Final CDC Update on Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Live chicks, ducklings obtained from relatives, feed supply stores, websites, and hatcheries
Poor Maternal Bonding for Women Denied Abortion
Children born to women denied abortion live in households with lower incomes relative to the FPL
CDC: Some Sexual Minorities Have Higher Sexual Risk Behaviors
Bisexual females, 'not sure' males have higher prevalence of many sexual risk behaviors
Many Older Adults Transition to Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use
Factors linked to long-term use include white race, days in index prescription, poor sleep quality
Extreme Flooding Can Up Exposure to Pathogens
Increase in levels of E. coli in bayou water samples compared with historical levels
Folic Acid Past First Trimester Doesn’t Prevent Preeclampsia
Supplementation beyond first trimester does not reduce risk of preeclampsia in high-risk women
Opioid Refills Rare After Rhinoplasty
Only 1.2 percent of patients prescribed opioids required refills within three weeks of surgery
Genetic Testing Recommended for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Expert panel recommends genetic testing as standard of care for definite or probable cases
Sales of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Up Since 2012
Flavored products as percent of all e-cig sales hit 19.8 percent; variations seen by product type, state
Recommendations Issued for Enhancing ICU Diagnostic Safety
Include enhancing recognition of potential errors, increasing teamwork, patient-centeredness
