Maternal, Paternal Obesity Tied to Childhood Development Delays
Having both parents with BMI ≥35 kg/m² linked to likelihood of failing problem-solving domain
Pelvic Physical Therapy Effective for Functional Constipation
More effective than standard medical care for most outcomes in children with functional constipation
ACP Updates Recommendations for Oral Medications in T2DM
Recs serve as update to 2012 American College of Physicians guideline
Conventional Trials Can’t Detect Heterogeneity in BP Tx Effects
Clinically important heterogeneity in intensive BP tx effect can be ID'd in sequential randomization trials
Gunshot Violence Transmitted Through Social Networks
Best performing models for predicting victims of gun violence based on social contagion, demographics
Major Zika Outbreak Considered Unlikely in the United States
Higher standard of living reduces odds the virus-carrying mosquitoes will thrive
December 2016 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for December 2016. This roundup includes the...
Burden of Anticholinergic Meds in Older Adults Must Be Considered
Often prescribed to older adults; measures developed for quantifying anticholinergic burden
Recurrence Is Low One Year After Eradication of H. pylori Infection
Peptic ulcer, contact history, and hospitalization are risk factors for recurrence
Pharmacy-Based Sale of Chlamydia Test Kits Is Effective
Mailing of specimens for processing, return of results is feasible
