New Criteria Urged for Infection Diagnosis Among Seniors in ER
Emergency department physicians often under and over diagnose infections in older adults
Sugary Drinks in Mid-Pregnancy Up Odds of Heavier Children
Two or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds
Rate of Non-Health Care Facility Medication Errors on the Rise
Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-up
Treatment for Infertility Does Not Appear to Raise Risk of Divorce
Study finds couples who seek in vitro fertilization are not at added risk of divorce
Parkinson’s Patients Deemed at Higher Risk of Melanoma
Researchers urge counsel of patients that if they have one disease, they're at risk of the other
Enhanced Recovery Protocol Ups Outcomes in Colon, Rectal Sx
Improved outcomes seen for ERP, regardless of whether surgery is laparoscopic or open
FDA Approves Endari for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
First treatment approved for patients with sickle cell disease in almost 20 years
Cognitive Function Up With Adherence to Mediterranean Diet
Lower likelihood of poor cognitive performance for those with high adherence to MedDiet, MIND diet
Increasing BMI Causally Linked to Asthma, Not Hay Fever
Significant correlation for genetic risk score with FEV1, FVC per BMI-increasing allele
2011 Tsunami in Japan Had Lasting Impact on Fatal MI
Increase in fatal myocardial infarction in high-impact zone in 2011 continued through 2014
