Sedation Level Doesn’t Impact Delirium Risk After Hip Fx Repair
In subgroup analysis, heavier versus lighter sedation doubled risk of delirium in low comorbid states
C. difficile Tied to Increased Graft Loss in Solid Organ Recipients
Proven infections, antibiotic treatments in past three months tied to increased development of CDI
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Microvascular Disease Risk
Findings based on large study of patients with type 2 diabetes
In Teens, Young Adults, High BMI May Hurt Cardiovascular Health
Using combo of methodologies suggests higher BMI may increase BP, left ventricular mass index in youth
Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
Pesticide is widely used on citrus fruits, apples, and other crops
Will Lunar and Planet Dust Be Health Concerns of the Future?
Prolonged exposure could impair airway and lung function and increase risk of diseases like cancer
CDC: Rates of Opioid Use Disorder Seen at Time of Delivery Up
Rate of opioid use disorder at time of delivery quadrupled from 1999 to 2014
Dermatologist Intervention Tied to Better Sun Protection
Short intervention associated with more sunscreen use, improved patient satisfaction
Bundling Doesn’t Cut Medicare Payments for Medical Conditions
No changes in clinical complexity, length of stay, emergency visits, readmission, or mortality
Sexual Minorities Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Sexual orientation-linked HRQL disparities not attenuated after controlling for job status, insurance
