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High adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Aggressive Prostate CA

Prudent or Western pattern diets had no association with prostate cancer risk
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 11 to 15

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Mental health

Mental Health Issues Impact Retirement Saving Behavior

Psychological distress linked to 24 percent reduced probability of holding retirement accounts
Toxic metals

Lead, Other Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapors

Study finds metals, including lead, leak from e-cigarette heating coils into inhaled aerosols
Foodborne transmission from retail meat may account for a substantial proportion of community-acquired urinary tract infection

IDSA: Retail Meat May Be a Transmission Source for UTIs

Almost one-fourth of retail poultry contains E. coli strains associated with urinary tract infections
More than one-quarter of college students report believing that nonmedical use of prescription stimulants can improve academic performance

Many College Students Believe Stimulants Can Boost Grades

More frequent use of alcohol, marijuana also tied to increased likelihood of prescription stimulant use
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 4 years increased from 2010 to 2014

CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing

Frequency of co-occurring intellectual disabilities higher among children aged 4 years than 8 years
Delivery characteristics of extremely preterm infants can be used to identify those with significantly lower incidence of early-onset sepsis

Delivery Characteristics Predict Early-Onset Sepsis Risk

Criteria for low risk include C-section, membrane rupture, absence of clinical chorioamnionitis
Overall

Nearly 30 Percent of Veterans Report Current Tobacco Use

Higher current use of tobacco products for those aged 18 to 25 years, Hispanics, those with low income
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 4 to 8

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...