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From 1991 to 2017

Increase in Suicide Attempts Seen for Black Adolescents

Across all sex and racial/ethnic groups, linear decrease seen in self-reported suicidal ideation, suicide plans
In thrombotic antiphospholipid antibody syndrome

Study Compares Anticoagulants for Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Authors find rivaroxaban not noninferior to vitamin K antagonists for secondary thromboprophylaxis
Black patients with diabetes have a significantly higher risk for 30-day readmission compared with other racial/ethnic groups

Black Patients With Diabetes Have Higher 30-Day Readmission Rates

Risk greatest for lower-income patients hospitalized in nonprofit, academic, or large hospitals
The postoperative risk for pulmonary embolism extends more than six weeks for six types of surgery

Pulmonary Embolism Risk Elevated for More Than Six Weeks Postop

Findings based on six common surgery types in large French study
From 1995 to 2014

Rates of Head, Neck Melanoma Up in North American Youth

Risk for head, neck melanoma higher for male sex, older age, non-Hispanic white ethnicity
Patients with end-stage kidney disease who undergo dialysis at for-profit institutions are less likely to receive a kidney transplant

Likelihood of Transplant Lower at Profit-Driven Dialysis Facilities

More research needed to understand the mechanisms behind difference in transplant access
International trips for specialty plastic surgeries can be cost-effective or very cost-effective for several conditions

Reconstructive Surgery International Trips Are Cost-Effective and Sustainable

Benefits greatest for cancer-related conditions, cleft lip/palate, and hand conditions
The risk for hospitalization with pandemic influenza is higher for patients with type 2 diabetes than for those without type 2 diabetes

Patients With T2DM Who Have Flu More Likely to Be Hospitalized

Mortality risk for flu-related hospitalizations lower for those with versus without type 2 diabetes
The estimated pooled prevalence of hypertension in children is 4 percent

Global Prevalence of Pediatric Hypertension About 4 Percent

Meta-analysis of 47 articles used to estimate pooled prevalence in the general pediatric population
Doctors should be more cautious when taking chronic pain patients off opioid painkillers

Caution Urged When Taking Patients Off Opioid Painkillers

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues guidance to help doctors taper patients safely