Behavioral Intervention Ups Physical Activity in T2DM
Sustained increase in physical activity, decrease in sedentary time seen with behavioral intervention
AAN: Sweetened Drinks Linked to More Severe Disability in MS
Those in highest quartile of sugar-sweetened beverage intake had greater risk for severe disability
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
Findings observed among hospitalized patients not in an intensive care unit
Some Lose Independence After Surgical Tx of Femoral Neck Fx
Factors associated with odds of living independently and walking without an aid identified
No Increased Risk Seen for Pregnancies Conceived Within Year of Stillbirth
Conception within 12 months of stillbirth common, not linked to increased risk for adverse outcomes
Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury
Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths
American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies
Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States
Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees
Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant
Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV