Long-Term Inhaled Corticosteroid Use May Raise Fracture Risk
Long-term inhaled corticosteroid use for COPD tied to small increased risk of hip, upper extremity fracture
Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity
Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Vaccine Promising for Cancer
iPSC vaccine prevented tumor growth in syngeneic murine breast CA, mesothelioma, melanoma models
Patient Involvement May Promote Hand Washing in the Hospital
More research needed on best way for patients to promote health care providers hand hygiene
Many in Oregon View Alcohol As More Harmful Than Marijuana
In survey, 52.5 percent called alcohol more harmful, 40 percent considered the two equally harmful
Patients Often Mispredict Well-Being After Mastectomy
Patients underestimate future well-being after mastectomy, overestimate after reconstruction
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Increased Overall Cancer Risk
10% increase in proportions of ultra-processed foods tied to >10% higher breast and overall cancer risk
Increased Premature Mortality Risk Seen for Single Fathers
Risk factors in single dads linked to a higher adjusted mortality risk vs. single mothers, partnered fathers
Pimavanzserin Cuts Alzheimer’s Psychosis at Six Weeks
Significantly greater reduction in NPI-NH psychosis score at 6 weeks versus placebo, but not at 12 weeks
AAP, POSNA Release 5 Pediatric Orthopedic Recommendations
Five tests/procedures often inappropriately ordered highlighted as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
