Diagnostic Testing, Antibiotics Overused in Pediatric CAP
Chest radiography ordered in 43 percent, antibiotics prescribed in 73.9 percent of community-acquired pneumonia visits
Inadequate Fruit, Veggies Explain Many Cardiovascular Deaths
Globally, suboptimal fruit, vegetable intake causes millions of CHD, stroke deaths per year
Diagnostic Yield of Lynch Syndrome Screening Drops With Age
Incremental diagnostic yield decreases substantially after 70 to 75 years; LS is rare after 80 years
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
