Expected Burden of Lung Cancer High for People Living With HIV
PLWH who adhere to antiretroviral tx but smoke are substantially more likely to die from lung cancer
PD-L1 Mainly Expressed in Metastatic CRC Lesions
Overall, 81.8 percent of metastatic CRCs and 40.9 percent of primary lesions had PD-L1 expression
CGM Use in Pregnancy Improves Neonatal Outcomes
No apparent benefit for continuous glucose monitoring for women planning pregnancy
AHA: Multifaceted Intervention Improves BP Control
Increase in BP control from 65.6% to 74.8%, with significant increase in control in 12 of 16 practices
AHA: Target Organ Damage From HTN Also Seen in Teenagers
Sixteen percent of teenagers had left ventricular hypertrophy with SBP below the 95th percentile
AHA: Home BP Monitoring Down for Those Without Partners
Having, being aware of/treated for hypertension linked to increased frequency of home BP monitoring
AAP Issues Clinical Report on Teen Tattoos, Piercings
Clinical report details possible medical complications, provides clinician guidance
Narrow Networks in ACA Marketplace for Mental Health
Plan networks include 11.3 percent of all mental health care providers in given state-level market
AAP: Some Improvement in Child Passenger Safety Practices
Increase in rear facing infants from 84 to 91 percent during 2009 to 2015, but drop in booster seat use
AAP: Sliding on Lap Linked to Leg Fracture for Young Children
Percentage of injuries for children on lap of another person was higher for younger age groups