AOSSM: Concussion Rates on the Rise in U.S. Youth
May be due to rise in youth sports participation, better diagnostic skills/training
AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition
Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight
FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use
First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
Utah Resident Is First Zika-Linked Death in Continental U.S.
Patient had an underlying medical condition and tested positive for Zika
Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use
Patient Variables Not Linked to Hemoglobin A1c Targets
Targets not tied to demographics, medical history, physical and mental health, health service use
Postpartum Readmission Within Six Weeks of Delivery on the Rise
Readmission more likely among black, publically insured patients with comorbidities
Psychosocial Factors Predict Functional Disability in RA
Depression, anxiety, missed work, unemployment are predictors of disability at one year
Nurses, Doctors Report Health Issues Tied to Surgical Smoke
Headache, watery eyes, and cough reported by large percentage of respondents
Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending
Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
