Atopic Dermatitis Places Heavy Burden on Patients
Overall and mental health, life satisfaction all impacted, especially for moderate, severe disease
Liver Disease-Related Deaths Up Sharply From 1999 to 2016
Adults aged 25 to 34 show greatest relative increase in mortality, driven by alcoholic cirrhosis
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Characteristics of Severe Hypoglycemia Identified in T2DM
Increased odds of severe hypoglycemia with history of non-severe hypoglycemia, HbA1c <6 percent
Hand-Holding, Stress Ball Don’t Cut Anxiety in Skin CA Removal
No incremental anxiety reduction versus control in patients during excisional skin cancer surgery
L-Glutamine Reduces Number of Pain Crises in Sickle Cell Disease
Significantly fewer pain crises, hospitalizations compared with those receiving placebo
Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD
Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
Physicians Should Be Aware of Animal, Child Abuse Link
Children over 10 years of age who abuse an animal may be victims of child abuse
Link for Asbestos-Free Talcum Powder, Cancer Not Clear
Studies conducted in people have mixed results, with some indication of increased risk of ovarian cancer
WTC-Related PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew
Similar magnitude of risk in men and women, independent of depression
