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The rate of in-hospital births with neonatal abstinence syndrome was 6.7 per 1

Rates of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Remain High in U.S.

Highest rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome seen in lowest income quartile, rural areas, Northeast
Current use of electronic cigarettes is an independent risk factor for respiratory disease

E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease

Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco

American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7-10

The 61st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
Stephen Hahn

Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief

One major challenge facing Hahn is the teen vaping epidemic
A new three-digit number in the United States to contact a suicide prevention hotline is being created by federal officials.

U.S. Will Have Three-Digit Number for Suicide Prevention Hotline

People will just need to dial 988 to reach a suicide prevention hotline
A diagnostic model can help predict diagnosis of Barrett esophagus in patients with symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease

Model May Predict Barrett Esophagus Diagnosis in GERD Patients

Model validated for prediction of Barrett esophagus, with eight features showing diagnostic value
For postmenopausal women

SABCS: Breast Cancer Rates Opposite for Estrogen, Estrogen + Progestin

In postmenopausal women, breast cancer incidence down with estrogen alone, up with CEE + MPA
Exposure to certain types of oral antibiotics may be associated with an elevated risk for Parkinson disease

Antibiotic Exposure May Be Tied to Risk for Parkinson Disease

Link between exposure and diagnosis may be due to disruption of gut microbiota, authors say
Evidence supports the use of high-dose aspirin for treating acute migraine and low-dose aspirin for prevention of recurrent attacks

Evidence Supports Use of High-Dose Aspirin for Migraine

High-dose aspirin safe, effective for acute migraine; low-dose aspirin can prevent recurrent attacks
For overweight men

Moderate Physical Activity Tied to Lower Fasting GLP-1 in Men

In men, glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses were higher for every hour of moderate PA performed