ACS Briefing Discusses Use of Lessons From Combat Care
Techniques from the battlefield have been used to save civilian lives, including tourniquet to stop bleeds
Military-Civilian Trauma System Partnership Developed
Partnership being fostered that will allow surgeons to retain skills between periods of conflict
Review Addresses Nutritional Hype for Popular Foods
Legumes, coffee, tea tied to cardiovascular benefits; added sugars, energy drinks linked to harmful effects
Parental Depression Ups Odds of Child Use of Health Services
Findings seen across spectrum of care -- outpatient, emergency department, inpatient
Sufficient Preconception Vitamin D Tied to Lower Miscarriage Risk
However, increased vitamin D levels in early pregnancy not correlated with reduced pregnancy loss
AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence
Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Vaccinations Begin in Congo Ebola Outbreak
First to be vaccinated will be health workers, contacts of confirmed Ebola patients
Parental Belief in Religion Lowers Child Suicide Risk
Findings independent of offsprings' views on religious importance
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
