Increase in HTN in Children Based on 2017 AAP Guidelines
Increase in estimated population prevalence of elevated blood pressure from 11.8 to 14.2 percent
IBD Associated With Increased Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease
Patients with IBD who were exposed to anti-TNF therapy had a significant decrease in incidence of PD
Fetal Inflammation May Play Role in Preterm Labor
T cells from preterm infants mount a robust proinflammatory response to maternal antigens
Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how easy it is for patients to access medical records
Alcohol Intake May Influence Oral Microbiome Composition
Heavy drinkers most at risk; microbial diversity, profile differ in wine drinkers versus non-drinkers
Linear Link for Physical Activity, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Linear correlations for ALS and PA in leisure time, occupational activities, all activities combined
American College of Physicians, April 19-21
The American College of Physicians: Internal Medicine Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) was held from April 19...
Preteens Metabolically Comparable to Trained Athletes
Prepubertal children have comparable metabolic, fatigue profiles to endurance athletes
Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide
However, white men at higher risk for firearm suicide in all states
Grip Strength Indicative of Cognition in Major Depression
Positive association with performance on cognitive tasks for those with depression, bipolar disorder
