CDC: Cigarette Smoking Rates Down Among U.S. Adolescents
However, e-cigarette use and rates of distracted driving are on the rise
Elevated 3 Alpha-Diol G Levels for Many Women With Acne
Findings among women with normal androgenic status and without menstrual dysfunction
Aflibercept, Ranibizumab Not Cost-Effective Vs. Bevacizumab
Not cost-effective for diabetic macular edema unless prices decrease considerably
Oral Contraceptive Use Ups Surgery Risk in Crohn’s
Long-term use of oral contraceptives, especially combination type, linked to increased surgery risk
CYP2C8, SLCO1B1 Variants Impact Response to Rosiglitazone
Genetic variants have clinical impact on response to rosiglitazone, but not pioglitazone
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent
About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
Ambulance Diversion Still a Concern Across the United States
Ambulance diversion linked to delays in treatment; seems ineffective for addressing overcrowding
Sex Disparities in Chemo Use for Advanced Bladder Cancer
Women have lower median overall survival, even after adjustment for administration of chemo
Women With A-Fib Receive Less Heart Care, Suffer More Strokes
Study reflects gender differences in treatment of atrial fibrillation