First-Biopsy Results for Deceased Donor Kidneys Questioned
No association seen between first-biopsy findings and posttransplant outcomes for deceased donor kidneys
Prenatal Exposure to Both Alcohol, Cigarettes Ups SIDS Risk
Risk greater for infants whose mothers report both prenatal drinking, smoking beyond first trimester
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
Surgical Gown Shortage Reported in the United States
Recall of 9 million gowns due to possible contamination could affect timing of surgeries
Systolic BP Variability in Young Adults May ID Later CVD Risk
Variability independent of the mean in SBP in young adults linked to CVD events, all-cause mortality
JumpstartMD Commercial Program Seems Effective for Weight Loss
Frequent health coach meetings are major determinant of weight loss for men and women
Abdominal Obesity Linked to Recurrent Atherosclerotic CVD
Risk for recurrent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increased after myocardial infarction
Elagolix Cuts Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women With Fibroids
Significantly fewer women receiving elagolix plus add-back hormone tx versus placebo had heavy bleeding
Teprotumumab Bests Placebo for Active Thyroid Eye Disease
Outcomes better with teprotumumab versus placebo for proptosis, inflammation, diplopia, quality of life
Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws
Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving
