Greater Cognitive Decline Seen in Seniors Unaware of Having HTN
Those on antihypertensive treatment have smaller cognition decline, similar to those without HTN
CDC: Racial/Ethnic Disparities Reported in Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratios
Non-Hispanic black, American Indian/Alaska Native women have higher PRMRs than all other groups
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases
Vitamin E acetate can be dangerous when inhaled, leading to cough, shortness of breath, chest pain
White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic
SAMHSA will provide $932 million to every state, some U.S. territories for treatment, recovery programs
Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
Center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors
Position Statement Clarifies Benefits of Testosterone Therapy for Women
Testosterone only recommended for postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction
Drinking More Coffee Tied to Lower Risk for Gallstone Disease
Individuals with genetic variants linked to increased coffee consumption have reduced risk for gallstones
Updated Recommendations, Levels of Care Categorized for Pediatric ICUs
Three levels of care include community-based, tertiary, and quaternary or specialized PICUs
QoL Better With Laser Ablation, Surgery for Varicose Veins
At five years posttreatment, disease-specific QoL better with laser ablation, surgery than foam sclerotherapy