosis Treatment Initiation After Hip Fracture
Adherence to regimen needed to cut subsequent fracture risk
PFO Closure Plus Antiplatelet Tx Advised for Cryptogenic Stroke
PFO closure plus antiplatelets recommended over antiplatelet therapy alone for patients <60 years
