Hot Pavement Can Burn Feet in Seconds
More education needed to warn of burn risk from hot pavement, particularly as temps exceed 100
Biologic Tx for Psoriasis May Reduce Coronary Inflammation
Findings indicated by perivascular fat attenuation index, as measured by coronary CT angiography
U-Shaped Association Found for Hemoglobin Level, Dementia Risk
Similar correlations seen with structural connectivity and white matter hyperintensity volume on brain MRI
10.6 Percent of Seniors Estimated as Current Binge Drinkers
Prevalence of binge drinking higher for non-Hispanic African-Americans, tobacco users, cannabis users
Trial Tests CRISPR Gene-Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease
Study seeks to recruit up to 45 adults with severe sickle cell disease
Preeclampsia History Increases Risk for End-Stage Kidney Disease
ESKD risk highest for women with preterm preeclampsia and/or preeclampsia in two pregnancies
With Standard Care, BP Control Still Worse in Low-Income Areas
Outcomes worse for some adverse cardiovascular events for participants in lowest-income sites
Moving House in First Trimester Linked to Worse Infant Outcomes
Residence change linked to low birth weight and preterm birth in all socioeconomic strata
Estimated U.K. Incidence Rate of Lyme Disease 12.1 per 100,000
If increase continues, more than 8,000 cases expected in United Kingdom by end of 2019
Risk for Allergy Development Increased After Gastric Acid Inhibitor Use
Rates ratios increased with increasing age and were more prominent in women