EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
Agency plans 30 percent reduction in number of studies that require use of mammals by 2025
New Strain of S. pyogenes Causing Scarlet Fever in U.K.
New, more toxigenic strain may explain recent increase in scarlet fever activity in England
Users of Flavored E-Cigarettes Report Greater Satisfaction
Flavor is common reason for vaping initiation, more likely to motivate adults aged 18 to 24 years to start
Mycophenolate Mofetil Does Not Top MTX in Noninfectious Uveitis
Control of inflammation not superior with mycophenolate mofetil versus methotrexate
Guideline Updated for Screening, Surveillance of Barrett Esophagus
Chromoendoscopy strongly recommended for patients with Barrett esophagus undergoing surveillance
Insulin Pump Therapy Use Has Increased Since 1995
Highest rates reported among preschoolers, children, and adolescents aged younger than 15 years
Spending Up With Treatment in Hospital-Owned Practices
Difference in spending seems to be due to greater service utilization; no difference seen in care quality
Supine, Non-Left-Sided Sleep Not Linked to Pregnancy Outcomes
Supine or right lateral sleep position not tied to higher risk for composite of adverse pregnancy outcomes
New Tool Measures Patients’ Perceptions of Stroke Care
Validated instrument focuses on speed of diagnosis and treatment, caring, and patient education
Serum Biomarker Linked to Brain Atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis
Changes in serum neurofilament light chain levels tied to disability status and brain fraction atrophy