Chemical Analysis Links Kratom to Cases of Severe Liver Injury
Patients used kratom for psychotropic effects and joint pain; injury onset occurred after median of 22 days
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years
Number of Potentially Excess Deaths Up in Nonmetropolitan Counties
Percentage of potentially excess deaths from five leading causes higher for nonmetropolitan counties
SNAP Participation May Reduce Premature Deaths in the U.S.
Among adults aged 40 to 64 years, reduction also seen in mortality from specific causes of death
Poorer Neighborhood Walkability May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
People in less walkable areas up to 33 percent more likely to have a high 10-year cardiovascular risk
More Awareness of Choosing Wisely Campaign Needed for Nurses
Only 38.3 percent of nurses who were members of AACN reported being familiar with Choosing Wisely
CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Tops 2,000
Cases have been reported in every state except Alaska; nine fatalities across 24 states, D.C.
Risk for Suicide Increased After Hospital Discharge for Self-Harm
Authors say there is need for early follow-up care and attention to risk reduction strategies
Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Postpartum Blood Pressure
NSAIDs do not up postpartum BP in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and mild HTN
Tx Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy versus bariatric surgery for T2DM
