Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children
However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose
Higher Levels of Exercise in Childhood Improve Heart Health
Better cardiovascular health indicators seen with engaging in higher levels of physical activity
Chemoimmunotherapy Regimen Approved to Treat DLBCL
Polivy approved in combination with bendamustine, rituximab for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Marketing OK’d for Device to Help Reduce IBS Symptoms in Adolescents
IB-Stim helps to reduce abdominal pain in 11- to 18-year-olds with irritable bowel syndrome
Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
Data Insufficient for Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
Lithium transfer to infants is variable; three cases of adverse effects reported, but confounding occurred
Untreated White Coat HTN May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Treated white coat effect not tied to cardiovascular events or all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Location of Body Fat Linked to Advanced, Fatal Prostate Cancer
Risk for advanced, fatal disease also increased in association with body mass index, waist circumference
Cough Sound Analyzer Helps Differentiate Peds Respiratory Disorders
Automated analyzer can aid in diagnosing asthma, pneumonia, croup, bronchiolitis, LRI
Rapid Fluid Removal May Up Mortality in Critically Ill With AKI
Higher net ultrafiltration rates with continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration may lower survival